Expectations:
Students are expected to
  • read the textbook,
  • attend the lectures,
  • complete all homework assignments, and
  • discuss mathematics with other students.
Assessment:
The course grades will be computed as follows:
  • 20% Homework
  • 30% Midterm Exam
  • 50% Final Exam
Help:
Help is available if you have trouble with homework or lecture material.
  • Take advantage of the Math Centre (201 Jeffery Hall). You may drop by whenever the Help Centre is open; no appointment is necessary.
  • For more tips on how to study mathematics, see Success in Mathematics.
Homework:
There will be two kinds of homework.
  • Exercises give you a chance to practice and refine your skills. They will not be collected.
  • Problem sets consist of approximately 3 questions. Intended to be harder than the exercises, they may ask you to apply a technique in a mildly novel context or combine concepts that you have only seen before in isolation. Problems sets are posted in PDF. Your browser can be trained to open these files with the free program Acrobat Reader. Problem sets will be collected at the beginning of class; late homework will not be accepted. Your best ten problem sets will determine your homework grade. Graded homework can be picked up in the Math 280 boxes outside of 201 Jeffery Hall.
Written Work:
We write to communicate. Please bear this in mind as you complete assignments and exams. Work must be neat and legible to receive consideration. You must explain your work in order to obtain full credit; an assertion is not an answer.
Disabilities:
If you have a disability or health consideration that may require accommodations, please contact the Disability Services Office as soon as possible at (613) 533-6467. For more information, visit Health, Counselling and Disability Services website.
Academic Integrity:
It is the obligation of each student to understand the University's policies regarding academic honesty and to uphold these standards; see Arts & Science and Engineering & Applied Science. Students are encouraged to talk about the problems but should write up the solutions individually. Students should acknowledge the assistance of any books, software, students, or professors.
Technology:
Students are encouraged to use calculators and computer algebra systems. However, these aids will not be allowed during the exams.