MATH 240 Introduction to Advanced
Mathemathics Fall 2001
Instructor: Dr. Philip Gustafson
Office: W151, 248-1176, [email protected]
Office Hours: 1 1:50 pm, M-F, and by appointment.
Text: A Transition to Advanced Mathematics, 5th Edition, by Smith, Eggen, St. Andre.
We will cover selected topics from Chapters 1-4 and possibly Ch 5, time permitting. Topics include conditionals, quantifiers, methods of proof; basic set theory, induction, relations, functions, bijections.
Prerequisite: MATH 152 Calculus II.
Required: Stapler and loose-leaf paper.
Grading: Homework
100 pts.
Quizzes
. 100 pts.
Exams(3)
.. 300 pts.
Final
Exam
150 pts
Total
.. 650 pts.
Grading Scale: 90 100 %
.. A
80 89 %
B
70 79 %
. C
60 69 %
. D
0 59 %
.. F
Homework: Homework will be collected once a week, usually on Mondays. You are encouraged to work together in solving homework problems, but you must write up your own work to turn in. Homework is due at the beginning of class, late homework will not be accepted. Homework must be written in a neat, organized and professional manner. To receive credit, all homework problems must be worked in order, and all pages stapled together in order. Projects and presentations may be included in part of the homework grade. The lowest three homework scores will be dropped.
Quizzes: Quizzes will be given every other week in between exams, usually on Fridays. The lowest quiz score will be dropped, but no make-up quizzes will be given.
Exams: There will be three regular semester exams. Make-up exams will not normally be given, except possibly for unusual and verifiable circumstances. In these instances you must notify me before the exam date. Cheating on an exam will result in an F for the course. Tentative exam dates: El: September 24, E2: October 29, E3: November 19.
Journals: For extra credit, you may turn in a one or two paragraph description of your thoughts or concerns on current topics - a good way to earn an extra point a week.
Final Exam: Wednesday, December 12, 8-10 am. The final exam will be cumulative.
How to Get the Grade You Want:
1. Attend class daily and work assignments daily.
2. Ask questions dont delay! Seek help on problems and difficulties as soon as possible. One minute of clarification right after class on a problem may save hours of frustration.
3. Be persistent. Learning math sometimes requires lots of effort before a breakthrough occurs.
4. Look over the book before coming to class. Sometimes even 5 10 minutes of glancing over the text ahead of time can make a big difference in getting a handle on the material presented in class.
Attendance: Daily attendance in class is crucial for your learning in this course. By missing class, you will not obtain valuable information as it is presented, and you will be absent from general classroom discussion and context. For most students, missing class results in confusion, anxiety, and lower grades. Missing one hour of class usually means several hours of frustration and catch-up. I will follow the statement on attendance on page 39 in your College Catalog, which enables the instructor to initiate a drop or withdrawal for any student who fails to attend regularly. Read this attendance statement in your catalog carefully.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating is serious offense and will be treated as such. Cheating is an act of academic dishonesty, which includes using another persons work as though it was your own or knowingly permitting another student to use your work. The consequences of cheating on a quiz will result in the grade of 0 for all those involved, or in the case of an exam, an F for the course. Other situations involving cheating will be dealt with in a similar way. Further actions may be taken in accordance with the statement on academic dishonesty given on page 39 of the College Catalog.
General expectations for this course:
1. We will cover new material every day, approximately
one or two sections each class period, with some overlap.
2. The first few minutes of class will be devoted to
answering questions from the previous class.
You can consult with each other or ask me questions during this time
period.
3. Class time is at a premium. If you have extensive difficulties with the material, I encourage
you to talk with me outside of class for the extra help that you need.
4. Spend an hour or two each day, Monday through Friday,
working on homework and studying the notes and text. Set aside this time period now in your schedule, preferably at
the same time each day.
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I have read and understood the syllabus for this course.
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