Mathematics and Computer Science

MAT 1050 Introduction to College Mathematics

Instructor: Raymond E. Lee, Ph.D.Semester: Fall 2008
Class Location: SCI 1237Time: MW 3:30 to 4:45 pm
Section: 006 

Description
This course involves the study of the real number system and its applications for decision making.
Introduction to the mathematics of Social Choice involving voting, fair division, and apportionment.

Goals
To provide students with an appreciation for and a better understanding of mathematical principles.
Emphasis will be on the application of critical thinking skills in order to identify and solve problems.

General Education Objectives
This course will address the following areas of student learning:

I Basic Skills of Communication, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving.
II General Knowledge of Mathematics.
III Lifelong Appreciation.

Course Materials
Textbook(s)
Excursions in Modern Mathematics, sixth edition,
Peter Tannenbaum, 2007, Pearson/Prentice Hall.

Other
Course Outline:

Chapter 1, Sections 1 - 6
Chapter 2, Sections 1 - 5
Chapter 3, Sections 1 - 7
Chapter 4, Sections 1 - 6
Mini-Excursion Number 1
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Tentative Test Dates:

Test #1 - September 10
Test #2 - October 1
Test #3 - October 22
Test #4 - November 12
Test #5 - December 3
Test #6 - December 10 (1:30 to 4:00)
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Course Resource Links
Assignments
Exercise Chapter 1 Number 8
Exercise Chapter 2 Number 12
Exercises Chapter 3 Numbers 35 and 37
Exercise Chapter 3 Number 43
Exercises Chapter 4 Numbers 2, 3, 5 and 6

Grade Components
 Name 
 Weight 
  Subject
Tests (6) 600 points *see outline

Final Grades
 A: 90-100  B+: 88  C+: 78  D+: 68  
 A-: 89  B: 80-87  C: 70-77  D: 60-67      
     B-: 79  C-: 69  D-: 55-59      

Attendance Policy
Attendance will be taken but is not part of your grade for this course.
However, poor attendance tends to lower grades.
Students are responsible for all material covered even if a class is missed.

Student Conduct & Honor Code
UNCP Academic Honor Code

Homework
A few problems will be assigned from each section in order to point out the important concepts covered in that section.
These problems will not be collected, however; the tests will be derived from the homework problems as a method of checking progress.

Tests
There will be six (6) tests given during the semester. Each test covers the previous material.
No make-up tests will be given without the permission of instructor and only for a valid reason.

Other Information
Office: SCI 1229 Phone: 521-6309
Office Hours: MWF 9:00 to 10:00am and 1:30 to 2:30pm.


Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments is requested to speak directly to Disability Support Services and the instructor, as early in the semester (preferably within the first class week) as possible. All discussions will remain confidential. This publication is available in alternative formats upon request. Please contact Mary Helen Walker, Disability Support Services, DF Lowry Building, 521-6695.

I reserve the right to amend, change and/or alter anything on this document when and if the need arises.

Updated August 18, 2008 | raymond.lee@uncp.edu | Copyright © 2008 The University of North Carolina at Pembroke