MATH 36 - Insights
Into Mathematics
Fall Semester 2008
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General Information: |
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Instructor: |
Mrs. Pat Schulte |
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104 McAllister |
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Office Phone: |
865-7528 |
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E-mail: |
schulte@math.psu.edu |
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Office Hours: |
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Otherwise by appointment |
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Textbook: |
Excursions in Modern Mathematics, Sixth Edition, by Peter Tannenbaum |
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Web Site: |
http://www.math.psu.edu/schulte |
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Homework: |
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A list of suggested homework problems appears on the |
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Lecture Schedule and Assignments web page. |
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These homework problems will not be turned in for a grade. |
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Quizzes: |
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There will be 2 types of quizzes given during the semester. |
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E-quizzes will be unannounced short quizzes given at the beginning of the class period or questions answered during class. |
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Quizzes will be announced prior to being given in class. |
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Exams: |
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Three in-class examinations will be given. The dates of these exams are: |
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Exam 1 – Monday, September 22, 2008 |
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Exam 2 – Wednesday, October 22, 2008 |
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Exam 3 – Wednesday, November 19, 2008 |
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The final examination in the course will be comprehensive. |
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The final examination will be given during Finals week, December 15 – 19, 2008 |
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Grades: |
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Graded Event |
Percentage |
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Exam 1 |
20% |
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Exam 2 |
20% |
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Exam 3 |
20% |
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E-quizzes |
5% |
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Quizzes |
10% |
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Final Exam |
25% |
Assignment for Wednesday, August 27, 2008
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