Prerequisite: MAT 1120 (Calculus 2) or permission of the instructor.
Text:
A Primer for Logic and Proof (2015 Edition) by Holly P. Hirst and Jeffry L. Hirst.
[An electronic copy of our text may be found at
https://appstate.edu/~hirstjl/primer/hirst.pdf]
Note: You are not required to print out a copy, but you might find it helpful to do so.
Web Page:
My webpage is located here:
https://BillCookMath.com
and
our course webpage is located here:
https://BillCookMath.com/courses/math2110-fall2020.
Meeting times:
Final Exam:
Lecturer:
| Name: | Dr. William (Bill) Cook |
| Office: | Walker Hall 347
or via Zoom [Please call my office for the Zoom password and to make sure I have joined the meeting.] |
| Office hours: | Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 10:15-12pm Tuesday 9:15am-11am Other times by appointment. |
| Phone: | (828) 262-2367 |
| Email: | cookwj@appstate.edu |
| Webpage: | https://BillCookMath.com |
Technology: You are welcome to use any technology at your disposal to complete out of class assignments. No calculators or other computer technology will be allowed on exams or quizzes unless otherwise specified.
Course Topics:
The course catalog says, "A study of methods of proof used in mathematics. Formal proof topics
include propositional calculus, predicate calculus, and several first
order theories. Informal proof topics are drawn from number theory,
set theory, and other areas of mathematics. Additional topics include
introductions to writing mathematics, searching for mathematical
content and sources, and careers in mathematics."
My plan is to cover all of our textbook as well as some extra number theory material such as
modular arithmetic and the Euclidean algorithm. We may have time at the end of the course to
discuss some special topics. Tentative course schedules can be found at:
Your term grade will be based on the results of your exams, quizzes, homework, and projects/presentations. Here is more information about the individual components of your grade:
Tests: There will be two tests where each test will make up 20% of your course grade. The dates of the tests listed in the tentative course schedule may change. The actual dates will be announced/negotiated in class.
Final Exam vs. Projects/Presentations: We will have a final project with presentation in leiu of a final exam. The final project/presention will make up 20% of your course grade.
Homework & Quizzes: I will post a list of suggested homework problems from the text – these will not be collected. Even though these homework problems will not be collected, working out or at least attempting all of the suggested problems is strongly recommended. Please ask questions about problems with which you have had difficulty. I will periodically assign some homework problems to be written and/or typed up carefully and turned in. These assignments may include some of the suggested homework problems. I may give a few short quizzes and assign a few extended homework "projects". I encourage you to work on your homework with your classmates. However, you must write up your solutions yourself. Do NOT copy your collaborators work and turn it in as your own. The homeworks and quizzes will make up 40% of your term grade.
In summary, here are the components of the term grade with their weights:
| Component | Weight |
| Tests | 20% x 2 = 40% |
| Final Project & Presentation | 20% |
| Homework & Quizzes | 40% |
Attendance: Don't miss class. If you miss class, you are responsible for the material covered during your absence. If you miss a quiz, test/exam, or assignment, you must bring in documentation proving that you absence is excusable or otherwise receive a zero. If a make-up quiz/test/exam is granted, it must be made up before the next quiz/test/exam.
Help! If you need help, please come to my office hours. If you are in Walker Hall and my office door is open, please feel free to stop by and ask questions – even if it's not during my regular posted office hours. Also, you should be aware of the Math Lab – they might be able to help. More information about the Math Lab can be found at https://mathsci.appstate.edu/Student/Mathlab/. Do be aware that the Math Lab is primarily intended for Freshman and Sophomore level classes. It might be hard to find a tutor that is knowledgable enough about modern algebra to be helpful.
Fine Print that Generally Applies to All Classes: Copies of App's face covering policy, the academic integrity code, disability services information, religious observance policies can be found at https://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources/syllabi-policy-and-statement-information.