Transition to Advanced Mathematics
Math 300 -- Spring 2014

Professor Doug Meade
meade@math.sc.edu
Department of Mathematics
University of South Carolina


Homework Assignments

Date Assigned
Date Due
Section
(Page)
Assignment Comments
14 Jan 21 Jan Chapter 1
(pp. 6-8)
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 1.
  • Be sure to also read the Preface to the Student.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Beth Pruett)
16 Jan      
21 Jan 28 Jan Chapter 2
(pp. 17-24)
6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 40
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 2.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, January 23. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, January 28. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Charles Champion)
28 Jan 6 Feb Chapter 3
(pp. 35-39)
2ab c, 4ab c, 5a b cd, 6, 8, 9a bc, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 3.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, January 30. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, February 4. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Ben Aaron)
18 Feb 13 Feb Exam 1 Chapters 1 - 3
  • Exam 1: [Blank] [Solution Key]
  • Create your own solution key for Exam 1. Use my comments on your graded exam, as well as your book and notes. You can ask questions of me, and your classmates. It is my hope that this exercise will serve several purposes, including helping you to do better on future exams in the course. Turn in your solution key, as well as your graded test, in class on Tuesday, February 25.
11 Feb 27 Feb Chapter 4
(pp. 48-51)
1ab c d e, 2, 3, 4bc d e, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 22
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 4.
  • Look at these problems before class on Tuesday, February 25. We will talk about some of these in Tuesday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Thursday, February 27. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Josh Shealy)
18 Feb 27 Feb Chapter 5
(pp. 63-68)
1a bc, 2a bc, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19, 22
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 5.
  • Look at these problems before class on Tuesday, February 25. We will talk about some of these in Tuesday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Thursday, February 27. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Morgan McBride)
4 Mar 18 Mar Chapter 6
(pp. 75-80)
3, 5, 6a b cd, 7ab, 8ab, 13, 18, 19, 23, 24
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 6.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, March 6. We will talk about some of these (viz., 13 and 24) in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, March 18. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Prof. Meade)
20 Mar 20 Mar Exam 2 Chapters 4 - 6
6 Mar 27 Mar Chapter 7
(pp. 87-92)
1abc d, 2a b, 3ab, 4ab, 5ab, 7abc, 8, 9abc, 11
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 7.
  • Look at these problems before Exam 2. We will discuss them in class on Tuesday, March 18. These could be an excellent way to prepare for Exam 2. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, March 25. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Alee Bowers)
27 Mar 1 Apr Chapter 8
(pp. 98-100)
1abc, 2abc, 3ab c, 4ab, 5ab, 6bd, 7ab, 10abc
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 8.
  • Look at these problems before class on Tuesday, April 1. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, April 1. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Dillon Rutland)
1 Apr 8 Apr Chapter 9
(pp. 109-114)
1abc, 2abc, 3, 4ab, 5ab, 6b, 7b, 13, 15, 17, 19
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 9.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, April 3. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, April 8. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by William Hamilton)
1 Apr 8 Apr Chapter 10
(pp. 120-124)
1ab, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 10.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, April 3. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, April 8. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Susan Rogers)
15 Apr 15 Apr Exam 3 Chapters 7--10
10 Apr 22 Apr Chapter 11
(pp. 130-132)
1, 2a, 3, 4a, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 11.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, April 17. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Tuesday, April 22. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Abi Linnerud)
17 Apr 24 Apr Chapter 12
(pp. 139-144)
1, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 21, 24
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 12.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, April 24. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will be due in class on Thursday, April 24. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Prof. Meade)
24 Apr 29 Apr Chapter 15
(pp. 173-176)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 13, 14, 17
  • Watch the author's video for Chapter 15.
  • Look at these problems before class on Thursday, April 24. We will talk about some of these in Thursday's class. The ones that we do not discuss will before noon on Tuesday, April 29 for extra credit. (I will grade some of the ones that you turn in.)
  • These questions provide a good summary of the course. They are like the questions that will be on the final exam. I hope that working on these problems helps you prepare for the final.
  • Be prepared to explain some of your answers, and to question solutions presented by other students.
  • Solution Key (prepared by Prof. Meade)
1 May 12:30-3:00pm Final Exam Comprehensive
  • Chapters 1 -- 15
  • Definitions (prepared by Elmer Labra and Arseno Williams)

Notes:

  • Maple worksheets (.mw files) should be downloaded to your local computer (I recommend creating a folder called, say, MapleFiles.)
  • Portable Document Format (PDF) files are viewable with Adobe Reader Download Adobe Reader .

  • If you have any questions, please send e-mail to meade@math.sc.edu