Fall 2020 - MATH 345 D100

Introduction to Graph Theory (3)

Class Number: 2805

Delivery Method: Remote

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 12, 2020
    Sat, 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    MACM 201 (with a grade of at least B-).

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Fundamental concepts, trees and distances, matchings and factors, connectivity and paths, network flows, integral flows. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:


This course will be delivered online. You are expected to have access to a reliable internet connection. You will need a computer from which you can download course materials and activities and watch live and/or recorded lectures and participate in live tutorials or workshops.

You will need a camera to take photographs of your work. A phone is acceptable.


Topics

  • Graph Basics
  • Trees
  • Matchings
  • Connectivity
  • Directed Graphs
  • Advanced topics (time permitting)

Course Delivery

  •  Lecture: synchronous- lectures will be held at fixed times, on-line
  •  Midterm(s): synchronous; date: TBA
  •  Final exam: synchronous; date: TBA

Grading

  • Assignments (6 assignments, evenly distributed over term. Best 5 of 6 will contribute to mark. All homework will be equally weighted) 20%
  • Midterms (There will be no make up midterm exam. Grade from your final exam will contribute to missed midterm for a valid reason) 30%
  • Final Exam (For a missed final for a valid reason there will be a make up final) 50%

NOTES:

THE INSTRUCTOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE ANY OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION. 
Students should be aware that they have certain rights to confidentiality concerning the return of course papers and the posting of marks. 
Please pay careful attention to the options discussed in class at the beginning of the semester.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Access to strong and reliable internet.
  • Ability to scan documents (phone app acceptable)
  • Access to webcam and microphone (embedded in computer sufficient)

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

No textbook required.

RECOMMENDED READING:

Introduction to Graph Theory (Classic Version)
Douglas B. West
2/E, Pearson
ISBN: 9780131437371

Registrar Notes:

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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020

Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.

Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).