MATH 210 INFORMATION
TEXT: TAN: Finite Mathematics, 9th edition.
OBJECTIVES: The course is an introduction to mathematical topics with
applications to business, social science and other fields. We cover widely used mathematical topics
such as matrix algebra, solutions of linear equations, linear programming, elementary combinatorics
and probability.
PREREQUISITE: MATH 110 (with at least a C) or satisfactory performance on the Mathematics Placement Test.
STUDY:
- It is important that you study the material outside of class.
- You should expect to spend at least two hours for every hour of class.
CALCULATORS:
- A calculator is permitted provided it is not able to communicate with others.
- Give exact, not decimal approximations, to questions unless explicitly requested otherwise.
ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT: Please read the statement on Academic Integrity which appears in the Undergraduate
Catalog, and which includes this passage: ``Students guilty of, or assisting others in, either cheating
or plagiarism, on any assignments, quizzes, or examinations, will receive a grade of F for the course
involved and may be suspended or dismissed from the University.''
- Cell phones must be silent and not used during class or exams.
- Children are not permitted in class.
- You are expected to arrive and depart class on time.
Failure to abide by the following will result in a zero score!
- PDA's and cell phones shall be stowed and not be visible during exams.
- Talking or other communication between students is not permitted during exams.
DISABILITIES: NIU abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 which mandates
reasonable accommodations be provided for qualified students with disabilities.
If you have a disability and may require some type of instructional and/or examination accommodation,
you will need to register with the
Center for Access-Ability Resources (CAAR) ,
the designated office on campus to provide services and administer exams with accommodations for students with disabilities. The CAAR office is located on the 4th floor of the University Health Services building (815 753-1303).
Please contact your instructor early in the semester so that we can provide or facilitate in providing accommodations you may need.