Math 3345 - Foundations of higher Mathematics

Instructor: Hoi H. Nguyen.

Email: nguyen.1261@math.osu.edu, phone: (614) 292-2789, office: Mathematics Tower MW 446.

Course meetings: MWF: Session I: 11:30 am-12:25 pm, in Journalism Bldg 274 and Session II: 1:50pm-2:45pm in Smith Lab 2144 .

Office hours: WF 9:30 am-11:15 am.

Prerequisites: Major or minor in Math, CSE, or CIS. Math: C- or better in 2153, 2162.xx, 2173, or 2182H; or credit for 254.xx, 263.xx or 263.01H. CIS or CSE: C- or better in both CSE 2321 and: C- or better in 1152, 1161.xx, 1172, 1181H, 1534, or 1544; or credit for 153.xx, 154, 162.xx, or 162.01H. Exclusions: Not open to students with credit for 345.

Textbook : The Fundamentals of Higher Mathematics Lecture notes by Neil Falkner, Autumn 2019 edition (Available at Barnes and Noble and SBX on High Street).

Contents: Complete schedule of class.

This course is designed to teach you to understand and write formal mathematical statements, in particular proofs. You will practice this skill while learning introductory combinatorics, number theory and set theory. More description here.

Homeworks: The homework problems will be assigned along the semester. Check Carmen for the homework assignment and due time.

Note: most homework will consist of writing proofs. When writing a written proof, I suggest you write elementary sentences that declare which established facts you are using, or follow a clear and logical derivation from the previous statements. If you are having trouble understanding the material or homework, come to office hrs ASAP. Homework is due in class on FRIDAYS (except for exceptional weeks when we have a break). Exams and late homework can only be made up because of illness or other serious reason (with verifications).

Tips on succeeding (1) Read the section we will be covering ahead of time. (2) Do the homeworks and sugegsted problems. (3) Come to office hours right a way if you are having any difficulty.

Course Website .

Grading and Exams

Grade Distribution
Homeworks and Quizzes20+5%
Midterm I September 3020%
Midterm II November 8 20%
Final (all topics listed in Course Syllabus) Early December35%
The midterms will take place in the regular classroom. Calculators will not be allowed during exams.

See the table to the right for OSU standard scheme.
     
OSU standard scheme
93-100%      A
90-92.9%      A-
87-89.9%      B+
83-86.9%      B
80-82.9%      B-
77-79.9%      C+
73-76.9%      C
70-72.9%      C-
67-69.9%      D+
60-66.9%      D
Below 60%      E

Further Information

Academic Misconduct Statement: It is the responsibility of the Committee on Academic Misconduct to investigate or establish procedures for the investigation of all reported cases of student academic misconduct. The term academic misconduct includes all forms of student academic misconduct wherever committed; illustrated by, but not limited to, cases of plagiarism and dishonest practices in connection with examinations. Instructors shall report all instances of alleged academic misconduct to the committee (Faculty Rule 3335-5-48.7). For additional information, see the Code of Student Conduct .

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55-minute classes: 8-8:55; 9:10-10:05, 10:20-11:15, 11:30-12:25, 12:40-1:35, 1:50-2:45, 3-3:55, 4:10-5:05, 5:20-6:15.

80-minute classes: 8-9:20; 9:35-10:55, 11:10-12:30, 12:45-2:05, 2:20-3:40, 3:55-5:15, 5:30-6:50.