2019 Fall Course Syllabus - Mathematics 0824.103
Course: Mathematics 0824.103.
Course Title: Mathematical Patterns.
Time: MW 02:00-03:40 Pm.
Place: Ambler Learning Center 309.
Instructor: Djordje Vilimanovic.
Instructor Office: Ambler Learning Center 309.
Instructor Email: vilimanovic@temple.edu
Instructor Phone: n/a.
Office Hours: MW before and after class.
Prerequisites: Placement Exam or having taken Math 701 (Elementary Algebra) or an equivalent.
Textbook: Math in Society, David Lippman.
Course Goals: Describe how mathematics can contribute to the solution of problems in the natural world or human society. Employ critical thinking skills, drawing upon prior knowledge when possible, to analyze and explore new and unfamiliar problems Form and communicate generalizations of patterns discovered through individual or group investigations. Solve problems using algorithms or formulas Model and solve problems using graphical methods Communicate methods of solutions and solutions to problems for the clarity of the receiver. Analyze and interpret data, including calculating numerical summaries and creating graphical representations, to propose possible implications.
Topics Covered: Math 0824 is designed to improve the level of quantitative awareness of students using familiar situations that provide a sense of purpose for studying mathematics. The objective is not to make mathematicians of the students, but to help gain a mathematical perspective and deal as comfortably as possible with an environment that increasingly makes use of quantitative reasoning. We will cover financial planning including compounding, savings plans, loan payments and mortgages; exponential growth and decay; statistics; counting techniques and probability with expected value; and voting techniques.
Course Grading: 3 Tests (35%), Written Assignments (25%), Homework (15%), In Class Activities (15%), Attendance and Participation (10%) Numeric-To-Letter-Grade Scale: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F.
Exam Dates: Test 1 : Monday, September 30th - Test 2 : Monday, November 5 - Test 3 (Final) TBD.
Attendance Policy: Attendance is graded daily and participation too. Together they count for 10% of the grade. Attendance: Every week there will be an A&P grade that initially it is 100, if a students is late for class (even if it is 2 minutes) 10 points will be deducted from her weekly grade, if she does not come to class 18 points will be deducted. Participation: We will dedicate the second part of each class to practice some problems. Those problems will be graded based on completion, not correctness. If a student does not complete at least 50% of the problems, she will have 15 points deducted, on the other hand if she has completed more than 50% of the problems, but has not completed the whole assignment she will have 10 points deducted. Example 1: John is late on Monday and on Wednesday he completes less than 50% of the problems, his grade for the week is 100- 10-15= 75 Example 2: Sarah does not come to class on Friday but has completed all problems at home and has been on time on Monday and Wednesday. Her grade is 100 - 18 = 82 for the Week. Example 3: Jamal has completed more than 50% of the problems on Monday, but has not done all problems, other than that, he has been in class every day and has completed the problems on Wednesday and Friday. His grade for the week is 100 - 10 = 90.
Canvas: This is a registered Canvas course. Please go there regularly to see important announcements and keep track of your homework and current grades".
Homework: The homework will be assigned on CANVAS. There will be no extensions. You will have to submit it on time.
Make Ups: If an emergency arises and you cannot attend the an exam, you should contact me AS SOON AS POSSIBLE to alert me to the situation so that we can make other arrangements. DOCUMENTATION OF THE EMERGENCY IS REQUIRED and any make-up exam must be taken WITHIN TWO DAYS of the exam date. No make ups will be given once the graded tests are returned. Some absences are excused such as illness or death in family, given that documentation (with a contact phone number) is provided. If there is another reason for the absence, the situation will be evaluated by the professor on a case-by-case basis. Note: Some students have travel plans around the end of every semester. If you are in this category of students, please plan ahead. Under any circumstance, students will not be allowed to reschedule any exam, especially the final exam, because of travel/ work plans.
Calculators: During any exam, students can use a scientific calculator. A graphing calculator or any "sophisticated" calculator will not be accepted. Students are supposed to bring a scientific calculator to all classes. Some calculators have a counter intuitive system of introducing data. I recommend TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator.
Cheating: You are not permitted to commit plagiarism or academic cheating. The definitions of plagiarism and academic cheating are given in the Temple University Undergraduate Bulletin, Academic Honesty. Upon the finding of a violation of the Code of Conduct the University Disciplinary Committee or Hearing Officer may recommend any of the following sanctions, alone or in combination: 1. Expulsion. 2. Suspension. 3. Probation. 4. Fine. 5. Academic Sanction. 6. Withdrawal of Student Social Privileges. 7. Alternative Sanctions.
Grade Scale: 93-100 A, 90-92 A-, 87-89 B+, 83-86 B, 80-82 B-, 77-79 C+, 73-76 C, 70-72 C-, 65-69 D+, 55-64 D, 50-54 D-, 0-49 F.
Any student who has a need for accommodations based on the impact of a documented disability or medical condition should contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) in 100 Ritter Annex (drs@temple.edu; 215-204-1280) to request accommodations and learn more about the resources available to you. If you have a DRS accommodation letter to share with me, or you would like to discuss your accommodations, please contact me as soon as practical. I will work with you and with DRS to coordinate reasonable accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. All discussions related to your accommodations will be confidential.
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