LSP 120: Mathematical and Technological Literacy I
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Autumn 2009
Monday and Wednesday from 1:30 - 2:30 PM
Instructor:
Roger Sommer
E-mail:
rsommer@depaul.edu
Midterm Exam: Wednesday 10/14/09
Final Exam: Monday, 11/23/09 11:45AM -2:00 PM
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Brief Outline of Course topics:
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Week 1 |
Introduction to Mathematical Models and Linear Models |
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Week 2 |
Exponential Models |
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Week 3 |
Making and Interpreting Graphs |
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Week 4 |
Absolute and Relative Quantities |
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Week 5 |
Localized Trendlines; Midterm |
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Week 6 |
Percentages; PowerPoint |
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Week 7 |
The consumer price index and the value of money |
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Week 8 |
Data Collection and Analysis |
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Week 9 |
Financial Mathematics |
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Week 10 |
Presentations |
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Week 11 |
Final Exam (Thursday, 3/13, 11:45 - 2:00) |
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