Syllabus Options for
Finite Mathematics (4e)
Applied Calculus (4e)
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus (4e)
Stefan Waner & Steven R. Costenoble

Syllabus Options for Finite Mathematics (4e)

Note: Topics in the sample syllabi below are linked to detailed on-line chapter summaries (or to actual on-line course material in the case of Algebra Review and Extra Topics) unless otherwsise stated.

Option 1: Introduction to Linear and Probabilistic Models


Option 2: Linear Mathematics with Applications


Option 3: Matrix and Probabilistic Models


Option 4: Logic, Sets, Probability, and Statistics


Option 5: Introduction to Linear and Probabilistic Models (On-Line or Computer Classroom Environment)

Note: Topics marked "On-Line" are linked to the actual on-line course material. Other topics are linked to detailed on-line summaries of the textbook chapters.


Option 6: Introduction to Linear and Probabilistic Models With a Focus on Concepts, Modeling and Technology ("Reform")

  • Functions and Linear Models (Chapter 1)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices (Chapter 2)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Matrix Algebra (Chapter 3) (Optional)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Linear Programming (Chapter 4)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Sets and Counting (Chapter 6)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Probability (Chapter 7)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
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Syllabus Options for Applied Calculuis (4e)

Note: Topics in the sample syllabi below are linked to detailed on-line chapter summaries (or to actual on-line course material in the case of Algebra Review and Extra Topics) unless otherwsise stated.

Option 1: Precalculus and Calculus (Traditional)


Option 2: Basic Applied Calculus (Traditional)


Option 3: Applied Calculus (On-Line or Computer Classroom Environment)

Note: Topics marked "On-Line" are linked to actual on-line course material. Other topics are linked to detailed on-line summaries of the textbook chapters.


Option 4: Applied Calculus With a Focus on Concepts, Modeling and Technology ("Reform Calculus")

Note: Topics marked "On-Line" are linked to actual on-line course material. Other topics are linked to detailed on-line summaries of the textbook chapters. On-line utilites for technology are references in the text.

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Syllabus Options for Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus (4e)

Note: Topics in the sample syllabi below are linked to detailed on-line chapter summaries (or to actual on-line course material in the case of Algebra Review and Extra Topics) unless otherwsise stated.

Option 1: Applied Mathematics (Traditional with Precalculus)

First Semester
OR

Second Semester


Option 2: Applied Mathematics (On-Line or Computer Classroom Environment)

Note: Topics marked "On-Line" are linked to actual on-line course material. Other topics are linked to detailed on-line summaries of the textbook chapters.

First Semester

Second Semester


Option 3: Applied Mathematics With a Focus on Concepts, Modeling and Technology ("Reform")

Note: Topics marked "On-Line" are linked to actual on-line course material. Other topics are linked to detailed on-line summaries of the textbook chapters. On-line utilites for technology are references in the text.

First Semester
  • On-Line: Algebra Review (Based on Appendix A)
  • Functions and Linear Models (Chapter 1)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • On-Line: Scaled and Shifted Functions
  • Systems of Linear Equations and Matrices (Chapter 2)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Matrix Algebra (Chapter 3) (Optional)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Linear Programming (Chapter 4)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Sets and Counting (Chapter 6)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page
  • Probability (Chapter 7)
    . . . .Self-Study or Lab: Excel Manual, Graphing Calculator Manual, Download Excel tutorials for this chapter, or go to Math Tools for this Chapter as shown on the summary web page

Second Semester
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Last Updated: July, 2006
Copyright © Stefan Wnaer & Steven R. Costenoble, 2003