MATH 36 - Insights
Into Mathematics
Spring Semester 2013
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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: |
Tuesdays 11:00AM - Noon |
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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: |
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: |
Quizzes will be announced prior to being given in class or given as a take home quiz. |
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Participation: |
Participation will be determined based on attendance in class, answering questions posed in class and participation in classroom activites. |
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Exams: |
Three in-class examinations will be given. The dates of these exams are: |
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Exam 1 – Friday, February 8, 2013 |
| Exam 2 – Friday, March 22, 2013 | |
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Exam 3 – Friday, April 19, 2013 |
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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, April 29 - May 3, 2013 |
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Grades: |
Graded Event | Points |
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Exam 1 | 100 |
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Exam 2 | 100 |
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Exam 3 | 100 |
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Participation | 10 |
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Quizzes | 90 |
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Final Exam | 100 |
Assignment for Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Page 30 #1 - 4 or HW 1