Introduction to Advanced MathematicsMeeting time and place: TR 2:00-3:15, 102 LOV Instructor: Eriko Hironaka Office: LOV 210A, Phone: 644-1587 Office Hours: TBA email: hironaka@math.fsu.edu Course Homepage: http://www.math.fsu.edu/~hironaka/2014S/MGF3301 Required Text: Chapter Zero, Fundamental Notions of Abstract Mathematics by by Carol Schumacher, published by Addison Wesley in 1996 Eligibility: You must have completed MAC 2312 (Calc II) or the equivalent with a grade of C- or better, or have permission from the instructor. Course Content: This course will introduce students to mathematical reasoning and the formulation of proofs. Exams: There will be 30 minute quizzes on most Thursdays. In addition, there will be an in-class midterm examination, and a final examination. The dates for these are noted on the course website. Grades: Grades will be based on the quiz average (Qu) the midterm exam grade (Mid), and the final exam grade (Fin). The course grade will be .3*Qu + .3*Mid + .4*Fin. A course grade of incomplete (I) will not be given to replace a grade of D or F, or to provide additional study time. Failure to process a course drop by the university deadline will result in a course grade of F. Exam policy An absence from a quiz or test may be excused if the student presents sufficient evidence of extenuating circumstances (please notify the instructor prior to the quiz or test when possible). There will be no make-up quizzes. For missed quizzes with an excused absence the average of the remaining grades will be used. An unexcused missed quiz will count as a zero grade. University Attendance Policy: Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness. Academic Honor Policy: The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University's expectations for the integrity of students' academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to ". . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University." (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://dof.fsu.edu/honorpolicy.htm.) Americans With Disabilities Act: Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and (2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type. This should be done during the first week of class. This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request. For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the: Student Disability Resource Center 874 Traditions Way 108 Student Services Building Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167 (850) 644-9566 (voice) (850) 644-8504 (TDD) sdrc@admin.fsu.edu http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/ |