Welcome to Math 125 on the World Wide Web!

The title of this course is Finite Mathematics and Modeling. This is an applied course. We will use mathematics to solve a wide variety of practical problems. Several examples are:

• How many lacrosse sticks of each type does a manufacturer produce in order to maximize its profit?
• A couple wants to purchase a home. How much can they borrow if they can afford an $800 monthly payment?
• A patient receives a dose of medicine at noon. When only 20% of the medicine remains in the body, the next dose is administered to the patient. When do we administer the next dose?
• You are considering investing in one of two mutual funds for retirement. One fund charges a 0.5% annual fee, while the other charges a 1.5% fee. What effect will these fees have on your final balance at retirement?

You will be shown how to use technology to help you solve applied problems. You will also be introduced to several internet sites to help you formulate and solve problems. The prerequisite for this course is Math 083, or an appropriate score on the college assessment test, or consent of the instructor.

If this is your first web course, it will be an adventure for you. No doubt you will learn more about web communication while taking this course. In itself this is valuable preparation for your future and your career. However, this takes time. There may be frustrations. But as your guide through this course, I look forward to helping you deal with the problems you will encounter. To get the most out of this course, you should have the willingness to give the hours necessary to learn how to learn on the web.

Once you sign up for this course, send me an email at gfiore@ccbcmd.edu, and I will send you an attachment by return email a week before the semester begins. This attachment will get you started in the course.

• Check the course description and academic prerequisites for the course.
• Check the technical prerequisites for taking an on-line course.
• Preview the on-line course materials.
• Take the distance learning assessment tool.

Email your instructor at gfiore@ccbcmd.edu once you have signed for the course.
For information about logging on, on the WebCT software (which provides the delivery system for this course and our mode for communication), or on technical issues related to online courses, click on the Online Help Desk.