Syllabus Part I

MHF 4404 - Fall Term 2001

MW 5:30 - 6:45 BA 214

  
Description:
This is a course in The History of Mathematics. The book is An Introduction to the History of Mathematics, sixth edition, by Howard Eves. The class meets two times per week. The Syllabus Part I gives you the chapters in the book, which are covered. Student presentations will be 20%, Humanizing Mathematics Report 20% and tests will be 60 % of the final grade.* Excessive absences will result in a lower final grade. The grading scale is as follows: 0 to 59 - F, 60 to 69 - D, 70 to 79 - C, 80 to 89 - B, and 90 - 100 - A.

Note: Plus and minus grades will not be given in this course
Date
Material Covered
8/20/01
Introduction
8/22/01
Chapter 1
8/27/01
Chapter 1
8/29/01
Chapter 2
9/03/01
University holiday
9/05/01
Chapter 2
9/10/01
Chapter 3
9/12/01
Chapter 3
9/17/01
Test #1 (Chpts. 1,2,3)
9/19/01
Chapter 4
9/24/01
Chapter 4
9/26/01
Chapter 5
10/01/01
Chapter 5
10/03/01
Chapter 5
10/08/01
Chapter 6
10/10/01
Chapter 6
10/15/01
Test #2 Chapters 4,5,6
10/17/01
Chapter 7
10/19/01
Withdrawal Deadline
10/22/01
Chapter 7
10/24/01
Chapter 8
10/29/01
Chapter 8
10/31/01
Test #3 Chapters 7,8
11/05/01
Chapter 9
11/07/01
Chapter 9
11/12/01
University Holiday
11/14/01
Chapter 10 ,Reports
11/19/01
Chapter 10 ,Reports
11/21/01
Chapter 11 ,Reports
11/26/01
Chapter 11 ,Reports
11/28/01
Test #4 Chapters 9,10,11
12/03/01
Reports
12/05/98
Exam Period (7:00 t0 9:50 PM )
* Grading may be adjusted to reflect changes in syllabus.
** Dates may be adjusted as semester proceeds.
 

Syllabus Part II

MHF 4404

History of Mathematics

Fall 2001
Instructor: Dr. Lee H. Armstrong
Office: MAP 202G
Phone: UCF-5986
E-mail: leea@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

larm24@aol.com
Office Hours: Monday 2:00 – 3:00,4:15 – 5:15
Wednesday 4:15 – 5:15
Thursday 1:00 – 2:00
Friday 11:00 – 12:00
Text: An Introduction to the History of Mathematics, sixth edition, by Howard Eves
Prerequisites: Calculus with Analytic Geometry II
Course Description: The course is a chronological study of the evolution of mathematical thought from primitive counting through modern ideas. The course is recommended for prospective teachers of mathematics.
Testing: There will be 4 tests and a final exam. Each test will be of equal value. In addition,individual and/or group assignments will be given.

Make-up tests will only be given in cases of DOCUMENTED absences due to religious holidays, family emergencies, illness, or official University functions. These make-ups will be given on December 8 from 1:00 to 4:00.
Test Dates: Monday, September 17
Monday, October 15
Wednesday, October 31
Wednesday, November 28
Drop Deadline: Friday, August 24
Withdrawl Deadline: Friday, October 19
Final Exam Date: Wednesday, December 5
7:00 - 9:50 PM
Grading Scale: 90- 100 A
80- 89 B
70-79 C
60-69 D
0 –59 F

Plus and Minus Grades will not be given in this course.
Note: Information in this syllabus is subject to change. Any changes will be clearly announced in class.

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