I      SCHEDULE: T Th 11:00-12:15     LOCATION: LA5-347 SCHEDULE CODE: 2586

II     INSTRUCTOR: S. Watson
            OFFICE: FO3-200   OFFICE PHONE: 562-985-5784
            OFFICE HOURS:  T Th 1:00-2:00 am, T 6:00-7:00 pm
            E-MAIL: saleem@csulb.edu   WEBSITE:  www.csulb.edu/~saleem

III    TEXTBOOK: Class Notes.

IV    WEB RESOURCE: http://www-gap.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/

V    PREREQUISITES: MATH 247, 310, and at least three of the following:  MATH 233, 341, 355, 361A, 380

VI    COURSE CONTENT AND OBJECTIVES: This course deals with modern mathematical concepts--from the invention of calculus to the modern era.  (It is a continuation of the first course, Math 310.)  By exploring the history of some of the great ideas of modern mathematics, we hope to gain some appreciation for their depth and usefulness.  Some of the assignment problems in this course require us to discover on our own a new mathematical idea; in this way we may capture some of the excitement and pleasure experienced by the first discoverers.  In the words of George Polya:  "A great discovery solves a great problem but there is a grain of discovery in the solution of any problem.  Your problem may be modest; but if it challenges your curiosity and brings into play your inventive faculties, and if you solve it by your own means, you may experience the tension and enjoy the triumph of discovery."  

VII    ASSIGNMENTS: Homework will be collected and graded. Late assignments will not be accepted.

VIII    PROJECT: One project to be researched, written, and presented to the class. More about the project will be announced in class and details posted..

IX    TESTS: There will be two tests and a comprehensive final exam. Test dates and topics are tentative

You must be present for all tests and exams. In general, no make-up exams will be given (exceptions made for serious and compelling reason).

X    GRADING: Grades will be based on homework, tests, and the final exam. Marks will be distributed as follows: 

Letter grades will be assigned as follows: 100%-91% A, 90%-80% B, 79%-65% C, 64%-50% D

XI    DEADLINES: The deadline for withdrawing from this course without a W on your record is Monday, February 8. Withdrawals after this deadline and before Friday, April 23 are permitted for serious and compelling reasons only and require the approval of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics.   A copy of the withdrawal policy for the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is available at the Department Office.  For other deadlines regarding mathematics courses please consult the CNSM website http://www.cnsm.csulb.edu/calendar.shtml.

XII  OTHER REGULATIONS: 1. The instructor should be notified in advance by the student of the need for accommodation of a university verified disability. 2. Please refer to the "General Regulations and Procedures" in the Catalog for other policies governing standards of conduct at the university. 3.  The instructor reserves the right to alter anything on this syllabus at any time during the semester.