Make-up exams will be given only in special circumstances. Please see me at least two class days before an Exam to discuss a make-up Exam plan.

Final grades are assigned as follows: 270 pts. or more A 255 pts. or more AB 240 pts. or more B 225 pts. or more BC 210 pts. or more C 180 pts. or more D 179 pts. or less F

Homework: I have the homework assignments on the back of this syllabus. Each chapter's homework is worth 10 points. While only these problems will be collected for grading, I suggest you work on other problems from the text and that you work together in small groups on the materials for this class. I still need you each to write up your own solutions to the homework. To aid in your study groups, I will be distributing a class roll.

Office Hours: Office hours are times when I will be in my office to help you. There are many other times when I am in my office. If I am in and not busy, I will be happy to help. My office hours for Fall 2004 semester are 10:20 to 11:00 Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and 2:00 to 2:50 Tuesday, or by appointment.

Philosophy: I strongly believe that you, the student, are the only person who can make yourself learn. Therefore, whenever it is appropriate, I expect you to "discover" the mathematics we will be exploring. I do not feel that "lecturing" to you will teach you how to do mathematics. I hope to be your "guide" while we learn some mathematics, but you will need to do the learning. The textbook we will be using for this class will require you to actually read it to master the material.

My idea of teaching / learning is not "Teaching is telling and learning is listening". I believe that you must be active in the learning process to learn well. My job as a teacher, therefore, is not to "tell" you the answers to the problems we will encounter; rather it is to point you in a direction that will allow you to see the solutions yourselves. To accomplish that goal, I will work to find different interactive activities for us to work on. Your job is to use me, to use your text, to use your friends, and any other resources. Keep in mind that the goal is to learn mathematics, not to pass the exams. (Incidentally, if you have truly learned the material, the test results will take care of themselves.)