The mathematical topics introduced include graphs and directed graphs, linear programming, matrices probability, games and decisions, and difference equations. Liberal arts students requiring a science or mathematics elective, some economics students, other students interested in an introduction to a variety of areas of mathematics not studied in the secondary school curricula.
Applications are to be taken from psychology, business, economics, etc.
The instructor has the option of emphasizing one or more areas depending upon the interests of the students or even current affairs. Applied Finite Mathematics, 4th edition, by S.T. Tan, Nelson Canada. Three tests conducted in class and a two hour final exam.