Math 2300 Section 1: Discrete Structures

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 relations, 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

1/29/25	Welcome to Math 2300!     Announcements will be in Canvas

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

Instructor: Dr. Melanie Martin                                  Office: DBH 278
                                                                                                

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

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

Office Hours:

Please note that I may sometime have to reschedule or cancel office hours. If I do I will post in the Announcements and/or send email.
For Zoom Office Hours - Meeting URL: https://csustan.zoom.us/j/88404918801

Monday	3 - 3:30 pm	DBH 278
Tuesday	3 - 4 pm	Zoom
Wednesday	3:30 - 5 pm	DBH 278
	And by appointment

           
Best way to contact Dr. Martin:  Email mmartin@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.

Health and Safety

This course is designed to be an in-person and will meet in Bizzini 204. There may be some days may be online: some may synchronous.

To attend class in person, you will need to follow the Campus Guidelines. If you are unable to attend class on an in-person day, you should email me prior to class time.

Grading:  Grades will be based mainly upon quizzes, a comprehensive final exam, and multiple homework assignments.  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. 

All work submitted in this class must use the notation and techniques that we learn in class to be accepted for grading.

Quizzes and Exam: There will be at least 5 quizzes. You may take the final exam, comprised of problems similar the the quiz problems, the higher score will account for 60% of your final grade.

Homework: Regular homework is expected and is a regular part of any math course. Your homework is due on the due date in Canvas and will be turned in as a pdf file in Canvas. 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 without prior approval and may require documentation for why it is late. Homework may include problems from the book, other assigned problems, programming assignments, reaction papers, 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 or machine'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

(See Schedule of Courses or Academic Calendar)