Spring
2008 - Math 300 (Code: 12553)
(January 19th - May 21st,
2008)
Meets: TTh in D 107 from 1:30pm - 2:50pm
Prerequisite:
MATH 120 with a grade of "C" or better or (Algebra II
equivalent)
General Education: AA/AS Area II(b); CSU Area
B4
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours
LEC
Description: This course focuses on elements of
mathematical systems. It is designed to make fundamental concepts and
processes more meaningful to the general student. Its content may
include systems, logic, geometry, combinatorics, probability,
statistics, sets, matrices, and number theory. Not recommended for
students entering elementary school teaching or business
administration majors.
** Extra office hours next week will be held Monday (5/12) and Wednesday (5/14) from 9:30am - 10:30am, and Thursday (5/15) from 11:00am-12:30pm. There will be no office hours on Thursday (5/15) from 9:30am-10:30am.**
Instructor:
Corrine
Kirkbride
E-mail:
kirkbrc@arc.losrios.edu
Voicemail:
(916) 568-3100 Ext. 12429
Website:
www.math.ucdavis.edu/~ckirkbride
Office Hours: Thursday, 9:30am -
10:30am, in 163 Howard Hall
~And by
appointment
My Teaching Method: I teach by using
the Large Socratic Method, which teaches by asking questions. Asking
for different modes of response is important and you will find
me saying things like, "Show me on your fingers...", "Raise
your hand if you agree," or "Tell me what the..."
Varying the things I ask is meant to engage the largest number of
students. While it may remind you of schooling you had a long time
ago, it is a proven method of teaching, and you will hopefully find
yourself wanting to become involved.
Text: Mathematical Ideas, Miller/Heeren/Hornsby,
Addison Wesley,
11th edition (expanded)
Calculator: Each
student is required to have a scientific calculator. The TI-30 is
recommended. Graphing calculators are not allowed.
Grading:
Your total grade for the course will be based on homework, four
exams, and a final. Points used will be as follows:
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Homework: |
100 points |
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| Chapter 12 | Answers to even problems | |
| Chapter 5 |
Answers to even
problems |
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| Chapter 11 |
Answers to even problems (Given
in class) |
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| Chapter 15 |
Answers to even problems (Given in class) | |
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Exam 1: |
100 points |
Solutions |
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Exam 2: |
100 points |
Solutions |
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Exam 3 |
100 points |
Solutions |
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Exam 4: |
100 points |
Solutions |
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Final: |
150 points |
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TOTAL: |
650 points |
Attendance:
For missing one class or less, you will receive a 15 point
increase in your total final score. This amount could easily change a
(borderline) B to an A, or a C to a B, so it is a definite incentive
for any student.
Homework:
Homework will be collected on the days indicated on the schedule
at the beginning of class. Only selected problems will be graded.
No late homework will be accepted. Please staple your homework,
fold it, and write your name and the assignment number in the top
right hand corner.
Academic Dishonesty: Cheating
will not be tolerated. Students found to be cheating in any way may
receive a score of zero on homework, quizzes, and/or exams. Depending
on the offense, a student may be dismissed from the class.
Exam
Dates:
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Exam 1 |
February 7th |
Thursday |
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Exam 2 |
February 28th |
Thursday |
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Exam 3 |
April 1st |
Tuesday |
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Exam 4 |
April 22nd |
Tuesday |
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Final Exam |
May 15th |
Thursday, 12:45pm-2:45pm |
How to
do well in this class:
Come to class
Do the homework
Come
to my office hour
Read the sections in the book either before or
after class
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Classes begin: |
January 19th |
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Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday |
January 21st |
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Last day to enroll: |
February 3rd |
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Last day to drop to qualify for all fee refunds: |
February 1st |
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Presidents Day Holiday |
February 15th & 18th |
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Last day to drop without notation on record: |
February 24th |
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Spring Recess |
March 17th-23rd |
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Last day to drop with W notation: |
April 20th |
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Classes End: |
May 21st |
Upon completion of this course, the
student should be able to:
Explore the many different branches of mathematics and its history.
Apply mathematics concepts to useful applications.
Evaluate and express ideas related to problem solving
Interpret results and data
Tentative Schedule for Math 300, Spring 2008
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Date |
Section(s) covered |
Homework |
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1 |
1/22 |
2.1 |
1-8, 9, 18, 25, 26, 33, 36, 40, 42, 45, 60-82 (even) |
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1/24 |
2.2 |
1-6, 7-13 (odd), 16-30 (even), 41, 43-51 (odd), 64, 65 |
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#1 Due |
2 |
1/29 |
2.3 |
1-6, 7-19 (odd), 32, 33, 40, 41, 49, 64, 65, 71, 80, 82, 97, 110 |
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1/31 |
2.4 |
1-9 (odd), 6, 10, 11, 12, 19, 20, 23, 28 |
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2/5 |
2.5 |
1-6, 12-22 (even), 25, 28, 30, 40, |
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#2 Due |
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2/7 |
Exam 1 |
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3 |
2/12 |
12.1 |
5-9, 12, 14-16, 39, 42-50, 52 |
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2/14 |
12.2 |
4-13, 16-19, 22-32 |
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#3 Due |
4 |
2/19 |
12.3 |
1-27 (odd), 29-32, 45-49, 62 |
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2/21 |
12.4 |
1-9, 20-23, 25-28, 32-35, 44, 45 |
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2/26 |
12.5 |
3-8, 10, 11, 13-15, 17, 22, 27, 28 |
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#4 Due |
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2/28 |
Exam 2 |
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5 |
3/4 |
5.1 |
1-11, 13-24, 29-30, 33-38, 43-46, 67, 69, 83, 86 |
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3/6 |
5.2 |
1-3, 5-6, 11-12, 15, 17-22, 27-30, 32-35, 41-43 |
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#5 Due |
6 |
3/11 |
5.3 |
1-22, 31-36, 49, 50, 65-66, 70 |
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3/13 |
5.4 |
1-10, 15, 27-30, 33, 34 |
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#6 Due |
7 |
3/25 |
9.6 |
2, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 22-28 |
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3/27 |
9.8 |
1-9 |
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#7 Due |
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4/1 |
Exam 3 |
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8 |
4/3 |
11.1 |
2, 5, 7, 10-20 (even), 28, 29, 34, 37, 44, 53 |
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4/8 |
11.2 |
3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 19, 22, 28, 29, 31, 37, 38, 49, 50, 59 |
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#8 Due |
9 |
4/10 |
11.3 |
2, 3, 5, 8, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25, 33 |
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4/15 |
11.4 |
1-7 (odd), 9, 10, 17, 21-26, 29 |
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4/17 |
11.5 |
1, 2, 7-10, 11, 12, 17, 25, 26, 28 |
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#9 Due |
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4/22 |
Exam 4 |
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10 |
4/24 |
15.1 |
1-4, 7-10, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27abc, 28abc, 29abc, 34, 41, 45 |
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4/29 |
15.2 |
2, 4-8, 9, 11, 15, 19, 27, 30, 44 |
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#10 Due |
11 |
5/1 |
15.3 |
1, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 25, 28, 30, 39, 43 |
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5/6 |
15.4 |
1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 14, 19, 22, 25, 27, 32 |
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#11 Due |
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5/8 |
Review |
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5/13 |
Review |
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5/15 |
FINAL EXAM |
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