Math 6: Introduction to Finite Mathematics

Fall 1997


Instructor | Schedule | Textbook | Exams | Homework Policy
Grading Scheme | The Honor Principle | Disabilities


Syllabus | Assignments


Instructor:

Dr. Steve Kaliszewski 402 Bradley kaliszewski@dartmouth.edu

Schedule:

MWF 10:00 -- 11:05 (x-period Th 12:00 -- 12:50) 105 Bradley

Textbook:

Mizrahi and Sullivan, Finite Mathematics: An Applied Approach, 7th ed., Wiley.

Other books will also be on reserve in Baker Library.


Exams:

There will be two hour examinations and a comprehensive final examination. The exams are scheduled as follows:

Hour Exam 1:  Tuesday, October 21,  7:00pm  102 Bradley
Hour Exam 2:  Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm  102 Bradley

Final Exam:   Saturday, December 6, 8:00am  104 Gerry 

Homework Policy:

Written homework will be assigned daily and will be due at the beginning of the next class meeting. Late papers will not be graded, and neatness counts; if the grader can't read your paper, you get no credit. In calculating the homework component of your final grade, your lowest three scores will be disregarded.

If you cannot turn in an assignment in person, you can place your homework in the clearly marked boxes outside the classroom before the class meeting at which it is due. Graded homework will be returned in class as promptly as possible; if you are not there to receive it in person, you can retrieve your graded homework from the same boxes mentioned above.


Grading Scheme:

Final grades will be assigned according to whichever of the following schemes gives the best grade:

Scheme               I    II
-----------------   ---   ---
Homework            10%   20%
Hour Exams (each)   25%   25%
Final Exam          40%   30%


The Honor Principle:

On Exams: No books or notes will be allowed, and students must not give or receive help from others during the exam. Calculators, including graphing calculators, are not required for this course, but their use is allowed on exams. Students with calculators capable of symbolic manipulation or storing formulae or notes are expected not to use these features during the exam. Doing so will constitute a violation of the Honor Code.

On Homework: You are expected and encouraged to work together on homework assignments. However, you must write up your solutions by yourself and without outside assistance.


Disabilities:

Students with disabilities --- including chronic diseases, learning disabilities, and psychiatric disabilities --- who will be taking this course and may need appropriate accommodations are encouraged to make an appointment to see me as soon as possible. These students should also stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.

The Academic Skills Center also offers workshops and academic counseling to all students with problems involving study skills.


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