Department of Mathematics University of Cincinnati
Topics I (15-Math-155:sections 001-006 & 019-024) Autumn 2006
Course Webpage http://math.uc.edu/course/topics/

Instructor Prof. David A. Herron, 810B Old Chem Bldg, 556-4075, MW 11-12, david.a.herron"at"uc.edu.

You can find my PowerPoint (and other) files here.

Textbook Excursions in Modern Mathematics(6th edition), Peter Tannenbaum. On-line study aids can be found at www.prenhall.com/tannenbaum/.

General Syllabus Chapters 5 through 8. More detailed information can be found by reading the Course Info Sheet.

Teaching Assistants (001,002,003) Poranee Khongkha (004,004) Ishwarya Vardhani

Your final Course Grade will be based on a uniform comprehensive final exam, two in class hour exams, three quizzes, seven homework assignments, and classroom activities. Here is the precise breakdown (see the Course Info Sheet for the grading scale):

There are approximately 700 students taking this course, so we are unable to permit any sort of extra credit projects; the only information used to determine your course grade will be your homework and quiz and exam scores.

A common final exam is being scheduled; I'll tell you the date as soon as I know it, but for now don't buy any airline tickets. The in-class hour exams are (tentatively) scheduled for Wednesday 17 October and Wednesday 14 November. In addition, there will be homework due each week (except for the first week, and the midterm weeks); see the weekly schedule for more details. Classroom activities include attendance and participation. There will be NO make-up exams or make-up quizzes; if you have a valid reason for missing one of these, please contact me before the exam or quiz.

Homework will be assigned daily and collected each week (except for the first week, and the midterm weeks) via blackboard; see the weekly schedule for more details). I encourage you to talk to other members of the class or to ask me or the TAs for help.

If you are seeking help, there are Graduate Student Teaching Assistants on duty at the Mathematics Learning Center in 614 Old Chemistry Monday through Thursday from 9AM to 8PM (and Fri 9-4, Sat 12-4). Any of the Topics GAs should be able to help you; see the Course Info Sheet for their scheduled office hours. You can also see me directly after class, during my office hours, or by making an appointment. In addition it is possible to hire a private tutor; the main Mathematics office has a list available and I will happily help you find someone. Perhaps the best way to get help is to ask your fellow classmates!

It is a excellent idea to go over your notes as soon as possible after class. You may want to get two notebooks for this course: use one to write down class notes and problems worked in class; do your homework problems in the other notebook. I think you will find it easier to study for exams if your class notes are not cluttered with your homework problems.
The University Rules, including the Code of Conduct, and other documented policies of the department, college, and university related to academic integrity, will be enforced. Any violation of these regulations, including acts of plagiarism or cheating, will be dealt with on an individual basis according to the severity of the misconduct.

The last day to withdraw from this class is Thursday 15 November. This is an official UC policy and something I cannot change.

GOOD LUCK !
PowerPoint (and various pdf) files can be viewed/downloaded here: