MATH 210H, Honors Math
Fall 2001 MW, 11:30-12:20 a.m. SB 123

Instructor: Dr. Larry Smith Office: SB 111 Phone: 283-7520 e-mail: Larry.Smith@snow.edu
<http://www.snow.edu/~larrys>
Texts: Mathematics: The Loss of Certainty by Morris Kline (required)
Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Charles Seife (required)

Objective: We will wander across the mathematical landscape stopping to explore in greater depth the wonders that tickle our fancy.

Participation and Help: Participation in class discussions is very important. Also subscribe to the class e-mail list, LS-blue. 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). 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.

Reading: Honors students are expected to keep up with the reading assignments.

Class Presentation: Pick a mathematical topic of interest to you and prepare a class presentation. Also turn in a written outline of your presentation.

Final Exam: The final is scheduled for Monday, December 10, 1:00-3:30 p.m. in our classroom.

Grading: Participation 30% Mid-term Test 20%
Presentation 25% Final Exam 25%