Discrete Structures, Spring
2007
http://www.cs.uiowa.edu/~oliveira/C19-SP07/22c19-sp07.html
Classes: M-W-F
Instructor: Suely
Oliveira, Room: 101H MLH E-mail: oliveira(at)cs.uiowa.edu |
T.A: ON ICON Office hours: Phone:
E-mail: |
Book: D.S. Malik and
M.K. Sen, Discrete
Mathematical Structures:
DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to Discrete Structures, which is an integral part of the computer science curriculum. In this course, we learn how theory and applications complement each other. We motivate proofs by presenting examples to show their relevance to the concept. Not only do we present proofs, we show how proofs are constructed.
GENERAL POLICY: You should make every effort to attend all lectures. Missed lecture notes should be obtained from fellow students. Handouts and homework answer sheets can be obtained from the web page. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor in advance if the student cannot attend a regularly scheduled exam.
HOMEWORK POLICY: Assignments will normally be due one week after they are assigned and should be turned in and picked up in the classroom. Assignments can be submitted 3 days late for half credit. Assignments submitted later that will receive no credit.
ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend ALL lecture sessions. Failure to attend may affect you grade. Students are responsible for material covered the days they miss. Students are encouraged to actively participate in the class in a constructive manner.
SCHEDULE (FIRST 8 WEEKS)
Week (dates) |
Topics |
Sections |
Hws due dates |
#1 |
Sets |
1.1 |
Hw1-part1 |
#1 |
Logic |
1.2 |
Hw1-pat2 |
#2 |
Logic |
1.3 and 1.4 |
|
#2 |
Logic and Proofs |
1.4 and 1.5 |
Hw2
|
#3 |
Integers |
2.1 |
|
#3 |
Induction |
2.3 |
Hw3 |
#4 |
Prime numbers |
2.4 |
Program1 |
#4 |
Relations |
3.1 |
|
#5 |
Wks 1-3 |
|
|
#5 |
Posets |
3.2 |
Hw4 |
#6 |
Functions |
5.1 and 5.2 |
|
#6 |
Sequences/Strings |
5.3 |
Hw5 |
#7 |
Congruences |
6.1 |
Program
2 |
#7 |
Check Digits |
6.2 |
|
#8 |
Wks 4-6 |
|
|
#8 |
Counting |
7.1 |
Hw6 |
Final: (all material).
A similar table
for the last 8 weeks of class will be on ICON.
GRADING:
Exams --- 60%, Homework ---25% and Final
Exam ---15%
For homeworks, grades, transparencies and answer
sheets I use:
ICON
(Use your HawkID and password to
log in).
Note 1:I need to hear from anyone who has a disability which may require some modification of seating, testing or other class requirements so that appropriate arrangements may be made. Please see me after class or during my office hours .