Course Title: Math 1P70 Instructor Name: Maryam Sinaei

COURSE TITLE
Course Information:

Course Number: Math 1P70

Term/Year/Duration: Fall/2023/2
Course Title: Math in Culture

Instructor Information:

Instructor Name: Maryam Sinaei

Email : [email protected]
Office Locations : MC 434 J , Time : Will be announced.
Teaching Assistants: Samiha Tasnim ([email protected]).

Times and Locations:

Wednesday, 8:00-11:00 in TH325

Note: Classes at Brock University end ten minutes ahead of the hour or half hour to facilitate
transfer time.

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Mathematic Learning Centre:

The Mathematics Learning Centre, located in MC J434, is the primary resource from
which first-year students can obtain help with assignments, course material and
software. All first-year courses have designated hours in the Centre during which there
will be a qualified Teaching Assistant on duty to help you with any aspect of the course.
For updated schedule, please check out the website at http://brocku.ca/mathematics-
science/departments-and-centres/mathematics/help-centre.

Course Text:
The textbook for the course is \The Nature of Mathematics" by Karl J.
Smith. Physical
Sstudents have the option to purchase either the hardcover of digital option (both with
WebAssign) for the below title:

Cengage created the eBook, but the sales would have gone through Brock/Campus Store.
• 9781337605083 – Nature of Mathematics 13th with WebAssign
• 9781337879682 – same title as above (eBook with WebAssign)

Learning Outcomes:

Course Overview
Mathematics has played a pivotal role in shaping cultures throughout history and continues to
have a profound impact on contemporary society. This course explores the multifaceted
relationship between mathematics and various aspects of culture, science, society, and the arts.

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By covering these outcomes, Math 1P70 aims to provide students with a comprehensive
understanding of the diverse roles mathematics has played and continues to play in shaping our
world and culture. Students will gain critical thinking skills and the ability to apply mathematical
concepts to real-world scenarios in various fields.

Course Communications:

Email with administrative questions must include your name and student ID #. Email will be answered
within two (2) business days.

Please note that assignment help or questions on the course content will not be answered by email. If
you need help in the course, please see your instructor during office hours, or visit the Mathematic
Learning Centre in MC J434 or online at http://brocku.ca/mathematics-science/departments-
and-centres/mathematics/help-centre.

Assessment Components and Due Dates

Table 1 Assessment Components

Assessment Component Grade Weight Due Date

Web Assignment 1 8% Sep 30
Web Assignment 2 8% Oct 22
Midterm 1 19% Oct 25
Web Assignment 3 8% Nov 10
Midterm 2 19% Nov22
Web Assignment 4 8% Dec 3
Final 30% TBD
Total 100%

Tests:

- For each term test and the final exam, you must bring a pen/pencil and a nonprogrammable,
non-graphing calculator, using a cell phone for a calculator, or any unauthorized electronic
device, is not permitted.

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- Instructors and/or invigilators reserve the right to inspect or confiscate illegal calculators or
electronic devices. No external resources are allowed.

Assignments:

Web assignments will be posted 7 days before the scheduled deadline, and they must
be completed individually and submitted on or before the specified deadlines.

Any assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a grade of zero (0). (The
students have 7 days to submit the WebAssign)

Policy on missed term tests and exams:

For each term test, accommodation will be made for students who must miss a term test
due to a valid and documented medical illness. Students who miss one original term
test date, with documentation, will have the weight of the missed term test added to
their final exam. If both term tests are missed, with documentation, the weight of the
second term test will be added to the final exam, while the first term test will receive a
grade of zero (0). All applications for permission to defer a term test must be made, with
appropriate documentation and full explanation of the extenuating circumstances, to
your instructor in advance of the original date and time of the term test.

Students are advised not to make travel plans or schedule events in advance prior to
the release of the Term Test Schedule and Final Exam Schedule. Students who make
personal commitments during the term or exam period do so at their own risk. Vacation
plans, nonessential appointments or events do not constitute grounds for the deferral or
re-scheduling of term tests or final exams.

To accommodate students who must miss the exam due to a valid and documented
medical illness, a secondary date will be scheduled with your instructor. All applications
for permission to defer the exam must be made, with appropriate documentation and full
explanation of the extenuating circumstances, to your instructor within seven (7) days of
the original exam date. Make-up exams will be scheduled as soon as possible upon
return to studies, and an additional 5 medical notes will be required if extenuating
circumstances warrant a further extension.

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Assignment & test regrade policy:

Requests for assignment or test regarding must be made in writing to your instructor,
detailing which question(s) you would like to have regraded, and justification for why
you believe the assigned mark is erroneous. Please note that when submitting your
assignment or test for regrading, your instructor reserves the right to regrade the entire
assignment/test, which may result in an equivalent, higher, or lower mark than originally
awarded.

Late Submission Policy

NOTES

1. It is the student’s responsibility to write the tests / examinations at the scheduled

times. Emergency absence will require a medical or other certificate, sent to the
instructor within seven days.

Late assignments will not be accepted without prior permission from the instructor or
unless accompanied by a medical certificate.

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Important dates for Fall 2023 (D2)

The most recent listing of Important Dates for all durations is at https://brocku.ca/important-
dates/all/

First day of classes: 6 September

Last day of lectures: 5 December

Snow/Reading days: 6-7 December

Reading Week: 9-13 October

Exams: 8-20 December

Deadline for withdrawal without academic penalty: 7 November

Academic Policies
Academic Integrity

Statement for undergraduate courses

Academic misconduct is a serious offence. The principle of academic integrity, particularly of
doing one’s own work, documenting properly (including use of quotation marks, appropriate
paraphrasing and referencing/citation), collaborating appropriately, and avoiding
misrepresentation, is a core principle in university study. Students should consult Section VII,
“Academic Misconduct”, in the “Academic Regulations and University Policies” entry in the
Undergraduate Calendar to view a fuller description of prohibited actions, and the procedures
and penalties. Information on what constitutes academic integrity is available at Brock
University Academic Integrity Website.

Plagiarism software:
If plagiarism software is used (Turnitin.com), a statement to that effect must be included on the
outline including an option to opt out.
Sample statement regarding Turnitin.com

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This course may use Turnitin.com, phrase-matching software. If you object to uploading your
assignments to Turnitin.com for any reason, please notify the instructor to discuss alternative
submissions.

Penalties for Academic Misconduct in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science

The following are minimum penalties usually imposed in academic misconduct cases in FMS.
Please be aware that the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programs, may assign different
penalties than those listed here, depending on the details of individual cases. Also note that
cheating on exams carries significantly higher penalties.
First offence: Zero grade on assignment, additional penalty of 100% of the weight of the
assignment to be subtracted from the final grade, mandatory completion of the AZLS Academic
Integrity workshop
Second offence: Zero grade on assignment, additional penalty of 200% of the weight of the
assignment to be subtracted from the final grade, 4-month suspension
Third or additional offence: Zero grade in course, 1-year suspension, permanent removal from
major program.
Cheating on exams: Zero grade in course, including for first offenses.

Intellectual Property Notice

All slides, presentations, handouts, tests, exams, and other course materials created by the
instructor in this course are the intellectual property of the instructor. A student who publicly
posts or sells an instructor’s work, without the instructor’s express consent, may be charged
with misconduct under Brock’s Academic Integrity Policy and/or Code of Conduct, and may also
face adverse legal consequences for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Accommodations

The University is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all
students and will adhere to the Human Rights principles that ensure respect for dignity,
individualized accommodation, inclusion and full participation. The University provides a wide
range of resources to assist students, as follows:

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a) If you require academic accommodation because of a disability or an ongoing health or

mental health condition, please contact Student Accessibility Services at
[email protected] or 905 688 5550 ext. 3240.

b) Medical Self-Declaration Forms (brief absence up to 72 hours)

In the case of a short-term medical circumstance, if a student wishes to seek

an academic consideration, please use the Medical Self-Declaration Form. The
request is to be made in good faith by the student requesting the academic
consideration due to a short-term condition that impacts their academic
activities (e.g., participation in academic classes, delay in assignments, etc.).

The period of this short-term medical condition for academic consideration

must fall within a 72-hour (3 day) period. The form must be submitted to the
instructor either during your brief absence or if you are too unwell, within 24
hours of the end of your 3-day brief absence.

Medical Verification Form (extended duration)

In cases where a student requests academic consideration due to a medical
circumstance that exceeds 72 hours (three days) and will impact their
academic activities (e.g., participation in academic classes, delay in
assignments, etc.), or in the case of a final exam deferral, the medical
verification form must be signed by the student and the health professional as
per process set out in the Faculty Handbook III:9.4.1.
c) If you are experiencing mental health concerns, contact the Student Wellness and
Accessibility Centre. Good2Talk is a service specifically for post-secondary students,
available 24/7, 365 days a year, and provides anonymous assistance: Good 2 Talk or call
1-866-925-5454. For information on wellness, coping and resiliency, visit: Brock
University (Mental Health)
d) If you require academic accommodation on religious grounds, you should make a
formal, written request to your instructor(s) for alternative dates and/or means of
satisfying requirements. Such requests should be made during the first two weeks of
any given academic term, or as soon as possible after a need for accommodation is
known to exist.
e) If you have been affected by sexual violence, the Human Rights & Equity Office offers
support, information, reasonable accommodations, and resources through the Sexual
Violence Support & Education Coordinator. For information on sexual violence, visit
Brock's Sexual Assault and Harassment Policy or contact the Sexual Violence Support &
Response Coordinator at [email protected] or 905 688 5550 ext. 4387.

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f) If you have experienced discrimination or harassment on any of the above grounds,

including racial, gender or other forms of discrimination, contact the Human Rights and
Equity Office at [email protected].

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Sequence and Dates of Topics and Readings

Below is a list of dates of topics with associated readings and other relevant information. This list is subject to change based on class
discussions.
Table 2 Sequence of Dates of Topics and Readings

Class Dates Topics

Chapter1-The Nature of Problem Solving

Week 1 (Sep6)

Week 2 (Sep13) Chapter1-The Nature of Problem Solving

Week 3 (Sep20) Chapter2-The Nature of sets

Week 4 (Sep27) Chapter3-The Nature of logic

Week 5 (Oct. 4) Chapter4-The Nature of Numeration Systems

Week 6 (Oct. 11) Reading Week (Oct. 9- Oct. 11)

Week 7 (Oct. 18) Chapter5-The Nature of Numbers

Week 8 (Oct. 25) Chapter5-The Nature of Numbers

Chapter9-The Nature of Graphs

Midterm 1

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Week 9 (Nov. 1) Chapter9-The Nature of Graphs

Week 10 (Nov. 8) Chapter11- The Nature of Financial Management

Week11 (Nov. 15) Chapter11- The Nature of Financial Management

Week 12 (Nov. 22) Chapter13- The Nature of Probability

Midterm 2

Week 13 (Nov. 29) Chapter17- The Nature of Voting and Apportionment

Week 14 (Dec 6) Reading Day

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Intellectual Property Notice :

All slides, presentations, handouts, tests, exams, and other course materials created by the instructor in this course are
the intellectual property of the instructor. A student who publicly posts or sells an instructor’s work, without the instructor’s
express consent, may be charged with misconduct under Brock’s Academic Integrity Policy and/or Code of Conduct, and
may also face adverse legal consequences for infringement of intellectual property rights.

Note that this course is in person, and it is the responsibility of the students to attend the class
and use the materials.

The instructor has no obligation to send the materials on the Brightspace and it is the student’s
duty to attend the class.

Note: Schedule is approximate and may vary as circumstances dictate.

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