Math 2710 Transition to Advanced Mathematics

Basic Information

Instructor: Luke Rogers
Instructor's Office Hours: Office hours will be held in MONT 339 on Tuesdays, 12:30-1:45pm, Thursdays 10-11am and Fridays 12-1pm.
Textbook: "An introduction to Mathematical Thinking" by Gilbert and Vanstone

Course information, including schedule and assigned homework

There are two versions of the course, a W version and a non-W version. Make sure you get the right one as the requirements are not the same for both.

Syllabus and Schedule for the non-W version of 2710

Syllabus and Schedule for the W version of 2710

Notes for analysis

Typing Homework and Latex

Homework must be typed. You can use any system that produces decent output, but the easiest way to type math well is to use Latex. Latex is a markup language (like html). You will need a Latex compiler and editor, or to use an online system that includes these, and will probably find it helpful to read some introductory material about how to use Latex. Some good sources are below.

How to get a Latex Installation (Brown University Science Center).
Alternatively, if you prefer to use a cloud-based system you could try Overleaf
Beginning Latex (Brown University Science Center).
Advanced Latex (Brown University Science Center).
Wikibooks Latex Guide
Latex Guide from the Art of Problem Solving.
Homework Template
Some symbols and things that may be useful for Homework 1

Here are Solutions for some of the homework on limits. I will try to get to the rest soon.

Help

If you want help with the course, you should come to see me during office hours. For other types of support you might look to the Academic support services office or, if appropriate, the Center for Students with Disabilities.

Midterms

There will be two midterms, one on 10/2 and one on 11/15. The content of these midterms is on the Syllabus and Schedule for your section of the course. Midterms are closed book - no notes, texts or electronic reproductions of these are permitted. No cellphones, laptops, tablets or other devices that can be used to communicate or to connect to the internet are permitted. Calculators are not needed or permitted.

Integrity

As you know, UConn has a Code of Conduct that includes a section on Academic Integrity. I expect you to follow it. Breaches of academic integrity will be reported to the Dean of Students and may lead to significant penalties. One point I wish to be clear on is that you are permitted to discuss homework problems and their solutions with your fellow students, but must write up your solutions yourself: I do not wish to see exact duplication of solutions, even by groups who discovered the solution together. I am also aware that enterprising students are sometimes able to find solutions or parts thereof online. Duplication of solutions from online sources is plagiarism and will be treated accordingly.