CS 2620 A: Discrete Structures


Semester:    Spring 2004
Room:        2162 NH
Time:        8:00 am - 9:15 am TR

Course Description:

Propositional and predicate logic, mathematical induction, and recursion. 
Sets, relations, functions. Graphs and trees. Boolean algebra and computer logic. 
Finite state machines and computability.

Prerequisite: Math 2261 or Math 2262, with a grade of "C" or better.

Required Materials:


         	Text:		Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, 5th. Ed.,
         	Author: 	Kenneth H. Rosen
         	Publisher:	McGraw Hill

Topical Outline

Number Systems
Sets and Logics
Combinatorics
Relations and Functions
Graphs
Trees
Boolean Algebra
Finite State Machines

Grading Policy:

             The grade for the course will be assigned based on the following 
             percentages:
  3-4  Tests:      80 - 100%
	If you miss a test with a legitimate reason, the score you make on the final 
	will be assigned for that test.
          
 Assignments, Quizzes, Attendance, and class participation:	0 - 20%
        
        
Grading Scale
        90 - 100 		A
        80 - 89 		B
        70 - 79			C
        60 - 69			D
        0  - 59			F

Instructor:

	Said C. Fares
	Office:                         2132  Nevins Hall 
	Traditional Office Hours:       10:45 AM - 11:45 AM TR
 					or by appointment
	Electronic Office Hours:        Any day, any time
	E-mail:                         sfares@valdosta.edu
	Phone:                          (912) 333-5780

Semester Calendar:

	January    12:	First Class Day
	January    19:	MLK 
	March       5:	Mid-term
	April     5-9:	Spring Break
	May         3:	Last Class Day
	May         4:  Exam Preparation Day
	May         5:  Final (Wednesday, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm)

Last update December 16, 2004.