Syllabus

MATH 4730/5730: Introduction to Set Theory, Fall 2015

Syllabus

Course description:
From the catalogue: Studies in detail the theory of cardinal and ordinal numbers, definition by recursion, the statement of the continuum hypothesis, simple cardinal arithmetic, and other topics chosen by the instructor. Same as MATH 5730.

Prerequisites:
MATH 2001 plus one upper division math class.

Text:
Introduction to Set Theory, 3rd ed., by Hrbacek and Jech (1999). (A hardcopy has been placed on 4 hour reserve in Gemmill Library of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics.)

Homework, Quizzes and Exams:
During the semester there will be regularly assigned homework and quizzes, one midterm and a final exam. Your course grade will be computed according to the formula:

Grade = HW(30%) + Quiz(20%) + Mid(20%) + Final(30%).

You must take the final exam to pass the course.

Late homework will not be accepted and missed quizzes cannot be rescheduled. However, I will not count your two lowest homework scores nor your two lowest quiz scores.

Grading:
You will be graded only on your written work. This work will be judged on the basis of correctness, completeness and legibility. Strings of formulas without explanation will not be accepted. Paragraph organization (where appropriate), complete sentences and correct punctuation are expected.

Dates:
Homework: Usually due Wed
Quiz: Usually on Mon
Labor day: Sep 7
Midterm: Oct 16 (in class)
Fall Break: Nov 23-27
Last Day: Dec 11
Final Exam: Dec 16, 4:30-7pm.

Getting Help:
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WWW:
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Students with Disabilities: (Provost's Disability Task Force Recommended Syllabus Statement)
If you qualify for accommodations because of a disability, please submit a letter to me from Disability Services in a timely manner (for exam accommodations provide your letter at least one week prior to the exam) so that your needs can be addressed. Disability Services determines accommodations based on documented disabilities. Contact Disability Services at 303-492-8671 or by e-mail at dsinfo@colorado.edu. If you have a temporary medical condition or injury, see Temporary Injuries guidelines under the Quick Links at the Disability Services website and discuss your needs with me.

Observance of Religious Holidays: (CU Recommended Religious Observances Syllabus Statement)
Campus policy regarding religious observances requires that faculty make every effort to deal reasonably and fairly with all students who, because of religious obligations, have conflicts with scheduled exams, assignments or required attendance. If, because of religious obligations, a student has a conflict with scheduled exams, assignments, or other required attendance, the student should notify me at least two weeks in advance of the conflict to request special accommodation. I will provide the opportunity for a makeup exam or an equivalent assignment, or arrange for an increased flexibility in assignment due date. See campus policy regarding religious observances for full details.

Classroom behavior: (CU Recommended Classroom Behavior Syllabus Statement)
Students and faculty each have responsibility for maintaining an appropriate learning environment. Those who fail to adhere to such behavioral standards may be subject to discipline. Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, color, culture, religion, creed, politics, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records. For more information, see the policies on classroom behavior and the student code.

Discrimination and Harrassment: (The Office Of Institutional Equity And Compliance (OIEC) Recommended Syllabus Statement)
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) is committed to maintaining a positive learning, working, and living environment. CU-Boulder will not tolerate acts of discrimination or harassment based upon Protected Classes or related retaliation against or by any employee or student. For purposes of this CU-Boulder policy, "Protected Classes" refers to race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation or political philosophy. Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against should contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC) at 303-492-2127 or the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution (OSC) at 303-492-5550. Information about the OIEC, the above referenced policies, and the campus resources available to assist individuals regarding discrimination or harassment can be found at the OIEC website. The full policy on discrimination and harassment contains additional information.

Honor Code: (The Honor Council Recommended Syllabus Statement)
All students of the University of Colorado at Boulder are responsible for knowing and adhering to the academic integrity policy of this institution. Violations of this policy may include: cheating, plagiarism, aid of academic dishonesty, fabrication, lying, bribery, and threatening behavior. All incidents of academic misconduct shall be reported to the Honor Code Council (honor@colorado.edu; 303-735-2273). Students who are found to be in violation of the academic integrity policy will be subject to both academic sanctions from the faculty member and non-academic sanctions (including but not limited to university probation, suspension, or expulsion). Additional information regarding the Honor Code policy can be found online and at the Honor Code Office.