Math 116 Syllabus

Math and Humanity

Spring 2007

Course Information

Course: Math 116, Section 01 Math and Humanity

Instructor:  William “Andy” Case

Office:  211 Walker Hall

Phone: 831-5163

Time:  9:30-10:45 T R

Place: 124 Whitt Hall

Textbook: Mathematical Excursions, Aufmann, Lockman, Nation, Clagg

                 Pathways to Success, Smith

Webpage: www.radford.edu/~wacase

Email: wacase@radford.edu

Office Hours:  10:00-10:50 M W F

                        8:45-9:15 T R

                        11:00-12:15 T R

                       (Note: Special office hours can be arranged if needed)

Grading Policy:  Students final grade will be determined from four tests, one cumulative final exam, student projects, and homework assignments.  Your final grade will be determined as follows.

4 one hour exams ------------------------------------   60%

Daily Grade (Homework and other assignments) -----   20%

Final Exam -------------------------------------------  20%

* Daily Grade will be determined from student projects, homework, and any computer assignments that will be taken up during the semester.

Grading Scale

90% - 100% A

80% - 89%   B

70%- 79%    C

60% - 69%   D

0% - 59%     F

Attendance policy:    Class attendance is expected and strongly recommended.   Attendance will be taken every class meeting by passing an attendance sheet around for students to sign.  Keep in mind that your performance on tests could be affected by poor class attendance.  Make up exams and quizzes will be given only with the instructor’s permission.

Core Math Exam: 

All students in math 116 are required to take the Radford University Core Math Exam.  In order to receive credit in math 116 students must pass the Core Math Exam by the end of the semester.  This exam will be administered on line in a Radford computer lab with proper security.  The location of the computer lab will be announced later in the semester.

Final Exam

All sections of math 116 will take a common final exam that will be made by the math department.  All sections of math 116 will take the final exam at the same time and date.  The location, time and date of the final exam will be announced at a later time.

Calculators: 

Students will need a scientific calculator without a graphing utility to complete some assignments and quizzes.  Students will be able to use a scientific calculator on the final exam, but not on the Core Math Exam   

Course Objective:

Mathematics is studied in its historical and cultural context, as a creative human endeavor.  Topics covered include the numerical and geometrical genesis of mathematics, formal and rhetorical logic, the developments leading to modern algebra and analysis, the development of modern logic, sets, and infinity, and the mathematics of computation.

Radford University Honor Code:  By accepting admission to Radford University, each student makes a commitment to understand, support, and abide by the University Honor Code without compromise or exception. Violations of this academic integrity will not be tolerated. Refer to your Student Handbook for details. Each of these classes will be conducted in strict observance of the Honor Code.