Mathematics 210. Lecture 3

Spring 2005, MWF 1:20 pm, B130 Van Vleck.

Instructor Mikhail Feldman .
Office: 709 Van Vleck
Phone: 262-3747
Email: feldman@math.wisc.edu
Web page: http://www.math.wisc.edu/~feldman

Office Hours: MW 11:10 - 12:00, or by appointment.

Text Book: Finite Mathematics by D. Maki and M. Thompson, 4th edition

Syllabus: Chapters 1- 7, 9 from the text book.

Exams: There will be four in-class midterm exams and final. Of the four midterm exams the one with the lowest score will be dropped. There will be NO make-up exams: if you miss one of the midterm exams, then that exam is the one that will be dropped.

Grading:
Grades for the course will be assigned based on midterm and final exams. Each in-class exam is worth 100 points. Final exam is worth 150. The midterm exam of the lowest score will be dropped. Thus the maximum number of points you can earn is 450.
Grades for the course will be assigned according to the following standard:
A - 410+
AB - 395+
B - 360+
BC - 345+
C - 310+
D - 260+
F - 0+

Approximate dates of midterm exams:
Wednesday, February 9
Wednesday, March 2
Friday, April 1
Friday, April 22

Homework: will be assigned each week and will not be collected.

Discussion Sections:
Hunter,James David and Ramsamooj,Neil Rohan are TAs in this course. In the discussion sections you have the opportunity ask questions about the examples from the lecture, and the assigned exercises. Since exercises are not handed in, this is your primary opportunity to get feedback on your work before exams. The exams will be returned only in the discussion section.