fM325K Summer 2008


Unique # : 93475
Lecture  : M-F 11:30-1:00 in RLM 7.114
Textbook : Grimaldi, "Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics", 5th ed.
Syllabus : I.1-4, II.1-4, III.1-3, IV.1-2, V.1-6, VII.1-4, VIII.1.
          A little counting, a little logic and probability, stuff about
          functions, relations, and graphs; altogether good clean fun. 
Office   : RLM 12.130
Hours    : M-F 10:30-11:25 PM and by appointment

Grading Scheme
At most every lecture I shall assign homework, which is to be turned in two class days later at the beginning of class. I will not accept late homework, but I will drop the three lowest or missed homeworks. The homework counts 20% towards the course grade. There will be two (2) midterm tests, each worth 20% and covering the material presented prior to the test. The comprehensive final test counts 40%. The worst (or missed) midterm test is replaced with the final test grade if that improves the total. I can't allow you to miss both of the midterm tests, though, and there will be NO (0) make-up test. Absences drag down the grade as explained below (see About Class Attendance).
I do not grade on the curve. The scheme is this:
90-100: A, 80-89.9: B, 70-79.9: C, 60-69.9: D, below 60: F.
The midterm tests are scheduled on the following days during class time:
Thursday June 19 and Thursday July 3.
The final test takes place on Saturday July 12, 7:00-10:00PM, in RLM 6.104.
Most test problems are taken from the book, perhaps slightly altered. There are usually 5-6 problems per test. The most efficient way to learn the material is to read ahead and to collaborate: the homework counts a lot, and I encourage you to do it in groups and to turn in group homeworks.
Regrades
I grade very leniently. If I make a mistake in grading please let me know and I'll fix it. However, the way I apportion partial credit is my prerogative and I will not entertain arguments about it; they merely generate ill will and are a waste of time. Also, just in case disputes over your record should arise: keep all tests, homeworks, quizzes, etc.
About Class Attendance
There are very good reasons to attend the classes you paid for. Also, I have collected some statistics in previous courses, and found that on the average 3 lectures missed during the semester will lower the final grade by one level. I'll elevate this from a statistic to a policy: I will check class attendance. Every three (3) absences will lower the final grade by one level.
``Absence'' means ``Absence for any reason'', death, visit to the doctor, sporting or cheerleading event, and hangover alike. So do not use your quota of absences frivolously and then plead hangover, sports, sickness, or death to extend your quota. It won't fly. This is not intended to be punitive, rather, to provide that extra little push our weak flesh needs from time to time. Students find a way to come to class most of the time, and this rule hardly ever needs to be applied. On the other hand, since I started to require attendance grades have gone up by nearly one level on the average.
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Check your email regularly for communications from me.
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Here is a Practice Exam in dvi format, in postscript format, in pdf format.
Homework (due two days after assignment, at the beginning of the class period)
Lecture 1. Due 06/09: page 11 # 2, 8, 10, 20.
Lecture 2. Due 06/10: page 24 # 4, 8, 12, 26, 30.
Lecture 3. Due 06/11: p 34 # 2, 4, 12, 16.
Lecture 4. Due 06/12: p 54 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 10; p 66 # 4, 6, 10, 14.
Lecture 5. Due 06/13: p 84 # 2, 4; p100 # 2, 4, 12.
Lecture 6. Due 06/16: p134 # 8, 14.
Lecture 7. Due 06/17: p146 # 8, 18.
Lecture 8. Due 06/18: p156 # 2, 4, 8; p 173 # 4.
Lecture 9. Due 06/19: p 173 # 6, 8, 10, 20.
Lecture 11.
Thursday 06/19: Test 1.
Friday 06/20: No Lecture.
Lecture 12. Due 06/25: p208 # 2, 4, 6a, 8.
Lecture 13. Due 06/26: p219 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 12.
Lecture 14. Due 06/27: Compute a generator of ((840,1001)).
p236 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
Lecture 15. Due 06/30: p240 # 2, 4, 6; p245 # 2, 4, 14.
Lecture 16. Due 07/01: p252 # 2, 4, 12; p258 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 15, 16, 17.
Lecture 17. Due 07/02: p265 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 12; p272 # 2, 4, 6, 8, 12.
Lecture 18. Due 07/07: p277 # 2, 4, 12, 14.
Lecture 19R: Review. Do the Practice Test.
Thu 07/03: Test 2.
Fri 07/04: Independence Day.
Lecture 22. Due 07/09: p343 # 2, 4, 6.
Lecture 23. Due 07/10: p354 # 2, 4, 6, 10, 18, 22.
Lecture 24. Do: p364 # 4, 8, 10, 16.
Lecture 25. Do: p370 # 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16.
Sat 07/12, 7:00-10:00 PM: Final Test in RLM 6.104



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