Course Information for MTH 260, Spring 2015

Mathematics 260 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Course Information

Professor: Douglas Rall

Office: Riley Hall 205-E

Phone: 3637

Email:doug.rall@furman.edu

Office Hours: 8:30 am - 10:00 am (M-T-W-F) or by appointment

Textbook: Mathematics: A Discrete Introduction (Third Edition)

Author: Edward Scheinerman

Course Grades

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Course Points		Course Grade
90 - 100		A
80 - 89		B
70 - 79		C
60 - 69		D
- 59		F

Course Points:

Written Work: 20 course points
Tests: 60 course points
Final Exam: 20 course points

Course Objectives

To learn how to speak and to write mathematics in a clear, precise, and logical manner.
To acquire and develop mathematical reasoning skills.
To learn some of the standard mathematical proof techniques and then use them in learning how to construct and write proofs.
To learn about some of the fundamental mathematical concepts such as functions, relations, partitions and graphs.
To explore several of the main areas of discrete mathematics.

Students are encouraged to study together. However, you are not to collaborate with anyone else on work that is to be graded unless I announce otherwise for a particular assignment. Respect for others, honesty and honorable behavior as it relates to academic work are commendable qualities that are expected of all students. Plagiarism or academic dishonesty will not be tolerated.

Special Needs: Any student with disabilities who thinks he/she needs academic accommodations should contact the Disability Services Coordinator (Ext. 2320) at the Office of Disability Services.

Final Exam: Tuesday, May 5 (12:00 - 2:30 pm)