Math 331: Transformation Geometry, Spring 2008

There will be three in-class exams and a cumulative final exam. Your grade will be based entirely on these exams. The final exam is worth twice as much as each in-class exam. Consideration will be given for improvement on the final.

Dates for the first two exams will be announced in class. The third is Monday, April 28.

Class attendance is essential. Significant material will be presented that is not in the book. If for some reason you need to miss class, it is imperative that you get notes from someone. And finding someone who takes good notes isn't always easy. :-) Also, it is usually easier to digest the material if you see and hear it presented.

You should be prepared to put in enough time to digest all of the homework problems, and should be ready to present solutions in class. The homework problems are in many ways the basis for the course, and have a heavy influence on the exam questions. Note that the homework from the book will be supplemented with problems assigned during class.

You are strongly encouraged to discuss this material with each other and with me, both in office hours and in class. Verbalizing mathematical questions is a very useful step toward understanding them. Classroom discussion is strongly encouraged. Please ask questions! If there is something you don't understand or can't follow, there will be a number of other people in the class in the same boat. So a number of people will benefit if you ask.

It is very important to stay current with the material. If you fall behind, it will be hard to catch up. And if you are having trouble, please do come to office hours early on. If you leave it until the last minute, you probably won't be able to learn it in time.

Some sample problems from Spring 2006

Some new problems, Spring 2008, and their solutions.

Exam 1, Spring 2005 and its solutions

Exam 1, Spring 2005, second version and its solutions

Exam 1, Spring 2006 and its solutions

Exam 1, Spring 2008 and its solutions

Exam 2, Spring 2005 and its solutions

Exam 2, Spring 2006

Exam 2, Spring 2008

Exam 3, Spring 2006 and its solutions

Exam 3, Spring 2008