Math 4231

The course will utilize short lectures by the instructor, group discussion, and individual questions. Students are expected to read the relevant portions of the text both prior to the content introduction and again after the introduction. They should identify and ask questions on any part of the text which is not clear. This class often proves to be very time consuming. Students should expect to spend from 10-12 hours per week outside of class. To a great extent the scheduling of the time is up to you although it can take more time to catch up than to keep up. If you need aditional help make sure to see me before class. While I can be of some additional help after class I do have an imediately following class. If students can get together outside of class for discussions this often proves to be of significant assistance.

Homework on each area is assigned on the class when content is introduced and for two sessions thereafter. This should allow students to work on fresh problems after initial questions have been answered.

Students should keep a notebook of homework problems both to study from and to turn in during the final exam. The arrangement should probably follow the text location rather than the order of assignment. I have prepared a fairly complete set of answers which is available and will be distributed.