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MAT 119 - Finite Mathematics

Spring 2008

  • Prerequisites and Placement: Students MUST take the Placement Test before enrolling in MAT119. The prerequisite is Mat117, College Algebra, or its equivalent.

  • Purpose: Satisfies general studies MA requirement.

  • Standard Syllabus: The Typical MAT-119 Syllabus is just a suggested syllabus. Your instructor may use a different syllabus. Check with your instructor.

  • Classroom Enviroment: Instructors strive to create an interactive atmosphere where active learning can take place. Students often work together in groups during class or on outside projects.

  • Assessment: In addition to traditional tests, instructors may use a mixture of homework, quizzes, projects, assignments, and attendance.

  • Testing Center: The Mathematics Testing Center is located in PSA-21 (basement). For exams given there you will need your ASU SunCard to be admitted. The hours are M-Th 8 am to 8 pm (last test handed out at 6:30) and Fridays from 8 am to 5 pm (last test handed out at 3:30 pm). You can find more information at Testing Center Information.

  • Tutor Center: The Math Tutor Center is located In PSA-116. You can get help with MAT 113, 117, 119, 142, 170, 210, 211, 251, and MTE 180 and 181. This is free, quality tutoring to all ASU students registered in those math classes. However, you must bring your SunCard . There is more information at Tutor Center Information .

  • Webwork: Some courses may use WeBWork, an online evaluation tool. The homework problems can be put on the web and students enter answers to them on the web. Students may try to answer webwork problems more than once. After each try, a message appears telling the students whether the answer is correct or not. This allows students to find out what they did wrong and hopefully better understand question. In order to use WeBWork you will need a computer with access to a web browser (Netscape is recommended) It can be either your own or one in any of the ASU computer labs. You can login to webwork at Webwork.

  • Calculator: All sections of MAT 119 require a graphing calculator. The calculator is used to increase your understanding and generate interest in exploring the major concepts of the course. Many of the homework and exam questions will require the use of the calculator. During class you will use the calculator as a tool for investigating new ideas. Your instructor will provide demonstrations which will help you to visualize many of the mathematical ideas, including the use of a graphing calculator. Suggested calculators are the TI-83/84 and the Casio FX-9750G Plus. This link gives some help with graphing calculators: Calculator Help

  • Course Objectives: Set theory, combinatorics, probability, matrices and marchov chains.

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  • Course Schedule: You can search for MAT 119 sections at classsearch.

  • Course Coordinators: Currently the MAT 119 course coordinator is Mark Ashbrook.