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, Key College Publishing

Tentative daily schedule

1.

Mon, Aug 29

Introduction – Chapter 1 – Draw a Diagram

2.

Wed, Aug 31

Draw a Diagram

3.

Mon, Sept 7

Draw a Diagram

4.

Wed, Sept 12

Chapter 2 – Make a Systematic List

5.

Wed, Sept 14

Make a Systematic List

6.

Mon, Sept 19

Make a Systematic List

7.

Wed, Sept 21

Test – Chapter 1 & 2

8.

Mon, Sept 26

Chapter 5 – Look for a Pattern

9.

Wed, Sept 28

Look for a Pattern

10.

Mon, Oct 3

Look for a Pattern

11.

Wed, Oct 5

Chapter 6 – Guess and Check

12.

Mon, Oct 10

Guess and Check

13.

Wed, Oct 12

Guess and Check

14.

Mon, Oct 17

Test – Chapter 5 & 6

15.

Wed, Oct 19

Chapter 7 – Identify Subproblems

16.

Mon, Oct 24

Identify Subproblems

17.

Wed, Oct 26

Chapter 9 – Solve and Easier Related Problem

18.

Mon, Oct 31

Solve and Easier Related Problem

19.

Wed, Nov 2

Chapter 11 – Work Backwards

20.

Mon, Nov 7

Work Backwards

21.

Wed, Nov 9

Test – Chapter 7, 9 & 11

22.

Mon, Nov. 14

Chapter 12 – Draw Venn Diagram

23.

Wed, Nov. 16

Draw Venn Diagram

24.

Mon, Nov. 21

Draw Venn Diagram

25.

Mon, Nov. 28

Chapter 13 – Convert to Algebra

26.

Wed, Nov. 30

Convert to Algebra

27.

Mon, Dec 5

Test – Chapter 12 & 13

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