syllabus


 Mathematics 20            Spring  2003

 
Prerequisites:  Math 8

Text: Introduction to Probability (second revised edition) by Grinstead and Snell, available here and at Wheelock books.

Classes:  MWF  11:15 - 12:20 in 102 Bradley.  The x-hours, Tuesday 12:00-12:50,
won't be used, unless announced otherwise in class.

Instructor:  Jeff Kiralis,  312 Bradley Hall,  6-2411.

Office hours (tentative): M 12:30 - 1:30,  W 1:40 - 2:30,  F 2:30 - 3:30 and by appointment.

Homework:  Problems assigned after each class and due before the next class.
Late homework will not be accepted.
 

 Exams:
      Monday,  April 21, Bradley 102, 7:00--9:00
      Monday,  May 12,  Bradley 102, 7:00--9:00.

Final exam:  Saturday, 5/31, 8:00-10:00
      The final exam will cover the entire course, but will emphasize material covered since the second exam. 
      No early finals will be given.

Grading:   Two Exams, 25% each;  Homework 20%;  Final  30%.

Honor  Code:
     Homework:  You may work together on assignments.  However, write up all homework to be graded by yourself.
     Copying from another person's paper or notes is a violation of the honor code, even if you worked with that person.
     Exams:   Giving or receiving any help during an exam is a violation of the honor code.
 

Disabilities:
    Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations should talk
to me by the end of the second week of the term.  All discussions will remain confidential, except the Student
Disabilities Coordinator may be consulted to verify the documentation of the disability.