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=Welcome to Mrs. Baumer's Finite Math Website for the Dual Credit Course!=

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Here you will find important information such as Course Guidelines, Assignments, Announcements, Extra Credit Opportunities, and Helpful Links.====== Email Mrs. Baumer.

Announcements:
I am available during SRT daily and before or after school by appointment. This course is very challenging and fast paced. Don't wait until you are behind to seek help!

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Semester 2 Topics:
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 * January - February : Chapters 1, 4, 5, 7: Linear Regression; Systems of Equations &Matrices; Linear Programming,; Logic, Sets & Counting**
 * February - March : Chapter 8 - Probability**
 * March - April: Chapter 9 - Markov Chains (probability)**
 * April - May: Chapter 11 - Data Description and Probabilily Distributions**

From IvyTech.edu:
 * COLLEGEWIDE COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD **


 * MATH 135, FINITE MATH **

PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of MATH 111 Intermediate Algebra or demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in MATH 035 Fundamentals of Algebra II or MATH 043 Essentials of Algebra II CREDIT HOURS: 3 CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Surveys solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities, elementary set theory, matrices and their applications, linear programming, and elementary probability. A standard finite mathematics course. . MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
 * 1) Solve and graph **linear equations** and inequalities.
 * 2) Solve **systems** of linear equations using graphing, the substitution method and the elimination method.
 * 3) Perform addition, subtraction and multiplication on **matrices**.
 * 4) ** Solve systems ** of linear equations using various matrix methods.
 * 5) Solve **linear programming** problems using graphical techniques or the simplex method.
 * 6) Perform the **set operations** of union, intersection, and complementation.
 * 7) Use **Venn diagrams** to illustrate properties of sets.
 * 8) Use permutations, combinations, and other **counting** techniques.
 * 9) ** Compute probabilities **.
 * 10) Use tree diagrams to compute probabilities.
 * 11) Use **Markov chains** to calculate probabilities.
 * 12) Use and understand **variance**, **standard deviation**, the **normal distribution**, and **expected value**.
 * 13) Solve a variety of application problems in the above areas.
 * 14) Use a scientific and/or graphing calculator proficiently as related to coursework.
 * 15) Use computer technology which may include the Internet, the Web, email, or computer tutorials to enhance the course objectives.

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