MA 341–001
Fall Semester 2011
Classroom: 341
Whitehall Classroom Building
Time: MWF
12:00–12:50 pm
Professor: Dr.
Office: Patterson
Office Tower 759
Office Hours: MWF
1:00-2:00 or by appointment
Office
Phone: 859–257–1258
email: david.royster@uky.edu
URL: http://www.msc.uky.edu/droyster
Class
Homepage: http://www.msc.uky.edu/droyster/courses/fall10/MA341
and
on Blackboard
Text: Geometry for College Students, I. Martin
Isaacs, American Mathematical Society, ISBN: 978-0-8218-4794-7.
Number
of Class Meetings in the Semester: 45 classes
Prerequisites: Consent
of the Department
Objective: We
will discuss the development of geometry and geometries through a study of the
history of
Tests: We
will have homework, classwork and a final. The
schedule indicates that the time for the Final Exam is Wednesday, Dec 14 from 10:30
AM – 12:30 PM. We are required to meet
during this time by University policy.
Grades: Your course grade will be determined by the homework, the classwork, and the final.
Purpose: The
purpose of this course is twofold. First, in this course you are introduced, or
re-introduced, to the method of Mathematical
Proof. We will be given a certain
set of AXIOMS and UNDEFINED TERMS. The purpose here is for you to learn how to
prove theorems, facts, lemmas, etc.
in a formal
mathematical system. This is a
system in which all of the axioms and undefined terms are stated at the
beginning, and not introduced when people feel that they may be needed. This is an easier way in which to learn how
to prove theorems than some other areas offer.
In doing this, we will develop as much Geometry as we possibly can.
Class
Policies: There
are several policies to which you must pay heed.
i)
Attendance
is extremely important in a class of this level. If you feel that you do not need to attend
this class, you are in the wrong classroom—go find a course in which you will
be challenged and in which you will learn something new.
ii)
You
are allowed one unexcused absence and one excused absence in this course. Any absences beyond this will have an impact
on your grade for the course.
iii) You have been given a day-by-day course
syllabus. You NOW KNOW when we have
class and when we do not have class. I
expect you to be here on all days that we have class.
iv)
I
will not accept late homework. If for
some reason you miss a class and it is excusable, see me as soon as possible to
discuss the situation.
v)
Academic
dishonesty will be punished severely. Be
cognizant of Article II of the Student Code
of Conduct.
vi)
Be
on time to class and remain until dismissed.
Do not leave in the middle of class.
Inclement Weather Policy: The
University of Kentucky Severe Weather Policy can be found at http://www.uky.edu/PR/News/severe_weather.htm.
The UK Infoline at (859) 257-5684, UK TV Cable
Channel 16 and 19, or the UK Web site at www.uky.edu
are the best places to find the most up-to-date situation.
In the event that we have inclement weather[1]
but the University does not close or cancel classes, and I have to cancel the
class, a message to that effect will be left on my voicemail (859–257–1258) and
I will email every member of the class (if I have access to email).
If you feel that travel during inclement weather
would be hazardous, then try to inform me as soon as safely possible. You will be given the opportunity to make up
any work missed or due on that day. As
always, each student is responsible for any work missed and will be expected to
get the notes from another student or from the web.