Discrete Mathematics II
Course
Web Site: http://faculty.tcu.edu/gfriedman/discrete2
Instructor: Greg Friedman
e-mail: g.friedman@tcu.edu
Office: 358B Tucker Technology
Center
Phone: X6343
Office Hours: Please see my schedule for
official office hours. If you can’t make it at the official times, feel free to
drop by at any time – I’m usually available most afternoons and evenings. We
can also make a specific appointment for another time, or you can ask questions
by e-mail at any time.
Class Schedule: MWF 12:00-12:50 in Tucker 246
Final
Exam: Friday December 20, 11:00-1:30
Required Text: Discrete Mathematics on
Zybooks.com (see below)
Prerequisites: Students
are expected to be expert in the material of Discrete Mathematics I. In
particular, you should know all the material from the following sections of our
textbook: 1.1-1.9, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.7, 4.1,
4.3-5
Asking questions: Ask questions in
class! It helps me know what needs to be explained better, and it makes
classmates grateful that someone had the courage to ask. You are also
encouraged to ask questions before class, after class, in my office hours, by
e-mail, over telegraph, and every other possible way. Don't be shy!
Calculators: Most
of the assignments will not require you to use a calculator. Occasionally a
graphing calculator might be helpful. If you choose to use a calculator during
the course, the department suggests Texas Instruments calculators. However, you
may not use TI 89 calculators or other calculators with symbolic capabilities
during examinations.
Course Policies and Procedures
Book:
To access the book (and homework assignments),
follow these instructions:
1. Sign up at learn.zybooks.com
2. Enter zyBook code: TCUMATH30123FriedmanFall2019
3. Subscribe. A
subscription is $58.
You may begin subscribing as of August 12. Your
subscription will last until January 3, 2020.
Exams: There will be
three in-class midterm exams; see the calendar below (dates subject to change).
The final exam will be on Friday December 20, 11:00-1:30.
Problem assignments: There
will be two types of homework: 1) the “Participation and Challenge Activities”
in the online book and 2) additional written homework that will be assigned,
most of it from the “Additional Exercises” in the book. Problems will be
assigned via the course website at http://faculty.tcu.edu/gfriedman/discrete2/discrete2-hw.html.
Problems will be listed by textbook section. Participation and Challenge
Activities will be due before the immediate next class and Additional Exercises
will be due at the beginning of the second class session following completion
of the textbook section in class (due dates will be listed with the problems). You may discuss homework
problems with others and are encouraged to come to me for help at any time. You
may collaborate with other students in class on homework problems, BUT
solutions must be written
up individually. In other words, you may work in groups in attempting to solve
problems, but you must write up solutions on your own and demonstrate your own
mastery of the solution. It is imperative that you learn the material for
yourself; there will be no collaboration on exams. Unexcused late problem sets will
not be graded and will count as a 0 toward your overall homework grade.
Plagiarism:
Looking up answers to homework questions online or anywhere else constitutes
plagiarism and will result in a zero for an assignment and further disciplinary
action, including but not limited to reporting to the dean’s office. It is
acceptable to look up general information, such as a Google search for “Euler
circuit” or even general reference material for more specific techniques or
examples of certain types of computations. It is not acceptable to look up
solutions to specific problems or directly equivalent problems anywhere. If you
have any question about the acceptability of any resource not expressly
provided for the course, you should ask first.
Grading: Your final average will be determined
approximately as follows: 30% for the final exam, 18% for each midterm, 10% for
homework, and 6% for in-book Participation Activities. In-class quizzes, should
any be given, will count as part of the homework grade. A cumulative average of
90% or above guarantees at least an A-, a cumulative average of 80% or above
guarantees at least a B-, a cumulative average of 70% or above guarantees at
least a C-, and a cumulative average of 60% or above guarantees at least a D-.
Actual grade lines will be determined by the instructor; lower numerical
averages might earn higher letter
grades.
On Concepts: On exams and homework you will be tested not
just on your ability to perform calculations but also on your understanding of
concepts discussed in class and in the book. This may include providing proofs
or other arguments. Therefore, it is important for you to read the material in
the text (which you will be responsible for) and to study notes from class.
Attendance:
Attendance is expected. You are responsible for all material and information
from all class sessions, for handing in all homework in time, and for taking
all exams at the appointed times.
Make-ups and accommodations: In the event that you will be unable to take an exam or
quiz on time, an official written excuse is required. I expect to be notified at
least one week in advance
except in the case of serious emergency, and in all cases I expect to be
notified as soon as reasonably
possible. Excuses may also be given by me to hand in
homework late, again provided that a reasonable request is made in advance or
proof of emergency situation is presented. Failure to abide by this policy will
result in loss of course credit. For any special accommodations or rescheduling
you may need, it is your responsibility to contact me at least one week in
advance.
Extra help: In addition to help from me, students may seek extra help
from the math clinic or through tutoring. Please contact me for more
information.
Course
Schedule and Syllabus
Syllabus: We will cover roughly the topics indicated
by the book sections listed below. Additional topics will be included if time
permits. The following calendar should be taken as a rough guideline, subject
to much change:
|
Week |
Start Date |
Textbook Section |
Special |
|
1 |
Aug. 26 |
Brief Review, 6.1-6.2 |
Aug. 26- First class meeting |
|
2 |
Sep. 2 |
6.3-6.5 |
Sept. 2- Labor Day |
|
3 |
Sept. 9 |
6.7-6.9 |
|
|
4 |
Sept. 16 |
10.1-10.3 |
|
|
5 |
Sept. 23 |
10.4-10.6 |
|
|
6 |
Sept. 30 |
10.7-10.8 |
Exam 1 – Sept. 30 |
|
7 |
Oct. 7 |
10.9-10.12 |
|
|
8 |
Oct. 14 |
11.2-11.3 |
Oct. 14-15 – Fall break |
|
9 |
Oct. 21 |
11.3, 11.4, 8.1 |
|
|
10 |
Oct. 28 |
8.2, 8.15 |
Exam 2 - Oct. 28 |
|
11 |
Nov. 4 |
8.16, 13.1-13.2 |
|
|
12 |
Nov. 11 |
13.3-13.5 |
Last day to drop - Nov. 11 |
|
13 |
Nov. 18 |
13.6-13.8 |
|
|
14 |
Nov. 25 |
Exam 3 – Nov. 25, Thanksgiving - Nov. 27-29 |
|
|
15 |
Dec. 2 |
13.9, 14.1-14.3 |
|
|
16 |
Dec. 9 |
Catch-up/extra topics/review |
Last Day of Class – Dec. 11 |
|
17 |
Dec. 16 |
|
Final Exam - Wednesday, December 20 at 11:00 AM |
University Policies
Statement of Disability
Services at TCU
Texas Christian University
complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities. Eligible students seeking accommodations
should contact the Coordinator of Student Disabilities Services in the Center
for Academic Services located in Sadler Hall, 1010. Accommodations are not retroactive,
therefore, students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the
term for which they are seeking accommodations. Further information can be
obtained from the Center for Academic Services, TCU Box 297710, Fort Worth, TX
76129, or at (817) 257-6567.
Adequate time must be allowed to
arrange accommodations and accommodations are not retroactive; therefore,
students should contact the Coordinator as soon as possible in the academic
term for which they are seeking accommodations.
Each eligible student is responsible for presenting relevant,
verifiable, professional documentation and/or assessment reports to the
Coordinator. Guidelines for
documentation may be found at http://www.acs.tcu.edu/disability_documentation.asp.
Students with emergency medical
information or needing special arrangements in case a building must be
evacuated should discuss this information with their instructor/professor as
soon as possible.
Academic Misconduct:
**Academic Misconduct (Sec. 3.4 from the Student Handbook)
–Any act that violates the academic integrity of the institution is considered
academic misconduct. The procedures used to resolve suspected acts of academic
misconduct are available in the offices of Academic Deans and the Office of
Campus Life and are listed in detail in the Undergraduate Catalog (Student
Policies>Academic Conduct Policy Details; http://catalog.tcu.edu/undergraduate/).
Specific examples include, but are not limited to:
Netiquette: Communication
Courtesy Code
All members of the class are expected to follow rules of
common courtesy in all email messages, threaded discussions and chats. If
I deem any of them to be inappropriate or offensive, I will forward the message
to the Chair of the department and the online administrators and appropriate
action will be taken, not excluding expulsion from the course. The same rules
apply online as they do in person. Be respectful of other students.
Foul discourse will not be tolerated. Please take a moment and read the
following link concerning "netiquette".
All students are expected to have a tcu.edu e-mail address
and to check it regularly.