MATH 326 Course Syllabus

NJIT Academic Integrity CODE:  All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the University Code on Academic Integrity at NJIT very seriously and enforces it strictly.  This means that there must not be any forms of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or lab assignments, or any form of cheating in quizzes and exams.  Under the University Code on Academic Integrity, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.

 

Math 326-001:  Discrete Analysis for Computer Engineers

Fall 2010

 

Instructor:  Prof. Plastock 

Textbook:  Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory, 3rd. Edition. Author: Goodaire and Parmenter; ISBN: 0-13-167995-3.

Prerequisites:  Math 112 with a grade of C or better.

Grading Policy:  The final grade in this course will be determined as follows: 

Homework:

15%

Projects:

20%

Midterm Exams:

30%

Final Exam:

35%


Your final letter grade will be based on the following tentative curve. NOTE:  This course needs to be passed with a grade of C or better in order to proceed to Math 426.

A

90-100

C

60-69

B+

85-89

D

50-59

B

80-84

F

0-49

C+

70-79

 

 

 

Drop Date:  Please note that the University Drop Date November 1, 2010 deadline will be strictly enforced.

Homework Policy:  Homework problems will be assigned in class.

Attendance:  Attendance at all classes will be recorded and is mandatory. Please make sure you read and fully understand the Department’s Attendance Policy. This policy will be strictly enforced. Absences from class will inhibit your ability to fully participate in class discussions and problem solving sessions and, therefore, affect your grade. Tardiness to class is very disruptive to the instructor and students and will not be tolerated. Each student should have contact information of several fellow students to get homework assignments and class notes when absent. You are responsible for everything that happens in class whether you are present or not.

Makeup Exam Policy:  There will be No make-up EXAMS during the semester. In the event the Final Exam is not taken, under rare circumstances where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the final exam, a makeup exam will be administered by the math department. In any case the student must notify the Math Department Office and the Instructor that the exam will be missed and present written verifiable proof of the reason for missing the exam, e.g., a doctors note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND time of the mitigating problem.

Further Assistance:  For further questions, students should contact their Instructor. All Instructors have regular office hours during the week. These office hours are listed at the link above by clicking on the Instructor’s name. Teaching Assistants are also available in the math learning center.

Cellular Phones:  All cellular phones and beepers must be switched off during all class times.


 

MATH DEPARTMENT CLASS POLICIES LINK 

All DMS students must familiarize themselves with and adhere to the Department of Mathematical Sciences Course Policies, in addition to official university-wide policies. DMS takes these policies very seriously and enforces them strictly. For DMS Course Policies, please click here.

September 6, 2010

M

Labor Day Holiday ~ University Closed

November 1, 2010

M

Last Day to Withdraw from this course

November 25-28, 2010

R-Su

Thanksgiving Recess ~ University Closed

December 7, 2010

T

Classes follow a Thursday Schedule

December 8, 2010

W

Classes follow a Friday Schedule

 

Course Outline:

Projects, Homework and Midterm Exam dates will be announced in class.

Week

Dates

 Unit

Topic

Homework

 

Week 1
8/30 – 9/3

0.1, 0.2

Mathematical Proof

 

Week 2
9/6 – 9/10

└►

LABOR DAY ~ UNIVERSITY CLOSED

 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3

Mathematical Logic

 

Week 3
9/13 – 9/17

2.1, 2.2, 2.3

Sets and Binary Relations

 

Week 4
9/20 – 9/24

2.4, 2.5

Equivalence and Partial Order Relations

 

Week 5
9/27 – 10/1

3.1, 3.2, 3.3

Functions

 

Week 6
10/4 – 10/8

4.1, 4.2, 4.3

Integers

 

Week 7
10/11 – 10/15

4.4, 4.5

Congruences and Applications

 

Week 8
10/18 – 10/22

9.1, 9.2, 9.3

Graphs

 

Week 9
10/25 – 10/29

10.1, 10.2

Paths and Circuits

 

Week 10
11/1 – 11/5

└►

Last Day to Withdraw from this course

10.3, 10.4

Paths and Circuits

 

Week 11
11/8 – 11/12

11.1, 11.4, 11.5

Applications of Paths and Circuits

 

Week 12
11/15 – 11/19

14.1, 14.2

The MaxFlow - Min Cut Theorem

 

Week 13
11/22 – 11/24

14.3, 14.4

Applications of The MaxFlow - Min Cut Theorem

 

11/25 – 11/28

└►

[Thurs-Sun: Nov. 25-28] Thanksgiving Recess ~ University Closed

Week 14
11/29 – 12/3

14.3, 14.4

Applications of The MaxFlow - Min Cut Theorem

 

Week 15
12/6 – 12/8

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REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM

 

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[TUE & Wed: DEC. 7-8] Classes follow a THURSDAY and FRIDAY Schedule

 

Finals

Final EXAM WEEK:  December 10-16, 2010

 

 

Prepared By:  Prof. Roy Plastock

Last revised:  August 27, 2010

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