Math 160 Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

Fall 2009
1:30-2:20 PM MWF 130 Cardwell Hall


Course Information ----- Homework ----- Exam Review

Course Information

 Instructor: Dr. Paulhus
Office Hours: Monday 10AM-12PM and Wednesday 2:30-4:30 PM
Office: 125 Cardwell Hall
e-mail: paulhus [at] math [dot] ksu [dot] edu
web site: www.math.ksu.edu/~paulhus/ma160.html
Text: Excursions in Modern Mathematics, 7th edition., Peter Tannenbaum

Grading:
  • Homework: Homework will be assigned once a week and will count as 30% of your final grade. The assignments will be posted below. Follow all instructions carefully.
  • Participation will count for 5% of your grade. This grade will come from somewhat regular e-mails you will be required to send me with questions/comments on the current reading and possibly one or two very small presentations.
  • In-Class Exams: There will be three exams during the semester on Friday September 18, Friday October 16, and Friday November 13. They will count as 45% of your final grade (15% each).
  • Final: The final is Wednesday December 16 from 11:50-1:40 PM. Do not make plans to go home before this. It will be 20% of your grade for the class.


    • Some notes:
  • No makeup exams will be given nor late homework accepted unless agreed to beforehand.
  • Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited during class.
  • I encourage you to work together to solve homework problems but everyone must write their own solutions. Copied homework assignments will be given a zero.
  • Any student with a disability who needs an accommodation or other assistance in this course should make an appointment to speak with me as soon as possible.
  • At the bottom of this page* you can find information about the honor code. As stated before, working together on homework is encouraged but the honor pledge does apply to all exams.

    • Unsolicited Advice:
  • Don't Panic!
  • Think of math a bit like learning how to bowl. You can have someone explain to you how to throw the ball and how to put spin on it to make it hit the pins but chances are the first time you throw the bowling ball, you will throw a gutter ball. How do you improve at bowling? You practice. Same thing is true in math. The best way to learn math is to practice, practice, practice.
  • Work together when you can.
  • If you are struggling, come to see me early. If you wait until a week before the final, there isn't much I can do to help you.


    • Syllabus
    December 11:   Final Review
    December 9:  Notes        E-mail 12:   E-mail me with any questions you have for the final review.
    December 7:  Notes        E-mail 11:   Worksheet we will do in class.
    December 4:  Notes
    December 2:  Notes
    November 30:   Notes
    November 23:   Notes
    November 20:   Notes
    November 18:   Notes
    November 16:   Notes        E-mail 10:   Bring required information to class.
    November 13:   Exam 3
    November 11:   Exam 3 Review
    November 9:   8.5-8.7
    November 6:   8.3-8.5
    November 4:   8.1-8.2        E-mail 9:   Read 8.4 and 8.5 and write any questions or comments you have.
    November 2:   7.3, 8.1
    October 30:   7.1-7.2
    October 26-28:   Chapter 6        E-mail 8:   Write any questions or comments you have from Monday or Wednesday lecture.
    October 23:   5.6-5.7
    October 21:   5.5-5.6       E-mail 7:  Read 5.6 and write any questions or comments you have.
    October 19:   5.1-5.4
    October 16:   Exam 2
    October 14:   Exam 2 Review
    October 12:   Section 16.3-16.5
    October 9:   Section 16.1-16.3
    October 7:   Section 15.6       E-mail 6:  Read 16.1 and 16.2 and write any questions or comments you have.
    October 1:   Section 15.5
    September 30:   Section 15.5       E-mail 5:  Read 15.6 and write any questions or comments you have.
    September 28:   Section 15.2, 15.3
    September 25:   Section 15.1, 15.4
    September 23:   Section 14.4, 15.1       E-mail 4:  Read 15.1 and 15.2 and write any questions or comments you have.
    September 21:   Section 14.3
    September 18:  Exam 1
    September 16:  Exam 1 Review
    September 14: Section 14.1-14.2
    September 11:  Section 13.6
    September 9:  Section 13.5-13.6      E-mail 3:  Read 14.1 and 14.2 and write any questions or comments you have.
    September 4:  Section 13.1-13.4
    September 2:  Section 10.4, 10.6
    August 31:  Section 10.6      E-mail 2: Read 13.1 and 13.2 and write any questions or comments you have.
    August 28:  Section 10.3
    August 26:  Section 10.2
    August 24:  Intro/Section 10.1      E-mail 1: previous math classes, your thoughts on math, are you ok with college algebra?

    Homework

     Homework is due at 6 PM on each Wednesday. Homework is turned into the appropriately marked box near the entrance of Cardwell Hall. Make sure your name, Math 160, and my name are on your homework and please staple your homework.

    Homework 1.  Due Sept 2.  pg 392-397: 2, 5, 8, 10, 16, 22, 23, 26, 32, 35, 38, 42     Bonus: 81
    Homework 2.  Due Sept 9.  pg 395: 52, 54, 58, 80   pg 515-516: 2, 3, 4, 14     Bonus pg 397: 89, 93
    Homework 3.  Due Sept 16.  pg 517-522: 26, 27, 30, 31, 38, 53-56, 69   pg 545-548: 1, 2, 5, 6, 11, 14, 20, 24, 26, 32    
      Bouns pg 518 and 523: 40, 73, 75
    Homework 4.   Due Sept 23.  pg 549-550: 34, 36, 37, 41, 44, 45, 76
    Homework 5.  Due Sept 30.  pg 550-552: 48, 50, 52, 55, 56, 58   pg 577-578: 2, 5, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18
      Bouns pg 552: 70 and pg 582: 64
    Homework 6.  Due Oct 7.  pg 578-582: 19, 20, 32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 54, 58
    Homework 7.  Due Oct 14.   pg 582: 60, 61, 62   pg 604-606: 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 23, 26, 30, 34
      Bouns pg 583: 70 and pg 609: 68
    Homework 8.  Due Oct 23.   pg 191-195: 2, 6, 7, 10, 14, 16, 19, 20, 22, 24, 27, 30, 31, 34
    Homework 9.  Due Nov 4.   pg 195-198: 38, 40, 44   pg 227-232: 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 16, 26, 30, 32, 36, 42, 48
      Bouns pg 197-198: 56 and 60
    Homework 10.  Due Nov 11:   pg 265-268: 2, 4, 7, 8, 10, 12(a),16, 20, 22   pg 307-312: 2, 13, 24, 30, 31, 38, 40, 46, 52(a)
    Homework 11.  Due Nov 18:   The problems are posted here.
    Homework 12.  Due Dec 2:  The problems are posted here.
    Homework 13.  Due Dec 9:  The problems are posted here.



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    *Kansas State University has an Honor System based on personal integrity, which is presumed to be sufficient assurance in academic matters one's work is performed honestly and without unauthorized assistance. Undergraduate and graduate students, by registration, acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Honor System. The policies and procedures of the Honor System apply to all full and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate courses on-campus, off-campus, and via distance learning. The honor system website can be reach via the following URL: www.ksu.edu/honor.

    A component vital to the Honor System is the inclusion of the Honor Pledge which applies to all assignments, examinations, or other course work undertaken by students. The Honor Pledge is implied, whether or not it is stated: "On my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work." A grade of XF can result from a breach of academic honesty. The F indicates failure in the course; the X indicates the reason is an Honor Pledge violation.

    Last Updated: December 11, 2009