Math 1060 Spring
2006
Roy Segars
Office 602B-GSRC
Office Hours M WF
e-mail segars@uga.edu
Text: For
All Practical Purposes, Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics,
7th
edition, Malkevich et. al.
Course
Description: An introduction to the
applications of modern mathematics.
Topics will include voting systems, solution of optimization problems
using networks and linear programming, game theory, and coding systems.
I Voting and Apportionment Chapters 9,10,11,14 5 weeks
II Management &
Optimization Chapters 1,2,3,4 5 weeks
III Game theory Chapter 15 2
weeks
IV Coding Systems TBD 2
weeks
Grading Policy: 3 in-class tests 20%
each 60%
Quizzes
and Homework 10%
Final
Exam 30%
100%
90-100
A
80-89
B
70-79
C
60-69
D
<60 F
Classroom
Etiquette: Students are
expected to maintain a respectful and professional attitude.
Class
Attendance: Students
missing class are responsible for all material covered in the class including
any assigned homework. Students with
University approved excused absences will be allowed to make-up any tests or
homework assignments. Students with unexcused absences will receive a “zero” grade
on any assignments missed.
Academic
Honesty: All academic work
must adhere to the standards contained in “ A Culture
of Honesty.” Students are responsible for informing themselves about those
standards before performing any academic work. The University’s Academic
Honesty Policy may be found at www.uga.edu/ovpi.
Note: The
course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the
class by the instructor may be necessary.