MATH 120-01 [7279], Fall 2017
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
Course information
| Course: | MATH 120-01 [7279]:
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
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| Time/Place: | TuTh 7:10PM - 8:25PM, MP 101
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| Instructor: | Dr.
Jacob Kogan
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Grader: |
Emma Griego
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| Office: |
MP 426 |
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| Phone: | 410-455-3297 |
| Email: |
kogan at math.umbc.edu |
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egriego1@umbc.edu
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| Office hours: |
TuTh 4:45 PM-5:30 PM, and by appointment
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Course Description
The subject of this is course is an introduction to
a variety of mathematical topics.
The topics may include
voting systems,
game theory,
set theory,
division,
fair division,
mathematical induction,
patterns,
tilings form,
similarity and symmetry.
Depending on the class progress we can add or omit topics.
Learning Goals
By the end of the class one should:
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understand the key ideas, concept, definitions, and results,
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be able to apply ideas, concept, definitions to obtain
results.
Helpful Material
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Math in Society
David Lippman
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Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof
Ted Sundstrom
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Proofs and Concepts: The Fundamentals of Abstract Mathematics
Dave Morris and Joy Morris
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Basic primer on Writing Proofs
Daniel Kane
Homework, Quizzes, and Grading
Homework:
Homework problems will be assigned as we progress. The credit will be given
to the first team [a group of up to 3 students]
that submits a correct typed solution to
Emma Griego at egriego1@umbc.edu.
The final grade will be based on
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homework credit
(click on this link to get to homework problems, each problem worth 10 points),
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team presentation (list of possible
topics
is provided
here, feel free to suggest a topic in consultation with the instructor).
Please provide me with your topic choice by Monday, October 2, 2017
(so that we have enough time to accommodate everyone). A presentation will be evaluated on the
scale from 0 to 80 points. Late selection of presentation
topics will result in a penalty: 1 point grade reduction for each day beyond the October 2, 2017
deadline.
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| Date |
Points |
Topic |
Solutions |
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Thursday, September 7
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20
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MATH 106
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solutions
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Remember: Mathematics is NOT a spectator sport.
Read through the relevant presentation material, and attempt to solve
all the homework problems.
The Official UMBC Honors Code
By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities
of an active participant in UMBC's scholarly community in which
everyone's academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards
of honesty. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, and helping others to
commit these acts are all forms of academic dishonesty, and they are
wrong. Academic misconduct could result in disciplinary action that
may include, but is not limited to, suspension or dismissal.
To read the full Student Academic Conduct Policy, consult the UMBC Student
Handbook, the Faculty Handbook, the UMBC Integrity webpage
www.umbc.edu/integrity, or the Graduate School website
http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/procedures/integrity.html.