Syllabus for A&S 100 Section 004Introduction to Contemporary MathematicsFall 2002Basic Skills Requirement: This course will fulfill the University Studies Basic Skillsrequirement, and can be followed by PHI 120 and STA 200 to fulfill the Inference requirement.Note, however, that A&S 100 WILL NOT COVER THE PREREQUISITE MATERIALFOR CALCULUS COURSES.Course: A&S 100 Section 004, MWF 1–1:50, CP 220Instructor: Carl LeeOffice: 967 Patterson Office TowerPhone: 257-1405 (or 257-3336 to leave a message)Email: [email protected] Page: http://www.ms.uky.edu/~leeOffice Hours: MWF 2–2:50, and by appointment.Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra and a Math ACTE score of 19 or above,or MA 108R, or math placement test.Text: Mathematics Beyond the Numbers, George T. Gilbert and Rhonda L. Hatcher, Wiley,2000.Material to be Covered: We will be covering sections 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.4, 8.1-8.4, 7.1-7.3,9.1, and 3.1-3.5 of your text. Topic include, but are not limited to Voting Methods, Ap-portionment, Modular Arithmetic and Check Digits, Polyhedra and Tilings, Alternate MoveGames, and the Mathematics of Money. At times during the semester, your instructor mayprovide you with supplemental material.Homework and Quizzes: Homework will be assigned on a regular schedule. Late home-work will not be accepted (unless it is the result of an officially excused absence). There will1be occasional, possibly unannounced, quizzes, during the semester. Missed quizzes may notbe made up (unless this is the result of an officially excused absence).Certain homework assignments will be designated “Writing Assignments.” These assign-ments must be typed. Any Writing Assignment which is not typed will not be accepted.Writing Assignments will be graded on grammar, organization, and content.Be aware that not all assigned homework problems will be graded, but answer keys will beavailable in the math library after the assignment is due. Since you are responsible for all ofthe assigned problems, not just those which are graded, you should use these keys to checkall of your answers. Occasionally, answer keys do contain errors so please ask your instructorabout any answer you do not understand.Finally, most homework assignments include reading assignments. You are expected to readeach section before coming to class. You are responsible for all of the material in the readingwhether or not it is discussed in class.Exams: There will be three in-class exams and a final. Tentatively, the first three exams arescheduled for Wednesday 25 September 2002, Wednesday 23 October 2002, and Wednesday20 November 2002. Please see the Fall 2002 Course Schedule Book to determine the day andtime of your final exam.Grading:Homework and Quizzes 150Three Exams 300Final Exam 150Total 600 pointsA 540–600 pointsB 480–539C 420–479D 360–419E 0–359The University of Kentucky Bulletin explains: Grade A represents exceptionally high achieve-ment as a result of aptitude, effort, and intellectual initiative. Grade B represents a high2achievement as a result of ability and effort. Grade C represents average achievement. GradeD represents the minimum passing grade. Grade E represents unsatisfactory performanceand indicates failure in the course.University Studies Program: A&S 100 is part of the University Studies Program. Assuch, it has a writing component. Students will be expected to write coherently on assign-ments and exams.Working Together: It is ok to work together on homework. However, when it comes timefor you to write up the solutions, I expect you to do this completely on your own, and itwould be best for your own understanding if you put aside your notes from the discussionswith your classmates and wrote up the solutions entirely from scratch. Working together onexams, of course, is expressly forbidden.Calculator: Students may use a graphing calculator on exams and homework, but theinstructor reserves the right to clear the memory of any calculator during an exam. Anyattempt to store notes in the memory of the calculator for an exam will be consideredcheating.Absences: You are expected to attend every class. If you are not able to turn in a homeworkassignment, take a quiz, or take an exam because of an unexcused absence, you will not beable to turn the homework in late or take the quiz or exam. A University excuse froma scheduled class activity such as an exam must be presented in writing no later than twoweeks prior to the date of the absence. An absence due to illness or family emergency may beexcused, provided that you can supply acceptable written evidence if required, and that younotify the lecturer or the teaching assistant as soon as possible. Notification is almost alwayspossible immediately upon occurrence of an emergency. If you’re too sick to telephone, youcan get a friend to do it. Failure to make such timely notification may result in denial ofyour request. For an explanation of valid excused absences, refer to U.K.’s Student Rightsand Responsibilities, http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Code/part2.html.Cheating: The University’s minimum penalty for cheating or plagiarism is a failure in thecourse. Cheating or plagiarism can lead to expulsion from the university. See Student Rightsand Responsibilities, http://www.uky.edu/StudentAffairs/Code/part2.html, for informationon cheating, plagiarism, and penalties. It’s not worth it, so don’t do it.Expectations: I expect that everyone will maintain a classroom conducive to learning. Ilike an informal atmosphere, but it must be orderly. Thus, everyone is expected to behave3with basic politeness, civility, and respect for others. In particular, talking in class is ok ifit’s part of a class discussion or with me. Private communications are not, especially duringquizzes and tests. Neither are reading extraneous materials, using electronic equipment, orsleeping.Suggestions: Suggestions for improvement are welcome at any time. Any concern aboutthe course should be brought first to my attention. Further recourse is available through theoffices of the Department Ombud and the Department Chair, both accessible from the MainOffice in 715 Patterson Office Tower.4Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics CalendarA&S 100-004 Fall 2002Text Mathematics Beyond the Numbers by George T. Gilbert and Rhonda L. Hatcher, ISBN0-471-13934-3.Calendar The calendar below gives the dates of exams and other important dates for the course.Wed, 28 Aug §1.1 Plurality and Runoff MethodsFri, 30 Aug