M110 Excursions in
Mathematics
Fall 2005; 11970; LF 244; MW 1:15-2:30
Instructor: M. Ehringer Office:
LF 104, 941-2627 Home: 246-1854
Text: Crossing the River with Dogs by Johnson, Herr,
Kysh,
Tentative daily schedule
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Mon, Aug 29 |
Introduction – Chapter 1 – Draw a Diagram |
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Wed, Aug 31 |
Draw a Diagram |
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3. |
Mon, Sept 7 |
Draw a Diagram |
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4. |
Wed, Sept 12 |
Chapter 2 – Make a Systematic List |
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Wed, Sept 14 |
Make a Systematic List
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6. |
Mon, Sept 19 |
Make a Systematic List |
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7. |
Wed, Sept 21 |
Test
– Chapter 1 & 2 |
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8. |
Mon, Sept 26 |
Chapter 5 – Look for a Pattern |
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9. |
Wed, Sept 28 |
Look for a Pattern |
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10. |
Mon, Oct 3 |
Look for a Pattern |
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Wed, Oct 5 |
Chapter 6 – Guess and Check
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Mon, Oct 10 |
Guess and Check
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Wed, Oct 12 |
Guess and Check |
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14. |
Mon, Oct 17 |
Test
– Chapter 5 & 6 |
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Wed, Oct 19 |
Chapter 7 – Identify Subproblems
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16. |
Mon, Oct 24 |
Identify Subproblems |
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17. |
Wed, Oct 26 |
Chapter 9 – Solve and Easier Related Problem |
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18. |
Mon, Oct 31 |
Solve and Easier Related
Problem
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19. |
Wed, Nov 2 |
Chapter 11 – Work Backwards |
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20. |
Mon, Nov 7 |
Work Backwards |
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21. |
Wed, Nov 9 |
Test
– Chapter 7, 9 & 11
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22. |
Mon, Nov. 14 |
Chapter 12 – Draw Venn Diagram |
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23. |
Wed, Nov. 16 |
Draw Venn Diagram |
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24. |
Mon, Nov. 21 |
Draw Venn Diagram
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25. |
Mon, Nov. 28 |
Chapter 13 – Convert to Algebra |
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26. |
Wed, Nov. 30 |
Convert to Algebra |
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27. |
Mon, Dec 5 |
Test
– Chapter 12 & 13
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28. |
Wed, Dec 7 |
Review for Comprehensive Final |
Wed, Dec 14 1:15-3:05 Comprehensive
Final Exam
Course Goals:
To
experience quantitative learning in an environment of problem solving.
Grades: There
will be four 100 pt tests as schedule above.
The comprehensive final is worth 200 pts. An additional 100 points are from the best 10
of 12 ten-point pop quizzes. There will
also be additional points from assigned projects and group work.
Disability Statement: If you have specific physical, psychological
or learning disabilities and require accommodations, please let me know early
in the semester so that your learning needs may be appropriately met. You will need to provide documentation of
your disability to the Coordinator of Disability Services located in University
Center South, Room 006, 941-2243.
Office Hours:
Mon & Wed 3:00-4:30; Tues 11-12:00 in Math Lab LF101,
Thurs 11-12:00
other times available by appointment