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| Instructor and Meeting Times |
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Note that you do not need an appointment to attend regularly-scheduled office hours. If you have a conflict you may make an appointment to meet outside those times.
| Course Description and Objectives |
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Course objectives:
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| Homework |
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Problems will be assigned regularly on the homeworks tab of this page. Students are expected to work through these problems to practice the material, and are encouraged to ask questions in office hours regarding any difficulties they encounter. These will not be collected, however these problems or problems similar to them are likely to appear on quizzes.
Occational written assignments will also be given, which will be listed on the schedule tab of this page. These assignments will explore concepts more in depth, including applications and use of technology. Solutions to these assignments must be written up carefully. These written solutions must be turned in at the beginning of class to receive full credit.
Students will be asked to participate in class, by presenting solutions to homework problems and asking/answering questions.
Expect to spend a substantial amount of time studying, working on homework and preparing for the course. The general rule is two to three hours outside class for each hour inside; this translates to about 6-9 hours of homework and personal study per week.
Additionally, each student is responsible for writing up notes describing what was covered during two lectures during the term. These notes should be written up clearly using latex and submitted to the instructor within a week of the class period. Students are also encouraged to include additional examples/explanation. Notes will be posted for use by the rest of the class. Sign up for class periods here. Note: these notes will count as one written assignment.
Regular quizzes will be given in class, generally on Wednesdays. These quizzes will cover material from the homework assignments. The lowest quiz score (including one missed for any reason, excused or unexcused) will be dropped.
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There will be two midterm exams and a final exam covering the material presented in lectures, readings and on homework assignments. The schedule for the midterm exams is tentative.
| Midterm 1 | Midterm 2 | Final Exam |
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| Wednesday, October 7 | Wednesday, November 18 | Friday, December 11 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
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Grades will be assigned based on homework, in class presentations and participation, and labs and exams. They will be weighted in the students final grade as follows:
| Component | Contribution |
| Written homework, typed course notes, in class participation | 15% |
| Reading reflections | 10% |
| Quizzes | 20% |
| Midterms (each) | 15% |
| Final Exam | 25% |
| Disabilities and Religious Observances |
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Towson University is committed to providing equal access to its programs and services for students with disabilities, Students with disabilities should visit the Accessibility and Disability Services Web page, to learn about how to arrange for any appropriate accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to let the instructor know when he/she is a student with needs in this area. A memo from Disability Support Services (DSS) authorizing your accommodations will be needed.
If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with me before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.
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On Quizzes and Exams: No assistance may be given or received except that you may ask the instructor for clarification of a problem. Calculators are not permitted.
On Homework: You are permitted and encouraged to collaborate with other students on the homework. However, after discussing the problems, you must write up the final solutions in your own words. You may use calculators and approved software. Additionally, you may consult your class notes and text. It is not permitted for someone to provide the answers for you. It is not permitted to submit answers found on the internet as your own work.
See this page from the MAA for information on how to avoid plagiarism in mathematical writing.
Use of AI Tools: While AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) can be helpful for learning concepts and checking your understanding, you must be mindful of their proper use in this course. AI tools may be used to:
However, direct copying of AI-generated solutions is not permitted. All submitted work must represent your own understanding and effort. If you use AI tools to help with any assignment, you must acknowledge this in your submission and be prepared to explain your solution process if asked. Remember that exams will test your personal understanding without AI assistance.
Reading Reflections: AI tools should not be used to generate content for reading reflections. These assignments are specifically designed to assess your personal engagement with and understanding of the reading material.
Class attendance is expected. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the material and the homework assignment from your fellow students.
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