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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - MACM 101 D200

Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Class Number: 6212

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Dec 7, 2024
    Sat, 7:00–10:00 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 discrete mathematics principles and motivate the relevance of those principles by providing examples of applications in Computing Science. 

Topics

  • Counting
  • Logic and Quantifiers
  • Set Theory
  • Formal Reasoning and Induction
  • Functions and Relations
  • Number Theory
  • Graphs and Trees
  • Growth of Functions

Grading

  • There will be several graded assignments, quizzes, one or 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 the weighted average of exams in the course in order to obtain a clear pass (C- or better).

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics (an Applied Introduction) 5/e, Ralph P. Grimaldi, Addison-Wesley, 2003, 9780201726343, Now available in paperback at substantial savings! 
ISBN: 9780321385024

RECOMMENDED READING:

Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications
K. H. Rosen
McGraw Hill
8th Edition
2018
Ebook available: 9781260912784
ISBN: 9781259676512

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 term 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.