Each topic is covered from symbolic, numeric, and graphic points of view. However, it is intended that there be a very active discourse between instructor and students at all times. Students should interrupt a lecture at any point where they do not understand what is being said, or at any point where they feel they have something worthwhile to contribute to what is being said. Instruction on technology will be specific to those topics covered in the course. Questions concerning technology not general to the class, such as how to reproduce a particular procedure on a student's personal hardware or software, should be asked in office hours.
Homework is fundamental to the learning of mathematics.
Time will be reserved at the start of each class period for the discussion of homework problems or readings. Students should not leave a particular homework assignment until they are reasonably certain they understand every problem given. No late homework will be accepted for any reason whatsoever. Three homework assignments will be disregarded in determining a final homework grade. No makeup exams will be given for any reason whatsoever.