CONVEXITY
II
COURSE
INFORMATION
MATH
5633 - SPRING 2000
Instructor: |
Paul Goodey |
Office hours: |
Tuesday |
9:00-10:00 |
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PHSC 814 |
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Wednesday |
3:00-4:00 |
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325-2758 |
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Thursday |
9:00-10:00 |
Materials: We will study
both analytic and combinatorial properties of convex stes in Euclidean space.
The course will be based fairly loosely on the book Conves sets and their
applications by Steven Lay, starting in Chapter 6. On the analytic side, we
will focus on the Blaschke Selection Theorem, metric projection and geometric
inequalities. The combinatorial aspects will include a study of polytopes. If
time permits, we will take a few detours into geometric probability.
Grading: You will be
assessed on the basis of your performance in the final exam, 3 tests and a, yet
to be determined, number of homework assignments:
Homework 5%
3
tests 57%
Final 38%
Your course
grade will be determined by the following scale:
A |
70-100% |
B |
55-69% |
C |
40-54% |
D |
30-39% |
F |
0-29% |
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Homework: Homework will be assigned from
time to time and will be due one week later. Late homework will not be accepted
under any circumstances.
Withdrawal: You may withdraw with a W, regardless
of your standing in class, on or before Friday February 18. After
February 18, you may withdraw with a W only if you maintain a passing grade.
Miscellany: If you have a disability,
or if there are special circumstances that may prevent you from fully
demonstrating your understanding of this course material, please let me know as
soon as possible so that we may ensure your full participation.
Internet: We will
make occasional use of the internet throughout the course. For example, a copy
of this document is available on the internet. You are required to regularly
peruse the appropriate World Wide Web pages throughout the semester. The
starting point for such browsing is
http://www.math.ou.edu/~pgoodey/classes/cv2.html.