Course Description

Covering Chapters 1 through 7 of A Discrete Transition to Advanced Mathematics, we will look at the concepts of discrete mathematics with an emphasis on theorems and proof. Topics are selected from Boolean algebra, combinatorics, functions, graph theory, matrix algebra, number theory, probability, relations and set theory. We will try building, understanding, and sharpening critical thinking skills. Each student's aim in the course is to be able to read and understand mathematics on one's own.

Grading Policy

There are three components to determining the course grade. Weekly homework will be worth 25%, three hourly exams are worth 45 %, and the final exam 30%.

Attendance

Attendance in mathematics class is essential. You are more likely to succeed in a math course if you come to class everyday. To add some motivation, I will raise your final letter grade by one rung if you have 3 or fewer absences; e.g, if your final grade is C- but have 3 or fewer absences, it will eventually be raised to C.

Homework

Homework problems will be assigned in each class hour. In addition, I will have these problems posted on the Daily Schedule webpage linked below.   These problems will be assigned either from the textbook, or from a different source I deem relevant. These problems are to be collected on following Wednesday. For your understanding of the material you may have to work on more exercise problems than assigned.

Study Tips

In order to succeed in a math course, you will need to keep up daily with new concepts and applications introduced. I expect, in a college mathematics class, for the students to be adequately ready for the class on a given day. Preparation for this class will include: 1. to read sections to be covered each class hour, covering main ideas and examples of relevant ideas, and 2. to have at least looked at the exercise problems at the end of the section. In short, I will expect proactive learning from the students. Mathematics is not automatic, and you are expected to have learned more than merely mechanical skills to solve a few types of problems. Think of math classes as preparations for real life situations when you have to use your quantitative reasoning skills to deduct to a solution. You are expected to read, understand, and think on your own to come to a satisfactory resolution.

Exams

Attendance at the exams is mandatory!  If you have a conflict, let me know as soon as you learn about the conflict - before the exam. Only then you will be allowed to take a make-up exam.
The dates are

• Exam 1: Wednesday, Septeberm 12th
• Exam 2: TBA
• Exam 3: TBA
• Final Exam: December 10th, Saturday 8:30 - 11:30 am

Daily Schedule

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