An introduction to finite mathematics. Topics include systems of linear equations, matrices, the Gauss-Jordan method, inequalities and linear programming, sets and counting techniques, probability, difference equations, Markov processes and game theory. Applications to economics, business and social science are discussed.

Prerequisite: Achieving an appropriate score on the mathematics part of the ACT or SAT, or completion of MAT 012 with a grade of at least C or scoring at an appropriate level on the Mathematics Placement Test.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Solve applications involving matrices by using the Gauss-Jordan method, inverse matrices and matrix operations.
2. Solve linear programming problems using the graphical approach.
3. Use set theory, the principles of counting and probability concepts to calculate probabilities.
4. Apply Markov processes to the solution of probability problems.
5. Use difference equations to model interest and finance applications.
6. Apply elementary game theory to produce optimal strategies in games.