Course description:
Introduces the ideas of rigor and proof through an examination
of basic set theory, quantification theory, elementary counting,
discrete probability, and additional topics.
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Prerequisites:
Math 1300 or APPM 1350 (Calculus 1).
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Text:
Mathematics: A Discrete Introduction, 2nd ed.,
by Edward Scheinerman (2006).
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Homework, Quizzes and Exams:
During the semester there will be
regularly assigned homework and quizzes, one midterm and
a final exam. Your course grade will be
computed according to the formula:
Grade = HW(40%) + Mid(20%) + Final(40%).
Quizzes will be self-corrected in class.
You must take the final exam to pass the course.
Late homework will not be accepted. I will not
count your two lowest homework scores.
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Grading:
You will be graded only on your written work.
This work will be judged on the basis of
correctness, completeness and legibility.
Strings of formulas without explanation will not be accepted.
Paragraph organization (where appropriate), complete sentences
and correct punctuation are expected.
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Dates:
Homework: Usually due Wed
MLK, Jr. Day: Jan 17
Midterm: Feb 25 (in class)
Spring Break: Mar 21-25
Last Day: Apr 29
Final Exam: (9am Section) May 3, 1:30-4pm, (1pm Section) April 30, 1:30-4pm.
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Getting Help:
Don't wait until it is too late if you need help.
Ask questions! I am available
during the office hours listed
here and also at many other times.
If you can't see me during office hours, then make an appointment
with me to see me at a different time. I will also give short
answers to questions sent by email. It is also possible
to get help in the Undergrad Resource Center, in Math 175.
(Hours: MTWR 9-5, F 9-2.)
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WWW:
Information concerning our class will be posted
on my web page under the link for Teaching.
A copy of any document I hand out in class will be accessible
from this page.
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Classroom Behavior:
The CU classroom behavior policy
can be found
here.
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Students with Disabilities:
Students with disabilities who qualify for academic accommodations
must provide a letter from Disability Services (DS) and discuss
specific needs with me, preferably during the first two weeks of
class. DS determines accommodations based on documented
disabilities. (303-492-8671, Willard 322,
Web page).
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Observance of Religious Holidays:
If, because of religious obligations, a student has a conflict
with scheduled exams, assignments, or other required attendance,
the student should notify me at least two weeks in advance of
the conflict to request special accommodation.
I will provide the opportunity for a makeup exam
or an equivalent assignment, or arrange for an increased
flexibility in assignment due date.
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Honor Code:
Details of the Student Honor Code system can be found
here.
Sanctions for honor violations may include: a failing grade
for a particular assignment; a failing grade for a particular
course; and/or suspension for various lengths of time or
permanent expulsion from the university.
The university administration has asked faculty to
provide clear, explicit and detailed instructions
about what constitutes plagiarism. In this course we
will adhere to the definition drafted by the CU Law School:
Plagiarism is the use of any written material which is
submitted in a manner which purports or suggests that
it is the work and effort of the person submitting it and
that it was prepared by him or her as part or all of the
task of completing the assignment, but which material is
in substance the work of another or is material
previously prepared by the student and which was
previously submitted for, and which received,
academic credit of any kind and the subsequent use of such
material was not, in advance, specifically authorized
by the faculty member for whom the work was being done.
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