Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, 6^th Edition by Kenneth H. Rosen

According to Dictionary.com, there are two adjectives discreet and discrete that are pronounced identically but have very different meanings. If you are unaware of this fact, please familiarize yourself with the differences now. If you would like to know more about what discrete mathematics is, please consult the relevant entry on Wikipedia. You may also find the registrar's course description and/or the mathematics department's course description of use. Specific course topics are listed on the schedule.

Your grade for the course is based on your final score which is a weighted total of your midterm, final, and weekly homework.

• Miderm Exam: 25%

• Final Exam: 25%

• Homework: 50%

Your TA will probably give a weekly recitation as well, time to be announced, that it is compulsary to attend. (And, of course, you are required to attend classes!) Your contributions in class and in your TA session will also be taken into consideration in grading.

There are two exams.

• Midterm Exam: Tuesday, Nov. 4, 9-11:30AM.

• Final Exam: TBA.

Your weekly homework will be assigned using the webwork system. There will be a session early in the term, announced in class, on how to use the system.

The webwork system is very flexible, and allows you to see if you have the right answer, before submitting your answers. You can correct answers again and again, until the due date. This also helps you learn the material better. The day after the due date, webwork will show you the correct answers. In addition, there will be some written homework due each week, that should be handed in, in class, on the same day that your on-line webwork is due

1. You are encouraged to collaborate on your webwork assignments, and study in groups. However, it is your responsibility to ensure that your submissions are of your own making. In fact, webwork gives every student slightly different problems.

Recitations provide an opportunity for you to ask questions of your teaching assistants. You are welcome to attend recitations even if you do not have specific questions and would prefer to listen. In lieu of any questions, teaching assistants are prepared to offer examples related to relevant assignments. Recitation times and locations will be announced when known, using the webwork email system.

1. If you are having any sort of difficulties, please consult your instructor as soon as possible. Other resources are also available to you such as teaching assistants, fellow classmates, Math Study Hall, and LAS.

2. Make an effort to keep up to date. Consider attempting to do a webwork assignment well in advance of the due date This can increase your understanding, and provide you with time to seek assistance before the due date if you should need it -- and reduce your stress.

3. To prepare for exams, review your webworks, lecture notes, and the textbook. And, when preparing for the final exam, review also your midterm exam -- since the final is comprehensive. Exam problems will most often resemble either webwork exercises or examples from lecture.

4. For additional practice, you can attempt to solve relevant textbook exercises. Solutions to odd numbered exercises are listed in the back of the textbook.