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Spring 2021 - MATH 381W D100

Mathematics Undergraduate Seminar (3)

Class Number: 3551

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    Six units of mathematics at the 200 division or higher.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

A writing and presentation-intensive study of an area of mathematics. Students will read and prepare written and oral comments on material in the mathematics literature. Writing/Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:


This course will be delivered online. You are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection. You will need a computer from which you can download course materials and activities and watch live and/or recorded lectures and participate in live tutorials or workshops.

You will need a camera to take photographs of your work. A phone is acceptable.



MATH 242 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite.

Goals and description of the course:

The main objective of this seminar course is to prepare students to successfully read, present, discuss, and write mathematics. The focus will be on the foundations of Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries.

Each student in the course will get a few opportunities to give in-class presentations during the semester. Homework assignments will be peer marked.

There will be one term paper and no final exam. The topic is to be decided and approved by January 31. One first draft and one possible revision must be submitted by February 28 and March 20. The final version, to be no less than 1500 and no more than 2000 words in length has to be written in Latex and is due by April 13.

COURSE DELIVERY

  •  Lecture: synchronous- lectures will be held at fixed times, on-line
  •  Midterm(s): synchronous; date: TBA
  •  Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA

Grading

  • Attendance 8%
  • Assignments 24%
  • Peer Marking 6%
  • In-class Presentations 15%
  • Three-minute presentation 7%
  • Term Paper 40%

NOTES:

  • Instructor reserves the right to change any of the above information.
  • The attendance to all classes is mandatory. Any absence will require a sick note. See http://www.sfu.ca/students/health/resources/faq/sick-notes.html for more details.
  • A list of additional resources available through the SFU library will be provided.
  • Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks. Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

Materials

MATERIALS + SUPPLIES:

Required: 

  • Access to strong and reliable internet.
  • Ability to scan documents (phone app acceptable)
  • Access to webcam and microphone (embedded in computer sufficient)

REQUIRED READING:

''Euclidean and Non-Euclidean Geometries: Development and History'' by Marvin J. Greenberg, 4th edition, W. H. Freeman
ISBN: 0716799480

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

TEACHING AT SFU IN SPRING 2021

Teaching at SFU in spring 2021 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).