Guidelines

Reviewing material from previous courses and looking up definitions and theorems you may have forgotten is fair game. Since mathematical reasoning, problem solving, and critical thinking skills are part of the learning outcomes of this course, all assignments should be prepared by the student. Developing strong competencies in this area will prepare you to be a lifelong learner and give you an edge in a competitive workplace. When it comes to completing assignments for this course, unless explicitly told otherwise, you should not look to resources outside the context of this course for help. That is, you should not be consulting the web (e.g., Chegg and Course Hero), generative artificial intelligence tools (e.g., ChatGPT), mathematics assistive technologies (e.g., Wolfram Alpha and Photomath), other texts, other faculty, or students outside of our course in an attempt to find solutions to the problems you are assigned. On the other hand, you may use each other, the textbook, me, and your own intuition. You are highly encouraged to seek out assistance by asking questions on our Discord server. You are allowed and encouraged to work together on homework. Yet, each student is expected to turn in their own work. If you feel you need additional resources or support, please come talk to me and we will come up with an appropriate plan of action. In general, late homework will not be accepted. However, you are allowed to turn in up to two late homework assignments. Unless you have made arrangements in advance with me, homework turned in after class will be considered late.

Assignments

I reserve the right to modify an assignment if the need arises.

  • Homework 1: Read the syllabus and write down 5 items that you think are important. Note: All of the exam dates only count as a single item. In addition, create a free Discord account, accept the invite to our Discord server, and post something about yourself in the #introductions channel. (Due Wednesday, August 28)
  • Homework 2: Complete the problems found here. (Due Friday, September 6)
  • Homework 3: Complete the problems found here. (Due Wednesday, September 11)
  • Homework 4: Complete the problems found here. (Due Wednesday, September 18)
  • Homework 5: Complete the problems found here. (Due Wednesday, September 25)
  • Homework 6: Complete the problems found here. (Due Wednesday, October 2)


Dana C. Ernst

Mathematics & Teaching

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Land Acknowledgement

  Flagstaff and NAU sit at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. The Peaks, which includes Humphreys Peak (12,633 feet), the highest point in Arizona, have religious significance to several Native American tribes. In particular, the Peaks form the Diné (Navajo) sacred mountain of the west, called Dook'o'oosłííd, which means "the summit that never melts". The Hopi name for the Peaks is Nuva'tukya'ovi, which translates to "place-of-snow-on-the-very-top". The land in the area surrounding Flagstaff is the ancestral homeland of the Hopi, Ndee/Nnēē (Western Apache), Yavapai, A:shiwi (Zuni Pueblo), and Diné (Navajo). We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.