CLASS MEETINGS
MWF
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Mann
Jennifer K. Mann Austin, Ph.D.
Office: RLM 11.150
Office Hours: Mondays 12:30 - 1:30 pm, Wednesdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Thursdays 2:00 - 3:00 pm, and by appointment
Email: jmann@math.utexas.edu
Website: http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/
TEXT
We will be using the textbook Topology Through Inquiry that is under preparation by UT's Dr Michael Starbird and his co-author Dr. Francis Edward Su. I will provide hard copies of pages from this text as needed throughout the semester. Do not use other textbooks or online sources. Please do work together and utilize Dr. Mann's & our TA's office hours.
HONOR CODE The class is expected to uphold The University of Texas at Austin Honor Code. The
core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity,
and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold
these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward
peers and community.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are expected to attend all lecture sessions. If you are absent, do not email or otherwise contact me to ask what material we covered during class, what the assignments are, what sections the exams will cover, or any other questions that I have answered or will answer during class. I realize that sometimes an absence is necessary. In such a situation, you should contact a classmate to get notes and information for the class you missed. It is a good idea to work together throughout the semester.
Plus/minus grades will be assigned for the final grade as follows:
A (100-92.6), A- (92.5-89.6), B+ (89.5-86.6), B (86.5-82.6), B- (82.5-79.6), C+ (79.5-76.6), C (76.5-72.6), C- (72.5-69.6),
D+ (69.5-66.6), D (66.5-62.6), D- (62.5-59.6), F (59.5-0).
PREREQUISITE
COURSE DESCRIPTION
COURSE WEBSITE
Additionally grades and other essential course information will be posted in Canvas and/or the course Facebook group. Exam dates, the course schedule, and homework assignments will be shown on the calendar.
ADVICE FOR SUCCESS
Actively participate in the course by attending class, presenting proofs, participating in class discussions, asking questions in
class, working the assigned homework problems, and utilizing the office hours of Dr. Mann and our TA.
Before you email me to ask a question about the rules and procedures of this course, please read through this syllabus to see if the answer is written here. I diligently tried to include here any information that you might ask; please utilize it.
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
The University of Texas provides appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259. http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/
COMPUTER LAB
The mathematics department's 40 seats undergrad computer lab, RLM 7.122, is open to all students enrolled in math courses. Students can sign up for an individual account themselves in the computer lab using their UT EID. We have most of the mainstream commercial math software: mathematica, maple, matlab, magma, and an asortment of open source programs.
RLM Building Hours are:
M-Th: 6:00am -- 11:00pm
F: 6:00am -- 10:00pm
Sat: 6:00am -- 5:00pm
Sun: 2:00pm -- 11:00pm
STUDENT CONDUCT
Silence all cell phones and other noise makers. Please come to class on time. If you will be late or need to leave early for some legitimate reason, please tell me in advance. Coming and going during class is distracting to your fellow students and the instructor, and we do not like it.
PLANNED TOPIC and EXAM SCHEDULE
Deviations from this tentative calendar may occur during the semester. The actual material covered each day can only be determined by attending class.
RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least fourteen days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.
DEADLINES FOR DROPPING A COURSE
Wednesday, February 4, 2015 is the last day to drop a class for a possible refund. After April 6, 2015 it is not possible to drop a course except for extenuating (usually non-academic) circumstances. See the full UT academic calendar, http://registrar.utexas.edu/calendars/14-15.
EMERGENCY EVACUATION POLICY
Occupants of buildings on The University of Texas at Austin campus
are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm is activated.
Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling
outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and
building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not
be the one you used when entering the building. Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their
instructor in writing during the first week of class. In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or
class instructors. Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the
following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin
Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services office.
Behavior Concerns Advice Line
BCAL: 512-232-5050
Link to information regarding emergency evacuation routes and emergency procedures can be found at: www.utexas.edu/emergency
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