MATH 120-01 [8324], Spring 2017
Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics

Course information

Course: MATH 120-01 [8324]: Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics
Time/Place: TuTh 5:30pm-6:45pm, MP 103
Instructor: Dr.  Jacob Kogan Grader: Stormy Hill
Office: MP 426
Phone: 410-455-3297
Email: kogan at math.umbc.edu stormy1@umbc.edu
Office hours: TuTh 4:30 PM-5:30 PM, and by appointment

Course Description

The subject of this is course is an introduction to a variety of mathematical topics. he 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:

Helpful Material

  1. Math in Society David Lippman
  2. Mathematical Reasoning: Writing and Proof Ted Sundstrom
  3. Proofs and Concepts: The Fundamentals of Abstract Mathematics Dave Morris and Joy Morris

Homework, Quizzes, and Grading

Homework: Homework problems will be assigned as we progress. The credit will be given to the first team that submits a correct typed solution to stormy1@umbc.edu.

The final grade will be based on

  1. homework credit (click on this link to get to homework problems),
  2. 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 Thursday, March 2, 2017 (so that we have enough time to accommodate everyone).
  3. quiz 0
    Date Topic Solutions
    Thursday, February 2 MATH 106 solutions

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.

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