LSEM100-13 - Longwood Seminar - Fall 2008

Class Pace/Assignments

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Below are the topics we will cover in class.  Assignments with an actual due date will be placed in the appropriate block in the table below as well as on the Assignments Details Page.  This page will be updated as we progress through the semester so please check it regularly.

 

Class Topics and Assignments Due

 
Week & Date of Class Assignment(s) Due Topic(s) Covered and Important Dates

Assignments  (see the Assignments Details Page for more information about each assignment.)

Week 0

F 8/22

 

- Introductions, Welcome to Longwood, Quick Tips for Success in College

- See the following link for info on the differences between high school and college: http://www.iupui.edu/parents/success1.html

- Do you know where your classes are?

- Questions about the syllabus

"Why I Am in College" Paper Due Beginning of Class Period on Wednesday, 8/27

Week 1

M 8/25

 

- How were the New Lancer Days?

- Where and when are you going to study?

- WHY is division by zero undefined??

- Are you in the correct classes - do you need to add or drop a class?  Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Last Day to Drop/Add Classes

"Reflections on New Lancer Days" Paper Due Beginning of Class Period on Wednesday, 9/3

Week 1

W 8/27

"Why I Am in College" Paper Due Beginning of Class

- Opportunities for you to complete your assignments (ACM Meeting, Chess Club, etc.)

- Discussion of logic problem (the Singles Bar) including going off on a counting tangent.

- Does .99999.....=1??

- Is it possible to add an infinite number of numbers and get a finite number (i.e. not get infinity)?

Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Last Day to Drop/Add Classes

 

Week 2

M 9/1

 

Labor Day - No Class!  Enjoy your holiday!

Tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 2 - Last Day to Drop/Add Classes!

 

Week 2

W 9/3

"Reflections on New Lancer Days" Paper Due Beginning of Class

- Amanda Presents Information on Clubs and Organizations

- More fun math questions!!!

 

Week 3

M 9/8

 

- What is the Pythagorean Theorem and Why is it True?

- Tips on How to Use My Longwood

 

Week 3

W 9/10

 

- GPA Calculations

- What if scenarios

- Strategies for improving your performance

"What Went Right, What Went Wrong" Paper, Due Beginning of Class on Monday 9/15

Week 4

M 9/15

"What Went Right, What Went Wrong" Paper

Due Beginning of Class

- Time Management Strategies

My Weekly Schedule, Due Beginning of Class on Monday 9/22

Week 4

W 9/17

     

Week 5

M 9/22

My Weekly Schedule

Printed Version Due Today

Here is a link to download an Excel File which you can use as a template

   

Week 5

W 9/24

 

- Work on Group Questions for Radical Simplicity

Group Assignment for Radical Simplicity, Due Beginning of Class on Wednesday 10/1

Week 6

M 9/29

Meet in Library    

Week 6

W 10/1

Mid-Term Grade Estimation Due Beginning of Class

Group Notes for Radical Simplicity

- Group Discussion of Radical Simplicity

 

Week 7

M 10/6

Individual Assignment for Radical Simplicity (a one page refection on RS and any changes you have made in your lifestyle because of it.)

Battle of the LSEMs!

Sign up for and attend (10/8-10/17) individual meeting with instructor

Week 7

W 10/8

All Assignments with an "Open" due date are due by 3:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10

Wednesday, October 15 (noon) -  Deadline to withdraw from a class

 


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