Math 346 



Syllabus


Updates:

(8/26)The recording of the first Lecture is posted on Blackboard: Panopto Video>Lectures

(8/27)Here is a map of LH14 and information on the seating: LH 14 , Lecture Hall Information
There will most likely be technical issues setting up class on Monday. We will not start on time. Remote learners should be able to attend the lecture just as they did the online lectures.
(8/31) I posted the first few problems sections on blackboard, in case you haven't gotten the book yet. I don't plan on doing this in the future, so get the book soon.
(9/7) It seems like on average groups finished 3 problems. I've added 2 more problems (below) for Wednesday. You'll be in the same groups. I'll choose around 6 problems to be presented by video for Friday.
(9/16) There are 2 videos of problems from Section 3a-c on Blackboard under the Panopto tab.
(9/18) Information on Midterm 0 (the practice one).
(9/20) A solution to Problem 3a-c 12 is posted on blackboard. Office Hours are canceled tomorrow.
(10/2) There are two new solutions posted on Panopto from Section 4. Next week we will meet everyday online. There are pictures of the blackboard from the last 2 lectures on Blackboard, under Course Materials.
(10/5) Information for Midterm 1 is here.
(10/5) An old Midterm from Sections 3-4g is posted on blackboard, under course content.
(10/7) I changed the settings for Midterm 0, so you can see the correct solutions, after you submit it (I didn't realize it had been turned off). If you have any questions about solving them, you can ask during OH, by email or in class on Monday.
(10/9) An answer key to the practice midterm problems will be posted tonight. You can email me questions on these problems or anything else from the book, that I will answer in class on Monday.
(10/12) The screenshots from lecture and Office Hours are on Blackboard, under the "Pictures of Blackboard/Computer from lecture" tab of Course Content. The Recording of the lecture is also on Panopto. Problem 15 of the practice midterm had a typo, and doesn't make sense as stated. The 963 and 642 should be switched and the answer of the correceted problem is 20.35%.
(10/16) Estimated grades are posted on Blackboard, approximatly 1/3 of the total points in the course have been given, so there is still a lot of time for them to change. You should be able to see what questions you got right or wrong on the midterm on Blackboard.
(10/18) The class this Wednesday (10/20) will be your last chance to make your first video. If you haven't presented a video, make sure to come to class on Wednesday.
(10/21) You can sign-up for an oral exam slot on starfish. The questions are below.
(11/2) A practice midterm 2 is on blackboard under Course Materials. Midterm 2 will cover Chapter 4h-l and Chapter 5a-c. Information on Midterm 2
(11/5) Please signup for an oral exam spot. If you don't by the end of week, I will assign you a spot. If you want to take it on Nov. 23 or 24 email me.
(11/7) Solutions to the practice midterm are on blackboard. Oral exam questions for this week are below.
(11/9) There was a typo on problem 9 of the practice midterm, it has been corrected.
(11/9) Everyone should be now assigned an Oral Exam time on Starfish.
(11/20) Grade estimatations are posted on Blackboard. Please fill out the SOOT forms at: soot.binghamton.edu.
(11/25) A practice final is posted on Blackboard, under Course Content. You should check that your video presentations have been uploaded onto Blackboard, under the Panopto tab. If they weren't then you might not get credit.
(12/2) Information for the Final is here.
(12/11) Final Grades are posted on Blackboard.


Slides:


Chapter 1 Slides (Updated after lecture on Aug 28.)



Schedule:
August 26 - Section 1a (Chapter 1 Slides 1-10)

August 28 - Section 1a-1f
August 30 - Review Chapter 1, start Chapter 2
September 2 - Chapter 2- Unknown Payments
September 4 - Chapter 2- Unknown Times or Interest Rates
September 7 - Force of Interest Problems
September 9 - Chapter 2 Problems
September 11 - Videos (on Blackboard under Panopto tab)
September 14 - Section 3a-c
September 16 - Section 3d-e
September 18 - Section 3f
September 21 - Problems from Section 3a-f
Tuesday, September 22 - Midterm 0 will be
September 23 - Problems from Section 3a-f
September 25 - Watch videos of solutions to problems from Section 3a-f
September 28 - Section 3g-i
September 30 - Section 4a-c
October 2 - Section 4d-g
October 5 - Problems from Section 4
October 7 - Problems from Section 4
October 9 - Problems to review for Midterm 1
October 12 - Final Discussion on Section 4a-4g, Answer questions, possibly start 4h
October 13 - Midterm 1 (8:30 am-9:55 am). Midterm 1 information
October 14 - Section 4h
October 16 - Section 4h
October 19 - Section 4i-j
October 21 - Section 4j
October 23 - Section 4j
October 26 - Section 4k-l
October 28 - Section 5a-c
October 30 - Section 5c and 6a
November 2 - Problems from Section 4k-l
November 4 - Problems from Section 5a-c
November 6 - Section 6a
November 9 - Miderm Review
November 10 - Midterm 2- Sections 4h-4l and 5c
November 11 - Section 6b
November 13 - Section 6c-d
November 16 - Problems from 6a
November 18 - Problems from 6b-d
November 20 - Section 6e
November 30 - Bonds- Section 7a-b
December 2 - Review Sectons 1-2
December 4 - More Review- Discussion of problems on Practice Final or anything else requested
December 8 - 8:00-10:00 Final Exam, On Blackboard



Oral Exam:

Questions for Oral Exams during week of Oct. 25th

Questions for Oral Exams during week of Nov. 1st

Questions for Oral Exams during week of Nov. 8st

Questions for Oral Exams during week of Nov. 15st

Questions for Oral Exams during week of Nov. 30th



Homework:

Homework 1 - Due September 4:

   Section 1a Part 1 #4, 6, 8, 9, 10 
   Section 1a Part 2 #2, 4, 7, 9, 11
Calculator Notes #1-4 (Sorry I added this late, but these Calculator Notes are quite useful) 
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW1. 


Homework 2 - Due Sept. 11 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 1b-1f  #2, 5, 10, 13, 16, 21, 22, 26 
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW2. 

Homework 3 - Due Sept. 18 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 3a-c  #2,4,5,12 and Calculator notes #5
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW3. 

Homework 4 - Due Sept. 25 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 3d-f  #5,7,20,22 
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW4. 

Homework 5 - Due Oct. 2 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 3g #2, 4, 7, Section 3h #2, 4, 10, Section 3i #4   
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW5. 

Homework 6 - Due Oct. 9 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 4a-c #3, 21, 24 Section 4d-g #1, 7  
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW6. 


Homework 7- Due Oct. 23 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 4h-i #2, 4, 10, 20, 25, 26 Calculator Notes #6  
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW7. 


Homework 8- Due Oct. 30 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 4h-i #37, 42, 43, Section 4j #2, 7, 9, 20
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW8. 


Homework 9- Due Nov. 6 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 4k #1, 7 Section 4l #1, 2, Section 5a-c # 3, 4, 6, 9 and Calculator Notes #7
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW9. 

Homework 10- Due Nov. 20 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 6a #3, 4, 15, 17, 26, Section 6b #5 and Calculator Notes #8
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW10. 

Homework 11- Due Dec. 4 at 10:50 AM: 
   Section 6c #8, 9 Section 6d #11, 12, Section 6e #2,4
 Submit a scan/picture of your solutions here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_HW11. 



        


Classwork: Sept. 7 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_9-7. Sept. 9 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_9-9. Sept. 21 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_9-21. Sept. 23 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_9-23. Oct. 5 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-5. Oct. 7 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-7. Oct. 14 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-14. Oct. 16 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-16. Additional problems have been added from last class. Oct. 19 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-19. Oct. 21 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_10-21. Nov. 2 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_11-2. Nov. 4 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_11-4. Nov. 16 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_11-16. Nov. 18 Submit a scan/picture of your work here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_11-18.


Midterms: You can submit a scan/picture of your work for Midterm 0 here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_Midterm0. Like the midterm this is optional. On the real midterm you will be required to submit your work. Submit picture of your work and notesheet for Midterm 1 here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_Midterm1. Submit picture of your work and notesheet for Midterm 2 here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_Midterm2. Submit picture of your work and notesheet for Final here. Label the file LastName_FirstName_Final.