TOPICS SPECIAL IN CIS DISCRETE STRUCTURES FOR CIS COURSE SYLLABUS CIST 3380 Fall Semester 2008 Instructor: Ms. K. de la Vega Email: [e-mail] Web Page: http://blue.utb.edu/kdelavega Office: Q1.526 Phone [phone] Secretary: Ms. Janie Garza Office: Q1.550 Phone [phone] Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday: 11:30 am 1:30 pm Tuesday, Thursday: 12:15 pm 1:45 pm Or by appointment REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS: Mathematics: A Discrete Introduction, 2nd ed., by Edward Scheinerman, publisher Thomson Brooks/Cole isbn number 0534398987 RECOMMENDED READING: Schaums Outlines Discrete Mathematics, 3rd edition SUPPLIES NEEDED: One memory stick (preferred) or a MP-3 player Current Student ID card for the fall 2008 semester COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to familiarize students with discrete mathematics, as opposed to continuous mathematics. Discrete Mathematics is a branch of Mathematics dealing with discrete entities (entities that can be counted such as sets, integers, trees or graphs). Although abstract in nature, it becomes practical when applied to the understanding of various concepts in Computer and Information Sciences, analysis of processes, or developing algorithms and applications. Students will be required to attend a lecture daily in which the basic concepts of discrete mathematics will be discussed. Students will be assigned homework assignments that will require extensive study time on their own.
COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. 2. 3. To acquaint the students with various key concepts in discrete mathematics. To simulate and practice critical thinking. To a certain extent, to apply the mathematical concepts to problems in Computer Information Sciences
COURSE OUTCOMES: After completing this course the student should be able to understand the following concepts: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Set Theory Relations Logic Techniques of Counting Graph Theory Direct Graphs Mathematical Induction Ordered Sets and Lattices Probability
GRADING: Grading will count as follows: Attendance/Participation/Discussion Board Assignments and Quizzes Mid-Term Final comprehensive exam 10% 40% 25% 25%
On-line courses: Mid-term and Final examinations must be proctored. Students not taking the exam in class must contract a proctored testing site for these exams by the first week of classes. The testing site must be approved by UTTC and the instructor. No student evaluation is valid if it is not properly proctored.
LATE WORK: Assignments will not be accepted after the date and time due except on documented cases, in which case 10% will be deducted for each day late. Late assignments will not be accepted if the instructor has already graded the submitted assignments or the respective solution has been made available to the class. All assignments are automatically "time-stamped" in Blackboard ASSIGNMENT AND PARTICIPATION RULES: Students are encouraged to begin the assignments on the day they are given and not wait until the night before they are due. Read the material before coming to class. Students will have the opportunity to each present solutions up to three times to problems on the board or discussion board before class, which will count towards participation. Online students are expected to participate through the discussion board. B. In an online or hybrid course, emails and calls will be answered within two business or weekdays depending on the hour received. Emails or calls received during a weekday evening will count as if received the next day. Any email or calls received from Friday A.
afternoon through Sunday will count as if received on Sunday. This policy is subject to change. C. Do not print the course calendar, rather students should consult the class Blackboard page at least twice a week for updates and changes.
SUBMISSION OF ASSIGNMENTS 1. Homework assignments need be submitted before class time (TTh 8-9:15 am) or the 10% late rule is applied. 2. Submit your homework in a file through the assignments tab in Blackboard. Each assignment will have a link to submit your homework files. 3. The file should be named YourName_ExerciseNumber. 4. Any computers problems will not be used to extend the due date. 5. For any technical problems concerning Blackboard please contact Technical Support. You are still responsible for due dates whether you have technical problems. 6. All times specified are in CST unless otherwise specified. 7. As to quiz/exam answers, all work leading to an answer must be shown clearly to earn credit. Questions are designed so that calculators are not needed. For example, log2 (2) is 1, log10 (10^3) is 3.
TUTORING Individual tutoring is available in Blackboard through the Online Tutoring tab. Take advantage of this extraordinary tool. Tutoring is on a one on one basis. ATTENDANCE and CLASS BEHAVIOR: 1.) Attendance is required and test material will cover class lectures and homework assignments. Students are urged to phone the instructor in case of absence. Excessive tardiness and absences may be dealt with according to college policy. Tardiness disrupts the class and will be handled as a class disruption. Any student who needs to leave class early must consult with the instructor to avoid disrupting class. Any disruptions of class will be dealt with according to college policy. Students should realize that class attendance is very important and that the instructor cannot structure the class toward any individual student or group of students because of that student's personal situation. Absences are not an excuse for late assignments. Points are still counted off for these late assignments. 2.) Class misbehavior will be handled using the university policy and administered by the Dean of Students 3.) Please remember to turn off your cell phone during the class session. 4.) No excuse for absenteeism or lateness other than an officially documented case of extreme health emergency will be accepted for late assignments, lost quizzes, nonpresented exams, unknown due dates, changes on schedule, missed notes asked on
exams, and any other aspect given in a session that might affect a grading component in any matter.
MAKEUPS: There will not be any makeup on exams except on documented cases. This will be at the discretion of the instructor. Under no circumstances will makeup exams be given when the graded exam is about to be returned or afterwards. Students must contact or have someone contact the instructor on the exam day. Students unable to speak to the instructor should leave a message and a phone number where they can be reached. COURSE WITHDRAWAL POLICY: The course withdrawal process is the students responsibility, not the instructors. No incomplete grades I will be granted because of a wrong withdrawal process. Withdrawal dates are posted in the course calendar.
CHEATING: All work is individual unless expressly stated. Students are allowed to work in groups but each student must do their own work on individual computers and or hand in individual homework. Cheating on assignments or exams will be handled according to university policy that may include removal from the course with a grade of F. Improper conduct behavior, copying, cheating and plagiarism on any grade component will be penalized and prosecuted according to the university policy. Minimum punishment shall include lowering of the final grades at least one letter of any students involved. Grade 0 will be assigned on such a component, and the case will be turned to the department head and the dean of the college. Students involved in the case will be notified by an official memo about the action taken for misconduct. Final course grade will be reduced 10% in the first offense, 20% in the second offense, and 40% in the third offense. Please do not distribute your assignments or exams. Students are required to read the university student guide concerning cheating.
NETIQUETTE The following rules are recommended in any e-mail. If an email is received which conflicts with one the of rules, the conflict will be pointed out and the student may resubmit the email in order to be answered. 1. Write a brief subject reflecting the content of the message (for example: Homework due October 10). 2. Start the message with a salutation to the recipient followed by a comma (for example: Dear Mr. Smith, or simply Dr. Rogers,). 3. The message itself should start in the next line.
4. Do not use all capital letters as it may be interpreted as shouting and it offends (FOR EXAMPLE: SHOUTING). 5. Do not use all small letters, as it is incorrect and difficult to read (for example: hello, i am mailing the book harry potter to the university of texas at brownsville at 80 fort brown). 6. Check for spelling and grammar errors. 7. Do not use slang as it may not be understood and is not professional. 8. Avoid using sarcasm and humor. Without facial expressions and tone of voice, they do not translate easily through email and may be inflammatory to groups of people. 9. Do not send abusive, harassing or threatening messages, which are called flaming. 10. Finish with a warm farewell (for example: Regards, or Respectfully). 11. Always sign with your complete name, student id number and course and section number (for example, John Smith, id number 000000, CIST 4444.80) 12. If you are upset or angry, do not send a message or reply to one. Wait until you are calm. 13. Remember that all laws governing copyright, defamation, discrimination and other forms of written communication also apply to email.
Topics and Tentative Exam Schedule
MidTerm Final
October 15 Week December 8
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Fall 2008
UG - Graduation Application Deadlines UG - Priority Admissions Application Deadline ($15 Late Application Fee charged after this
date)
Sat Tue Tue Tue - Tue Wed - Tue Mon - Wed Mon Tue Wed Wed - Fri Mon - Tue Tue Wed Mon Mon Mon Thu Fri Fri Fri Wed Mon Sat Fri Wed - Sat Sat Mon - Mon Tue Wed Sat
Mar 1 Jul 1 Jul 1 Apr 15 - Aug 05 Aug 6 - Aug 19 Aug 11 - Aug 13 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 20 - Aug 22 Aug 25 - Aug 26 Aug 26 Aug 27 Sep 1 Sep 1 Sep 1 Aug 28 Sep 5 Sep 5 Sep 5 Oct 15 Oct 27 Nov 1 Nov 7 Nov 26 - Nov 29 Dec 6 Dec 8 - Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 20
GR - Priority Admissions Application Deadline (Additional $15 Late Application Fee charged
after this date)
Registration (First day start 6:00 a.m.; last day end 11:59 p.m.) Late Registration (First day start 6:00 a.m.; last day end 11:59 p.m..) ($30 Late Registration Fee
charged after this date)
Emergency Loan Processing - Regular Registration Registration Payment Deadline (4:00 p.m.) Registration Voids Due to Non-Payment First Class Day Add/Drop (First day start 6:00 a.m.; last day end 4:00 p.m..) ($5 Add/Drop Fee charged for each
transaction)
Emergency Loan Processing - Late Registration Late Registration and Add/Drop Payment Deadline (4:00 p.m.) Late Registration Voids Due to Non-Payment Labor Day Holiday GR - Graduation Application Deadlines GR - Master's Comprehensive Exam Application Deadlines Seventh Class Day (2nd Term, 3rd Session) Official Record Date Deadline to Withdraw without Recorded Grade Deadline for Pass/Fail Petitions Mid-Term Deadline to withdraw with a "W" (4:00pm) GR - Master's Comprehensive Exam GR - Deadline to Defend Master's Thesis Thanksgiving Holiday Last Class Day Dead Day Final Exams Grades posted by faculty on Scorpion Online 24 hours after final exam completed Grades available on Scorpion Online Commencement
URGENT, PLEASE READ THE LAST PAGES CAREFULLY
SPECIAL UNIVERSITY SYLLABUS ADDENDUM
UNIVERSITY POLICIES Which May Affect You as a Student in this Class
SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS (SAP)
UTB/TSC monitors academic progress every fall and spring semester to identify those students who are experiencing difficulty with their courses. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) is based upon two components: GPA of 2.0 or higher and successful course completion of at least 70% of course work attempted. Students remain in good standing with the university and Financial Aid when both criteria are met. Students who do not maintain these required minimum standards will be placed on probation or suspension as appropriate. The complete Satisfactory Academic Progress policy and the Undergraduate Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid policy can be found in the current Undergraduate Catalog. For more information, please visit
http://blue.utb.edu/vpaa/sap/. SCHOLASTIC DISHONESTY
Students who engage in scholastic dishonesty are subject to disciplinary penalties, including the possibility of failure in the course and expulsion from the University. Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student, or the attempt to commit such acts. Since scholastic dishonesty harms the individual, all students and the integrity of the University, policies on scholastic dishonesty will be strictly enforced. (Board of Regents Rules and Regulations) All scholastic dishonesty incidents will be reported to the Dean of Students. Do not allow your peers to pressure you to cheat. Your grade, academic standing and personal reputation are at stake.
STUDENTS ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to be diligent in their studies and attend class regularly and on time. Students are responsible for all class work and assignments. On recommendation of the instructor concerned and with the approval of the Dean, students may, at any time, be dropped from courses. This may result in a W or F on the students permanent record.
EMERGENCY POLICY STATEMENT
In compliance with the Emergency UTB/TSC Academic Continuity Program, academic courses, partially or entirely, will be made available on the MyUTBTSC Blackboard course management system. This allows faculty members and students to continue their teaching and learning via MyUTBTSC Blackboard http://myutbtsc.blackboard.com, in case the university shuts down as a result of a hurricane or any other natural disaster. The university will use MyUTBTSC Blackboard to post announcements notifying faculty members and students of their responsibilities as a hurricane approaches our region. If the university is forced to shut down, faculty will notify their course(s). To receive credit for a course, it is the students responsibility to complete all the requirements for that course. Failure to access course materials once reasonably possible can result in a
reduction of your overall grade in the class. To facilitate the completion of class, most or all of the communication between students and the institution, the instructor, and fellow classmates will take place using the features in your MyUTBTSC Blackboard and UTB email system. Therefore, all students must use Scorpion Online to provide a current email address. Students may update their email address by following the link titled Validate your e-Mail Account in MyUTBTSC Blackboard Portal. In the event of a disaster, that disrupts normal operations, all students and faculty must make every effort to access an internet-enabled computer as often as possible to continue the learning process.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Students with disabilities, including learning disabilities, who wish to request accommodations in this class should notify the Disability Services Office early in the semester so that the appropriate arrangements may be made. In accordance with federal law, a student requesting accommodations must provide documentation of his/her disability to the Disability Services counselor. For more information, visit Disability Services in the Lightner Center, call 956-882-7374 or e-mail [e-mail].
This is a tentative class syllabus and may be changed by the instructor with advanced notice to students. Any changes will be kept to a minimum.