| Instructor
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Dr. Monica K. Hurdal, Department of Mathematics |
| Contact Me |
Office: 223 Love Building
Phone: 644-7405 (office); 644-2202 (dept. front desk) Email: mhurdal@math.fsu.edu Webpage: http://www.math.fsu.edu/~mhurdal/ |
| Office Hours | Please refer to http://www.math.fsu.edu/~mhurdal/ for updated office hour information. Appointments can also be made. |
| Class Times | There are no officially scheduled class meeting times for this course. Meetings between the student and instructor are scheduled as needed and can be in person, via email, phone. It is recommended that some form of weekly meeting or communication occurs. |
| Course Objectives |
This course provides students with the opportunity to carry out research in the field of biomathematics. The topic of the research project is determined by the instructor and student together. We will read mathematical and scientific papers related to biomathematics. This is an ideal course for students in mathematics wishing to learn more about a specific topic of research in biomathematics. |
| Eligibility | This course is for undergraduate students in the Department of Mathematics. Students from other departments must have the permission of the instructor to enroll. |
| Text Book
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There is no specific text for the course. Students will read mathematics and scientific papers related to biomathematics. |
| Grading | Students are required to carry out research in the field of mathematics and their research topic is determined by the instructor and the student. The research project is carried out independently by the student with guidance from the instructor. Grades in the form of S/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) will be based on progress and effort made toward completing the research project. Letter grades will be based on progress and effort made toward completing the research project. Communication, meeting attendance, meeting preparedness, research effort, and progress will be considered when determining the course grade. Letter grades will be assigned as follows: A: Excellent progress and/or effort; B: Good progress and/or effort; C: Satisfactory progress and/or effort; D: Poor progress and/or effort; F: Unsatisfactory progress and/or effort. Plus or minus grades may be assigned. A grade of I will not be given to avoid a grade of F or to give additional study time. Failure to process a course drop will result in a course grade of F. |
| Courtesy and Attendance | Meetings between the student and instructor are scheduled as needed. I expect you to arrive to meetings on time and to be prepared with research questions and results, and to be able to discuss relevant materials. If you must cancel a meeting, please give sufficient advance notice. |
| University Attendance Policy | Excused absences include documented illness, deaths in the family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities. These absences will be accommodated in a way that does not arbitrarily penalize students who have a valid excuse. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness. |
| Academic Honor Policy | The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University's exp ectations for the integrity of students' academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to ". . . be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University." (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found at http://fda.fsu.edu/Academics/Academic-Honor-Policy.) |
| Americans with Disabilities Act |
Florida State University (FSU) values diversity and inclusion; we are committed to a climate of mutual respect and full participation. Our goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming. FSU is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities in a manner that is consistent with academic standards of the course while empowering the student to meet integral requirements of the course. To receive academic accommodations, a student:
Please note that instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodations to a student until appropriate verification from the Office of Accessibility Services has been provided. This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request. For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the
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| Confidential Campus Resources: |
Various centers and programs are available to assist students with navigating stressors that might impact academic success. These include the following: Victim Advocate Program University Counseling Center University Health Services |
| Syllabus Change Policy | Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advance notice. |