ClassInfo

CSC 400 Discrete Structures for Computer Science

Noriko Tomuro

Office: CDM 648
Winter 2018-2019
Class number: 25986
Section number: 810
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ONLIN E0000 Online Campus

Summary

This course covers the basic mathematical tools essential for solving problems in computer science. The mathematical topics are presented with emphasis on their applications in computer science. The topics covered include: logic and set theory, relations, functions, graphs, and counting and probability.



Texts

Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 4th edition. Susanna Epp, Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2011, ISBN-13: 978-0495391326.


Grading

Assignments 30%, Midterm 30%, Final Exam 40%. The lowest assignment score will be dropped.


Prerequisites

None. However, mathematical proficiency of the level of college algebra is assumed.


Course Work

  1. Assignments. Assignments are given weekly. Generally assignments are due in one week.
  2. Exams. There will be a Midterm and a Final exam. Both exams will be proctored, and in-class for the Loop sections. Also for both exams, the format will be a pen-pencil written exam, and the topics will be comprehensive.


Submission Materials

All submission materials must have the student's name, the course section in which he/she is registered ("802 Loop" or "810 Online"), and the assignment number (e.g. HW#1) written/typed at the top of the submission files. Submissions without those information will not be graded and receive a score of 0.


School policies:

Changes to Syllabus

This syllabus is subject to change as necessary during the quarter. If a change occurs, it will be thoroughly addressed during class, posted under Announcements in D2L and sent via email.

Online Course Evaluations

Evaluations are a way for students to provide valuable feedback regarding their instructor and the course. Detailed feedback will enable the instructor to continuously tailor teaching methods and course content to meet the learning goals of the course and the academic needs of the students. They are a requirement of the course and are key to continue to provide you with the highest quality of teaching. The evaluations are anonymous; the instructor and administration do not track who entered what responses. A program is used to check if the student completed the evaluations, but the evaluation is completely separate from the student’s identity. Since 100% participation is our goal, students are sent periodic reminders over three weeks. Students do not receive reminders once they complete the evaluation. Students complete the evaluation online in CampusConnect.

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism

This course will be subject to the university's academic integrity policy. More information can be found at http://academicintegrity.depaul.edu/ If you have any questions be sure to consult with your professor.

All students are expected to abide by the University's Academic Integrity Policy which prohibits cheating and other misconduct in student coursework. Publicly sharing or posting online any prior or current materials from this course (including exam questions or answers), is considered to be providing unauthorized assistance prohibited by the policy. Both students who share/post and students who access or use such materials are considered to be cheating under the Policy and will be subject to sanctions for violations of Academic Integrity.

Academic Policies

All students are required to manage their class schedules each term in accordance with the deadlines for enrolling and withdrawing as indicated in the University Academic Calendar. Information on enrollment, withdrawal, grading and incompletes can be found at http://www.cdm.depaul.edu/Current%20Students/Pages/PoliciesandProcedures.aspx.

Students with Disabilities

Students who feel they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor privately to discuss their specific needs. All discussions will remain confidential.
To ensure that you receive the most appropriate accommodation based on your needs, contact the instructor as early as possible in the quarter (preferably within the first week of class), and make sure that you have contacted the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) at:
Lewis Center 1420, 25 East Jackson Blvd.
Phone number: (312)362-8002
Fax: (312)362-6544
TTY: (773)325.7296