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MATH 116 Course Syllabus
- spring 2012
NJIT Academic Integrity CODE: All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams. Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Math 116-002: Mathematics of Design
Textbook: Connections: The Geometric Bridge between Art and Science by Jay Kappraff, Set of Modules for M116 by Jay Kappraff.
Prerequisites: Placement exam or Math 101 or Math 107 with a grade of C or better.
Notes on M116 obtained at the website: http://web.njit.edu~kappraff
Supplies: Ruler, compass, protractor, scissors, graph paper, construction paper, rubber cement or glue stick, soap eraser.
Course Website: Kepler (College of Architecture and Design website)
Grading Policy: Theere will be NO EXAMS. Grades in this course will be determined as follows:
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▪ Scrapbook and Homework |
20% |
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▪ Projects: |
60% |
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▪ Essays: |
10% |
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▪ Additional assignments: |
10% |
Your final letter grade will be based on the
following tentative curve. This curve may be adjusted slightly at
the end of the semester.
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A |
Outstanding work |
C |
Passable |
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B+ |
Very good |
D |
Poor work |
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B |
Good |
F |
Poor |
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C+ |
Satisfactory |
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Drop Date: Please note that the University Drop Date March 20, 2012 deadline will be strictly enforced.
Attendance: Attendance is required for this non-standard course. If you cannot make it to class you must e-mail me (kappraff@adm.njit.edu) reason and you may get an excused absence. Three unexcused absences will be permitted for the semester after which further absences will affect your grade.
Further Assistance: For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.
Cellular Phones: All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.
MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK
All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.
| M |
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day ~ University Closed |
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| Su-Su |
Spring Recess ~ No Classes Scheduled ~ University Open |
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| T |
Last Day to Withdraw from this course |
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| F |
Good Friday ~ University Closed |
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| T |
Classes follow a Friday Schedule, Last Day of Classes |
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| W |
Reading Day |
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| R-W |
Final Exams |
Course Outline:
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Week |
Topic |
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Week 1
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Star exploration Triangle-circle and square-circle
grids Golden mean - pentagon Sacred cut-octagon |
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Week 2 |
Sacred cut Spirals Truchet tiles |
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Week 3 |
Golden
mean Golden triangles |
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Week 4 |
Non-congruent squares |
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Week 5 |
Non-periodic tilings |
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Week 6 |
Graphs and floor-plans |
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Week 7 |
Graphs and floor- plans
continued |
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Week 8 |
Lattice symmetry |
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Week 9 |
Symmetry and groups |
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Week 10 |
Fractals |
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Week 11 |
Knots Sona and Lunda tilings |
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Week 12 |
Knots continued
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Week 13 |
3D geometry |
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Week 14 |
3D geometry |
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Week 15 |
3D geometry |
Prepared By: Prof. Jay Kappraff
Last revised: January 17, 2012