MATH 13 COURSE INFORMATION
BOOK: Alessandra Pantano and Neil Donaldson:
Math 13 - Introduction to Abstract Mathematics. A .pdf version is here and also on the
main course webpage.
EXAMS: There will be one midterm and one final.
The dates are as follows.
MIDTERM: Wednesday,
February 3 during the lecture time.
FINAL: Monday, March 14,
4:00-6:00pm (See WEBSOC)
Please make sure now that you are able
to participate on exams. Exceptions
and make-ups will be allowed only in the case of fully
documented personal emergencies.
Problems on exams will be close to homework and quizz problems. They
will be designed to test if you understand the basic notions and
methods. In particular, they will not be tricky.
HOMEWORKS: Homeworks will be assigned roughly
once a week.
Rules for homeworks:
(1) You will be divided into groups. The
procedure of this will be specified during
discussions. The size of the groups may vary, but should not exceed
X members. If you prefer to work alone, that is fine, too.
(2) Every member of the group must write at
least one problem in each assignment.
(3) On average throughout the quarter, every
member of the group should write roughly the same number of problems
in homework assignments.
QUIZZES: There will be 6 - 8 quizzes. These will
be given during discussions. Problems on quizzes will be close to
those discussed in lectures and discussions, and to those which are
recommended practice problems and homework problems.
FINAL GRADE: The final grade will be determined
based on the final, the midterm, homeworks, quizzes and
participation in the discussion. These factors will have the
following weights:
FINAL:
35% MIDTERM:
25%
HOMEWORK: 25%
QUIZZES: 10% PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION:
5%
The final grade will be calculated on a curve based on the points
earned during the quarter. The curve is determined as follows:
* Cutoff
point for D: Mean value minus standard
deviation
* Cutoff
point for A: Mean value plus standard deviation
* The
interval between the two cutoff points will be divided
into
equal parts to determine the
remaining grades.
NO EXTRA CREDIT WILL BE GIVEN: everyone will be
evaluated based on equal criteria.
EMERGENCIES: In case of emergency the instructor
should be notified as soon as possible.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: Students are responsible for
informing themselves of UCI's policies regarding academic
dishonesty. Students found in violation of the code are subject to
penalties ranging from loss of credit for work involved to F-grade
in the course, and possible risk of suspension or probation. The
academic dishonesty policy will be enforced in all areas of the
course, including quizzes and exams. For details see: Catalogue-Appendix
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