數學導論
Instructor: Professor Wen-Ching Lien, Math 311, wlien@mail.ncku.edu.tw Text: ”Foundations of Higher Mathematics”, 3rd ed.,by P. Fletcher, C.W. Patty
Introduction: This course introduces students to basic techniques of writing proofs and acquaints them with some fundamental ideas that are used throughout mathematics.
We shall cover the following materials if time allows: Chapter 2,3,4,5,7,9 of the textbook.
Homework: Homework assignments will be distributed in class. For each lecture’s material we will assign a number of problems to be handed in. You may collaborate on homework problems but must write up your own solutions.
Exam: The course will have two exams including the final exam. The two exams will be given in class on April 19 and June 28. Tests will be closed book and no calculators. You may reschedule an exam in case of documented illness or family emergency or documented University sponsored trips.
Grading Policy: The final grade will be determined by your performance on the homework and the three exams, according to the following algorithm:
Homework: 20%
Midterm Exam: 40%
Final Exam: 40%
Attendance: You should be aware that I consider every student responsible for everything that occurs in our classroom during every class period. If you miss any announcements, any handouts, any assignments given, or any material covered, it is your responsibility.
Cheating: Any cheating on the mid-term or final exam will, at minimum, result in failure on that test, at maxmum, in failure for the course. The incident will be reported to the Dean of Students per University policy. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, receiving aid from another student, giving aid to another student, or use of unauthorized materials.
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