Interactive Mathematics by Kunio Mitsuma, Ph.D.

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MAT 121 Syllabus

Course Title

Mathematics for Business and Information Science

Prerequisites

MAT 105 or two years of high school algebra.

Internet Access

Students must have internet access.

Instructor

Kunio Mitsuma

Feel free to send me email.

Office

266 Lytle Hall

Office Hours

Find my office hours here.

Materials Needed

Eduspace Plus Passkey (Required)
Buy online at the publisher’s website.
ISBN-13: 978-0-618-92603-9

Eduspace is an online learning system.
After you purchase your passkey, click here to log in.
You will take all of your quizzes at Eduspace.
Note that Eduspace comes with an electronic version of the textbook as well.
So, if you are happy with the electronic version and want to save money, you need not purchase a hardcover listed below.

Finite Mathematics, 1st ed. (Optional)
Publisher: Cengage
Author(s): Wilson
• Buy a hardcover online at the publisher’s website .
• Buy an electronic version at the publisher’s website .
• Buy a hardcover online at the KU Bookstore.

Student Solutions Manual (Recommended)
For Chapters 1–2, it is free and available here.

Coverage of
the Textbook
(Tentative)

Chapter 1	Functions and Linear Models
Chapter 2	Systems of Linear Equations
Chapter 3	Matrix Algebra and Applications
Chapter 4	Linear Programming
Chapter 7	Sets and Probability

Calculators

TI-84 Plus or TI-83 Plus.
TI-83 Plus users will need to purchase a special cable for installing software.
(You may use other calculators, but you are completely on your own.)

Assignments

Not collected.

Attendance

Not taken.

Coverage of
Quizzes & Exams

Posted at a link on this page.

Quizzes

Six (6) quizzes, each worth 10 points, will be given.
The lowest quiz score will be dropped.

Quiz Administration

All quizzes will be given online on Eduspace. Use your Passkey to register.

Quiz Times

See this page.

Makeup Quiz

Not given.

Exams

Three (3) paper exams, each worth 100 points, will be given.

Makeup Exam

Given during the week before the finals week.
If you miss an exam, you should contact me as soon as possible.
There is no automatic guarantee that you can take a makeup.

Final

The final is worth 100 points and its structure is the same as other exams.
The final is cumulative.

Points

A possible maximum cumulative score in this course is 450 points.
The breakdown is:
• Quizzes (50 points): The top five (5) quiz scores count.
• Exams (300 points)
• Final (100 points)

Grading System

Your grade in this course is based on your cumulative score.
Let x be your cumulative score. Then, x will be translated into a letter grade in accordance with the following grade categories:

Finding Your Final
Grade in the Course

Available at the official university web site.
I do NOT mail/email grades nor give them out over the phone.

Academic
Dishonesty

You will receive a zero (0) on the quiz or exam.
There may be other penalties as well depending on the situation.

Tutoring

Free tutoring service is available at the Math Lab in 157 Beekey.
Call them at 610-683-4207 or send them email to make an inquiry.

Disabilities

If you have a disability that requires accommodations, please let me know so that I can assist you. Feel free to make an appointment with me to discuss your needs.

Catalog
Description

MAT 121 – Mathematics for Business and Information Science (3 sh)
This course focuses on the application of mathematical concepts and methods to problems that arise for students who major in Business or Computer Science. The topics include a review of algebraic concepts and problem solving, systems of linear equations, matrix algebra, linear programming with graphical and simplex method solutions, and probability. A graphing calculator is required for this course.
Prerequisites: MAT 105 or two years of high school algebra is the prerequisite for MAT 121.

Syllabus

KU Interactive Mathematics

Disclaimer • Updated December 16, 2008

Email: mitsuma@kutztown.edu
Phone: +1 (610) 462-WPJW