Professor Alexandru I. Suciu

MTH 1101 - Applications of Algebra

Spring 2000


Course Information

Course: MTH 1101 - Applications of Algebra (Seq. 2, Key # 53253)
Instructor: Alex Suciu
Time and Place: Mon., Wed. & Th. at 9:15 AM -- 10:20 AM, in 202 KA
Office Hours: Mon. & Wed. at 11:45 AM -- 12:45 PM, in 441 LA
Prerequisites: Basic algebra at the level of MTH 1000 or MTH 1010
Textbook: Finite Math: An Applied Approach, by Paul E. Long & Jay Graening (2nd edition), Addison Wesley, 1998
Grade: 30% quizzes, 30% midterm exam, 40% final exam

Course Description

This course introduces some basic notions of Algebra, and provides examples of how these methods apply to real-life problems.

We examine linear equations and their graphs, systems of linear equations and linear inequalities in two variables, with application to linear programming. Next, we introduce matrices and their inverses, with applications to cryptography. Finally, we study some basic set theory, techniques of counting, permutations, and combinations, with applications to elementary probability.  


* Homework Assignments


* Class Materials

Sample Quiz 1 Sample Quiz 2 Sample Quiz 3 Sample Midterm
Sample Quiz 4 Sample Quiz 5 Sample Quiz 6 Sample Quiz 7
Handout 1 Handout 2    
Quiz 1 Quiz 2 Quiz 3 Midterm
Quiz 4 Quiz 5 Quiz 6  


Department of Mathematics  Office:  441 Lake Hall 
Northeastern University Phone:  (617) 373-4456 
Boston, MA, 02115  Email: alexsuciu@neu.edu 

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