• voting methods,
• weighted voting systems,
• apportionment,
• fair division,
• counting problems,
• probability,
• measuring populations,
• statistics,
• normal distributions,
• statistical inference.

The goal of this course is to provide students with an experience in quantitative reasoning and data analysis through mathematical modeling of some real life problems including a hands-on approach. Further emphasis will be on illustrating the importance, relevance, and currency of mathematics in the modern world.

• be prepared to learn the course material,
• be respectful and courteous with the teaching team,
• prepare for and take evaluations during the semester in a timely manner,
• follow the academic honesty policies established by the university; cheating, or any other violation of the honesty policies will be dealt with swiftly.

	Quizzes		T or R	Every week			20%
	Test 1		Friday	Oct.	2		15%
	Test 2		Monday	Oct.	26		15%
	Test 3		Wednesday	Nov.	25		15%
	Final (cumulative)		Wednesday	Dec.	18		30%
	Class participation		5%

Class attendance:

class attendance is mandatory. Different means will be used to check attendance. Repeated failure to attend class will seriously compromise your grade.

ID card:

You are required to bring an ID to every lecture. If you don't have your ID with you the day of a test, you won't be allowed to take that test.

Cell phones:

No active cell phones are allowed in the classroom. TURN OFF your cell phone before entering the classroom.

Calculators:

A basic scientific calculator should be brought to every class. Besides the arithmetic operations, it should have square, square root, and memory function keys. You will be allowed to use such calculator during tests and quizzes. No graphing and/or programmable calculators will be allowed in tests or quizzes. No other devices with calculator capabilities, like phones, iPods, etc. will be allowed in test or quizzes. No lending/borrowing of calculators is allowed during quizzes and tests. Bring your own calculator. See Calculator Policy.

Make-up test:

If you expect to miss a test, or have missed a test, talk to the Head TA as soon as possible. You may be allowed to take a make-up test, if the excuse for missing the original test is deemed reasonable, and you act immediately. A documented medical problem is normally considered a reasonable excuse to get a make-up test.

Make-up quizzes:

There are no make-up quizzes. If you miss a quiz, talk to your TA or to the Head TA within two days of the missed quiz. You might be excused from the quiz, in which case the quiz does not count for your grade. If you are not excused, you get a zero for the quiz.

Pop quizzes:

There will be occasional pop quizzes in lecture. If you are absent from that lecture you get a zero for the pop quiz.

Homework:

All the exercises at the end of each chapter are assigned as homework. In addition, there will be a supplementary list of problems posted on the web page. Even though homework will not be collected, doing all the homework problems is the way to ensure good performance in tests and quizzes.

Cheating:

Cheating is considered a very serious offense. See Academic Honesty Policy.