MAT
178-01
Elementary
Discrete Mathematics
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Course Related Links |
The Notes
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The Proofs in Mathematics Site of the Cut the Knot web site developed by A. Bogomolny of CTK Software, Inc. (select item 17 on the list). |
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Discrete Mathematics with Applications, by Susanna Epp, Brooks/Cole Publishing Company, 3rd
edition
Set theory, logic, methods of proof,
relations and functions, mathematical induction, recursion, graph theory, and
algorithms.
MAT 120 or MAT 122, and one of CSC 102, CSC
150, CSC 152.
Your grade will be based on 2 hourly exams
(100 points each), quizzes (10 points each), a computer project (100 points),
and a final exam (200 points). Quizzes may or may not be announced, and they
may not be made up. If you miss a quiz without a valid excuse you will be given
a zero for the quiz. If you have a valid excuse, the average of the other
quizzes will be used instead (you should bring written documentation for your
excuse as soon as possible). Exams will be graded on a curve, and make-up exams
will be given in case of illness or emergency. Imminent failure is not an
emergency! If you miss a quiz or exam due to illness or emergency, you must
contact me on or before the day of the quiz or exam. I will use +/- in the
final grading. March 24 is the last day
for course withdrawals for Spring 2008. Course withdrawals must be completed in
person in the Registrar’s Office. Late course withdrawals, and incompletes will
be given only in the most extreme circumstances, beyond a student’s control.
(such circumstances usually require students to withdraw from all their
classes, and not just this particular class!) No late course withdrawals
will be allowed after the last scheduled class or during the final exam period.
To succeed in this course, it is essential
that you solve a lot of problems, and that you understand each step involved in
solving problems! I will suggest homework problems in class. These problems
will not be collected, but doing them will help you prepare for quizzes and
exams. In order to succeed in this course, you should sacrifice at least 6
hours a week solving problems.
Many students experience difficulties
understanding some of the material in a mathematics class. If this should
happen to you, please seek extra help immediately. Office hours are scheduled
so that you can get individual help if the need arises or if you feel you need
to talk to me for any reason. If there is a conflict between my office hours
and your schedule, please bring me a copy of your schedule, and we will make an
appointment.
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January 29 |
Last day to add or drop courses |
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February 15-18 |
Presidents’ Birthdays - no classes |
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March 14 |
Midterm grades available |
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March 15 |
Spring Break begins at 6:00 p.m. |
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March 24 |
Spring Break ends at 8 a.m. |
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March 24 |
Last day to withdraw from a course. Course
withdrawals must be completed in person in the Register’s Office. |
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May 8-9 |
Reading Days |
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May 10 |
Classes end at 6:00 p.m. |
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May 12 |
Final Exam (tentative day) 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EN C134 |