Dr. Mann's M325K, Summer 2013
Discrete Mathematics
Unique # 92135





LECTURES     MTWThF 1:00 - 2:15 pm in RLM 7.124
Class meets July 15 - August 16.

INSTRUCTOR                  Dr. Mann
Jennifer K. Mann Austin, Ph.D.
Office: RLM 13.142
Office Hours:TWTh 10:00 - 11:00 am and by appointment
Email: jmann@math.utexas.edu
Website: http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/

TEXT              Discrete Mathematics: Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning by Susanna S. Epp, First Edition (Brief Edition)

HONOR CODE          The class is expected to uphold The University of Texas at Austin Honor Code. The core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.

QUANTITATIVE REASONING               This course carries the Quantitative Reasoning flag. Quantitative Reasoning courses are designed to equip you with skills that are necessary for understanding the types of quantitative arguments you will regularly encounter in your adult and professional life. You should therefore expect a substantial portion of your grade to come from your use of quantitative skills.

ATTENDANCE POLICY
You are expected to attend all lecture sessions. If you are absent, do not email or otherwise contact me to ask what material we covered during class, what the assignments are, what sections the exams will cover, or any other questions that I have answered or will answer during class. I realize that sometimes an absence is necessary. In such a situation, you should contact a classmate to get notes and information for the class you missed. It is a good idea to work together throughout the semester.

SEMESTER EXAM DATES
There are two in-class exams during the semester. There will be no makeup exams. If you miss an exam and have a valid excuse (“a broken leg,” not “a party the night before”), then your score will be replaced by your score on the final examination. If you miss an exam without a valid excuse, your score will be a zero. Use of calculators is not allowed during exams. Dr. Mann does give partial credit on exams. However, Dr. Mann entertains NO discussion of partial credit. If a student misses more than one semester exam, then he or she will need to meet individually with Dr. Mann to determine whether a medical withdrawal or an incomplete is appropriate.
Exam 1: Wednesday, July 24
Exam 2: Wednesday, August 7

FINAL EXAM DATE              Saturday, August 17, 9:00 - 12:00 noon
The final exam will be a cumulative, in-class exam. You cannot miss this, so plan accordingly.
See the university schedule here: http://registrar.utexas.edu/schedules/136/finals

HOMEWORK
Homework will be posted on the course Google calendar. Only a portion of each homework assignment will be graded for accuracy, although all problems will be graded for attempt. Homework is due at the beginning of class on Tuesdays and Fridays as indicated on the Google calendar. Students are encouraged to discuss all aspects of the course with each other. However, each student should write their own solutions to homework problems. Copying another student's solution or that from another text is a violation of the honor code and fails to contribute to your personal mathematical development. No late homeworks will be accepted for any reason! Illegible homework will not be graded. No credit will be given for unsupported answers. This means that all work should be shown, neatly and logically, using correct notation.
 
CLASS PARTICIPATION
Class attendance is mandatory and will be recorded. Your grade will be penalized beginning with your third and any subsequent absences. Students will have opportunities to present their solutions to homework problems during class meetings. The other classmates are required to ask questions and make certain they understand what has been presented. The presenter has the first opportunity to address any questions or comments, and then other classmates are encouraged to contribute. At most two class absences and at least one problem presentations will earn a student a class participation grade of 90 (on a 100 point scale). The remaining possible 10 points may be earned through a combination of perfect attendance (at most 3 points possible), extra problem presentations, and contributing to class discussions.

GRADING      
16% Homework

10% Class Participation
22% Exam 1
22% Exam 2
30% Final Exam

The lowest exam grade will be replaced by the final exam grade if the final exam grade is higher than the lowest exam grade. Grades will be recorded in Blackboard. Blackboard is NOT used to determine your semester grade in this course. Blackboard is only used as a means to store and share your grades. All of your individual grades will remain in Blackboard as the score you originally earned on each of them. Your semester grade for the course is determined as detailed in this syllabus. No semester assignments will be accepted after the last day of classes Friday, August 16, 2013. Your final exam grade is final and non-negotiable. Thus, any discussions of your course grade must occur prior to the final exam administration.

Plus/minus grades will be assigned for the final grade as follows: as follows: A (100-92.6), A- (92.5-89.6), B+ (89.5-86.6), B (86.5-82.6), B- (82.5-79.6), C+ (79.5-76.6), C (76.5-72.6), C- (72.5-69.6), D+ (69.5-66.6), D (66.5-62.6), D- (62.5-59.6), F (59.5-0).
 
DEPARTMENTAL SYLLABUS       http://www.ma.utexas.edu/academics/courses/syllabi/M325K.php

PREREQUISITE        M408D or M408L, with a grade of at least C

COURSE WEBSITE        http://www.ma.utexas.edu/users/jmann/su13M325K.html
Additionally lecture notes, exam review guides, grades, and other essential course information will be posted in Blackboard and/or the course Facebook group. Exam dates, the lecture schedule, and homework assignments will be shown on the Google calendar.
 
ADVICE FOR SUCCESS
Actively participate in the course by attending lectures, participating in class discussions, presenting problems to the class, asking and/or answering questions in class, working the assigned homework problems, and utilizing the office hours of Dr. Mann.

Before you email me to ask a question about the rules and procedures of this course, please read through this syllabus to see if the answer is written here. I diligently tried to include here any information that you might ask; please utilize it.
 
SERVICES AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS
The University of Texas provides appropriate academic accommodations for qualified students with disabilities. Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, 471-6259. http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/

Utilize the Sanger Learning and Life Center!

COMPUTER LAB
The mathematics department's 40 seats undergrad computer lab, RLM 7.122, is open to all students enrolled in math courses. Students can sign up for an individual account themselves in the computer lab using their UT EID. We have most of the mainstream commercial math software: mathematica, maple, matlab, magma, and an asortment of open source programs.
RLM Building Hours are:               
M-Th:  6:00am -- 11:00pm                   
F:  6:00am -- 10:00pm                
Sat:  6:00am -- 5:00pm                
Sun:  2:00pm -- 11:00pm

STUDENT CONDUCT
All computers, cell phones and other hand-held devices must be put away out of sight and sound during class. Please come to class on time. If you will be late or need to leave early for some legitimate reason, please tell me in advance. Coming and going during class is distracting to your fellow students and the instructor, and we do not like it.

PLANNED LECTURE and EXAM SCHEDULE
Deviations from this tentative calendar may occur during the semester. The actual material covered each day can only be determined by attending the lectures.


RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS
By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least fourteen days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.

DEADLINES FOR DROPPING A COURSE
Thursday, July 18, 2013 is the last day to drop a second-term class for a possible refund. See the full UT academic calendar, http://registrar.utexas.edu/calendars/13summer.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION POLICY
Occupants of buildings on The University of Texas at Austin campus are required to evacuate buildings when a fire alarm is activated. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not be the one you used when entering the building. Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their instructor in writing during the first week of class. In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or class instructors. Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services office.

Behavior Concerns Advice Line
BCAL: 512-232-5050

Link to information regarding emergency evacuation routes and emergency procedures can be found at: www.utexas.edu/emergency

AMS Resource for Undergraduate Mathematics Majors        http://www.ams.org/employment/undergrad.html

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