Math 2300 Section 1: Discrete Structures

Welcome to Math 2300, Discrete Structures

Course Description:

Some goals of this course:

1. 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.
2. 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.
   
3. To assist students in realizing the connection between mathematical theory and its applications to computer problems.

Announcements and Upcoming Events

1/28/15	Welcome to Math 2300!
2/12/15	Office hours today are cancelled. I would be available for appointments on Friday, 2/13/15, between 2 and 4 pm. Please email if you would like an appointment. My apologies for any inconvenience.
2/23/15	Office hours this week only: Monday 12:30 - 2:30 pm Tuesday 12:00 - 1:00 pm Tuesday 2:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday 11:00 am  - 12:30 pm All will be held in N 375
3/3/15	New Office Hours below
5/5/15	New Office Hours below You may use a 3 inch by 5 inch card in your own handwriting at the final exam.

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 278
                                                                                                 Naraghi 375

Email: mmartin@cs.csustan.edu                                 Office Phone: (209) 667-3787 or (209) 667-3269

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

Office Hours:
                              Monday       12:30 pm to 2:30 pm    Naraghi 375
                              Tuesday         1:00 pm to 3:00 pm    DBH 278
                              Thursday     12:00 pm to 1:00 pm    Naraghi 375
                               Friday         12:00 pm to 1:00 pm    DBH 278
                                                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. 

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.

Attendance: Regular class attendance is expected; attendance for certain activities may be required. Students are responsible for all announcements and in-class discussion.

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.

University Recording Policy: Audio or video recording (or any other form of recording) of classes is not permitted unless expressly allowed by the faculty member as indicated in the course syllabus or as a special accommodation for students who are currently registered with the Disability Resource Services Program and are approved for this accommodation. Recordings allowed as special accommodations are for the personal use of the DRS-approved student, and may only be distributed to other persons who have been approved by the DRS program. Faculty may require the student sign an Audio/Video Recording Agreement, which they may keep for their records.

University Disability Services:  CSU Stanislaus respects all forms of diversity. By university commitment and by law, students with disabilities are entitled to participate in academic activities and to be tested in a manner that accurately assesses their knowledge and skills. They also may qualify for reasonable accommodations that ensure equal access to lectures, labs, films, and other class-related activities.   Please see the instructor if you need accommodations for a registered disability.  Students can contact the Disability Resource Services office for additional information.  The Disability Resource Services website can be accessed at http://www.csustan.edu/DRS/

Phone: (209) 667-3159

Important dates:

(See Schedule of Courses or Academic Calendar)