Mathematics 104 – Elementary Combinatorics and Probability
(01:640:104)
General Information
01:640:104 Elementary Combinatorics and Probability (3)
The course begins with an introduction the mathematics of counting, which is then applied to the main topic of the course, discrete probability. After devoting much of the semester to probability and some of its applications, the course concludes with an introduction to statistics.
This is an elementary course for liberal arts majors, in the sense that it does not presume any knowledge of precalculus or calculus. It is however, more challenging than Math 103, and more focused in its subject matter.
Prerequisite: 01:640:026 or appropriate performance on the placement test in mathematics. May not be used as an elective for the math major or minor.
Current Semester: Fall 2008
Michael Weingart
Textbook
Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach, Tenth Edition by Michael Sullivan
This course uses WileyPlus, an integrated system for completing homework assignments and viewing course materials.The Rutgers bookstore in New Brunswick carries the hardcover edition of the textbook (ISBN 9780470280997), which comes with a registration code for WileyPlus access.
The Livingston Campus bookstore carries the binder-ready edition of the textbook (which is significantly less expensive, ISBN 9780470281574), which also comes with a registration code for WileyPlus access.
In any case, every student enrolled in the course must acquire a registration code for WileyPlus.
Syllabus
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