Math 20: Discrete Probability


Last updated August 26, 2010

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Course Information

 


Textbook

 

Introduction to Probability (2nd revised edition)
by Charles M. Grinstead and J. Laurie Snell

 

An online version of the textbook is available (free-of-charge) here. A printed version is available at Wheelock Books for $65. You can also find used editions online (ex. Amazon.com) but please check to make sure that the edition matches the one that we are using.

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Grades


The grades in this course will be calculated in the following manner:

 

number

points each

total points

Homework

10

10

100

Proof Assignments:

10

5

50

Quizzes:

2

50

100

Midterm Exam:

1

100

100

Final Exam:

1

150

150

Total Points:

 

 

500

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Attendance


The expectation is that you will attend class every day.  Attendance is not officially required and is not officially a part of your grade.  However, if you are on the borderline between two grades, attendance will be used to determine which grade you receive.

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H1N1 and Other Serious Illness


Typically I will not accept late homework, and missed quizzes and exams cannot be made up.  However, should you contract H1N1 or another serious illness, please contact me.  I will be happy to make arrangements for you to make up late work, quizzes, and exams under these circumstances.  Please do not come to class if you have H1N1 or an influenza-like illness; I will be happy to tell you what you've missed.  For more information on what to do if you believe you have H1N1 or the flu, see the Dartmouth website.

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Honor Principle

You are allowed to work with other students on the homework problems, but you must write up your solutions independently and in your own words. You may consult other people or sources other than the course text, your class notes, and the instructor, but you must acknowledge these people and/or sources when you write up your homework. You are on your honor not to talk to another student about an exam until both students have turned in their exams.

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Disabilities, Religious Observances, Etc.

Students in this course with disabilities, including "invisible" disabilities such as chronic diseases and learning disabilities, and who may need disability-related classroom accommodations, are encouraged to make an appointment to see their instructor as soon as possible. They should also stop by the Academic Skills Center in Collis Center to register for support services.  All discussions will remain confidential, although the Academic Skills Center  may be consulted to verify the documentation of the disability and advise on an appropriate response to the need.

Some students may wish to take part in religious observances that occur during this academic term. If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with me before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.

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