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Office Phone: (219) 473-4228, E-mail: rscheive@ccsj.edu

Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday a= fter class or by appointment. Please note: committee meetings, fie= ld work, etc. may occasionally make it difficult to keep scheduled office hour= s.

Course Description:<= /b> This survey course in contemporary mathematics explores theories and real world<= o:p>

applications in mathematics and presents mathematics as a human endeavor in a historical context. Topics may include: number theory, the real number syst= em, problem solving, counting techniques, elementary probability and statistics, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry.

Textbook: Burger &= amp; Starbird, The Heart of Mathematics, 3rd edition, Wiley, 2010

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Leaning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired the skills and knowledge base necessary= to do the following:

§ Recogniz= e and demonstrate precise and correct reasoning.

§ Gain a historical overview of the development of mathematical ideas.

§ Develop = an appreciation of mathematics as a contemporary field of inquiry. =

§ Evaluate= the effectiveness of the mathematical sciences in describing the world.

§ Analyze quantitative information symbolically, graphically, numerically, and verbal= ly for the purpose of solving problems or drawing conclusions.

§ Construct logical arguments in support of mathematical assertions.<= /p>
§ List, de= scribe and distinguish among the various subsets of the Real numbers (Natural, Who= le, Integer, Rational, Irrational).

§ Recogniz= e and construct various number patterns, both classic (e.g. Fibonacci) and modern= .

§ Explain contemporary uses of various mathematical entities (e.g. prime numbers and encryption).

§ Demonstr= ate precision in the use of mathematical symbols (e.g. subscripts).<= /span>

§ Identify= and distinguish among various types of infinite sets, using tools such as one-to-one correspondence.

§ Demonstr= ate various properties of non-Euclidean geometries.

§ Explain = and demonstrate the relationship between the Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Ratio.

§ Demonstr= ate various geometric proofs in the comparison of infinite sets.

§ Demonstrate elementary techniques of counting methods and probability.

Learning Strategies: Group discussions, lecture, lots of practice.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The objective is to promote your understanding of mathematics concepts and to enable you how to apply them i= n a meaningful way. You are encou= raged to rely on logical thinking, rather than on memorization. It is VERY important that you READ= the sections of the textbook, STUDY the examples and WORK problems. Active participation in class and utilization of services such as the CCSJ Tutoring Center will help ensure your success.

Please ensure that you bring your course textbook, calculator and pencil and note paper to every class.

Assessments: Homework will be assigned at the end of each class session and posted on the course Blackboard site. Several quizzes will be given during the term and <= u>one comprehensive final exam during exam week.

Assessment:

&n= bsp;            = ;   Comprehensive final exam      &n= bsp;        1/3 of grade

&n= bsp;            = ;   Quizzes        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;   1/3 of grade

&nb= sp;            = Homework        &= nbsp;           &nbs= p;            &= nbsp;          1/3 of grade

Class Policy for Written Assignments: Since mathematics is a participation spo= rt, written assignments are an integral part of the learning process. Your participation with the assign= ments is crucial to your success. Collecting assignments and giving points for them are meant to serve= as an incentive. On written assignments, problems should be numbered and adequate work shown for each, = with answers clearly marked. Corre= ct answers without accompanying work, where appropriate, will not be given credit.= To receive full credit, work sh= ould be neat, organized and complete, and should include the student's name, date and class on each page. = DO NOT SKIP ANY PROBLEMS. Be sure to= give yourself enough time to complete the written assignment and to get help= if needed.

Grading Scale: (given as a percent of total possible points)

A: 93-100              A-: 90-92 &n= bsp;           B+:= 87-89     B: 83-86         B-: 80-82    C+: 77-79

C: 73-76             &= nbsp; C-: 70-72             = D+: 67-69     D: 63-66         D-: 60-62    F: below 60=

Class Policy on Attendance:

Eighty percent of success is showing up.   -Woody Allen

Attendance is important and is exp= ected (see "participation sport" message under Assignments, above). You are responsible for all materi= al covered in class, including announcements of assignments and quizzes. Homework assignments and quiz dates= will be posted on the course Blackboard site.   IF YOU MISS CLASS, YOU MUST CONTACT THE INSTRUCTOR BY E-MAIL (rscheive@ccsj.edu) WITHIN 24 HOURS, TO AVOID T= HE ASSESSMENT OF A FIVE (5) POINT PENALTY FOR EACH MISSED CLASS.

Missing nine hours of class may result in being academically withdrawn from the cou= rse.

Class Policy on Electronic Communication Devices: Cell pho= nes, etc. are to be switched off and texting is not allowed. In the event of necessity for answ= ering a cell phone during class, please inform the instructor ahead of time and s= et the device to "vibrate", if possible, and answer it in the hallwa= y.

Tutoring Center: The Tutoring Center is dedicated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to develop course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparation, and note taking. In addition, students are provided= with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and = to promote continuing education and career advancement. Tutors have a specific charge: to = help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effecti= ve learning skills. Tutoring is = open to all students at Calumet College of St. Joseph at no charge and is availa= ble to support most introductory courses. Tutoring in support of some other courses is available as well. The Tutoring Center is located in = Room 413. The telephone number is = (219) 473-4287 or (800) 700-9100 ext. 287. <= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'>

Statement on Plagiarism: If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter= up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonest= y is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed u= nder the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances. =

Please note: Calumet College of S= t. Joseph subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted f= or checks on plagiarism from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.

Citation Guidelines: Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turab= ian.). All of these guidelines are availa= ble in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.

Withdrawal from Classes Policy: <= /b>After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students = may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reaso= n(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. The Registrar must rec= eive written request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are= to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request= is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accep= t or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indic= ate why the withdrawal is disallowed.

An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incu= rs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).

Student Support Services:&nbs= p; Among its other services, the Stude= nt Support Services Office guides, counsels and assists students with disabilities. If a student believes that he or she needs a “rea= sonable accommodation” of some kind because of a physical, psychological, or mental condition (e.g., additional time needed for tests, note taking assistance, special testing arrangements, etc.), he or she should contact t= he Student Support Services Office at 473-4388. Staff there will secure documentation pertinent to the disability and work with faculty and staff, = if necessary, to address the matter.=

CCSJ Alerts: Calumet College of St. Joseph utilizes an emergency communications system that tran= smits messages via text, email, and voice platforms. In the event of an emergency, of w= eather related closings, or of other incidents, those students who are registered = for the system shall receive incident specific message(s) notifying them of the situation. Please sign-up for= this important service at any time on the College’s website. Alternatively, you can register at= the time you register for classes. This service requires each user to register once per academic year. Therefore, at the beginning of each academic year, please remember to re-register for the system.

CCSJ Alerts Emergency Notification System =

Visit www.ccsj= .edu/alerts to sign up to receive critical alerts via voice, text messaging to your mob= ile phone or email.

Other means of acquiring school closing information:

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Written Assignments

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All homework assignments may be turned in to the course Blackboard site or turned in to the instructor before or at the beginning of class. Hardcopies (paper copies) must include: your name, course time, due date of assignm= ent, page number and problem numbers being turned in.

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Schedule of Classes<= /span>

NOTE: ass= ignments, tests, quizzes – as announced IN CLASS

Tue/Sept 7

Thu/Sept 9

Tue/Sept 14

Thu/Sept 16

Tue/Sept 21

Thu/Sept 23

Tue/Sept 28

Thu/Sept 30  &n= bsp; Research TOPIC due

Tue/Oct 5

Thu/Oct 7

Tue/Oct 12

Thu/Oct 14

Tue/Oct 19

Thu/Oct 21

Tue/Oct 26

Thu/Oct 28

Tue/Nov 2

Thu/Nov 4

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Thu/ Nov 25   Off<= /u> for Thanksgiving        &= nbsp;

Tue/Nov 30

Thu/Dec 2

Tue/Dec 7

Thu/Dec 9

Finals Week December 14 and 16=