Math 181, X1: A Mathematical World
Course Information

Time & Location: MWF 12:00-12:50, Altgeld 241.
Office Hours: Wednesday, 4-5PM. Also, if you cannot make it to the regularly scheduled office hours, please feel free to set up a meeting for a different time.
Text: For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy In Today's World, 7th ed., W.H. Freeman and Co.

Test dates:

• Midterm Exam 1: Friday, Feb. 20
• Midterm Exam 2: Firday, Mar. 20
• Midterm Exam 3: Friday, Apr. 24

Final exam: Wednesday, May 13, 7:00-10:00PM

Homework/Group Projects: The homework portion of your grade will come from a mixture of homework assignments and group projects. You are free to work in groups on the homework, but you must write up your solutions separately, in your own words. %Homework will be due each Wednesday, at the beginning of class. You are free to work in groups on the homework, but you must write up your solutions separately, in your own words. Your lowest homework grade will be dropped. PLEASE STAPLE YOUR HOMEWORK.
Quizzes: There will be a (short) quiz each Friday, in class (except on exam days). Your lowest quiz grade will be dropped at the end of the semester. Grading policy: The breakup will be: Homework - 10%, Quizzes - 15%, Midterm I - 15%, Midterm II - 15% , Midterm III - 15%, Final exam - 30%.
Exam policy: No use of notes or any electronic devices (including calculators) will be permitted.

Disabilities: Students with disabilities who require reasonable accommodations to participate in this class are asked to see me as soon as possible. In particular, any accommodations for exams must be arranged a week in advance and will require a letter from DRES.