MATH 331-Discrete Mathematics
Fall 2009
The class meets TR, 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. in Social Science-310.
Instructor: Stuart Anderson, Binnion-321, 903-886-5157
Text: DISCRETE MATHEMATICS, 5th Edition, by Kenneth A. Ross and Charles
R. B. Wright. Tentatively, chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 10 of the text will be
covered. If time permits, parts of
5 and 11 will also be covered.
Course Description: Mathematical models, mathematical reasoning,
sets, binary relations, counting and algorithm analysis, infinite sets.
Prerequisites: CSci 151 and Math 192.
Tests: There will be three tests. Be careful to invest ample time
daily in the course so that you will be prepared for each examination. Tests
will count approximately 65% of your final grade.
Homework: Homework will be assigned almost every day. Always try to
solve all assigned problems. You can expect the tests to contain problems
similar to those assigned as homework, as well as a few problems that will be
different. Selected problems may be collected and graded on some days. Also, a
quiz can be expected from time to time covering the assignment for that day.
Occasionally, there may be an opportunity for you to present problems at the
board. The homework, quizzes and board work may count approximately 5% of your
final grade.
Final: The final exam will be given on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 10:30
a.m. The final exam will count at least 30% of your final grade.
Make-up work: No late tests will be given. If you miss a test, the
final will be used to replace that score. No late homework will be graded and
daily quizzes will not be repeated if missed. However, a percentage of the
homework and quiz grades will be dropped to cover days when an absence is
unavoidable.
Grading Scale:
A: 90-100
B: 80-89
C: 70-79
D: 60-69
F: Below 60
Dropping
the Course:
It
is my hope that no one will want to drop this course. However, you may drop the
course anytime before one class day after the second exam is returned and
receive a grade of "DP". Should you drop after that day, you will
receive a "DP" if you are passing and a "DF" if you are
failing. The last day to drop the course is Friday, November 6, 2009.
Office
Hours: My office is Binnion-321. If you need to see me, do not hesitate to
schedule an appointment. If you are having difficulty in the course, please
seek help early. I am often in my office, but also have to attend many
meetings. Because of the
variability of my schedule, it would be good to called to schedule an appointmet.
However, I would be glad to help you any time I am available.
Attendance:
It is expected that you will be regular and punctual in attendance. Attendance
will be noted daily.
All
students enrolled at the University shall follow the tenets of common decency
and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive learning environment. (See Student’s Guide Handbook,
Policies and Procedures, Conduct) Please
make certain that any cell phone in your possession never rings in class; do
not leave class early unless prior arrangements have been made with the
instructor; do not excuse your self from class and then return.
Students
with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal
anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection
for persons with disabilities.
Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with
disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable
accommodation of their disabilities.
If you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact:
Office
of Student Disability Resources and Services
Texas
A&M University-Commerce
Halladay
Student Services
Building
Room
303 A/D
Phone
(903) 886-5150 or (903) 886-5835
Fax
(903) 468-8148
StudentDisabilityServices@tamu-commerce.edu
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