Instructors:
201 Study Hall starts the week of Sept. 11.
These are exclusively for MTH 201 students and staffed by highly knowledgable MTH 201 TAs. You are strongly encouraged to attend; homework problems will be discussed and if you have any questions related to MTH 201 this is a great resource for help. Feel free to come by anytime during the hours listed; no appointment necessary.
Introduction to Probability Lecture Notes by David F. Anderson, Timo Seppalainen and Benedek Valko
Note: The textbook is not available to the general public yet. You can obtain an electronic copy from the Math 201 site in your blackboard account.
Math 162 or the equivalent. This is a strict prerequisite; MTH 162 and 201 cannot be taken concurrently. Math 164 will help in some parts of the course but is not essential.
12.5% Webwork + 12.5% Written Homework + 20% First Midterm + 20% Second Midterm + 35% Final
The final will consist of two parts. Part A will cover the material tested in both Midterms 1 & 2, while Part B will only contain questions related to material appearing after Midterm 2. Part A accounts for 15% of your course grade and Part B accounts for 20% of your course grade. In addition, the part A score will replace the lowest midterm score (but not both) if it is indeed higher. No Makeup Exams will be given for any reason. If you miss a midterm exam, then part A of the final exam will count as your makeup. Final Part A can only replace one midterm score, however.
You will NOT be permitted calculators or other electronic devices (iPhone, smart watches, etc.) on any exams. You will NOT be permitted books, notes, or “cheat sheets” on any exams.
Incomplete “I” grades are almost never given. The only justification is a documented serious medical problem or a genuine personal/family emergency. Falling behind in this course or problems with workload on other courses are not acceptable reasons.
Webwork sets will be due Friday at 11:59pm, starting September 15. To access webwork go to “Course Materials” on the MTH 201 blackboard site
or click the following Webwork Link
if you are already logged into blackboard. Please
note that extensions will only be granted in exceptional
circumstances. A crowded schedule or minor illness are NOT valid
reasons to ask for an extension. If you know you will be absent from
school for an extended period, inform your instructor as early as
possible so arrangements can be made.
A “WeBWorK TA” will be available to answer questions about Webwork homework sets
until 5pm on Fridays. Questions received after 5pm may not be answered.
There is a button on each problem to email the WeBWorK TA.
The lowest Webwork grade will be dropped.
Written homework will be due Wednesdays in class, starting September 13. Since WebWork cannot grade the quality of your explanations, the written homework serves this purpose. If you do not show your steps and reasoning, you will not receive credit. No late submissions will be allowed under any circumstances.
The lowest written homework grade will be dropped.
All assignments and activities associated with this course must be performed in accordance with the University of Rochester’s Academic Honesty Policy. More information is available at: www.rochester.edu/college/honesty. This resource is great, and has a great FAQ section. There are some fairly scary policies. For example, if you’re found cheating, the instructor is required to report you.
In this class, you may freely discuss homework with each other, whether it is webwork or the written homework. But your work must be your own, and you may not copy someone else’s answers.
If you are having difficulty seek help immediately - do not wait until it is too late to recover from falling behind. There are several avenues for you to get help and ask questions, outside of lecture:
Attend instructor office hours or schedule an appointment to meet with your instructor.
Attend MTH 201 study hall.
There are also resources in the math department and at the university level. Math study hall is in Hylan 1104 Mon-Thurs from 5-8pm.
The University of Rochester respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds and abilities. In the event you encounter any barrier(s) to full participation in this course due to the impact of disability, please contact the Office of Disability Resources. The access coordinators in the Office of Disability Resources can meet with you to discuss the barriers you are experiencing and explain the eligibility process for establishing academic accommodations. You can reach the Office of Disability Resources at: (585)275-9049; 1-154 Dewey Hall. Or, visit Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
To be granted alternate testing accommodations, you (the student) must fill out forms with CETL at least seven days before each and every exam. These forms are not sent automatically. Instructors are not responsible for requesting alternative testing accommodations at CETL, and they are not obligated to make any accommodations on their own.