CS 3310 - Discrete Mathematics

Syllabus for Spring 2024

Class Times: Section 1(23129): MWF from 10:00 to 10:50 in Smith 117. Final is Monday April 29 from 9:00 to 10:50.

Instructor: Barton T. Stander, Professor of Computer Science
E-MAIL: bart.stander@utahtech.edu
PHONE: 435.652.7973
OFFICE: North Burns 242.
Spring, 2024 Office Hours:

• MWF from 9:00 to 9:50
• F from 1:30 to 2:20
• Whenever you can find me
• Or by appointment

House Rules: DO NOT's: Don't do anything that would diminish the learning environment of another student. Don't play computer games. Don't browse the internet. Don't talk on your cell phone. Don't talk loudly or much at all while I'm lecturing.
DO's: Be Polite and courteous. Help the student next to you (quietly). Take a nap, if you need one. Read a book, if you are bored. Ask questions, if you are lost. Correct me, if I make mistakes.

Lab hours: Click here

Course fee: $20, used to assist in maintaining CIT infrastructure.

Course Description: Course for students in Mathematics and Computer Science, or having an interest in the theory of counting and its applications. This course will instruct students in mathematical reasoning, combinatorial analysis, sets, permutations, relations, computational complexity, and boolean logic. Students will be required to complete homework and programming assignments.

Prerequisites:  Math 1210 and CS 1410

Objectives: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to:

• Solve difficult problems by breaking them down into smaller pieces and finding patterns. [CS/SE PLO #5]
• Solve a wide range of counting problems. [CS/SE PLO #5]
• Solve probability problems mathematically and programmatically. [CS/SE PLO #1, #2]
• Implement a modern cryptography system such as RSA. [CS/SE PLO #1, #2]

Resources: The text for this course is Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications (7th Ed.) by Kenneth H. Rosen.

Attendance:  Students are responsible for material covered and announcements made in class.  School related absences may be made up only if prior arrangements are made. The class schedule presented is approximate.  The instructor reserves the right to modify the schedule according to class needs.  Changes will be announced in class.

Labs: There will be Labbies in the Smith Computer Center that may be helpful, especially in the beginning Computing courses.

Late Policy: Assignments are due at 11:59 p.m. on the date specified in the schedule, or due as announced in class. I will allow a generous one week grace period to find me or a TA to pass off, but do not abuse this week. The assignments should be done when they are due. After the grace week, assignments cannot receive any credit.

Time Commitment:  Courses at Utah Tech University should require about 45 hours of work per credit hour of class.  Thus, a three credit class is designed to require about 135 hours of work on the part of the student.  If you don’t have the time to spend on this course, you should probably rethink your schedule.

Cheating:  Cheating will not be tolerated, and will result in a failing grade for the students involved.  Cheating includes, but is not limited to, turning in homework assignments that are not the student’s work.

You are encouraged to work in groups while studying for tests, discussing class lectures, discussing algorithms for homework solutions, and helping each other identify errors in your homework solutions.

However, each student must create and type in their own solution.  Any kind of copying and pasting is NOT okay.  If you need help understanding concepts, get it from the instructor or fellow classmates.  But never copy another’s code, either electronically or visually. Likewise, using code from the internet is considered cheating.

Grading: Programming assignments and tests each contribute half to your Total Percent.
Your final grade is based on your Total Percent, as follows:

Important Dates: Additional college policies, final exam times, calendars, and statements are available online at Important Information

Disability Statement: Disability/Accessibility Resources UT welcomes all students and strives to make the learning experience accessible. If you are a student with a medical, psychological, or learning disability that may require accommodations for this course, you are encouraged to contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC) as soon as possible.

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