MATH 495 Communication of Independent Project

MATH 495-01 Communication of Independent Project
Syllabus for Spring 2016

Seminar Time: Wednesdays 12:00 – 12:50pm
Occasionally 12:45pm on a Tuesday or Thursday
GI155 or GI329

Instructor: Dr. Eric Errthum Winona Email Username: eerrthum Office: 205 Gildemeister Hall Office Hours: See homepage. Or by appointment on any day.

Course Website: http://course1.winona.edu/eerrthum/math495

Prerequisite: MATH395, MATH490

About This Course: This course is intended mostly for students to finish their independent project.

Requirements: Students are expected to complete the following tasks:

(i) Written report of research project,

(ii) Department oral presentation of research project,

(iii) Poster presentation of research project,

(iv) Attend noon-Wednesday departmental seminars and colloquia.

Grading Policy: Your course grade will be determined by your performance in completing the requirements. All graded material will be evaluated using standard rubrics and then assigned a level in the following scale.

Requirements (i), (ii), (iii)	Requirement (iv)	Requirement (iv)
Exceptional Performance	>=85% attendance	3 points
Satisfactory Performance	>70% attendance	2 points
Substandard Performance	>50% attendance	1 point
Incomplete / Missing	<= 50% attendance	0 points

The required task will receive comments by the instructor within 5 business days. Written work (report or poster) that is determined by the instructor and research advisor to be substandard or incomplete/missing may be revised within one week and resubmitted. For resubmitted work, the maximum performance mark will be satisfactory, that is, you cannot achieve exceptional performance on work that has been resubmitted.

The final grade will be determined by the following.

Grade	Points Earned
A	11 points or more
B	9 points or more
C	7 points or more
D, Pass	5 points or more
F, No Credit	4 points or less

Written Report and Poster: These items are due at the final exam time. However, if the student wishes to receive feedback with a chance of resubmission, items must be submitted at least 6 business days prior.

Seminars: Department seminars and colloquia will take place throughout the semester on Wednesdays at noon. However this may be altered to accommodate the schedule of outside speakers. Department talks that take place outside the noon-Wednesday time slot will not be counted in the percentage computation. Attendance at a department seminar or colloquia outside the noon-Wednesday timeslot will count as a make-up for any noon-Wednesday talks that were or will be missed.

Currently Scheduled Talk Dates and Times: See schedule on the 395 page.

Oral Presentation: The student, in consultation with their research advisor and the instructor, is responsible for reserving a 20-minutes timeslot during a noon-Wednesday time slot in which to present their work. Because time slots typically fill up fast, students are encouraged to decide on a time and date sooner rather than later. Presentations that take place off-campus or outside of regular business hours do not satisfy the requirement for the course. There are no resubmissions for substandard performances.

395 Class: The 495 students are encouraged to attend the 395 classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:00-9:00am to review the material taught in that course and apply it to their current independent project. The 495 students are also welcome to work with the 395 instructors to receive in-class feedback on their papers, talks, and posters for their independent project.

Academic Dishonesty: WSU Undergraduate Catalog contains a full listing of policies and procedures pertaining WSU’s Academic Integrity Policy. Note that both copying another student’s work and allowing someone to copy your work are clear violations of our academic integrity policy. If there is reasonable evidence of copying another individual’s or group’s work, it will be construed as an act of plagiarism.

Note: This syllabus is subject to change if deemed necessary by the instructor.

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence

WSU recognizes that our individual differences can deepen our understanding of one another and the world around us, rather than divide us. In this class, people of all ethnicities, genders and gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities are strongly encouraged to share their rich array of perspectives and experiences. If you feel your differences may in some way isolate you from WSU’s community or if you have a need of any specific accommodations, please speak with the instructor early in the semester about your concerns and what we can do together to help you become an active and engaged member of our class and community.

Campus Resources

Student Support Services, Krueger Library 219, 457-5465 www.winona.edu/studentsupportservices/
Inclusion and Diversity Office, Kryzsko Commons Room 236, 457-5595 www.winona.edu/inclusion-diversity/
Access Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 www.winona.edu/accessservices/
Counseling and Wellness Services, Integrated Wellness Complex 222, 457-5330 www.winona.edu/counselingcenter/
GLBTA Advocate, contact Counseling and Wellness Services for name and number of the current Advocate
Advising Services, Maxwell 314, 457-5878 www.winona.edu/advising/
Tutoring Services, Krueger Library 220, 457-5680 http://www.winona.edu/tutoring/
Writing Center, Minné Hall 348, 457-5505 www.winona.edu/writingcenter/
Math Achievement Center, Tau 313, 457-5370 http://www.winona.edu/mathematics/mac/

Details about Campus Resources

Two good places to help you find resources of all kinds on campus are Student Support/Campus Services and the Inclusion and Diversity Office. Both offices are dedicated to helping students of all races, ethnicities, economic backgrounds, nationalities, and sexual orientations. They can facilitate tutoring and point you to a wide range of resources.
If you have a disability, the Access Services office can document it for your professors and facilitate accommodations. If you have a documented disability that requires accommodation, please contact Access Services as soon as possible.
College can be very stressful. Counseling offices on both campuses are here to help you with a wide range of difficulties, ranging from sexual assault, depression, and grief after the loss of a loved one to stress management, anxiety, general adjustment to college, and many others.
The GLBTA Advocate can direct people to GLBT resources on and off campus. In addition, the advocate is responsible for documenting homophobic and transphobic incidents on campus and working with the appropriate channels to get these incidents resolved.
To find out about web registration, placement tests, program requirements and support tools to help students succeed, visit the Advising Services office and website for answers to all your questions!
On the Rochester campus, the UCR Learning Center provides help with both the development and the writing of papers.
On the Winona campus, for help with understanding the concepts of a particular class or understanding the requirements of an assignment, Tutoring Services offers three types of tutoring: drop-in appointments, 1-on-1 tutoring, and group sessions. You can visit them in the Library (220) or go on-line and use TutorTrac to schedule a session.

For help specifically with writing and the development of papers, the English department has a Writing Center that is staffed by trained graduate students pursuing their Master’s degree in English. The Writing Center is located in Minné Hall 348. You can make an appointment on the sign-up sheet on the door or call 457-5505.
For help specifically with understanding math concepts and solving math problems, the Math Achievement Center (MAC) is staffed with friendly undergraduate tutors who will help you work through difficult material. The MAC is located in Tau 313 and provides free tutoring for all students in math, statistics, or math education courses. The center is open Mon-Fri, and Sunday evening.

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