MAT 1060 Syllabus Spring 2005
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Instructor Information |
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Name |
Allison W. Arnold |
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Email |
allison@math.uga.edu |
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Office location |
328B, |
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Office hours |
Tu/Th 11 a.m. - |
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Phone |
706-542-2645 |
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Course Information |
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Course title |
Mathematics of Decision Making |
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Course number |
MAT 1060 |
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Course discipline |
Mathematics |
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Course description |
Applications of modern mathematics to management and
decision making, including the solution of optimization problems using
network theory, methods of optimal scheduling, voting methods, game theory,
and related strategies. Applications include planning of postal delivery
routes, placement of cable TV lines, |
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Location |
Boyd Graduate Studies |
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Meeting day(s) |
Tu/Th |
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Meeting time(s) |
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Prerequisite(s) |
None. |
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Textbooks |
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Required reading |
For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy in Today's
World, J. Malkevich et al, Freeman, 6th
Edition, 2003, 0-7167-4782-0 |
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Grading Guidelines |
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Tests |
There will be 4 major tests and a 3 hour comprehensive
final exam. Each major test is 15% of your grade, and the final exam is 25%
of your grade. |
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Quizzes/Homework |
Announced quizzes and homework assignments will be given and the average of these 15% is of your overall grade. |
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Attendance |
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Attendance will be taken daily. Any student with 3 or
fewer absences, excused or unexcused, may replace their lowest test grade
with their final exam score (if higher). After midterm, a 0.5 point deduction
will be taken from the final grade for each unexcused absence beyond three.
Students should make every effort to be on time for class. Repetitive tardies will also result in a deduction from your final
grade. |
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Homework/Quizzes |
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Homework will be assigned daily, and it is essential that
you do all reading before attempting the homework assignment. Homework may
not always be collected, but it is critical that you do your homework to
ensure your success in the course. Also, the in-class quizzes will come
directly from the homework assignments. |
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WebCT |
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You should regularly access my WebCT MAT 1060 course at
http://webct.uga.edu. You can email me and/or your classmates within the
WebCT course, follow the course calendar, discuss topics, set up study
groups, etc. I will also post quiz and exam keys as we have them. |