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Professor: Dr. Talitha M. Washington; Office: KC 318; Phone: (812) 488-2213; E-mail:
[email protected] Office Hours: M 8-10, 3-4; Tu 8-11; W 8-10; F 8-10; and by appointment Class Time: Section 01 meets 10:00-10:50 MWF; Section 02 meets 11-11:50 MWF Text: The Nature of Mathematics, Eleventh Edition, by Karl J. Smith Course Website: Blackboard, http://acebb.evansville.edu Course Description: MATH 101 Mathematical Ideas (3): Explores a variety of topics, including numeration systems, logic, geometry, probability, and statistics. Includes historical and cultural perspective and contemporary applications. Background should include two semesters of high school algebra. General Education: This course satisfies the Mathematical Thought component of the University’s General Education requirement. Course Learning Objectives: This course strives to help you: develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, develop an understanding of elementary probability and statistical methods, develop skills in applying mathematics to solve problems in finance, develop an ability to communicate mathematics, both in writing and orally, and prepare you to utilize mathematics in real life problems and situations. Methods of Instruction: The method of instruction for most classes will be a lecture/discussion. Most classes will begin with a discussion of homework problems followed by an introduction of new material. You are encouraged to participate in class by asking questions, contributing to discussions, and working problems. Outside of class, all students are expected to read the text, complete all assigned homework, and actively seek assistance. Note that during office hours (see above), my door is open for students to stop by and talk about their assignments. Grading: I will provide you with a number grade on each assignment and on each test, so that you may keep track of your performance. As a guideline, the components will contribute in the following proportion to the final grade: Attendance – 2% Team Homework – 15% Quizzes – 15% Three Exams (Feb 9, Mar 23, Apr 20) – 45% Comprehensive Final Exam – 23% o Section 01: Tuesday, May 3, 12:30-2:30 PM o Section 02: Thursday, Apr 28, 8:00-10:00 AM Final grades will be assigned using the following percentages: A 90-100; B 80-89; C 70-79; D 60-69; F 0-59. Plus and minus grades will be given for scores in the upper and lower portions of these ranges; however, I reserve the right to subjectively adjust your final grade. Please see me if you have any question about how you stand. All grades will be posted and updated regularly on Blackboard. Course requirements and policies: a. Calculators: You may use a calculator on all exams. Calculators with symbolic algebra capability (e.g. TI-89 or TI-92) will not be allowed during tests, exams or quizzes. b. Attendance: You are expected to attend class on time every day. Attendance will be taken almost daily. If you miss a day, it is up to you (not me, or your classmates) to catch up and learn what you have missed. c. Team Homework: This will be done outside of class in teams of 1-3 students and each team will submit one per team to be graded. Each team is expected to meet regularly and each member is expected to contribute to the preparation of the homework. The work is expected to be neat, accurate, and may be expected to contain explanations using full sentences and Standard English. All work must be shown and an answer without an explanation is not worth any credit. Through this collaborative learning experience, students will enhance their understanding and knowledge of mathematics.
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d. Quizzes: These will be given during the last 15 minutes of class. There are NO make-ups for quizzes. At the end of the semester, the lowest in-class quiz score of each student will be dropped. Note that the dates for the inclass quizzes are noted on the Schedule (see Blackboard). e. Make-ups: Assignments that are to be completed outside of class will not be accepted late for any reason. Make-up exams will be given only in extreme circumstances that are documented university approved excused absences, and only if I am aware of the circumstances prior to the exam. In particular, make-ups will never be given to accommodate travel plans. f. Assignments: These will be assigned daily and are found on page 3. These problems are for your practice and will not be graded; HOWEVER, you should do all these problems and are responsible for knowing how to work them. Many questions on the quizzes, tests and exams will be strikingly similar to problems in the assignment. g. Submitted Work: Take care in writing up your solutions for the homework assignments and exams. If critical steps in the solution of a problem are missing, expect to lose points. In general, be sure to show your work. All written solutions must be clear, concise and correct. Even if your solution is correct, expect to lose points if it is difficult to read and understand. This includes solutions that are confused, incomprehensible, unnecessarily complicated, verbose, illegible or incomplete. h. Honor Code: It is expected that students are familiar with and will comply with the terms of the University's Academic Honor Code. I will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid, nor will I tolerate an environment which condones the use of unauthorized aid. Note that collaboration on homework is allowed and encouraged, but giving or receiving help of any kind on tests, exams or quizzes is strictly prohibited. i. Accessibility: Please let me know immediately if you have a learning or physical disability requiring accommodation. For more information, contact the Office of Counseling and Health Education at 488-2663. j. Some advice: Here is some advice: Try the homework before asking for help Read the book before class Be active in class and come every day, on time Actively seek understanding Prepare for tests other than the night before Question why things are done a certain way Correct all old tests You should expect to spend at least 6 hours each week studying outside of class. Your study time should include reading the text and working on all homework problems. I recommend that you keep your notes, quizzes, exams, and class handouts organized – you will need them to prepare for the Final Exam. Please do not hesitate to stop by my office, call me, or send me an email if you are having difficulty with any part of the course. Tentative Course Outline Chapter 1 Problem Solving (1.1-1.3) Chapter 2 Sets (2.1-2.3) Chapter 3 Logic (3.1-3.3) Chapter 12 Counting (12.1-12.3) Chapter 13 Probability (13.1-13.4) Chapter 14 Statistics (14.1-14.3) Chapter 9 Measurement (9.1-9.3) Chapter 11 Financial Management (11.1, 11.2, 11.5, 11.6, 11.7) Chapter 4 Numeration Systems (4.2-4.3)
Have a great semester!
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Assignments 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3
p. 14 p. 24 p. 42 p. 60 p. 65 p. 74 p. 95 p. 103 p. 111
9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 35, 45, 48, 54, 55 7-15 odd, 19, 21-29 odd, 33, 35, 37, 49, 51, 53 7, 9, 13, , 17, 19, 21, 27, 33, 35, 43, 44, 55, 56 9-29 odd, 31, 35, 37-53 odd 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21, 23, 25, 29-39 odd, 45, 47, 49, 51, 55, 57 3, 5, 7, 9, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 31, 39, 41, 43, 47, 53, 55 5, 7, 13-27 odd, 28-31 all, 35, 37, 39, 45, 49, 53, 55 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 25, 29-47 odd, 51 9, 13, 21, 25, 31, 33, 35, 43-53 odd Exam 1, Wednesday, February 9
12.1 12.2 12.3 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 14.1 14.2 14.3
p. 610 p. 618 p. 625 p. 648 p. 656 p. 667 p. 680 p. 703 p. 717 p. 729
3, 7, 11, 15, 19, 23, 31, 35, 39, 41-53 odd 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 23, 25, 37, 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 3. 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 23, 27, 35, 37, 39 5, 7, 11, 23-43 odd 9, 13, 15, 17, 19, 31, 33, 35, 37, 42, 43, 47 7, 13-27 odd, 31-45 odd, 47, 49, 51, 55 5, 9, 13, 17, 23-33 odd, 43, 45, 47 5-13 odd, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33, 37, 41, 43 13, 17, 21, 23, 27, 31, 37, 41, 43, 45, 49, 53 7, 11, 13-27 odd, 31, 33, 47, 51 Exam 2, Wednesday, March 23
9.1 9.2 9.3 11.1 11.2 11.5 11.6 4.2 4.3
p. 456 p. 465 p. 476 p. 541 p. 550 p. 583 p. 590 p. 154 p. 159
9-33 odd, 41, 43, 49, 51, 53 3-17 odd, 21, 25, 29, 33, 37, 39, 41, 43, 49 7, 11, 13, 19, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 37, 39, 43, 47, 49, 55, 57 17-31 odd, 33, 35adg, 39, 41, 43, 45, 47 9, 11, 25-37 odd, 39, 41, 45, 47, 51, 53 11, 19, 23, 27, 31, 37, 43, 47, 49, 51 9, 15, 21, 27, 35, 37, 39, 41, 45, 53 21-43 odd 5-17 odd, 21, 23, 27-37 odd Exam 3, Wednesday, April 20
Final Exam: Section 01: Tuesday, May 3, 12:30-2:30 pm Section 02: Thursday, April 28, 8:00-10:00 am
*Changes to exam dates and assignments will be announced in class.