Ernest Boyd, Wissink 273, 389-1452
Office Hours:
Textbook
Discrete Mathematics, Sixth Edition, by Richard Johnsonbaugh
Course Content
Discrete mathematics is more a way of thinking and organizing one's ideas, rather than a complete theory. Consequently, we will be approaching the subject as a set of individual problems to explore somewhat like little puzzles to be solved. We will concentrate on problems from combinatorics and graph theory in chapters four through ten. We will briefly review logic notation and set notation in chapters one and two, which we will use throughout the course.
Schedule
12:00 - 12:50 pm, MTRF, Wissink 288A
No classes on Sep. 4, Oct. 27, and Nov. 23-24
Tests
Thursday, Sep. 28, Thursday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Nov. 28.
Final exam
Tuesday, Dec. 12, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm.
Grading Policy
Each test will be graded on its own scale normalized to 100%. The final will also be graded on a scale normalized to 100%. All of the homework and quizzes collected will be totaled and graded as one test. At the end of the semester the five grades will be averaged and compared to the average of the scales. Grading will reflect the mathematical correctness of the answer and the quality of the presentation in terms of completeness and organization. Active participation in the class discussions will also be factored into the evaluations. Make-up tests will be given only in special cases, when an excused absence has been prearranged. Incompletes will follow the university's policy as expressed in the student bulletins and the faculty handbook. No incomplete will be given to repeat the entire course.
MSU provides students with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities or services. Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet course requirements should first register with the Office of Disability Services, located in 0132 Memorial Library, telephone 389-2825, TDD 711 and then contact me as soon as possible.