Math 1060 Spring 2006

Roy Segars

Office 602B-GSRC

Office Hours                M WF 10:15-11:00 and 12:15-1:00  and by Appointment

e-mail                          segars@uga.edu

Text:                            For All Practical Purposes, Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics,

                                    7th edition, Malkevich et. al.

 

Course Description:    An introduction to the applications of modern mathematics.  Topics will include voting systems, solution of optimization problems using networks and linear programming, game theory, and coding systems.

            I                       Voting and Apportionment       Chapters 9,10,11,14   5 weeks

 

            II                       Management & Optimization  Chapters 1,2,3,4                     5 weeks

 

            III                      Game theory               Chapter 15                                          2 weeks

 

            IV                     Coding Systems                     TBD                                         2 weeks

 

Grading Policy:            3 in-class tests                       20% each                                60%

                                    Quizzes and Homework                                                         10%

                                    Final Exam                                                                              30%

                                                                                                                                    100%

90-100  A

80-89      B

70-79      C

60-69      D

<60      F

Classroom Etiquette:              Students are expected to maintain a respectful and  professional attitude.

 

Class Attendance:                  Students missing class are responsible for all material covered in the class including any assigned homework.  Students with University approved excused absences will be allowed to make-up any tests or homework assignments. Students with unexcused absences will receive a “zero” grade on any assignments missed. 

 

Academic Honesty:                 All academic work must adhere to the standards contained in “ A Culture of Honesty.” Students are responsible for informing themselves about those standards before performing any academic work. The University’s Academic Honesty Policy may be found at www.uga.edu/ovpi.

 

Note:                                        The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.