MATH 122 MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE SPRING 2007
Section 1
Tuesday and Thursday
1:20-2:50 in S. Halsey 212
INSTRUCTOR: Michele Foran
OFFICE: Swart 207
PHONE: 424-1430 ; Home Phone: 262-567-3174
E-MAIL: FORAN<at>uwosh.edu
OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday and Thursday: 9:10 - 9:40 (Swart 207) and 11:10 - 11:30 (Swart 102); Also by appointment
CALCULATOR
I will use the TI 83+, but any calculator you know how to use is fine. You can find free on line calculators to use.
TEXT BOOK
You won the lottery. You do not have to buy a text book. We will be using a free, on line text which you may copy if you need a paper copy. Also there will be other on line material that I will use.
OUTLINE
We will cover topics including logic, set theory, functions, counting principles, mathematical reasoning, and other topics as time permits.
HOMEWORK
Assignments will be given in class. These should be done before the next class period so that problems can be cleared up before new material is covered. All answers will be given so you should correct your own assignments. It is very important to do the homework daily and not wait until some later date. Things may look easy in class, but doing the problems on your own is a bit different. Keep a notebook of all homework problems with all work shown. Loose leaf is best, but bound is fine. I may ask to see this from time to time, especially if you fail any test.
EXAMS
There will be three tests and a comprehensive final exam. Dates are:
Tests: Feb. 22, Mar. 29 , and Apr. 26
Final exam: May 8 or May 10 (Choose the day that is most convenient for you.)
If you miss a test, your make-up will be built into the final. I will grade the corresponding questions and put that grade in for the missing test grade. No other make-up tests will be given.
QUIZZES
There will be daily quizzes. Some will be in class, and some will be to take home. These may not be made up, so if you miss a quiz you will get a 0 for the grade. You will be able to drop your lowest 2 quiz grades.
GRADES
Each test counts 1/6 of your grade; the final exam counts 2/6; the quiz average counts 1/6.
GRADING SCALE
94 to 100 = A 89 to 93 = A/B 84 to 88 = B 79 to 83 = B/C 71 to 78 = C 60 to 70 = D
ATTENDANCE
Attendance is expected. If you miss a class it is your responsibility to find out what was covered and what was assigned. You will not be able to make up a missed quiz. It is easier to learn and remember math if you see it and try to follow what is happening in class.