MATH 201

Web page for Math 201-3
Introduction to Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics, Fall 2009
TU,TH 1:25-2:40 PM, CLEVELAND 30W

Michael Tsatsomeros, Neill Hall 229
Office phone: 335-3144
E-mail: tsat at wsu.edu
Office hours: TU,TH 12 - 1 pm

The syllabus: PDF

Last updated:    November 16, 2009

Announcements and other helpful links

  • The third midterm is on Thursday, December 3, 6-7 pm in Webster 16.
        Here is a sample test and the solutions. This is a study guide for the test.
        Class on Thursday, December 3 will be held as usual and mostly be devoted to a review for the evening exam.

  • These are the solutions to the second midterm: [Version 1]    [Version 2]

  • The second midterm is on Monday, October 26, 6-7 pm in Webster 16.
        Here is a sample test and the solutions. This is a study guide for the test.
        Due to the Monday evening exam, class on Tuesday, October 27 is canceled.

  • These are the solutions to the first midterm: [Version 1]    [Version 2]

  • The first midterm is on Monday, September 28, 6-7 pm in Webster 16.
        Here is a sample test and the solutions. This is a study guide for the test.
        Due to the Monday evening exam, class on Tuesday, September 29 is canceled.

  • Tutoring Sessions for Math 201 will begin Tuesday September 8.
        Location: Stephenson Complex Downunder
        Time: Monday – Thursday, 3 – 5 pm

  • The midterm exams are set for 6 pm on 9/28, 10/26, and 12/3.

  • The TA for the course is Jennifer Bailey. Her office hour is Wednesday 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Neill 204.

  • For an Algebra Review, see site offered free by West Texas A&M.

  • This is a Calculation Skills Test for Math 201. If you have difficulty with these topics, consider enrolling in Math 111 concurrently.

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    Homework assignments   (read disclaimer below)

    Assignment 1: Due Thursday, September 3
    0.7: # 32, 37, 50, 62, 73, 76
    0.8: # 21, 35, 40, 51
    1.1: # 2, 12, 25
    1.2: # 4, 6, 16, 20
    Assignment 2: Due Thursday, September 10
    1.3: # 1, 4, 7
    1.4: # 6, 11(a,b,c), 20, 23, 27, 33, 35
    Assignment 3: Due Thursday, September 17
    1.5: 1-15 (odd problems only), 19.
    2.1: # 7, 9, 11, 13, 23, 27, 29, 41
    Assignment 4: Due Thursday, September 24
    2.2: # 11, 13, 19, 23, 28
    2.3: # 1, 6, 7, 14, 15
    2.4: # 1, 5, 7, 9
    Assignment 5: Due Thursday October 1
    2.5: # 1, 9, 11, 17, 21, 35, 39
    2.6: # 1, 3, 5, 8, 11, 12
    2.7: # 1, 3, 7, 13
    Assignment 6: Due Thursday, October 8
    3.1: # 1, 7, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 25, 41, 43, 51, 57
    3.2: # 5, 7, 15, 17
    Assignment 7: Due Tuesday, October 13
    3.3: # 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 23, 25, 29
    3.4: # 1, 3, 5, 13
    3.5: # 1, 3
    Assignment 8: Due Tuesday, October 20
    3.6: # 1, 3, 7, 11, 15(a)
    4.1: # 1, 7, 9, 15, 19, 21, 29
    4.2: # 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 17, 21, 23, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 43, 49, 51
    Assignment 9: Due Thursday, October 29
    4.3: # 1, 5, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 23, 27, 29, 33, 35, 37, 41
    4.4: # 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 17, 19, 21, 29, 31, 33, 39, 41
    Assignment 10: Due Thursday, November 5
    6.1: # 1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 25
    6.2: # 1, 3, 8, 9, 13, 21, 23, 29
    6.3: # 7, 9, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 39, 47, 51
    Assignment 11: Due Thursday, November 12 Tuesday, November 17
    6.4: # 13, 15, 17, 19, 21
    6.5: # 1, 3, 11, 13, 15, 17
    6.6: # 1, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23
    Assignment 12: Due Thursday, December 3
    7.2 # 1, 3, 7, 11, 13
    7.4 # 1, 3, 5, 9
    Disclaimer
    I reserve the right to amend and/or change the assigned problems and due dates. Such an amendment will only occur with reasonable prior notice given in class and by updating this page. So, if you miss a class, please check this page for updates.
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