California State University Stanislaus

Math 2300 Section 1: Discrete Structures

Spring 2012

2300: MWF 10:00 am - 10:50 pm, C-201, Dr. Melanie Martin

[Basic Information] [Announcements] [Calendar] [Homework]

Welcome to Math 2300, Discrete Structures

Course Description:

Discrete mathematical structures and their application in computer science. Sets, logic, proof, relations and functions. Topics selected from combinatorics, recurrence equations, and graph theory.

Some goals of this course:

To introduce students to the theoretical mathematical framework underlying key concepts in computer science. This mathematics background includes set theory, logic, combinatorics, Boolean Algebra, recurrence equations, graph theory and analysis of algorithms.
To familiarize students with the nature of mathematical reasoning, deductive logic and proofs. Students should be able to read, write, and understand basic mathematical proofs.
To assist students in realizing the connection between mathematical theory and its applications to computer problems.

Announcements and Upcoming Events

1/27/12

Welcome to Math 2300!

5/2/12
Up to four homework grades can be replaced by turning them in at the final exam (May 23rd).
You choose which assignments you would like to do/redo. Maximum of 4.

Basic Information

Textbook is Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 3rd Edition, by Susanna S. Epp (ISBN: 0534359450)

Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or both MATH 1070 and MATH 1080 with a grade of C- or better.

Instructor: Dr. Melanie Martin Office: Demergasso-Bava Hall 276

Email: mmartin@cs.csustan.edu Office Phone: (209) 667-3787

Web Page: www.cs.csustan.edu/~mmartin

Office Hours:

Monday       11:00 – 11:50 am   DBH 276
Monday         1:00 – 1:45 pm      Naraghi 374
Monday         3:00 – 4:20 pm      Naraghi 374
Tuesday         9:00 – 9:50 am      DBH 276
Wednesday 11:00 – 11:50 am   DBH 276
Friday 1:00 – 1:45 pm      Naraghi 374

and by appointment.

Best way to contact Dr. Martin: Email mmartin@cs.csustan.edu Please put "Math 2300" in the subject line of the email.

Warning: I reserve the right to make changes to the syllabus at any time during the term by announcing them in class and on my web page.

Grading: Grades will be based mainly upon three quizzes, a comprehensive final exam, multiple homework assignments, and participation. A plus and minus grading scale will be used to assign final grades. The final grade weighting of student work is estimated in the table below.

Homeworks	25%
Quizzes (at least 2)	50%
Comprehensive Final	25%
Total	100%

Exams and Quizzes: There will be at least two quizzes and a comprehensive final, all will be in class, closed book. If you know in advance that you might miss a quiz, you must discuss this with me well in advance. No make-up quizzes or exams will be given unless you have a verifiable emergency. I do not give early exams to accommodate vacation schedules, so please make your holiday travel plans accordingly. I reserve the right to refuse make-up requests.

Homework: Regular homework is expected and is a regular part of any math course. Your homework is due on the due date at the start of class. Homework must be stapled and should have your name, the course and section number clearly visible (additional guidelines here). No late homework will be accepted. Homework may include problems from the book, other assigned problems, programming assignments and group projects.

Academic Honesty: The work you do for this course will be your own, unless otherwise specified. You are not to submit other people's work and represent it as your own. I consider academic honesty to be at the core of the University's activities in education and research. Academic honesty is expected at all times in this course. Cheating is an attack on the efforts of myself and fellow students and, above all, on the cheater's integrity. Those caught cheating will be dealt with to the full extent allowed under University policy.

Collaboration and Teamwork: Students are encouraged to co-operate on assignments by discussing the problems. That does not mean labor division in terms of problem solutions. All problems for all assignments have to be done by the very student who is submitting the assignment. Copying someone else's work OR allowing someone to copy your work are prohibited. All discussions and other aids used must be explicitly and properly acknowledged. For instance (examples based on Vadim Bulitko's
http://www.cs.ualberta.ca/~bulitko/W04):

"I discussed problem 3.43 with my classmates K. Black and P. Posey. On problem 3.49 I received an office-hour consultation from my instructor R. Altman. Additionally I used sources [1] and [2] for problem 3.78.

[1]. A.Jolie. "Fast Numeric Methods for Curvature Approximation", Journal of Geeky Gamers, volume 36, issue C, June 2001.

[2] F.Oz. "On Using the Force as a Theorem Proving Technique", Jedi Archives, volume 666, number 34, May 2002."

There will be NO collaboration allowed on quizzes and final exam. Any unacknowledged aid (e.g., copying from other students, copying from external sources, or elsewhere) constitutes a case of plagiarism.

Cell Phone Policy: During class time, your cell phone (including headsets) must be turned off and out of sight. Any use of a cell phone during class will result in confiscation of the phone until that day's class has ended or your removal from the class for that day. If you attempt to use your cell phone or leave it on during an exam, you will be considered to have finished your test, and I will collect your exam at that time. Exceptions may be made only if you discuss your situation with me prior to the start of that day's class, in this case, your cell phone must be set to vibrate/silence.

Important dates:

(See Schedule of Courses or Academic Calendar)

Last day to add a class:	February 2;
Last day to drop or change grade options (CR/NC):	February 22;
No classes	March 30, April 9-13, May 16.

Homework

Assignment	Problems	Assigned	Due
HW1, Section 1.1, page 15	10, 15, 24, 26, 32, 43	February 1	February 3
HW2, Section 1.1, page 15 Section 1.2, page 27	48, 49 17, 20g, 22g, 23g, 39, 41	February 3	February 6
HW3, Section 1.3, page 41	9, 10, 23, 28, 29, 30	February 6	February 8
HW4, Section 1.4, page 55	2, 6, 10, 15, 17, 19, 25, 29, 31	February 8	Febuary 10
HW5, Section 2.1, page 86 Section 2.2, page 95	5, 6, 13, 14, 19, 21 3, 19, 21, 23, 25, 33	Feburary 13	February 17
HW6, Section 2.3, page 108 Section 2.4, page 122	9, 15, 17, 19, 34, 35, 37 12, 14, 15, 22, 26, 27	February 15	February 20
HW7, Section 3.1, page 139 Section 3.2, page 146	10, 26, 28, 32, 37, 42, 54 15, 19, 32, 35	February 20	February 24
HW8, Section 3.3, page 154 Section 3.4, page 163	14, 16, 25, 26, 27, 30 18, 27	February 24	February 29
HW9, Section 3.5, page 170 Section 3.6, page 178	20, 21, 22, 24 7, 11	February 29	March 2
HW10, Section 4.1, page 213	2, 4, 6, 7, 13, 15, 21, 26, 33, 41	March 5	March 7
HW11, Section 4.2, page 226	7, 11, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26	March 7	March 14
HW12, Section 4.3, page 233	7, 9, 17, 20, 26	March 12	March 19
HW13, Section 4.4, page 242	3, 5, 13	March 13	March 19
HW14, Section 8.1, page 472	4, 6, 10, 14	March 19	March 21
HW15, Section 8.2, page 485	1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 11, 13	March 23	March 26
HW16, Section 8.2, page 485	29, 32, 33, 36, 38	March 26	March 28
HW17, Section 8.3, page 498	2, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15	March 28	April 2
HW18 - Handout	1, 3	April 4	April 6
HW18 - Handout	2, 4, 5	April 6	April 18
HW19, Section 8.4, page 508	5, 9	April 20	April 23
HW20, Section 5.1, page 267	11, 12, 14, 21, 22, 25, 27, 30	April 23	April 30
HW21, Section 5.2, page 280	13, 14, 17, 24, 26, 29	April 27	May 2
HW22, Section 5.3, page 290	2, 4, 8, 10, 16, 17, 30, 31	April 30	May 4
HW23, Section 10.1, page 582	5, 9, 10, 11, 14	May 4	May 7
HW24, Section 10.2, page 592 Section 10.3, page 608	2, 4, 21, 22 6, 19	May 7	May 11
HW25, Section 7.3, page 430	6, 8, 11, 13, 19, 28	May 11	May 14

1/27/12	Welcome to Math 2300!
5/2/12	Up to four homework grades can be replaced by turning them in at the final exam (May 23rd). You choose which assignments you would like to do/redo. Maximum of 4.