40S Applied Math – Regular Session 2011-2012
Course Outline and Evaluation Policy
Instructor: I. Mustapha
Sections 4 and 5
This course is designed for students who will require mathematics at a post-secondary institution but will not be satisfy the prerequisite for any Calculus course. Senior 4 Applied Mathematics focuses on the use of various forms of technology to master new mathematical content. Through the use of brainstorming, collaborative investigations and technical tools you will solve problems using a variety of techniques. These investigations will encourage you to hypothesize, experiment, measure, analyze, assess, discuss, write, explain and justify your ideas.
Course Outline:
1. Matrix Modeling
2. Vectors
3. Personal Finance
4. Probability
5. Variability and Statistical Analysis
6. Design and Measurement
7. Application of Periodic Functions
8. Sequences
Evaluation:
Term / Weight / Term Work / Exam PeriodTerm 1 (Sept. to Oct. exam) / 15% / 10% / October 5%
Term 2 (Oct. to Dec. exam) / 25% / 15% / December 10%
Terms 3 and 4 (Jan. to April exam / 60% / 30% / April 30%
Total / 100% / 55% / 45%
Resources
· An Addison-Wesley 40S Applied textbook and 40S Applied Exercise Booklet.
· TI-83 Calculator. This is mandatory. It is not advisable to share/borrow this tool.
· Your notebook. It is important to keep an organized notebook, which will act as YOUR reference manual. This must be brought to each class. It is also important to keep returned tests, as your Final Exam will be largely comprised of material from previous unit tests. Throughout the duration of the course numerous handouts will be distributed which are also required to retain.
Attendance:
Please email and/or phone myself prior to any absence. Failure to do so may result in the loss of all marks for any evaluation that occurred during the absence. If you miss a test because of an absence it is your responsibility to ensure you make alternate arrangements with me to write your missed test. You are required to obtain any missed notes or handouts during an absence.
Class and Technology Expectations
Be logical and mature in your behaviour and use of technology. This statement will be expanded on the first day of class.
Office Hours
Tuesday and Thursday at lunch or by appointment.
Contact Info
Instructor: I. Mustapha
Office: 2W18
Phone: 786-9241
Email: