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Course Information
The Mathematics Department allows two options for completing
- Math 1300, "Fundamentals of Mathematics" and
- Math 1310, "College Algebra":
Option I. The usual lecture sections of Math 1300 and Math 1310.
Option II. Self-paced, computer based sections of Math 1300 and Math 1310.
Option II-Summer
III: Self-paced, computer based sections of Math 1300.
Option III. Computer laboratory section of Math 1310.Students who choose Option II should come to Room 651PGH for additional written course information and enrollment approval by the Mathematics Department.
Math 1300: Fundamentals of Mathematics*
Math 1310: College Algebra
Math 1300
Read the information below very carefully. Compliance is your responsibility!
*NOTE: Math 1300 is a non-credit remedial mathematics course that
"does not satisfy" the mathematics core curriculum requirement!
Self-paced, computer-based (PC or Mac) courses in Remedial Algebra ( Math 1300 ) available on CD-ROM (with workbook) at the UH Bookstore. Students must have individual access to a personal computer.
If you choose to register in one of these courses, come
to Room 651 PGH and the mathematics department will arrange to automatically
register you in the course. Allow 24 hours for registration to be accomplished.
Students begin a course by simply inserting a CD-ROM and following on-screen prompts. A work book is also provided with the CD-ROM. Each lesson contains examples, visual aids, explanations and practice quizzes, which are not evaluated for a grade.
The software provides periodic automatic checks that indicate student progress and weaknesses. Students who have difficulties will be re-directed by the software to material that will help to overcome those difficulties.
In addition, Mathematics Department tutoring ( Mathlab located in 205 Garrison ) is available daily for off-line help with the workbook material.
At the end of the semester, a single written final exam having questions similar to those on the CD practice quizzes will determine the student's final grade. The final exam will be administered at the University of Houston main campus at the following time and place:
Practice examinations will be available at the
Mathematics Department, Room 651 PGH.
Fall 2004- Math 1300 Section 09993
Fall 2004- Math 1310 Section 10008
Read the information below very carefully. Compliance is your responsibility!
Self-paced, computer-based (PC or Mac) courses in Remedial Algebra ( Math 1300 ) and College Algebra ( Math 1310 ) available on CD-ROM (with workbook) at the UH Bookstore. Students must have individual access to a personal computer.
If you choose to register in one of these courses, come to Room 651 PGH and the mathematics department will arrange to automatically register you in the course. You are responsible for checking the V.I.P. System to confirm your registration or to report to the mathematics department that you have not been registered. Allow 24 hours for registration to be accomplished.
Students begin a course by simply inserting a CD-ROM and following on-screen prompts. A work book is also provided with the CD-ROM. Each lesson contains examples, visual aids, explanations and practice quizzes, which are not evaluated for a grade.
The software provides periodic automatic checks that indicate student progress and weaknesses. Students who have difficulties will be re-directed by the software to material that will help to overcome those difficulties.
In addition, Mathematics Department tutoring ( Mathlab located in 205 Garrison ) is available daily for off-line help with the workbook material.
At the end of the semester, a single written final exam having questions similar to those on the CD practice quizzes will determine the student's final grade. The final exam will be administered at the University of Houston main campus at the following time and place:
Final Exam: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Room 116 PGH
Practice examinations may be picked up at the Mathematics Department, Room 651 PGH on or after:
Tuesday Nov 30, 2004
Revised 05/04/2004
MATH 1312
The title, prerequisites and content for Math 1312 will change to:
Math 1312, "Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning"
Prerequisite: Credit for or placement out of Math 1310 or Math 1311.
Course Description: Principles of logic and proof, set theory, formal and informal geometry. Students seeking to satisfy their core requirements may now take Math 1311 for the Math requirement and then either Math 1312 or Math 2311 for the Math/Reasoning requirement. This is a good option for students whose majors are not math/science intensive.
MATH 2303
The title, prerequisites and content for Math 2303 will change to:
Math 2303, "Concepts in Algebra"
Prerequisite: Math 1312 or Math 1313
Course Description: The new title more accurately reflects the content of the course. The new prerequisites make this course more accessible to non-science majors. In addition to the traditional sequence ( Math 1310, Math 1313, Math 2303 ) a student may follow the sequence: ( Math 1311, Math 1312, Math 2303 ) This course is not a core Math/Reasoning component, but may be used to satisfy the Formal Science requirement of the Bachelor of Science degree.
The prerequisites for Math 3303, 3304, 3305, 3306, and 3307 will be changed to:
Prerequisite: Math 1312 or Math 1313
This change gives students more options to satisfy the prerequisites.
Applied Probability
The Mathematics Department is initiating a program of study in financial mathematics for the Fall semester of 2001. The first two courses to be offered are intended to help prepare students to take the actuarial exams #1 and #3 given by the Society of Actuaries. We are also prepared to help students design a course of study leading to a major in Mathematics and a minor in Finance.
MATH 3341, Section 11800, Applied Probability. Cr. 3 (3-0).
Prerequisite: MATH 2433.
Syllabus
Random variables and their distributions, expectation, relationships among important distributions,survival and hazard functions, joint distributions, marginal and conditional distributions, covariance, moment generating functions, the Central Limit Theorem, applications to financial mathematics.
This course meets 10am-11:30 am T-Th in Room 41 SR (the room is subject to change)
The instructor is Professor David Bao. The text for the course is: "The Science of Uncertainty with Applications to Investments, Insurance and Engineering by Michael A. Bean, publisher Brooks/Cole.
New Courses for students interested in Financial Mathematics or in a career as an Actuary!
MATH 3340: Interest Theory and Applications: Cr.3.(3-0)
Prerequisite: Math 1432.
Course Description: Definitions of interest, interest calculations, annuities, amortization and sinking funds, deterministic cash flow analysis, mortgages and fixed asset analysis
MATH 3341: Applied Probability: Cr. 3.(3-0).
Prerequisites: Math 2433.
Course Description: Students with credit for Math 3341 may not receive credit for Math 3338. Random variables and their distributions, expectation, relationships among important distributions, marginal and conditional distributions, covariance, moment-generating functions, the Central Limit Theorem, applications to financial mathematics.
MATH 4331
The prerequisite for Math 4331 will be:
Prerequisite: Math 3334 or consent of the instructor
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