Mathematics (MATH) 209
Finite Mathematics (Revision 7)
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Delivery Mode: Individualized study online
Credits: 3
Area of Study: Science
Prerequisite: None. Students are expected to have completed Mathematics 30, or an equivalent matriculation-level high-school mathematics course, and to have an excellent understanding of high-school-level algebra.
Faculty: Faculty of Science & Technology
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MATH 209 has a Challenge for Credit option.
Overview
This course covers several areas of mathematics—including linear equations, functions, matrices, linear inequalities, linear programming, and game theory—with applications in economics, business, the social sciences and the life sciences. It is intended as a prerequisite for MATH 309.
Outline
Unit 1: Linear Equations and Graphs
Unit 2: Functions and Graphs
Unit 3: Mathematics of Finance
Unit 4: Systems of Linear Equations; Matrices
Unit 5: Linear Inequalities and Linear Programming
Unit 6: Linear Programming: The Simplex Method
Unit 7: Properties of Markov Chains
Unit 8: Games and Decisions
Evaluation
To receive credit for Math 209, you must submit both of the course assignments and complete them to the satisfaction of your tutor. You must also achieve a grade of at least 50 per cent on each examination, and a course composite grade of at least “D” (50 percent). The weighting of the composite grade is shown below.
| Assignment 1 | 7% |
| Assignment 2 | 8% |
| Midterm examination | 35% |
| Assignment 3 | 10% |
| Assignment 4 | 10% |
| Final Examination | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
To learn more about assignments and examinations, please refer to Athabasca University's online Calendar.
Course Materials
Textbooks
Barnett, Raymond A., Michael R. Ziegler, and Karl E. Byleen. Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences: Custom Edition for Athabasca University. Toronto, ON: Pearson Canada / Pearson Custom Publishing, 2008.
This textbook is a customized monograph prepared exclusively for Athabasca University’s Mathematics 209 from
Barnett, R. A., M. R. Ziegler, and K. E. Byleen. Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 11th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson / Prentice Hall, 2008. The customized solutions manual included with the textbook contains all the solutions to odd-numbered exercises. It is based on
Barnett, R. A., M. R. Ziegler, and K. E. Byleen. Student Solutions Manual for Finite Mathematics for Business, Economics, Life Sciences, and Social Sciences, 11th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson / Prentice Hall, 2008.
Other Materials
The course materials include a student manual, and study guide.
Challenge for Credit Course Overview
The Challenge for Credit process allows students to demonstrate that they have acquired a command of the general subject matter, knowledge, intellectual and/or other skills that would normally be found in a university level course.
Full information for the Challenge for Credit can be found in the Undergraduate Calendar.
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Policy
- Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Procedures
Challenge Evaluation
To receive credit for the MATH 209 challenge registration, you must complete the two parts of the challenge exam and achieve a minimum grade of at least “D” (50 percent) on both parts. The two parts of the exam must be written on the same day, or on two consecutive days.
| Part 1: Exam | Part 2: Exam | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 50% | 50% | 100% |
Undergraduate Challenge for Credit Course Registration Form
Athabasca University reserves the right to amend course outlines occasionally and without notice. Courses offered by other delivery methods may vary from their individualized-study counterparts.
Opened in Revision 7, June 26, 2013.
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