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107 Love Bldg
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Elementary Topology
MTG 4302 Spring 2007
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TR 11:00-12:15
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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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You should have completed successfully both MAC 2313 Calculus III
and either MAD 2104 Discrete Mathematics I or MGF 3301 Introduction to
Advanced Mathematics. It also is recommended, though not required, that
you have completed MAA 4226 Advanced Calculus I.
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text
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There is no text. The course is driven by a handout
containing definitions and theorems.
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content and purpose
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This is a Moore method course in which students rigorously prove
theorems in topology and present those proofs at the board. The primary
purpose of this is to develop strong proof-building skills as well as to
master some aspects of elementary point-set topology.
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attendance
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Attendance is mandatory. Excessive absence will result in an F in the
course. Every two unexcused absences will result in a drop of one unit in
your final grade (a B+ will become a B with two absences, a B+ will become
a C+ with six absences ...).
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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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You will receive a grade based on your performance on blackboard
presentations of proofs.
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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
work together on assignments 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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