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This is the preliminary syllabus for Math 150 in the spring of 2012. Math 150 is intended to provide an introduction to Mathematics - both its historical development and the way that it is evolving today.
The information found here is subject to change; updates will be posted as needed.
Math 150 - Mathematics from a Mathematician's Perspective - is scheduled to meet MWF 10:30-11:20 in Wickenden 301 (as of 01.17.2012, at 12:15). Shortly before classes start, you should verify the class location. You can check that sort of detail by using the Searchable Schedule of Classes at the registrar's web pages.
The first class is Wednesday January 18. The last class is Monday April 30. The final exam is Thursday May 3, from 8:30 to 11:30, in a location that will be announced.
Prerequisites: None
Textbook: There is no textbook for the course as a whole; reading material will be provided regularly, as class handouts and/or as material to be downloaded on the web.
Website: The website of the course, with links to the syllabus, calendar, handouts, hw assignments, office hours, etc., is
Parts of the site are password protected; use your Case network id (usually initials followed by a number, like xyz999) and password to access those parts.
Description: Math 150 is an introduction to Mathematics - both its historical development and the way that it is evolving today. The content of the course changes from year to year. The theme of Math 150 in the spring will be "the evolving concept of number".
Grading: There will be two midterm exams and a final exam. Each midterm will determine 15% of your grade, and the final will determine 30%. The remaining 40% of your grade will be based on homework assignments, which may include a short paper. It is expected that the homework assignments will be done carefully and that they will be turned in on time. There is no provision for extra credit or other make-up work at the end of the semester.
Schedule: Here is a link to a calendar for the course.
Final exam: The final exam will be held Thursday May 3, from 8:30 to 11:30, in a location that will be announced.
Homework: Homework will be assigned and collected regularly; it is important that you keep up with the work. Do the homework as it is assigned; and ask questions right away if you find there is something you do not understand. The easiest way to do poorly in this class is to get behind on the homework assignments. You are welcome to discuss the problems with each other (and with me), but any work you hand in must be your own. For instance, if two of you discuss a problem and the discussion leads to a solution, you should each write up the solution independently. You should acknowledge the fact if any substantial part of a solution came from another student.
Comments on the problems will be posted shortly after they are collected; for this reason, hw that is more than one class late will only be accepted in very special circumstances, or with prior approval from me.
Here is a link to the list of homework assignments.
Midterm grades: Midterm grades will be assigned. They are not a prediction of a likely final grade. They are based solely on the work that has been completed at the time that they must be submitted; which usually includes no more than one third of the total work for the course. Their purpose is mainly to warn students who may not be doing as well in the course as they think.
Contact information:
The instructor is Michael Hurley.
Email: mgh3@case.edu
Phone: 216-368-2885. Generally, email is a better way to reach me than phoning. A message can be left for me on voice mail at the number above, or if necessary a message can be left at the department office, 216-368-2880.
Office hours: My office is Yost 307B; my office hours during the spring semester are
Mondays, 1 - 1:50
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 1:20
Fridays, 11:30 - 12:20.
If you want to see me, don't feel that you have to wait for an office hour. Make an appointment, or just drop by.
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