Math 119 - Section X1

Classroom: 141 Altgeld Hall
Time: 12:00-12:50 Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Instructor: Melissa Simmons
Email: masimmon@math.uiuc.edu
Office: 155 Altgeld Hall
Office Hours:Thur 10-11am, Wed 11-noon, 1-2.

Math 119 is a general education course in mathematics for students who do not have mathematics as a central part of their studies. The goal is to convey the spirit of mathematical thinking through topics chosen mainly from geometry.

Announcements

Final is Tuesday 7-10pm in our regular classroom. Please bring your compass and straightedge.

Grades are updated - let me know if there are any typos.

Review session on Sunday at 2pm (141 Altgeld).

Office hours for finals: Monday 10-12 or by appointment.

Downloads and Links

Assignments

Homework One:

1.1: #7
1.2: #6, 21, 36, 45
1.3: #10, 18, 20, 26, 29

This homework is due Friday, February 2nd.

Homework Two:

2.1: #12, 15
2.2: #2, 8, 18, 22, 28, 29, 34, 39

This homework is due Monday, February 26th.

Homework Three:

3.1: #13, 17
3.2: #5, 8, 10
3.3: #4
3.4: #2, 9, 32

This homework is due Friday, March 16th.

Homework Four:

4.2: # 7, 8, 24, 26
4.3: # 3, 10, 14, 33
4.4: # 5 (not to turn in)

This homework is due Wednesday April 18th.

Tentative Exam Dates

1st Exam: Friday February 9th (Chapter 1 material)

2nd Exam: Friday March 2nd (Chapter 2 material)

3rd Exam: Friday March 30th (Chapter 3 material)

4th Exam: Monday April 23rd (4.1, 4.3, 4.4 material)

Take Home Exam: Due Wednesday April 25th at the beginning of class in 141 AH.

Final Exam: Tuesday May 8th 7-10pm (comprehensive)