\ HMK#1.\ HMK#2.\ (The first two posted documents cover hmk #1+#2, even, if by a typing mistake\ the numbering is a bit off).\ HMK#3.\ HMK#4.\ \ HMK#5.\ (#5 will available soon; please check right now; \ if when you check, #5 is not availabl,e try later)\
\\ HMK#1.\ HMK#2.\ (The first two posted documents cover hmk #1+#2, even, if by a typing mistake\ the numbering is a bit off).\ HMK#3.\ HMK#4.\ \ HMK#5.\ (#5 will available soon; please check right now; \ if when you check, #5 is not availabl,e try later)\
\The basic aim of MAT 200 is to introduce the\ student to mathematical reasoning and proofs. The course is intended as\ a bridge between the loose, heuristic approach\ often used to teach elementary calculus, and the precise, formal style\ needed for upper-division mathematics courses.\
\ \The course will begin with a discussion of logical language,\ operations, and rules, with an emphasis on their use in mathematical\ proofs.\ We will then focus on the key tools used in most modern mathematics:\ sets, and maps between them.\ Finally, we will hone our skills by using these basic tools to\ systematically examine certain aspects of classical Euclidean geometry,\ number theory, and elementary analysis.\
\ \TEXTBOOK:\ An Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning:\ Numbers, Sets, and Functions,\ by Peter J. Eccles, Cambridge University Press, 1997.\
\ \MEETING TIMES.\
\ \Lecture 1: MW 3:50-5:10pm, Physics P125,\ Instructor Scott\ Simon.
\ \Lecture 2: TT 11:20am-12:40pm, S B Union\ 237, Instructor Mark\ De Cataldo.
\ \ETIQUETTE:
\ \Punctuality:\ no late arrivals, no early\ departures: they are disruptive. If, occasionally, you need to\ arrive late and/or leave early, let the instructor know beforehand.
\ \\ Silence: it is always a good rule and even more important\ for us\ since it is a big class; do show respect to other fellow students\ by not disturbing the class.
\ \No cells (including text messaging\ etc.).\ \
\ \No food.\
\ \PREREQUISITES:
\ \The prerequisites for this course are:
\ \GRADE:\ Midterm I = 20%,\ Midterm II\ =20%,\ Final =\ 40%, Homework = 20%.
\ \Maximum scores:\ Midterms I and II: 200pts each; each homework: 20pts (the best ten\ are used to grade); Final 400pts. Total maximum: 1000pts. The numerical\ grade\ will be converted to a final letter grade only after\ the final\ test has been graded. However, after each midterm an approximate\ letter\ grade will be given to you.\
\ \To do well\ in this\ class we\ strongly\ encourage you to:\ read the section to be covered\ before class, do the homework, plan to work on reading and homework for\ 6-8hours a week, start preparing for tests well in advance.
\ \SCHEDULE OF EXAMS.
\ \The\ sections to\ be\ covered will be announced\ well in advance.
\ \Bring your Stony Brook ID. No books, no\ notes,\ no calculators, no phones\ etc.
\ \\ \ Be sure to be available\ on these\ days and times:
\ \Midterm I:\
\ \Lecture 1 (MW): MO 10/13 IN CLASS
\ \Lecture 2 (TH): TU 10/14 IN CLASS
\ \Covers sections:
\ \Midterm\ I with solutions. (to be posted)
\ \\ Appoximate curve (please remember\ that we curve only\ after ALL\ tests\ are taken;\ this is just an indication of how you are doing right now):\ A range: 180 and up; B range 145 and up; C range 90 and up.\ D range 80 and up.
\ \Midterm II:\ \
\ \Lecture 1 (MW): WE 11/19 IN CLASS
\ \Lecture 2 (TH): TU 11/18 IN CLASS
\ \Covers sections:
\ \Midterm\ II with solutions. (to be posted)
\ \\ Appoximate curve (please remember\ that we curve only\ after ALL\ tests\ are taken;\ this is just an indication of how you are doing right now):\ A range: 180 and up; B range 145 and up; C range 90 and up.\ D range 80 and up.
\ \Final:\
\ \Lecture 1 (MW): WE 12/17, 5-7:30pm LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
\ \Lecture 2 (TT): TH 12/18 11am-1:30pm LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED
\ \ \Please note that the\ final's\ time is assigned by Registrar's. If you have a conflict\ with another class it probably means that\ the other\ class has placed the final in conflict with this class (please resolve\ this issue with the instructor in charge of the other class).\
\ \Location:\ To be\ announced.\ \
\ \Final covers\ All\ sections (see\ syllabus).\
\ \Important.\ You must bring your SUNY ID to the exams.\ There\ will be no make-ups for missed exams and homework.\ However, if you miss a midterm exam for an acceptable and documented\ reason, then the relevant mid-term will be `dropped' (ignored) in\ computing your course grade. A letter stating that you were seen\ by a doctor or other medical personnel is NOT an acceptable\ document, unless it states that it was reasonable/proper for you\ to seek medical attention and medically necessary for you to miss\ the exam (for privacy reasons this note/letter need not state\ anything beyond this). If you miss more than one midterm\ etc., we shall evaluate the circumstances. Incompletes will be granted\ only if\ documented circumstances beyond your control prevent you from\ taking the final exam.\ \
\ \WEEK-BY-WEEK\ SYLLABUS.
\ \\ We\ shall\ (tentatively) cover Parts I (1-5), II (6-9), III (10-14) and V (19, skip\ 20, 21-22)\ and (parts of) the\ Geometry\ Notes.
\ \Week of 9/1 : 1., 2. and syllabus discussion.
\ \Week of 9/8 : 3., 4.
\ \Week of 9/15 : 5., 6.
\ \Week of 9/22 : 7., 8.
\ \Week of 9/29 : 9. (MO 9/29 class ends at 5pm, TU 9/30 + WE\ 10/1\ no class) .
\ \Week of 10/6 : 10. (WE 10/8 class ends at 5pm, + TH 10/9 no\ class).
\ \Week of 10/13 : 11.
\ \EXAM I (in class). Lecture 1 MW: MO 10/13. Lecture 2 TT: TU\ 10/14.
\ \Week of 10/20 : 12., 13.
\ \Week of 10/27: 14, Geometry notes 1-4.
\ \Week of 11/3 : Geometry notes 1-4, 5.
\ \Week of 11/10 : Geometry notes 5, 6.
\ \Week of 11/17 : Geometry notes 7.
\ \EXAM II (in class). Lecture 1 MW: WE 11/19. Lecture 2 TT: TU\ 11/18.
\ \Week of 11/24 : 19. (TH 11/27 no class).
\ \Week of 12/1 : 21. (two lectures)
\ \Week of 12/8 : 22. (Lecture 1 last day of class is WE 12/10).\
\ \Week of 12/15 : (MO 12/15 follows a TH schedule, Lecture 2\ last day of class) .
\ \HOMEWORK:
\ \\ Posted here\ every mid-week and\ due\ the following week in class (on Monday for Lecture 1, on Tuesday for\ Lecture 2) Graded homework\ will be\ returned the following week (on the same days).
\ \Questions about the grading\ of the homework should be directed to the grader.
\ \NO EXCEPTIONS: late\ homework will\ not be accepted; the homework must be stapled WITH\ A METALLIC STAPLE.
\ \Hmk 1,
\ \Hmk 2, due week of ???: ???\ Solutions\ HMK # 2.
\ \Hmk 1, due week of ???: ???\ Solutions\ HMK # 1.
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\ \CONTACTING THE\ STAFF\ (two instructors and one hmk grader).\
\ \The\ best way is to approach us after the lectures/recitations or to\ see us during office hours. You may use e-mail, but it is less\ efficient. E-mail is not, however, a good way to ask math\ questions, as our typing abilities are very limited. After the\ course is over, if you have any questions about your final grade\ send a letter (not an e-mail) to your instructor, c/o Dept. Math,\ SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook N.Y. 11794-3651. You will receive a\ written reply. These matters will be dealt with in writing only;\ that way, we have a written record of what the student says, and\ what we reply.\
\ \STAFF:
\ \Lecture 1 (MW) : Scott Simon;\ ??? at math dot sunysb dot edu ;\ Office Hours: ???, MAT TOWER 5-108
\ \Lecture 2 (TT) : Mark de Cataldo;\ mde at math dot sunysb dot edu ;\ Office Hours: ???, MAT TOWER 5-108
\ \Grader:\ ??? ; ??? at math dot sunysb dot edu ;\ Office Hours: ???
\ \SUPPORT RESOURCES:
\ \\ (*) The MATH\ LEARNING CENTER (MLC),\ located in MATHEMATICS BUILDING, FLOOR S,\ ROOM S-240A, (631) 632-9845,\ is a place where students can go for help\ and/or to form study groups. Check the link for more info.\ \ Their hours are:\ MTuW 10-9, Th 10-6, F 10-2.\ (**)\ The instructors have regular office hours.\
\ \SPECIAL NEEDS:
\ \\ If you have a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability\ that may impact your course work, please contact Disability Support\ Services at (631) 632-6748 or\ http://studentaffairs.stonybrook.edu/dss/. They will determine with you\ what accommodations are necessary and appropriate. All information and\ documentation is confidential. Students who require assistance during\ emergency evacuation are encouraged to discuss their needs with their\ professors and Disability Support Services. For procedures and\ information go to the following website:\ http://www.sunysb.edu/ehs/fire/disabilities.shtml\
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