4/19/2007:
Exam 2 will be held on Thursday, 4/26/2007. It will cover material from
Chapters 6 and 7.
Here is a set of multiple-choice practice questions.
Note that when you follow this link, you should get an INTERACTIVE test that will
tell you when you have the correct answer. However, you need a web browser that supports HTML 3.0
or higher (frames, tables, forms) and one that fully supports JavaScript.
Please DO NOT CONTACT me if you have troubles loading this file -- contact the CSUSM student
help desk or use the following .pdf file.
4/10/2007: There is now a link to webCT above. At this link you
can find all your grades (please check for accuracy!), some information on
presentations, as well as group worksheet solutions. I am still working
on the discussion board and on posting some other stuff.
4/1/2007: As you can see above the contact information has been changed.
From now on all questions and comments regarding this course should be directed
to me as your new instructor, Dr. Kündgen.
3/21/2007:
Office hours today will be from 10:30 to 12. Craig Timmons will be available in
the Math Lab also to answer questions towards the exam.
3/14/07:
Exam 2 will be held on Thursday, 3/23/2007. It will cover material from
Chapters 3 and 5.
Here is a set of multiple-choice practice questions.
Note that when you follow this link, you should get an INTERACTIVE test that will
tell you when you have the correct answer. However, you need a web browser that supports HTML 3.0
or higher (frames, tables, forms) and one that fully supports JavaScript.
Please DO NOT CONTACT me if you have troubles loading this file -- contact the CSUSM student
help desk or use the following .pdf file.
3/1/2007:
Class is cancelled today due to illness. Please still turn in your homework
to Dorthanna Love -- you may use class time to work on it, if needed, but
please acknowledge any collaborations. HW will be picked up by the grader
today at 4, so please make sure that it is turned in. HW for next week will
be posted by tomorrow.
2/27/07:
Reading for Thursday's class is as follows:
Sections 5.1,5.2, and 5.3
Pay especial attention to the definitions on Pages 168-169 in Section 5.3
2/8/2007:
Reading for Tuesday's class is as follows:
Pages 93-95, do Example 3.5, Example 3.6
Pages 95-97, do Example 3.7
2/8/2007:
Exam 1 will be held on Thursday, 2/15/2007. It will cover material from
Chapters 1 and 2.
Here is a set of multiple-choice practice questions.
Note that when you follow this link, you should get an INTERACTIVE test that will
tell you when you have the correct answer. However, you need a web browser that supports HTML 3.0
or higher (frames, tables, forms) and one that fully supports JavaScript.
Please DO NOT CONTACT me if you have troubles loading this file -- contact the CSUSM student
help desk or use the following .pdf version of the same test.
2/6/2007:
Class meets in the usual room, MARK 210.
Please complete the following reading for class, with special attention to the
examples given.
Pages 88-93, do Example 3.2, Example 3.3, Example 3.4
Pages 95-97, do Example 3.7
2/5/2007:
Please note: Tuesday's class will be in Science Hall 2, Room 306.
Please read the following before class:
Pages 61-63, Sec. 2.3, Applications of Banzhaf Power
Pages 68-70, Sec. 2.5, Applications of SHapley-Shubik Power
Pages 86-89, Sec. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
2/5/2007: Groups for the worksheet are posted here
1/31/2007:
Here are some links to articles of interest related to the material in
Chapters 1 and 2. Looking through some of these might give you an inspiration
for the class project.
Is the Electoral College so bad? Will Hively summarizes
the mathematical arguments of physicist, Alan Natapoff,
in favor of the Electoral College in
Math Against Tyranny
Professor
John Banzhaf III has done more than just giving us
the Banzhaf Power Index. Find more information about him
at this site.
1/31/2007:
Solutions to the groupwork are now posted on the Homework Assigments Page.
1/23/1007:
Please note: The course information sheet handed out in class
is missing a line at the bottom of the page. The section on Quizzes
should read:
"There will be frequent quizzes in the class. Since reading the book
is crucial to your success in following the material covered in class,
a reading quiz may be administered at the start of some classes.
In addition to this, a short quiz may be given at the end of
a chapter or some significant material. No advance warning
will be given prior to a quiz ....."
Please excuse the printing error and I will present fresh copies of
the corrected version on Thursday. Or you may download the file
from the link above which pulls up the corrected version.
1/23/2007:
Office hours on Wednesday 1/24 will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 instead of
11 to 12 due to a prior appointment. Please e-mail me if you have
any questions and cannot make that time.
