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Course Outlines

Fall 2023 - MACM 101 D100

Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Class Number: 6232

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Oct 10, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Sep 6 – Dec 5, 2023: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Dec 14, 2023
    Thu, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Prerequisites:

    BC Math 12 (or equivalent), or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, 157.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to graph theory, trees, induction, automata theory, formal reasoning, modular arithmetic. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is an introduction to discrete mathematics. The course will focus on establishing basic principles and motivate the relevance of those principles by providing examples of applications in Computing Science.

Topics


  • Logic and Quantifiers
  • Set Theory
  • Formal Reasoning and Induction
  • Functions and Relations
  • Number Theory
  • Graphs and trees

Grading

NOTES:

There will be several graded assignments, one or two midterms and a final exam. The details will be discussed in the first week of classes.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a passing grade (D or better).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
ROSEN
PRINT ISBN-13: 9781260091991
PRINT ISBN-10: 1260091996
PUBLISHER: MHR
EDITION: 8TH
PUB DATE: JANUARY 01, 2018

ISBN: 9781260091991

RECOMMENDED READING:

DISCRETE AND COMBINATORIAL MATHEMATICS (CLASSIC VERSION)
GRIMALDI, RALPH P., GRIMALDI, RALPH
PRINT ISBN-13: 9780321385024
PRINT ISBN-10: 0321385020
E-ISBNS: 9780137981304, 9780138068332
PUBLISHER: PEARSON EDUCATION
EDITION: 5TH
PUB DATE: MARCH 31, 2017

ISBN: 9780321385024

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating. Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the university community. Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the university. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the university. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the semester are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.