Math for the Modern World Spring 24

Instructor: G. Viglino Office: G128A Office hours: TF 11:50-1:40

Text: Math for the Modern World (G.Viglino and E. Rapaport)
PDF file available at http://www.ramapo.edu/tas/faculty/giovanni-viglino/
Note: You can also purchase a copy of the book for around $10 from:
Amazon (ISBN 9798871443989)
Graphing Calculator: Required
Goals and Objectives: The course is designed to introduce the student to the language, method-
ology, scope, and spirit of mathematics through the introduction of numerous useful mathematical con-
cepts. The study of these topics will (i) provide the student with an introduction to key ideas in different
areas of mathematics, (ii) provide the student with perspective on the nature and relevance of mathematics,
(iii) develop problem solving and critical thinking skills (iv) expand understanding of and appreciation for
mathematics.
Measurable Student Learning Outcomes with respect to the course.
(1) Students should be able to solve problems that reflect their understanding of the course
and concepts.
(2) Students should be able to perform computations (some by hand and some using specific
features of a graphing calculator) that involve topics in the course.
(3) Students should communicate mathematics with precision, clarity and organization.
The above outcomes will be assessed through quizzes and exams.

Objective Outcomes Exams Quizzes Homework

Apply mathematical Effectively communicate quantitative evi- X X X

concepts effectively. dence support of an argument.

Explain information in mathematical forms.

Use appropriate computational method(s) to
solve problems.

Demonstrate logic and Demonstrate logic and reasoning skills.

reasoning skills.
Use technology to com-
municate, manage or Use Technology to solve problems
solve problems.

Apply disciplinary and

interdisciplinary Apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary
knowledge and skills ti knowledge to solve solutions of complex
address complex prob- problems.
lems. Apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary
knowledge to find approximate solutions of
complex problems.
Homework: Homework is assigned at the end of each class and should be completed for the next
class. Your careful work on these assignments is very important for your understanding of the
material covered in the course.
Quizzes: Quiz problems are taken DIRECTLY from the assigned Homework problems, including
the assigned Check Your Understanding problems. Each quiz (after the first) will contain some
“new” and some “old” problems. Quiz 4, for example, will contain a problem from the material
covered since Quiz 3, and another problem from the material covered up to and including Quiz 4.
At the end of the course, the lowest three quizzes will be discarded.
Exams: Two tests and a comprehensive final.
Grading: Quizzes: 20% Tests 1: 25% Test 2: 25% Final: 30%
Note: If a student has a valid excuse for missing Exam 1 or Exam 2, the then the Final graade will also be
registered as that of the missed exam.
Attendance: You are expected to attend all classes. Should you miss a class, you are still
responsible for the work covered and any announcements made (such as test dates).
Academic Integrity: Students are expected to read and understand Ramapo College’s Academic
Integrity Policy, which can be found in the Ramapo College Catalog. Members of the Ramapo
College community are expected to be honest and forthright in their academic endeavors.
Students who are suspected of violating this policy will be referred to the Office of the Provost.
Students with Disabilities: If you need course adaptation or accommodations because of a
documented disability, please make an appointment during my office hours.

Homework Assignments
CHAPTER 1: A LOGICAL BEGINNING
1.1 PROPOSITIONS
CYU 1.1-1.3, P. 8 #5, 7, 13, 15, 19, 25
CYU 1.4, P. 8 #33, 35, 37
CYU 1.5, P. 8: #43
CYU 1.6, P. 8: #45, 47
1.2 EXPONENTS AND FACTORING
CYU 1.7, P. 14 #1, 3
CYU 1.8, P. 14 #13, 17
CYU 1.9, P. 14 #21, 25
CYU 1.10, P. 14 #33, 37
1.3 UNIT CONVERSION
CYU 1.11-1.13, P. 20 #1, 3, 7
CYU 1.14, P. 20 #15, 17, 19
CHAPTER 2: EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
2.1 LINEAR EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
CYU 2.1, P. 28 #1, 3, 5
CYU 2.2, P. 28 #7, 11
CYU 2.4, P. 28 #13, 15, 17
CYU 2.3, 2.5, P. 28 #19, 23
2.3 TWO-DIMENSIONAL LINEAR PROGRAMMING
CYU 2.10, 2.11, P. 46 #3, 5, 7
CYU 2.12, P. 47 #17, 19

CHAPTER 3: FUNCTIONS
3.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS
CYU 3.1, 3.2, P. 54 #1, 3, 9, 13
CYU 3.3, P. 54 #19, 23, 25
3.2 EXPONENTIAL AND LOGARITHMIC FUNCTIONS
CYU 3.4, P. 62 #1, 3, 5, 7
CYU 3.5, P. 62 #19, 21, 23
CYU 3.7, P. 62 #25, 27, 29
CYU 3.8, P. 62 #31, 33
3.3 EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AND DECAY
CYU 3.10, P. 70 #1, 3
CYU 3.11, P. 70 #5, 7
REVIEW FOR EXAM 1
EXAM 1

CHAPTER 4: DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

4.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS
CYU 4.1, 4.2, P. 81 #1, 3, 11, 25
CYU 4.3, 4.4, P. 81 #29, 31
4.2 TANGENT LINES AND THE DERIVATIVE
CYU 4.5, 4.6, P. 90 #3, 5, 15, 17
CYU 4.7 #23, 25, 27
4.3 DERIVATIVE FORMULAS
CYU 4.8 - 4.11, P. 100 #3, 5, 11, 25, 27
CYU 4.12, P. 101 #31, 33
4.4 OPTIMIZATION PROBLEMS
CYU 4.13, P. 109 #1
CYU 4.14, 4.16, P. 109 #1, 3, 5, 9
CYU 4.17, P. 110 #17
CHAPTER 5: PERSONAL FINANCE
5.1 INTEREST
CYU 5.1 - 5.4, P. 121: 1, 3, 5, 7
CYU 5.5, 5.6, P. 121: 9, 11, 13, 15
5.2 ANNUITIES
CYU 5.7, P. 130 #1, 3
CYU 5.8, P. 130 #5, 7, 9
CYU 5.9, P. 130 #11, 15
CYU 5.10, P. 130 #17
CYU 5.11, P. 130 #19

CHAPTER 6: PROBABILITY
6.1 DEFINITIONS AND EXAMPLES
CYU 6.1, P. 139 #11, 15, 21, 47, 53
CYU 6.2, P. 140 #57, 59
6.2 UNIONS AND COMPLEMENTS OF EVENTS
CYU 6.3 - 6.5, P. 147 #3, 5, 9, 13, 19, 21
6.3 CONDITIONAL PROBABILITY AND INDEPENDENT EVENTS
CYU 6.6, P. 155 #1, 3
CYU 6.7, P. 156 #9, 11
CYU 6.8, 6.9, P. 156 #15, 17, 19
6.4 THE FUNDAMENTAL COUNTING PRINCIPLES
CYU 6.10 - 6.13, P. 164 #3, 5, 13, 15, 21, 25
6.5 PERMUTATIONS AND COMBINATIONS
CYU 6.14 - 6.17, P. 174 #5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 17
CYU 6. 18, 6.19, P. 175 #21, 23, 25, 33, 39, 49
6.6 EXPECTED VALUE
CYU 6.20, 6.21, P. 182 #1, 3, 5
CYU 6.22, P. 182 #7, 9, 13
REVIEW FOR EXAM 2
EXAM 2

CHAPTER 7: METHODS OF PROOF

7.1 DIRECT PROOF AND PROOF BY CONTRADICTION
CYU 7.1, 7.2, P. 192 #1, 3, 5
CYU 7.3, 7.4, P. 192 #7, 9, 11
7.2 MATHEMATICAL INDUCTION
CYU 7.6, 7.7, P. 198 #1, 3, 5, 7
REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
FINAL EXAM