Math 8: A Transition to Higher Mathematics, Spring 2011

Handouts

Announcements:

Derek will hold a final review session on Friday, June 3rd in GIRV 2116 from 4-5:30pm.
My office hours will be Monday, June 6th (in SH 6507) from 2-4pm.
The final exam is on Tuesday, June 7th in our usual classroom from 8-11am.
Here are the all the curves on the homework: HW1/86, HW2/90, HW3/100, HW4/110, HW5/85, HW6/80, HW7/90. The second quiz also had a curve; it's out of 38 points.

Syllabus

Instructor:
Helena McGahagan
Office: South Hall, Room 6507
Email: helena-A.T.-math.ucsb.edu

Lectures: TR 9:30-10:45am, GIRV 2119

Office Hours: Monday 1:30-3pm and Tuesday 11:30-1pm

Discussion: The discussion sections for this course met MW, and the TA for the course is Derek Smith (dls-A.T-math.ucsb.edu). His office hours will be held Wednesday 2-3:30pm and Thursday 1-2:30pm in SH 6431D.

Textbook: A Concise Introduction to Pure Mathematics, third edition, by Liebeck

Course Description: This course covers set theory, logic, functions and equivalence relations, and techniques of proof, including induction. We will also cover topics in number theory relating to integers and primes. The goals of the course are to introduce fundamental mathematical concepts and definitions and to be able to use them to write clear, logically correct proofs.

Homework and Quizzes: There will be approximately one problem set each week; the problems will be posted on the course website and should be turned in at the beginning of class on the due date. The lowest homework grade will be dropped from your average. Please note that, although discussion of problems is encouraged, the written homework sets you turn in are to be your own work and reflect your own understanding of the material. There will also be a few short quizzes given in class, often covering definitions, simple examples, or specific proofs. The lowest quiz grade may be replaced by your final grade.

Midterm: There will be one midterm, tentatively scheduled for Thursday, May 5th. Makeups will be given only for documented reasons and only if you contact me before the exam begins (except in emergencies).

Final Exam: The final exam will be on Tuesday, June 7th, from 8-11am. An incomplete for the course will be given only for documented medical reasons or emergencies.

Grading:
Attendance & Participation: 10%
Homework: 20%
Quizzes: 15%
Midterm: 25%
Final: 30%