Bilkent University MATH 103 Thinking Mathematically I

Department of Mathematics Course Information

MATH 103 – Thinking Mathematically I

Instructor Güliz Esen, Department of Business Information Management

Office RA 206 (East Campus, SATM Building)
Telephone 290 5303 – 290 5025
E-mail gesen@bilkent.edu.tr
Office Hours Mondays 15:40, Tuesdays 15:40, Wednesdays 14:40
Course Times Sec 02: Tuesdays, 10:40 to 12:30 and Fridays, 9:40 to 10:30 (B 111)
Sec 03: Tuesdays, 13:40 to 15:30 and Thursdays 15:40 to 16:30 (V 02)
Course URL Sec 04: Mondays, 13:40 to 15:30 and Wednesdays 15:40 to 16:30 (V 02)
https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com

Textbook:

Thinking Mathematically, 7th Edition Online (by Robert Blitzer; Pearson Publications)
Online textbook is mandatory, as it includes homework assignments and other materials
1. Go to the Bilkent Bookstore, and purchase the access code for Thinking Mathematically, 7/e; it is
around 140TL
2. Go to https://www.pearsonmylabandmastering.com/global/
3. Under Students, select Get Registered
4. When you have everything you need, select OK! Register now
5. Enter the ID for your section:
Section 02: esen99174
Section 03: esen45992
Section 04: esen91999
6. If you already have a Pearson account, sign in with that username and password; otherwise, create an
account, completing required fields.
7. Click "Access Code", and input your purchased access code.
8. From the "You're Done!" page, select Go To My Courses
9. On the My Courses page, select Blitzer Thinking Mathematically, 7/e

Assessment :
Type Percentage
Midterm Exam 1 25%
Midterm Exam 2 25%
Final Exam 30%
Homework 2%+ 3%*6
Homework Policy:

 There are no homework makeups.

 All homework assignments are mandatory.
 Late homework assignments will not be accepted.

Attendance Policy:
Attendance will be taken during lectures and will be posted on STARS.
If you attend:
 80% or more to the classes, you will get 5 points bonus;
 Between 60% and 80%, you will get 3 points bonus at the end of the semester.
Classroom Policy:

 Please be present and punctual for all classes, since regular class attendance will maximize your
performance.
 Latecomers will not be allowed to attend the class.
 As a courtesy, please do not talk to each other and do not text during the class time.
 Refrain from bringing food into the classroom.
 You are encouraged to work together to solve problems. However, you must complete your own
work.

Tentative Schedule:
Week Subject Assessment
1 03-07 Feb Introduction & Chapter 1: Problem Solving
2 10-14 Feb Chapter 1: Problem Solving continued… + Chapter 9: Measurement
(Metric System only) + Chapter 2: Set Theory
3 17-21 Feb Chapter 2: Set Theory continued… HW 1
4 24-28 Feb Chapter 3: Logic HW 2
5 02-06 Mar Chapter 3: Logic continued…
6 09-13 Mar Chapter 4: Number Representation and Calculation MT 1, HW 3
7 16-20 Mar Review and Catchup (16-17 March, no classes)
8 23-27 Mar Chapter 4: Number Representation and Calculation continued…
9 30 Mar-03 Apr Chapter 5: Real Number System; Rational and Irrational Numbers HW 4
10 06-10 Apr Chapter 5: Continued…
11 13-17 Apr Chapter 6: Algebra – Equations and Inequalities HW 5
12 20-24 Apr Chapter 6: Continued… MT 2
13 27-30 Apr Chapter 6: Continued… Chapter 7: Algebra – Graphs, Functions, and
Linear Systems
14 04-08 May Chapter 7: Continued… HW 6
15 11-15 May Chapter 7: Continued… HW 7

Important Note: There will always be make-up classes for any cancelled class. You will be informed about
cancellations and make-ups via e-mail sent from AIRS System. Please check your e-mails regularly.