Math 130: Mathematics in Action

Spring 2010

Dr. Lucas Sabalka



Announcements

The final exam is Wednesday, 12 May, 11:00am to 1:00pm in the East Gym.

Dr. Sabalka will hold office hours during Finals week, on Tuesday, 12-1. The review sessions will be the TA office hours for the week.

There will be a review sesson on Monday, 10 May, 2-4pm in room Lecture Hall 10. There will be a second review session on Tuesday, 11 May, 2-4pm, also in room Lecture Hall 10.

There are many new trivia problems posted for Chapter 4.

Dr. Sabalka's office hours for Wednesday, 5 May, are canceled. Office hours will be rescheduled for finals week.

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Trivia

What is the concavity of a normal curve?
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Homework


Links

Syllabus Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4  





Sections and Contact Information

Section Instructor Email Meeting
  Lucas Sabalka sabalka@math.binghamton.edu MWF 12:00-1:00 LH 002
1 Jeremy Hauze hauze@math.binghamton.edu T 8:30-9:55 FA 246
2 Jeremy Hauze hauze@math.binghamton.edu R 8:30-9:55 FA 246
3 Tristan Smyth smyth@math.binghamton.edu T 1:15-2:40 FA 244
4 Bradley Schuster schuster@math.binghamton.edu R 1:15-2:40 FA 245
5 Tristan Smyth smyth@math.binghamton.edu T 2:50-4:15 FA 245
6 Bradley Schuster schuster@math.binghamton.edu R 2:50-4:15 FA 244

When contacting the instructor or TA by e-mail make sure you include your full name and section number. E-mail messages WITHOUT your full name or section number will be ignored.

Office Hours

     Lucas Sabalka    LN 2220      MW 1:00-2:30
Jeremy Hauze LN 2216 T 10-1
Bradley Schuster LN 2216 T 10:15-11:15, W 1:10-2:10, R 11:30-12:30
Tristan Smyth LN 2216 M 1:10-2:10, R10-12

Course Objectives

Mathematics in Action emphasizes the real-world significance of mathematics and applications of several areas of mathematics. The topics covered include:

The goal of this course is to provide students with an experience in quantitative reasoning and data analysis through mathematical modeling of some real life problems including a hands-on approach. Further emphasis will be on illustrating the importance, relevance, and currency of mathematics in the modern world.