SCI 620d:  Mathematical Connections II

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View* Class Notes

Unit 1. Spatial Relationships & Geometry

Unit 2. Problem Solving, Reasoning & Mathematical Modeling

Unit 3. Probability

A. Geometric Relationships (3/30/06)

B. Estimating Areas and Volumes (3/30/06)

C.  Linear and Exponential Equations, Plotting Points and Predicting Future Values (8/29/05)

D. Financial and Economic Analysis (3/30/06)

E. Probability (10/6/05)

Helpful Supplementals
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View* Sample Problems
(solutions linked two days before the test)

View* Written Assignments
(many solutions will not be linked)

Labs

Project 1:  Investigating the Pythagorean Theorem
Project 2:  Rope Stretching: Constructing Right Triangles (Inverse and Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem)
Project 3:  Environmentally Conscious: Going from Grass to Desert Landscape
Project 4:  How Many M&Ms in the Jar? An Exercise in Estimating, Volume and Problem Solving
Project 5:  Can I Get Sick? Exponential Growth of E-Coli Bacteria.  Ecoli Handout
Project 6:  Can We All Fit? Modeling the Population Curve of the City of Las Vegas.  Excel Data Sheet
Project 7:  Show Me the Money: Investments and Earning Analysis
Project 8:  Understanding Economics: CPI-U, Inflation, Gas Prices, Unemployment and GDP.  Blank Excel File
Project 9:  Birthdays and the Roll of Dice.  Excel Simulation File


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