A calculator is required for class, homework, and examinations. The purpose of the course is to give insight to what mathematics is , what it attempts to accomplish and how mathematicians think. You must make a commitment to attend each class.
Attendance is required.
I take roll each day. I make no value judgments as to the nature of the absence or the reason for nonattendance, but simply record that you were not present. After the first week, until the last day to drop a class, if you have more than 3 absences, I will attempt to call or to e-mail you. If I cannot reach you, I will drop you from the class. After the last day to drop from the class, if you have more than three absences, I will attempt to call or e-mail you.