MATH
220 - 905
Fall 2013
MWF 12:40 pm-01:30 pm (BLOC 161)
Instructor: Oksana
Shatalov
Office: Blocker 245E
E-mail: shatalov AT
math.tamu.edu (please
include your full name and Math 220 in title)
Phone:
(979) 845-3261 (department main office)
Web page: /~shatalov/
(check regularly for class announcements, class notes,
important information, etc.)
Office Hours: click
here.
TEXTBOOK: Bond and Keane,
An Introduction to Abstract Mathematics,
2007, Waveland Press, ISBN 1577665392.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Foundations of mathematics including
logic, set theory, combinatorics, and number theory. Prerequisite: MATH
172.
Learning objectives:
Math 220 is designed to provide a bridge between computational
mathematics and theoretical mathematics. The purposes of the course are
to teach students the necessary foundational material and to prepare
them to be successful in higher level courses by, among the other
things, teaching them to write proofs correctly. The emphasis
throughout the course will be on communication and precision in the
language of mathematics.
In order to learn to write proofs correctly, one must learn to use
logic and set theory correctly, learn a variety of standard proof
techniques, and learn some mathematics on which to practice these
techniques. Depending on the interests of the class and on my
preferences, we may study infnity, the reals and complexes, or
polynomials over the rationals, reals, and complexes.
Grading. First note that this course is an official Writing
Course. Hence about 1/3 of the grade is based on your ability to
communicate your ideas. The most obvious way in which the "1/3" will be
manifested is through specific assignments, and papers in which writing will play an integral part. However, writing
communication skills will also be taken into account in the normal course of grades on other homeworks and exams.
Course grades will be based on the following:
1. Two midterms, each worth 20%. Dates: To be announced.
2.
Weekly Homework (total of 15%) will be assigned
approximately once per week.
It must be turned in on time.
For full credit on the homework, you must show all work and
justify your answers.
Emphasis will be placed on writing carefully and precisely.
Working together on homework is fine and encouraged, but
each of you should write up your own solutions.
3. Term Paper (total of 20%). You
will be required to turn in a draft as well as a final paper. A
list of possible topics and deadlines will be posted separately.
4. Final Exam (25%) will be given in Bloc 161
according to the schedule posted at http://registrar.tamu.edu/General/FinalSchedule.aspx#_Fall_2013.
Remember to bring your ID with you
for all exams.
Letter
Grades: A(90-100%), B(80-89%), C(70-79%), D(60-69%), F(0-59%) .
Class Announcements, E-Mail Policy and Communications:
Class announcements will be posted on my homepage. It is your
responsibility to check them daily. Some important course
announcements might be sent to your NEO e-mail account. It is your
responsibility to check the NEO account and get familiar with the
announcements. Email
is the preferred way to leave private messages for me. I usually
respond within 24 hours. When writing to me, please include your full
name and course. Use your NEO e-mail account to send me e-mail. Otherwise please indicate your UIN. The
phone number above is for the main office for the Math Department in
Blocker. You can leave a message for me there. You will probably get a
faster response by using email.
Make-ups and Excused Absences: Make-ups
are only given if written evidence of an official University excused
absence is provided in a timely manner. (See University Student Rules.,
http://student-rules.tamu.edu/).
Let me know what is going on in writing, in advance, if possible. If
there is an accident or an emergency that precludes advance notice,
call me immediately and get me documentation of the emergency in
writing as soon as you can. If I don't hear from you within 2 working
days of the absence, I will not allow a make-up. It is your
responsibility to schedule a make-up! The "explanatory statement for
absence from class" form is not sufficient written documentation for an
excused absence. If you are ill or injured, you need to provide me with
a note from a health care professional excusing you from work or
school. You may go to your own doctor or to the Student Health Center
in Beutel and obtain such a note. The note should provide me with all
information I need to confirm that your absence is excused, i.e., phone
numbers and email addresses.
Grade Complaints: Any
questions regarding grading/scoring of exams must be made before the
exam leaves the room or no change in grade will be made. If you need
more time to look at an exam and do not want to lose your right of
protest, hand it back to me at the end of class, and arrange to come to
office hours. Because of privacy rights, I cannot discuss grades over email or phone.
Attendance is important. If you must miss class on days something is
to be turned in, please contact me or your TA as soon as you
know. Attendance and participation may also count as 3% of the
final grade. Attendance and participation will only be used to help a
student's grade, and it will be determined by judgment of the
instructor. If class attendance and participation are insufficient, the
final grade will be averaged without. The percentages for the other
elements will be reduced proportionately if class participation is
averaged in. Attendance and participation will be evaluated
primarily by a sign-in sheet which will be available at the beginning
of class and secondarily by the subjective opinion of the instructor.
The sign-in sheet may be collected shortly after class begins, be sure
to arrive promptly and sign-in if you want credit. Note, if you sign
the roll sheet, you are expected to remain in the classroom for the
entire 50 minutes.
Electronic Device
Policy: Cell
phones, laptops, and other electronic devices must be silent and put
away during class. If you are unable to comply with this policy, you
will be asked to leave class and will not be allowed to make-up any
assignments missed in class that day.
Scholastic Dishonesty: "An Aggie does not
lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do." Visit http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor
and follow the rules of the Aggie Honor
Code. There will be many opportunities (homework and recitations) for
you to work together in an appropriate manner. However, each student is responsible for turning in their
own unique work. During exams and quiz, you are not allowed to receive
any kind of assistance from anyone. Any instance of scholastic
dishonesty will be handled according to the processes outlined on the
Honor Code website at http://www.tamu.edu/aggiehonor/Processes/reportingandadjudication.html
.
Students With Disabilities:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal
anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights
protection for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this
legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed
a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of
their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an
accommodation, please contact Services for Students with Disabilities
(Cain Hall, Room B118, or call 845-1637).
Copyright Policy:
All printed materials disseminated in class or on the web are protected
by Copyright laws. One copy (or download from the web) is allowed for
personal use. Multiple copies or sale of any of these materials is
strictly prohibited.
Note: This syllabus is subject
to change at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the
right to make any changes he considers academically advisable. It is
your responsibility to attend classes and keep track of the proceedings.
GOOD
LUCK IN YOUR STUDIES!