1. Math 210G.M02 Mathematics Appreciation Dr. Joe Lakey
website:
Canvas:
phone:
office: Science Hall 236

2. If people do not believe that mathematics is simple, it is only because they do not realize how complicated life is.          —John von Neumann

3. All musicians are subconsciously mathematicians.-Thelonious Monk

4. Class details TR 2:25 pm – 3:50 pm Science Hall 102
2017 Fall - MATH-210G-M02-MATH APPRECIATION
TR 2:25 pm – 3:50 pm
Science Hall 102
Office Hours: TR 1:30-2:30 or by appt
Please message via Canvas inbox only. I will not respond to messages outside Canvas.
In case of emergency you may contact me through or the Math Office

5. Materials The Internet
iclicker2 or reef polling registered for this course

6. Homework: Reading articles online or posted on my web page, assigned weekly.
Reading assignments are the basis for clicker quizzes.
Second assignment due Tuesday: Navigate to My web page , click on Math 210 materials then “Course Outline” and read This article and this one.
Profile survey
Practice problems in lecture notes will form the basis for problems on the midterm and final exams.

7. Course Grade Components**
Participation 25
Quizzes
Midterm Exam 15
Semester project
Final Exam (Mandatory if current grade is C or below) 20
Total
100

8. Important dates
Midterm Exam
Thursday, October 12
Last W day
Monday, October 16*
Proposal due
Thursday, October 26
Projects due
Thursday, November 16
Final Exam **
December 7, 3:30-5:30 pm

9. Written or Performed Project
Position paper…OR…artwork…OR…performance…OR
Math has to be a central component
Example: How math is used in your major or profession, e.g., math and fashion
Example: Position paper: e.g., argue for or against the 10,000 hour rule
Example: art: Moebius bands, Escher sketches, Klein bottles: construction plus explanation
Example: performance: symmetry of juggling (plus explanation)
Example: short film as a medium to demonstrate some mathematical concepts, e.g., Donald Duck in Math Magic Land or Sesame street Jazz counting series
Work in teams or individually
Work in groups strongly encouraged but…
Expectations increase with group size.
Rubric: posted on my web page
15 or 25% of the Total Grade

10. Timeline for written/performed project
October 26
Detailed proposal due
November 9
Class time for coordination
November 16
Papers/Projects due
11/28, 11/30
Group presentations**
** Optional group presentations will have the opportunity for up
to 5 points credit based on class polling.

11. Avoid the box of death

12. When checking overall grade, uncheck box “Calculate based only on graded assignments: otherwise you will mistakenly believe that your grade is higher than it really is.

13. ADA and Non-Discrimination
Discrimination and Disability Accommodation
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) covers issues relating to disability and accommodations. If a student has questions or needs an accommodation in the classroom (all medical information is treated confidentially), contact:
Trudy Luken, Director Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Corbett Center Student Union, Rm. 208 Phone: (575)
Website: 
NMSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation and protected veterans status.
Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct: sexual violence (sexual assault, rape), sexual harassment and retaliation.
For more information on discrimination issues, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, NMSU Policy Chapter 3.25, NMSU’s complaint process, or to file a complaint contact:
Lauri Millot Agustin Diaz Title IX Coordinator Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) O’Loughlin House, 1130 University Avenue Phone: (575)
Website: 

14. Other NMSU Resources:

16. Academic misconduct Don’t do it
The Student Code of Conduct defines academic misconduct, non-academic misconduct and the consequences or penalties for each.    The Student Code of Conduct is available in the NMSU Student Handbook online:
Academic misconduct is explained here:
Consequences: cheating on a test or project will result in zero credit for that assignment and likely failure in the class.
Unauthorized use of a CLICKER is also cheating

17. Have a good semester