Office Hours: Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1:00pm - 2:00pm or by appointment.
Class Meeting Time: MWF 2:00pm - 2:50pm
Lecture Location: Lopata Hall 229
Course Content:
An introduction to the rigorous techniques used in more advanced mathematics. Topics include set theoretic methods of proof, counter-examples, basic logic, foundations of mathematics. Use of these methods in areas such as construction of number systems, counting methods, combinatorial arguments and elementary analysis. Prerequisite: Math 233.
The syllabus for the course will be discussed the first day of class and then will be available here.
Textbook:Transition to Higher Mathematics: Structure and Proof', 2nd edition. Available for free here.
Attendance: Attendance is required for all lectures. The student who misses a class meeting is responsible for any assignments and/or announcements made. Office hours will not be utilized to re-teach material presented in class.
There will be no opportunities for make-up tests after the fact. In the event of an absence due to travel representing WUSTL, such as an intercollegiate sports competition, you must notify the professor at least two weeks in advance to arrange an early test or other alternative. Otherwise, such absences will be treated as personal.
Homework: This course will have weekly homework assignments which will be graded.
Worksheets: There will be weekly worksheets throughout the semester.
Exams: This course will have three mid-term exams, and a comprehensive final exam. Dates of exams are:
Exam 1: Monday, September 30
Exam 2: Wednesday, October 30
Exam 3: Friday, December 6
Final Exam: Monday, December 16 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Exam Re-Grading Policy:
Exams will be returned in class, and upon return you will have an opportunity to review your exam and its grading. If you disagree with the grading of your exam you are to notify me of the issue at the time of return. If you take the exam when it is returned to you without registering a complaint regarding the grading, then your score is set and no additional regrades will be considered for that exam. If you request a regrading of your exam, you may additionally arrange a meeting to discuss the regrading issue with me directly.
Grade Computation Computation of your course grade is explained in detail on the syllabus. The usual ten-point scale will be used (A: 90-100, B: 80-89, C: 70-79, D: 60-69, F: 0-59), however, if necessary, adjustments will be made to arrive at a standard grade distribution for the course. On an individual basis, significant improvement over the semester will be taken into account. Two worksheet grades and a to be announced number of homeworks will be dropped when computing your grade. This is the only mechanism for coping with personal events such as illness and family emergencies. For students taking the course with the Pass/Fail option, the threshold for a passing grade will be a "C".
Learning Disabilities: It is the right of any student with a certified learning disability to request necessary accommodation. Such requests must be made well in advance of the time that the accommodation is required and a letter of documentation from the Disability Resources office must be presented at the time of any request.
Academic Honesty: It is expected that all students are aware of their individual responsibilities under the WUSTL Academic Integrity Policy, which will be strictly adhered to in this class.
Last Modified on 02 Jul 19
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