Professor: Joe Fields

Office:

D118 Engleman Hall

Phone:

392-6519

Office hours:

Monday: 4:50 -- 6:05 PM
Tuesday: 1:50 -- 3:05 PM
Wednesday: 10:10 -- 11:00 AM
Thursday: 1:50 -- 3:05 PM
Friday: 12:10 -- 1:00 PM
(and by appointment)

Time/Place: Engleman Hall, room B218, Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 PM to 3:15 PM

Textbook: Introductory Combinatorics, (4th edition) by Richard A. Brualdi

Description: (from the catalog) Rigorous introduction to the basic elements of discrete mathematics: recursion, combinatorics, and graph theory.

Evaluation: I strongly endeavor to keep grading standards objective. To the extent possible, I use evaluation tools that are numerical (like exam and quiz scores) rather than matters of opinion (like how a student participates in class). An exact grading policy is spelled out in advance, and I will not deviate from it -- except that I may make extra credit assignments available from time to time.

To perform well in this class you should keep several things in mind:

1. Attendance is critical.
2. Read the appropriate sections of the book before class.
3. Expect to spend at least 2 hours of time outside of class (reading, studying notes, doing homework) for every hour you spend in class.

Disability Services: Before you receive course accommodations in this class, you will need to make an appointment with the Disability Resource Office located in EN 25. However, if you have other information you would like to speak with me about, or if you have emergency medical information to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible. The DRO phone number is 392-6828.

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