MATH2340 Course introduction

## Acknowledgement of country
 I would like to start by acknowledging that we are on the traditional lands of the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal nation.
 I acknowledge and pay my respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.
 I would like to extend this acknowledgement and pay my respects to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples here today.
 I recognise that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded.
 This continent always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.
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 ## Welcome to MATH2340: Linearity & Continuity
 #### Linearity
 Solving systems of linear equations,
 Data compression,
 Computer graphics,
 Machine learning / AI
 #### Continuity
 Calculus done rigourously,
 Differential equations,
 Scientific laws & engineering principles
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 ## What else will I learn?
 * Abstraction
 * Mathematical argument & writing
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 ## How will I learn?
 * RActively reading course notes
 * AttemptingCompleting Canvas quizzes
 * WatchingParticipating in lectures
 * AttendingParticipating in workshops
 * TRepeatedly trying practice problems
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 ### Actively reading course notes
 * Read first for the important concepts
 * Then read ~with a pen & paper~ in more detail
 * take notes
 * record queries
 * complete any exercises & Canvas quizzes
 * Reflect
 * why is it defined that way?
 * why do we care about that theorem?
 * Reread a couple of days later
 * Prerecorded lectures are also available
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 ### Completing Canvas quizzes
 * Unlimited attempts & time per attempt
 * Aim to ensure you are prepared, not to give you a grade
 * If you are unsure, go back to the reading
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 ### Participating in lectures
 * Come to lectures in person
 * Be ready to *do* mathematics
 * Taking notes is less important: the lecture is recorded
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 ### Participating in workshops
 * Collaborative peer feedback exercise
 * Work in groups to solve problems
 * Discussion between group and workshop facilitator
 * The whole time is spent solving problems
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 ### Repeatedly trying practice problems
 * After workshop, write up your solutions (in group / alone)
 * Compare & contrast with model solutions; give yourself feedback
 * Try the problems again
 * Compare & contrast again; give yourself feedback
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 ## Course organisation
 All information is on Canvas, including deadlines

Course coordinator, lecturer (first half semester) 13:00 workshop facilitator
            * Dave Smith dave.smith@newcastle.edu.au

Lecturer (second half semester) 12:00 workshop facilitator
 * Bishnu Lamichhane bishnu.lamichhane@newcastle.edu.au
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 ## Learning cycle for first half of course
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For each topic:
 * Prepare
 * Read course notes (Perusall)
 * Watch prerecorded lectures
 * Canvas quiz
 * Practice proof
 * Scheduled classes
 * Peer feedback exercise
 * Solve problems collaboratively
 * After classes
 * Respond to peer feedback
 * Solve remaining problems
 * Review your solutions against model solutions
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For a topic in week $n$

Wed-Sun week $n-1$

Mon-Tue week $n$

Wed-Fri week $n$
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 ## Techniques for efficient use of your time

1. Reading is more efficient than watching lecture videos
 1. Bring writing equipment (paper or a large tablet) to workshops & lectures
 1. Bring a reading device (laptop or a tablet) to workshops & lectures
 1. Commit to this course some time each day, not all time in one day per week
 1. Collaborate with other students
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 ## Assessment overview
 * 30% Midsemester examination on Tuesday week 8 (real analysis only).
 * 30% Final examination (linear algebra only).
 * 40% For seriously engaging with various learning activities designed to prepare you for the above examinations.

More details on the Canvas home page under "Assessment Introduction".
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 ## After this class
 * Read the Canvas home page for this course:
 * Assessment introduction
 * Class attendance and expectations
 * Finish the problems in problem set 1
 * Work together!
 * Write up your solutions clearly as if they were to be submitted
 * Work together!
 * Check your solutions against the model solutions
 * Work together!
 * Start the preparatory work for week 2's topic, proof by induction