finite mathematics

 General Education Learning Outcomes (Departmental)

The student will demonstrate the ability to

(a) evaluate quantitative evidence or

(b) use quantitative or mathematical reasoning to formulate and solve problems.

The student will demonstrate either (a) or (b) through work that identifies, describes, analyzes, and/or applies the knowledge and processes of basic mathematics, mathematical and quantitative expressions, and logical reasoning.

Student Learning Outcomes (Departmental)

Upon completion of Math 123, you should be able to

• Use correct mathematical language and notation.

• Solve real-world financial problems (including investments, annuities, and loans) by determining and using appropriate methods.

• Solve systems of linear equations using appropriate methods (including graphing, algebraic elimination, matrix row reduction, and matrix inversion).

• Perform matrix operations by hand.

• Solve linear programming problems using appropriate methods (including graphing and the simplex method).

• Set up and interpret payoff matrices and strategy matrices for two-person, zero-sum games.

• Apply game theory techniques to determine optimal strategies and the expected value of a game.

Link to specific course objectives and extra practice problems by unit and lesson.

• This course is not required for any mathematics degree and, therefore, does not support the department's degree-level learning objectives.