MAT 211 – Mathematics for Business Analysis
Winter 2009/2010
SLN: 90081 Days, Times, and Place: Daily 8:30-11:30, PSA 309
Instructor: Igor Fulman Office: ECA 210
Office Hours: Daily 11:45-12:45
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Textbook: Essential Mathematics for Business and Economic Analysis, 4rd ed, Sydsaeter et al, Pearson Publishing (the edition with cacti flowers). The 3rd edition is also good (the edition with orange cover).
Calculators:A graphing calculator is needed. Recommended: TI-83/83+/84+. An internet and e-mail account is required for all students. Calculators with QWERTY keyboards or those that do symbolic algebra, such as TI-89s, TI-92s, Casio FX2 or 9970G’s cannot be used in class or during exams.
Prerequisites: MAT 210 or equivalent (a grade of “C” or higher).
Withdrawal deadline: January 6, 2009
Complete withdrawal: January 14, 2009
Grading: The breakdown is as follows: the midterm exam worth 25%; Final Exam worth 35%; Homeworks, Quizzes, Participation and all else worth 40%.
Lecture Schedule:
Day / Lecture Topic & Description / NotesDec 29 / Intro. and Review: Derivatives
5.1: Functions of two Variables
5.2: Surfaces and Distance
Dec 30 / 5.3: Geometric Representations
5.4: Partial Derivatives
5.7: Economic Applications (optional)
Dec 31 / Review: Simple Linear Systems
6.1: Optimization in Two Variables
6.2: Local Extreme Points
Jan 4 / 6.3: Extreme Value Theorem
6.4: Lagrange Multiplier Method
Jan 5 / 6.7: Linear Programming
7.1: Systems of Linear Equations
7.2: Gaussian Elimination
Jan 6 / 7.3: Matrices and Matrix Operations
7.4, 7.5: Matrix Multiplication
Review for Midterm test
Jan 7 / 7.6: The Inverse of a Matrix
7.8, 7.9: Determinants & Cramer’s Rule
8.1: Properties of Probability / Midterm Test
Jan 8 / 8.2: Methods of Enumeration
8.3: Conditional Probability
8.4: Independent Events / Midterm Test
Jan 11 / 8.5: Bayes Theorem
9.1: Random Variables (Discrete)
Jan 12 / 9.2: Mathematical Expectation
9.3: Bernoulli Trials and Binomial Distribution
Jan 13 / 9.4: Random Variables (Continuous)
9.5: The Normal Distribution
Jan 14 / Review for Final Exam
Jan 15 / Final Exam
Midterm Exam: One midterm exam will be given during the semester. The best possible preparation for the exams is regular attendance and completion of assigned homework. The midterm exam will be given in the Testing Center (PSA 21) on the dates indicated on the exam schedule. In order to be admitted to the testing center each student must have a valid ASU "Sun Card". Your calculator program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein. The doors of the Testing Center are open from 9:00am-3:30pm, and while there, you may stay till 5:00pm. There are no exceptions to the rules stated above. There have been instances of long waits to get into the testing center, so it is advised that you give yourself some extra time and arrive early, just in case.
Testing Center Rules:
Your calculator program memory may be randomly viewed during any exam and will be cleared if anything suspicious is written therein.
Cell Phones must be turned OFF (not silent) during the exam. They must be put away. Answering, accessing or using its photography features during the exam is grounds for failure and potential Academic Dishonesty procedures.
All other electronic devices, including (but not limited to) Blackberrys, Ipods, etc, must be turned off and placed away during your exam.
Your calculator cover must be put away during the exam.
Makeup Tests: Will be given at the discretion of the instructor and only in the case of verified medical or other emergency. The instructor must be notified before the exam is given. Email me or call the main math office (965-3951) to leave a message for me in my mailbox.
Written and Online Homework:Throughout the semester there will be assignments both from the textbook and online through MyMathLab. You are encouraged to work together on homework, but each individual student is required to submit his or her own work. Late homework will not be accepted unless accompanied by acceptable medical documentation. Homework will be graded on neatness and completeness, as well as on correctness. Therefore, you must attempt to answer every problem and you must show all of your work. Your handwriting must be legible, your name must be clearly written at the top of each page, and your answers must be boxed or circled. You must also show all work for a problem to receive full credit, even if the final answer is correct. If your homework is written on spiral notebook paper, you must remove the frilly edges before submitting the assignment. If your assignment uses more than one page, the entire assignment must be stapled. If the assignment does not meet all of the above criteria, the assignment will receive a grade of 0.
Course ID for MyMathLab: If the instructor is using MyMathLab, he/she should provide you with so-called Course ID, so that you will be able to enroll in the course online. The course ID of this course is fulman25802.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: In the “Student Academic Integrity Policy” manual, ASU defines “’Plagiarism” [as] using another's words, ideas, materials or work without properly acknowledging and documenting the source. Students are responsible for knowing the rules governing the use of another's work or materials and for acknowledging and documenting the source appropriately.” You can find this definition at:
Academic dishonesty, including inappropriate collaboration, will not be tolerated. There are severe sanctions for cheating, plagiarizing and any other form of dishonesty.
Agreement of Terms: By remaining registered in the course through the drop/add period,, you agree to all terms and policies set forth in the syllabus.
Your instructor reserves the right to alter this syllabus and its structure to best fit the needs of his class.