Spring 2023 - MACM 101 D200

Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Class Number: 6554

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

Course Times + Location:

Jan 4 – Apr 11, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Exam Times + Location:

Apr 19, 2023
Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby

Apr 19, 2023
Wed, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
Burnaby

Instructor:
Brad Bart
bbart@sfu.ca
Office: TASC1 9023

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

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Introduction to counting, 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:

Counting, Finite Probability
Logic and Quantifiers
Introductory Number Theory + Proof Writing
Set Theory
Mathematical Induction
Functions and Relations
Growth of Functions
Introduction to Graphs and Trees (Time Permitting)

Grading

NOTES:

There will be a series of weekly tutorials, weekly assignments, two midterms and a final exam. The details will be discussed in the first week of classes. Students must pass the final exam in order to pass the course.

Students must attain an overall passing grade on their final exam in order to obtain a clear pass (C− or better).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics (an Applied Introduction), Ralph P. Grimaldi, Addison-Wesley, 2004
ISBN: 9780201726343

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

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