VCU Catalog Description: Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. An introduction to mathematical logic and set theory, including applications in Boolean algebras and graph theory. Prerequisites: Calculus-level placement on the VCU Mathematics Placement Test within the one-year period immediately preceding enrollment in the course or MATH 151, MATH 200, MATH 201 or BUSN 212 with a minimum grade of C. This class is an introduction to methods of discrete mathematical structures and systems. Topics include sets, counting, logic, probability, algorithms, methods of proof, and induction. This involves the first 14 chapters of the textbook. You are expected to keep up with the reading and work practice exercises. There are frequent quizzes, three tests, and a final exam. Your grade is determined by scores on assignments, tests, the final exam, and participation. Text: Discrete Math Elements, by Richard Hammack. Free PDF download at the course web page: www.people.vcu.edu/~rhammack/Math211
Quizzes: Frequent short quizzes will be given. Quiz problems will be similar (often identical) to the suggested odd-numbered exercises. Participation/Engagement: Participation means that you in some way demonstrate intellectual involvement in the course. It does not necessarily mean that you ask questions and volunteer answers. Active participation may include your working lots of exercises and displaying preparedness, dedication and intellectual curiosity. Things that could cause you to lose participation points include sleeping in class, using your phone in class, texting in class, missing too much class, etc. Final Exam: The final exam is comprehensive, covering all material discussed in class. The date can be found on the course calendar. In writing the final exam, I will assume that you have been studying the material at least 6 hours per week outside of class, throughout the entire semester.
Extra Credit: For every typo or mistake you find in the textbook, I will give you one extra quiz point. Please email me any corrections on Fridays. I will then update the textbook based on your feedback and re-post it. To get credit, the typo must still exist when you report it to me (i.e. no extra credit for a typo that I've already fixed). When reading the book, please make sure you've refreshed your screen so that you'll know you're looking at the latest version. |
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