The content will be delivered through pre-recorded videos that you are expected to watch. If you have questions you can come to office hours, email me, or ask in class. Class time will be used for working on examples and groupwork.

I want you all to be active in the classroom and in your own learning process. The average time each student is expected to spend outside of class, combined between the tasks of watching videos, reading, going over examples from class, and working on homework problems is approximately 12 hours per week. I expect you to ask lots of questions, to frequently visit office hours, and above all, to be an engaged learner in and out of class time.

Collaboration is encouraged on homework and studying, but everyone is in charge of their own work. No copying or cheating on exams, post-video questions, or assignments. You can refer to the student code of conduct and the academic integrity policy.

This course acts as a bridge from calculus which typically focuses on formulas and calculations, to that of higher mathematics which focuses on abstraction, problem solving, and proofs. You will be taught to think independently, to digest abstract concepts, and to communicate mathematics clearly. You will be trained to write mathematics through homework assignments and learn to communicate mathematics verbally through groupwork.

Videos and Post-Video Questions - 15%

Watching the videos is extremely important to doing well in the class. There will be short post-video questions, meant to measure your preparedness for that week's activities. The PVQs are meant to test your understanding of the material so please do not use your notes, look up answers, or work with someone else while taking a PVQ. These are required and due before class starts. If you have a letter from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work together to figure out the best way to implement the accommodations. The lowest 10 scores will be dropped.

The videos are linked in the schedule below, but you can also access them all here on this playlist.

Participation and Attendance - 15%

I ask that you come to class, participate in class, and interact with your classmates during groupwork. I want the classroom to be a safe space where everyone can share their ideas and questions without fear of judgement or ridicule. I ask that each of my students help me in this pursuit.

If you cannot make class, you can submit solutions to the worksheet that was done in class within 24 hours on Gradescope. If you are sick you can reach out to me and we can figure out a timeline, I will also be dropping the 5 lowest scores. University policy states that if a student misses more than 25 percent of the total class sessions, then the instructor has the option to fail that student and not allow them to take the final exam (our Exam III). So, if a student has more than 10 unexcused absences and they fail Exam I, then they will not be permitted to take the Exam III and will receive a course grade of “F” if they do not withdraw from the course.

Homework - 20%

You will upload your homework onto Gradescope, unless otherwise indicated. Please rewrite your solutions or type your homework so that it is easy to read. After I grade your homework you will have a week to submit corrections, also submitted on Gradescope. Your corrections should include an explanation of your misunderstanding before and/or your newfound understanding of the topic (note that this means you can only submit corrections to questions you submitted). Just a correct answer with no discussion will receive no points. Late homework will not be accepted, the corrections process and the 2 dropped homework grades are meant to account for unforeseen circumstances. 

Exams - 50%

We will have three exams. If a request for a make-up exam is made prior to the scheduled exam date and documentation is provided for an University Excused absence, a make-up exam can be given within 48 hours of the original exam date. Please consult the tentative schedule and let me know as soon as possible if you have a conflict. If you have a letter from the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) please let me know as soon as possible so that we can work together to figure out the best way to implement the accommodations.

Your exams will also be graded on Gradescope.

Additional Help

You can come to my office hours. If you cannot attend these office hours, you can email me your availability and I will select a time that we can meet.

There are free tutoring services offered by the university which include tutoring for Math 330.

I also have advice for studying math which includes information about the Counseling Center and the CARE Team which are resources one can use to gain strategies when it comes to studying, taking tests, doing homework, and so much more!

I strongly discourage you from using ChatGPT or other AI for this class. My reasoning is that ChatGPT is just predicting what the next word should be. For example, if you ask it to prove something that is incorrect it will likely give you a "proof" that is actually false itself. So not only may using these tools be against the academic codes, but they could likely lead you astray.

Tentative Weekly Schedule

Academic Honesty

You are reminded of Binghamton University's Student Academic Honesty Code. Students are asked to practice extra care and attention regarding academic honesty, with the understanding that all cases of plagiarism, cheating, multiple submission, and unauthorized collaboration are subject to penalty. Students may not collaborate on exams or quizzes, directly or through virtual consultation. Posting an exam, assignment, or answers to them on an online forum (before, during, or after the due date), in addition to consulting posted materials, constitutes a violation of the university’s honesty policy. Likewise, unauthorized use of live assistance websites, including seeking “expert” help for specific questions during an exam, can be construed as a violation of the honesty policy.

Any cases of cheating will be subject to investigation by the Academic Honesty Committee of Harpur College.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities (from SSD)

Binghamton University is committed to the creation of an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, including students with disabilities. Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is responsible for the determination of appropriate accommodations for students who encounter barriers due to disability. Request your academic accommodation letter(s) early in the semester, or as soon as you have completed the SSD process (self-disclosure form, submitted documentation and initial appointment), so that we have adequate time to arrange your approved academic accommodations.

Remember that accommodations are not retroactive, and a discussion with your instructor must occur regarding their implementation. Your access in this course is important to me. If you experience any disability-related access barriers in this course, such as with printed content, graphics, online materials, classroom seating or location, or any communication barriers; reach out to me and SSD right away. You can contact SSD at 607-777-2686 or via email at ssd@binghamton.edu.