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Math 4032-1 Information for Students

General Information

Mathematics 4032-1
Spring 2004, MWF 11:40-12:30 AM, Room 113 Lockett
Leonard Richardson
Room 386 Lockett, 578-1568, rich@math.lsu.edu
Office Hours
MWF 10:30-11:30 AM. (For other times you can call first to make sure I'm available.) You can also reach me by e-mail very quickly!
Graduate Assistant
Mr. Jasson Vindas will be the Graduate Assistant for this course. He will read your assignments, and he is available to assist you with questions in his office, Room 383 Lockett, on Tuesdays from 1PM to 3PM.

Text: The Lecture Notes and Exercises are downloadable and printable pdf files. If you are registered for this class, you will have received a password which you will be prompted to insert when you click on the link below.
Advanced Calculus: Lecture Notes and Exercises (updated January 12, 2004)

Prerequisites
Mathematics 4031 and 2085, or the equivalent.

Homework

Problems, mainly proofs, will be assigned frequently. These will be collected, corrected, and returned at the next class meeting. You are encouraged to seek hints to help you get started with these problems! Please turn in every assignment! If you have no idea how to start a problem, you can get at least some partial credit by writing all three of the following:

  1. an accurate statement of the question, and
  2. an accurate definition of each technical term in the question, and
  3. an accurate statement of at least one theorem related to the question, or at least one good example to illustrate what is to be proved.
In many cases, you will then see better how to proceed with the proof and earn more credit. We will go over every collected homework problem in class, to help you prepare for tests. Homework problems are graded 10 points per problem, and your homework average will be calculated on a 10 point basis. At the end of the course, your homework average will be added to your test average to calculate your final grade! Thus your homework average can easily raise your final grade by one letter!

Tests

No books or notes are permitted. Part I of each test will consist of a choice of short answer questions, and Part II will offer a choice of 2 out of 3 proofs. (The Final Exam will be equivalent to two hour tests.) The proofs will come directly from the collected homework, while the short questions will be small variations of homework problems - including those not collected. Thus if you have done the homework conscientiously, you should be well-prepared for all tests. If you must miss a test, it is your responsibility to speak to me as soon as possible to determine whether or not your excuse is acceptable.

You can download and view or print a sample hour test in your choice of three formats below. But please be aware that the content and coverage of this course changes somewhat from semester to semester. Your tests will be based on the subject matter actually covered this semester up to the time of the test. The format however will be similar to what is shown in this example.

Sample Hour Test: dvi, ps, and pdf.

Grades

There will be three hour tests, worth 100 points each, and a two hour final examination, worth 200 points. Your test average will be the sum of all your grades divided 5. Your final average will be your test average plus your homework average! Final Grading Scale: 90 -100 (A), 80-89 (B), 70-79 (C), 60-69 (D), Below 60 (F). You should save all your graded work for future study and in case you think your final grade is in error.

Remarks

Most students need instruction to learn how to write proofs! If you feel confused, it is important to see me for help as soon as possible. If you don't know how to start a homework problem, ask for a hint - either in class or in my office - or even by email. It is important to make a serious effort.

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