Math 201, Spring 2012, Section B
Introduction to Proofs
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Instructor: |
Eric Weber |
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Office: |
Carver Hall 454 |
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294-8151 |
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Office Hours: |
M 3:10-4:00pm; W 2:10-3:00pm; F 1:10-2:00pm. |
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Course
Homepage: This page is the syllabus
for the course, and will include postings for course information, such as
assignments.
Course
Description: Math 201. Introduction to
Proofs. (3-0) Cr. 3. F.S.Prereq:
166 or 166H. Reading and writing simple proofs, using logical reasoning,
including quantifiers and truth tables. Proof Techniques.
Mathematical induction. Proofs in
set theory, number theory, and calculus.
Textbook:
Mathematical Thinking, 2nd ed., D’Angelo
and West. Prentice
Hall.
Grading: Grade
percentages breaks down as follows:
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Assignment: |
Percentage: |
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Midterm Exam 1 |
20% |
Feb. 7 |
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Midterm Exam 2 |
20% |
March 7 |
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Final Exam |
30% |
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Exercises/Class Participation |
30% |
Daily |
The
following overall percentages will assure you of the associated letter grade:
90%: A; 80%: B; 70%: C; 60%: D. There may be a curve at the end of the
semester. No individual exams will be curved; do NOT ask!
Exercises: Exercises
will be assigned during each class period, and are due the following class
period. Each exercise is worth 2
points; one point will be awarded for turning the assignment in on time, and a
second point for correctly solving the problem. I expect you to turn in a first
attempt on time; however, the emphasis here is on correctness of your work.
Thus, you will be able to make revisions and turn in the problem a second time
to earn a second point, if correct. Every submission must contain your name and
the date the problem was originally
assigned.
Attendance: Attendance
is not mandatory but will be critical for success in the course. Much of the material will require in
class participation.
Problem of the Week: You may
earn extra credit by participating in the problem of the week competition. Problems for the competition are due in
the math office by 10am on Mondays.
Turn in by that time a copy
to me to earn 1 point; a correct solution will earn a 2nd point.
Academic Dishonesty: Academic
dishonesty is very serious. Any case of cheating, plagiarism, etc, will be handled as described in the Student
Disciplinary Regulations.
Disability
Policy: Please address any special
needs or special accommodations with me at the beginning of the semester or as
soon as you become aware of your needs. Those seeking accommodations based on
disabilities should obtain a Student Academic Accommodation Request (SAAR) form
from the Disability Resources (DR) office (515-294-6624). DR is located on the
main floor of the Student Services Building, Room 1076.
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1/9:
Prove f ’(x) = 2x for f(x) = x2 . |
1/11:
hw1.pdf |
1/13: hw2.pdf |
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1/16: No Class. |
1/18: Pg 23 #1.41
a) c) “Explain” means “prove”. |
1/20: hw3.pdf |
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1/23: Pg 24 #1.47 |
1/25: Pg 24 #1.51 |
1/27: Critique the proof given in Example 1.50 on pgs. 19,20. |
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1/30: Pg 44 #2.4 a,b. Restate
the original sentences and their negations using the notation
from class. |
2/1: Pg 44 #2.2 |
2/3: Pg 47, #2.34
a). Restate as a biconditional, then prove. |
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2/6: Pg 48 #2.38. Prove the statements true or demonstrate they are false by counterexample. |
2/8: Review |
2/10: Exam 1 |
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2/13:
Ch. 3 |
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2/22: Ch. 4 |
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3/2: Ch. 4 |
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3/5:
Review |
3/7: Exam 2 |
3/9: Ch. 13 |
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3/30: Ch. 14 |
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4/13: Ch. 15 |
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4/27: Review |
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