Overview of the Course
Sample of Good and Bad proofs
Lecture Notes
Text
An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers, by Niven, Zuckerman, and Montgomery, 5th edition
See here for the list of Homework and Announcements.
Grading
You will have three in-class exams and take-home final exam. Your grade will be computed as follows:
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Exam 1: February 13th
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Exam 2: Wednesday, March 5th
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Exam 3: Wednesday, April 2nd
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Exam 4: Wednesday, April 23rd
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Final Exam: Wednesday, May 14th
All assessment will be based on your ability to communicate a correct
solution and explain your reasoning. It is absolutely essential to write
clearly; it is your responsibility to write in a way that tells the instructor
that you understand the problem and its solution.
In order to succeed in a math course, you will need to keep up daily with new concepts and applications
introduced. I expect, in a college mathematics class, for the students to be adequately ready for the class on
a given day. Preparation for this class will include: 1. to read sections to be covered each class hour,
covering main ideas and examples of relevant ideas, and 2. to have at least looked at the exercise problems
at the end of the section. In short, I will expect proactive learning from the students. Mathematics is not automatic, and
you are expected to have learned more than merely mechanical skills to solve a few types of problems.
Think of math classes as preparations for real life situations
when you have to use your quantitative reasoning skills to deduct to a solution. You are expected
to read, understand, and think on your own to come to a satisfactory resolution.
Office Hours
My office hours are for your convenience. But if you can't make to any of
the given office hours, you are welcome to come by any other time - just
make sure that I am around (which I hope to be).
Accommodations
Any student with a documented disability needing academic adjustments or accommodations
is requested to speak with me during the first two weeks of class. All discussions
will remain confidential. Students with disabilities should also contact
Academic Services.
Campus Calendar
Academic Calendar - Check for Important Dates
Last Modified: January 27th, 2008 by J. Song