Instructor: G. Michael Guy Phone:
542-2722
Office:
Boyd 427H
Email: guy@math.uga.edu (put 1060 in subject line)
Web
address: http://www.math.uga.edu/~guy
Office
Hours: MWF
Objectives: In this class, we will
investigate mathematics which has “real world” applications as its central
motivation. The topics covered will
include classical problems from graph theory, coding theory, voting methods and
others. The goal will be to develop
a working, conceptual understanding of the topics
discussed with the ability to apply what is learned both inside and outside of
the classroom. The departmental
outline of the course is at http://www.math.uga.edu/undergraduate/1060.pdf
Pre/Co-requisite: None
Book: For All Practical Purposes. Sixth
Edition. Available in the bookstore.
Grading:
The normal 10 point grading scale will be used.
[90,100] ==> A; [80,90) ==> B; [70,80)
==> C; [60,70) ==> D; [0,60) ==> F
Grading will be based on the
following:
Tests and Projects
60%
Short Quizzes
10%
Final Exam
30%
At least one quiz and one
test or project will be dropped.
Extra
Credit: There will be no extra
credit.
Homework: Homework will usually be assigned at the
end of every class. While the
homework will not be collected, the quiz questions will come (almost)
directly from
the homework. In addition, doing
the assignments is the only way to master the material for the
tests.
Quiz/Test Dates:
These dates
will be posted later.
Make-up
Assignments: There will be no make-ups. If you miss a quiz or a test, it will
count as your dropped grade. So do
not miss a graded activity without due cause. The only exception to this rule is if
you are going to miss more than can be dropped and ALL of your absences are as a
result of a university recognized absence, e.g. recognized death in family,
hospitalization, etc.
Attendance: Attendance is necessary
for your success in this class.
However, no attendance will be taken, and there is no deduction for
missing class. See the make-up
section above for more information about missing
assignments.
Academic
Honesty:
You are required to follow the university’s honor policy on all of your work in
this class. Collaboration is
encouraged during homework, but the work which is graded should be 100%
yours. Any violation of the
academic honesty policy will result in the maximum allowable penalty for such an
infraction including (but not limited to) receiving an F for the assignment
and/or the class and being turned over to the proper authorities for further
discipline. You are responsible for maintaining the integrity of your work. Failure to secure your work is also a
violation of the academic honesty policy of this class. The university’s A Culture of Honesty, which includes
definitions of dishonesty, can be found at: http://www.uga.edu/ovpi/academic_honesty/academic_honesty.htm