PBIS 187 History of Mathematics

Instructor: Floyd W. Wouters, Jr.

Office: Swart 234

Telephone: 424-1335

E-mail: wouters@uwosh.edu

Office Hours: Monday at 5:30 PM, Wednesday at 9:10 AM, and Friday at 11:30 AM

Many other office hours are available by appointment. Ask me for an appointment when you need help. I am very glad to work as hard as I can to help you become a successful PBIS student.

Textbook: The Saga of Mathematics, A Brief History by Lewinter, & Wildulski

Grades: Grades will be based on the following:

Two in class group presentations of problem solutions for 25% of the grade each for a total of 50%

Four quizzes 5% each and class participation for a total of 26%

Weekly Group Homework Assignments 24%

Grades of A, AB, B, BC, C, D, and F can be earned as semester grades using the following scale: 90-100 A, 85-89 AB, 79-84 B, 74-78 BC, 68-73 C, 60-67 D, 0-59 F

No make-up quizzes will be given. The average of all previous quizzes will be used to replace the missing scores for one missed quiz. There will be no exceptions made on these rules!

You will be assigned to a group of four students for class presentations and weekly completion of homework assignments to be turned in at the beginning of class each Monday. You will not be required to meet as a group outside of class, but I strongly encourage you to meet as a group outside of class to study and work together on assignments whenever possible. In addition to the group assignments, there will also be additional problems and exercises assigned each week that will not be collected. Items from these assignments will be quizzed. I may also without prior warning ask to see a completed assignment on any Monday, the week after the assignment was given. If and when I do, that will be used as part of the class participation grade.

Attendance at all weekly classes is required. Class attendance will be carefully recorded and will affect your semester grade.

I am allergic to most scented cosmetics, including lotions, perfumes, after shaves, and colognes. Please do NOT wear scented cosmetics to class or when you come for an office visit. Thank you for your understanding.

There will be no exams given.

Complete the assignment for the week during the week and before the beginning of the next Monday class. For example the assignment for February 4 should be completed before you arrive in class on February 11.

Assignments for PBIS 187 Spring 2008

Week of Feb. 4 Chapter 1 #1-11, 14, 16-18, and 20 Group Homework #5(e), 12, 13, 15 and 19

Week of Feb.11 Chapter 2 #1-6, 8-11, 13, and 15 Group Homework #7, 12, 14, 16 and 18

Week of Feb.18 Chapter 3 #2, 4, 5, 8, and 12 Group Homework #1, 6, 7, 9 and 11

Week of Feb.25 Chapter 4 #1, 3, 5, 6, 8-11and 14 Group Homework #2, 4, 7, 12, 13 and 15

Week of Mar. 3 Chapter 5 #1, 2, 5, 7, and 9-12 Group Homework #3, 4, 6, 14, and 15

Week of Mar.10 Chapter 6 #1, 3, 5, 7, and 9-12 Group Homework #2, 4, 6, 8, and 13

Week of Mar.17 Chapter 7 #1, 2, 5, and 8 Group Homework #3, 4, 6, 7, and 9

Week of Mar.31 Chapter 8 #1, 4, and 8-10 Group Homework #2, 3, and 5-7

Week of Apr. 7 Chapter 9 #1-4, 7, and 9

Week of Apr.14 Chapter 9 #12-16 and 18-20 Group Homework #2, 3, and 5-7

Week of Apr.21 Chapter 10 #1-3, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 14-17 Group Homework #4, 6, 7, 10 and 18

Week of Apr.28 Chapter 11 #1 5-7, 10-12, and 14-17 Group Homework #2-4, 8, and 9

Week of May 5 Chapter 12 #1-5, 9, 12, 16, and 17 Group Homework #6-8, 8, and 13-15

I will work diligently to give you the best chance to succeed. I am here to guide and direct your efforts. Your best chance of success is to work cooperatively with me as best you can throughout the semester.