Math 299 - Fall 2022
Subject to change.
In this course, students will (1) increase their capacity for critical thinking and fact-based reasoning, (2) develop the necessary competency with the concepts and mechanics of representations and characters of finite groups for further work in mathematics and other fields, and (3) improve their written and oral communication of mathematics.
Members of this class represent a rich variety of backgrounds and perspectives. Our class commits to providing an atmosphere for learning that respects diversity and recognizes it as a source of strength. While working together to build this intellectual community, we ask all members to:
We will further develop this agreement together.
This is a rough list of what we will cover, but please be aware that it is subject to change.
Our meetings will be focused on students presenting problems and asking questions. Participation will be graded on the following scale. (The score will be the highest one that applies.)
| 100% | Contributing to discussion in a respectful way during essentially every period of in-class group work. (1 unexcused absence allowed) |
| 80–95% | Contributing to discussion in a respectful way during most periods of in-class group work. (2–5 unexcused absences) |
| < 80% | Never or very rarely participates in class or is disrespectful. |
The class will be responsible for carefully revising and typing up with $\LaTeX$ a subset of the problems and theorems we cover, together with necessary definitions and narrative providing context. All students will collaborate on creating a single document. I will give feedback throughout, and the finalized portfolio will be due at the end of the semester.
Overall grades for the course will be determined from the course components listed above with the following weighting:
The maximum cutoff for letter grades will be: A- 90%, B- 80%, C- 70%, D- 60%, F 59–0%.
If you know or think that you might need academic adjustments or accommodations, of any kind, please speak with me privately as soon as possible. If you have one, please bring a copy of your accommodation letter from the Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD) office. All discussions will remain confidential.
If you become sick, please do not attend classes, but do let your instructors know. If you are experiencing any COVID-like symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, loss of smell or taste, nausea, diarrhea, or headache) or have had exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID, please contact Student Health & Counseling Services (SHCS) at 916-278-6461 to receive guidance and/or medical care.
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Academic dishonesty (including cheating and plagiarism) will result in disciplinary action and will be reported to the Office of Student Conduct. If you are unsure what constitutes cheating, please speak with me and review Sacramento State’s Academic Honesty Policy and Procedures document here: www.csus.edu/umanual/student/stu-0100.htm.
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Sacramento State is committed to ensuring an accessible learning environment where course or instructional content are usable by all students and faculty. If you believe that you require disability-related academic adjustments for this class (including pregnancy-related disabilities), please immediately contact Services to Students with Disabilities (SSWD) to discuss eligibility. A current accommodation letter from SSWD is required before any modifications, above and beyond what is otherwise available for all other students in this class will be provided. Please be advised that disability-related academic adjustments are not retroactive. If you know or think you need academic adjustments or accommodations of any kind but do not have a letter from SSWD, please speak with me privately as soon as possible.
SSWD is located on the first floor of Lassen Hall 1008. Phone is 916-278-6955 and e-mail is sswd@csus.edu. For a complete listing of services and current business hours visit www.csus.edu/student-affairs/centers-programs/services-students-disabilities
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