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200 Love Bldg
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Introduction to Advanced Mathematics
MGF 3301 Spring 2007
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MWF 1:25-2:15
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instructor
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Philip L. Bowers
118 or 227 Love Building
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contact me
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644-2889 (office) 644-2202 (front desk)
Email me at bowers@math.fsu.edu or visit my
web page at http://www.math.fsu.edu/~bowers/.
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office hours
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MTRF 10:00-11:00 am, by
appointment, and any time I am in my office.
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eligibility
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The formal prerequisite is MAC 2312 Calculus II. You may not
receive credit for this course if you have received credit for MAD 2104
Discrete Mathematics I, and you are not allowed to take this course if you
have credit for MAA 4224 Introduction to Analysis, MAS 4302 Introduction
to Abstract Algebra, or MAA 4226 Advanced Calculus I, or their
equivalents.
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text
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The text is Kaplansky's Set Theory and Metric
Spaces. We will cover the set theory portion, pages 1 through 66,
and some additional topics.
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purpose
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This course introduces the student to rigorous proofs in mathematics by
presenting a fairly rigorous treatment of basic set theory with an
emphasis on cardinal and ordinal arithmetic.
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attendance
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Attendance is mandatory. Excessive absence will result in an F in the
course. Every three unexcused absences will result in a drop of one unit
in your final grade (a B+ will become a B with three absences, a B+ will
become a C+ with nine absences ...). Further, each student will choose a
day and time to meet with me for about 45 minutes each week wherein we,
student and teacher, will discuss mathematics.
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courtesy
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Generally, I expect you to get to class on time and not to leave class
until I have dismissed it. If you must leave class early, please let
me know before class begins.
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grading
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25% of your grade will be based on a mid-term exam due 02 March, 25% on a
final exam due 27 April, 25% on graded homework problems, and 25% on the
weekly one-on-one meetings with me.
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honor code
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A copy of the University Academic Honor Code can be found in the
current Student Handbook. You are bound by this in all of your
academic work. It is based on the premise that each student has the
responsibility 1) to uphold the highest standards of academic
integrity in the student's own work, 2) to refuse to tolerate
violations of academic integrity in the University community, and 3)
to foster a high sense of integrity and social responsibility on the
part of the University community. You have successfully completed
many mathematics courses and know that you may not give
or receive any help from a person or written material except as
specifically designated acceptable. Out of class you are encouraged to
discuss the mathematical ideas presented, but plagiarizing the work of
others or textbooks or study manuals is academically dishonest.
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ada statement
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Students with disabilities needing academic accommodations should:
1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability
Resource Center (SDRC); 2) bring a letter to the instructor from
SDRC indicating you need academic accommodations. This should be done
within the first week of class. This and other class materials are
available in alternative format upon request.
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