Instructor: Alan Durfee
Lectures: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00-11:50 in Clapp 401.
Texts: Does God Play Dice?, by Ian Stewart, and Fractals, the Patterns of Chaos by John Briggs. Both of these books are available at the Odyssey Bookstore.
Homework: There will be regular homework assignments. Homework can be handed in during class or put in the envelope outside my office door. Graded homework can be picked up any time from the other envelope there. Homework can be redone and handed in again, if done promptly (ie, within a few days). The graders reserve the right not to accept redone homework that is too late.
Graders: TBA
Technology: You will need a calculator for this course, one that does logarithms. We will also be using web-based computer programs.
Tests and Quizzes There will be two tests and a self-scheduled final exam. They will be announced in advance. If you are unable to take a test for any reason, you should consult with me, preferably beforehand. (You may call my answering machine at x2299 at any time, day or night.) They can always be taken early. Tests taken late for reasons other than illness will have points deducted from your score.
Grading: Each test will count 25%, the final examination will count 25%, and the homework and projects will count 35%.
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