3355 Math Discrete Mathematics Spring Semester 2009
Instructor: Diana Colt Office: MWAH 157 Email: [e-mail] Phone: [phone] Office hours: MW: 2 - 4:00, F: 2 3:00, and by appointment
Webpage: http://www.d.umn.edu/~dcolt1 Text: Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, 6th Edition, Kenneth H. Rosen Prerequisites: Calculus II (Math 1297) with a C- or better Course Content: Introduction to propositional logic and predicate logic, methods of proof, elementary set theory, functions (injections, surjections, bijections), summing arithmetic and geometric series, mathematical induction, the pigeonhole principle, permutations and combinations, binomial coefficients, the inclusion-exclusion principle, recurrence relations. Exams: There will be 3 exams given during the semester during our regular class time. They will be announced at least one week ahead of time. A comprehensive final exam will be given during finals week. Make-up exams are only allowed for a documented illness or University excused absence if prior arrangements are made. Homework: Homework problems will be assigned at the end of each section. Your homework should follow the Department of Mathematics and Statistics minimum standards. Late homework will not be accepted. If you choose to skip class a day that hw is due, it will not be accepted unless it is turned in before class starts to my office. Your solutions must show your thought process, not just the answer. Answers without supporting work will not receive credit. You can discuss the assigned homework problems with other students in the class, but the write up of the solutions must be entirely your own work. Your lowest homework score will be dropped. Grading: Exams: 20% each Final Exam: 25% Homework: 15%
Communicating Devices: Cellular telephones and other communication devices, including iPods, are prohibited during class. Do NOT have them visible. Please me inform of any circumstance that may need special consideration. Having any communicating device out during a quiz or exam will be considered cheating and result in an immediate zero.
Student Academic Integrity Policy: Academic dishonesty tarnishes UMD's reputation and discredits the accomplishments of students. UMD is committed to providing students every possible opportunity to grow in mind and spirit. This pledge can only be redeemed in an environment of trust, honesty, and fairness. As a result, academic dishonesty is regarded as a serious offense by all members of the academic community. In keeping with this ideal, this course will adhere to UMD's Student Academic Integrity Policy, which can be found at http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/integrity. This policy sanctions students engaging in academic dishonesty with penalties up to and including expulsion from the university for repeat offenders. Student Conduct Code: The instructor will enforce and students are expected to follow the University's Student Conduct Code (http://www.d.umn.edu/assl/conduct/code). Appropriate classroom conduct promotes an environment of ...