Department of Mathematics, Statistics
and Computer Science
Wim Ruitenburg's Fall 2014 MATH 1300-101 Syllabus
Last updated: December 2014
Comments and suggestions: Email wimr@mscs.mu.edu
OBJECTIVES: Recognize precise and correct reasoning. Have an overview of
the development of mathematical ideas.
As core course outcomes we also have:
1. Evaluate the effectiveness of the mathematical sciences in describing the
world.
2. Analyze quantitative information symbolically, graphically, numerically, and
verbally for the purpose of solving problems or drawing conclusions.
3. Construct logical arguments in support of mathematical assertions
CLASS PLACE AND TIME: Marquette Hall 300, MWF 2.
Wait, it is Marquette Hall 100, MWF 2 (from Sept.15).
INSTRUCTOR: Wim Ruitenburg
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment. Office CU 384
PREREQUISITES: Two years of college preparatory mathematics
BOOK: Peter Tannenbaum, Excursions in Modern Mathematics, eighth
edition, Prentice Hall, 2014
GRADES will be determined by performance on exams and on homework
problems.
There will be 3 exams: EX1, EX2, and EX3.
Each exam is worth 10 points.
In case of inclement weather during finals week, the final EX3 will be canceled
and grades calculated on the basis of the coursework the student has completed
up to the cancellation.
There will be homework and projects. Participation is required.
Total homework plus projects is worth at most 16 points.
There may be about 8 in-class points
Points to grade conversion.
The following are minimum guarantees:
Points
Grade
48-54
A
45-47
AB
42-44
B
39-41
BC
36-38
C
33-35
CD
30-32
D
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
You are expected to attend all classes for their full periods.
MAKEUP OF MISSED WORK:
Makeup of missed work that contributes to your final grade for reasons of
absence not automatically recognized by Marquette University:
My policy is NO, but then again I tend to give everybody a chance to make up
work once.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: See the undergraduate bulletin.
SEMESTER outline: Modules, modules, and more modules.