Math 111 - Math and Society

Instructor: Brian Lins
Class Times & Location: MWF 10:30-11:20 Bagby 022
Office Hours: See my weekly schedule, and also by appointment.
Text: Excursions in Modern Mathematics with Mini-Excursions, 6^th Edition, by Peter Tannenbaum.

Announcements

(12/11) I have made a formula sheet for the final exam. If there are any other formulas you think I should include, let me know.
(12/10) The final exam is at 9 AM Tuesday, December 16 in the regular classroom. You can find a study guide for the final exam here.
(10/6) I have posted solutions for the first midterm here.

Course Description

Math 111 will cover chapters 1-8 and 13-14, on the mathematics of voting, weighted voting systems, fair division, the mathematics of apportionment, Euler circuits, the Traveling Salesman Problem, the mathematics of networks, the mathematics of scheduling, and collecting and representing statistical data.

Course Materials

A basic calculator capable of computing square roots will be needed for both homework and examinations. Computers and calculators with typewriter keyboards or built-in computer algebra systems, such as the TI-89 and TI-92, will not be permitted on exams. A small plastic ruler will be required for homework and examinations during the later part of the semester.

Tentative Schedule

The course schedule is tentative, and may be subject to change. Changes will be announced in class, and you are responsible for knowing about any changes even if you miss the class when they are announced.

Grading Policy

The term grade will be based on the results of the examinations, the scores on written homework, and on "one-point quizzes" given in class. Assuming that 20 one-point quizzes are given, the term grade will be based on a possible total of 500 points, as follows:

One Point Quizzes	20 points
Homework	80 points
Midterm 1	100 points
Midterm 2	100 points
Final Exam	200 points

In addition, there may also be a final project assigned at the end of the semester. Details and suggested topics for the project will be provided during the semester.

Exams

There will be two midterm exams and a cumulative final. The midterm exams will count for 100 points each and the final will count for 200 points. The exams will be closed book and student-prepared formula sheets will not be permitted. You may use a calculator on the exams.

Homework

There will be a written homework assignment for each chapter. These ten assignments will count for 10 points each, of which the lowest two will be dropped, for a total of 80 points. Due dates for each assignment are indicated tentatively on the schedule of lectures, and will be announced definitively in class.

Each homework assignment you submit must be neat, legible, stapled (if more than one sheet of paper), and with your name written clearly on top.
No torn out sheets!
Clearly number each of the problems and leave at least one line of space between separate problems.
You may use ink or pencil, whichever you prefer.
Late homework will not be accepted.
You are permitted, and in fact encouraged to work together, but all homework assignments you submit must ultimately be your own work.

One Point Quizzes

In most class meetings there will be a short quiz, or in-class exercise, usually on some topic mentioned the previous class or the current one. These quizzes will count for 1 point each. Full credit will be awarded to anyone present who hands in a paper with their name on it. The answers will be read by the instructor and comments will be provided where appropriate, so that students can get immediate feedback about their understanding of the material.

Special Accommodations

Students with letters from the Dean of Faculty for special accommodations should see me at the beginning of the semester.