Content: Math 1030 is an introduction to mathematical modeling and problem solving utilizing fractals, chaos, discrete mathematics, geometry, and statistics.
G.E.: With a grade of 1.6 or better, this course fulfills the general education Math requirement.
Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or two years of high school algebra.
Expectations and How to Get Help: Participation in class discussions is very important. Also subscribe to the class e-mail list, LS-blue; you are responsible for information disseminated there. You are encouraged to see me during my posted office hours (M-F 10:30-11:20) and at other times by appointment or by e-mail (either to me privately or to the class list). Please expect to spend approximately two hours outside of class for every hour in class. Students with medical, psychological, learning or other disabilities desiring accommodations, academic adjustments, or auxiliary aids will need to contact the Disability Resource Center, room 203 Noyes Building, phone number (435)283-7244. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator at the Disability Resource Center (DRC) determines eligibility for and authorizes the provision of appropriate services and aids.
Homework: Homework assignments will be given every chapter, usually from the walking exercises in our textbook. Please also turn in the Internet Excursion from each chapter. Homework that is late for any reason other than a pre-approved legitimate excuse will be worth 50% up to one class day late; thereafter no credit will be given. No late homework after December 1 will be accepted.
Schedule: We will cover about one chapter each week. The final exam is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12, 10:00-12:30, in the classroom.
Group Work: Much of our in-class time will be spent doing group work. It is important that you come prepared each day or your group suffers with you. Please read each chapter before it is discussed in class. A Reading Assessment Quiz (RAQ) will be taken individually and as groups at the beginning of each chapter.
Grading: Please select the grade you wish to receive and conduct yourself accordingly.
For a D (1.0) do the following:
* Actively participate in class and group discussions (this includes regular attendance).
* Subscribe to the class e-mail list (LS-Blue) and contribute to the discussion there.
* Watch three episodes of mathematical videos from the library and turn in one-page summaries of each.
* Have a 60% or better overall on all homework, quizzes, and tests.
For a C (2.0) do the following in addition to the above:
* Bring in five annotated clippings dealing with mathematical topics.
* Share three web sites about mathematics with the class (via the class e-mail list). Annotate and give URLs.
* Watch three more episodes of mathematical videos from the library and turn in one-page summaries of each.
* Have a 65% or better overall on all homework, quizzes, and tests.
For a B (3.0) do the following in addition to the above:
* Create, compile, organize, annotate, and turn in an excellent portfolio of your work in this class.
* Read a book about mathematics from the approved reading list and write a three-page book report.
* Watch three more episodes of mathematical videos from the library and turn in one-page summaries of each.
* Have a 70% or better overall on all homework, quizzes, and tests.
For an A (4.0) do the following in addition to all of the above:
* Write a two-page essay about how math is used in your major or intended career.
* Do a project about some mathematical topic and present it to the class. Include a poster for public display.
* Watch three more episodes of mathematical videos from the library and turn in one-page summaries of each.
* Have a 75% or better overall on all homework, quizzes, and tests.
Please see my web site for details on these tasks.
Pluses and minuses from the straight letter grades may be awarded at the discretion of the instructor.
The weightings for the categories for homework, quizzes, and tests are:
Homework 20%
Quizzes 30%
Tests 20%
Participation/Attitude 10%
Final Exam 20%
Due dates (all tasks may be turned in earlier if desired):
"D" tasks: LS-Blue Subscription Aug 28
"C" tasks: Clippings Nov 17; Web Sites Nov 15
"B" tasks: Portfolio Nov 29 (sample on Oct 4); Book Report Nov 27 (cleared by Oct 18)
"A" tasks: Essay Nov 10 (rough draft Oct 27); Project Poster Nov 3 (plan approved Sep 15)