Note: Although homework will not be graded, it is imperative that you work out all of the following problems (at a minimum) in order to succeed in this course.  Working out practice problems -- not memorization of formulas and/or examples -- is the most effective method of studying for a math test.
 

Chapter 5				Chapter 6
Section		Problems		Section		Problems
5A		1-15 odd, 19b, 23, 25, 29		6A		3-13 odd, 21
5B		1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 21		6B		1, 3, 5, 17, 21-27 odd, 31-39 odd, 45
5C		1, 3, 5, 9, 13, 17, 21		6C		1-11 odd, 15, 17, 23, 29

Chapter 7				Chapter 8
Section		Problems		Section		Problems
7A		3, 5, 9, 11		8A		1-25 odd, 27a, 29, 31
7B		1, 3, 7-15 odd, 19		8B		3-17 odd, 21, 23, 25
7C		3a, 7a, 9, 11, 17, 19, 23, 25		8C		1-21 odd
				8D		1, 3, 5, 9-19 odd

Each student may complete a project, on the subject of his or her choice.  The object of any project should be to demonstrate an application of mathematics in an area which is of interest to you -- for example, your own major field of study.  Consult with me before beginning your project, should you choose to do one.

Points earned on projects will be applied to your lowest test grade during the semester.  If your project is worth x points, and your lowest test grade is P% (i.e., P out of 100), then that test grade will become x + {P% of (100-x)}.  That is, you will get 100% of the points for the project, and the test percentage will apply to the original test value (100 points) minus the value of the project.  As long as the test grade was less than 100%, this will automatically increase your grade on that test.

For example: if a student were to complete a 25-point project, and his lowest test score was 72, then that test grade would become 25+ {72% of 75); which simplifies to 25+54=79.  On the other hand, if that same student instead were to complete a 50-point project, then the lowest test score would become 50+{72% of 50}, which simplifies to 50+36=86. 

All projects must be turned in no later than Wednesday, December 13 at 1:30 PM to receive consideration. Please email me if you have any questions about the optional semester project.

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Last updated: 12/7/2000
Kurt Ludwick (ludwick@math.temple.edu)