Math 2000 (Discrete Math)
  Fall 2017, UNT



Lecture: SAGE 355, TR 11:00-12:20pm

Instructor: Professor Olav Richter


Course Description: In Math 2000, students learn the basic concepts and ideas necessary for upper-division courses in mathematics. We introduce elementary mathematical logic, sets, functions, and relations, and we study different methods of mathematical proof with a strong emphasis on mathematical induction. In addition, we use these methods to prove some theorems in number theory, one of the most beautiful areas of mathematics!

Prerequisites for Math 2000: Math 1650.

Textbook:


Homework:
I will assign homework on Thursdays (also posted here), and the assignments are usually due the following Thursday at the beginning of class. Late homework will NOT be accepted for any reason. Your lowest homework score will be dropped (This includes work you miss due to illness, family emergency, transportation problems, oversleeping, work schedule, completing the wrong section, completing the wrong problems, etc.).

 

Special Projects:


Exams & Grading Policy: Your final grade will be based on homework, special projects, two midterms, and a comprehensive final. The midterms will be on Oct 3rd and on Nov 7th. The final exam will be on Dec 12th. Please make sure that you are available at those dates, since there will be NO make up exams!


The grade is comprised of

 

You are encouraged to study together and help each other throughout the semester. If everyone does well, everyone will receive a good grade.

Expectations: You are expected to come to every lecture and come on time.  You are responsible for everything that happens in class.  You are expected to read the assigned sections before each lecture and to review your notes for an hour or two after each lecture.  An average college student spends about 2--3 hours studying per week for every 1 hour in class and more time before exams and difficult assignments. Thus, if you are an "average learner", you probably want to budget 6--9 hours a week for this class and extra time before midterms and special projects.  NO ELECTRONIC DEVICES IN CLASS  


Disabilities: It is the responsibility of students with certified disabilities to provide the instructor with appropriate documentation from the Dean of Students Office.

Extra Credit: Do not expect to be able to do some extra work to help your grade either before or after the final exam. There will be no extra credit during the semester. You must complete the assigned work on time.

Cheating: No cheating will be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating will receive an F in the course. Furthermore, a letter will be sent to the appropriate dean.

Lecture schedule: The following Tentative Lecture Schedule gives you an idea what material I intend to cover in this class, but note that the schedule might change often. You are responsible for all announcements/assignments made in class!

 

Tentative Lecture Schedule

Tu

Aug 29

2.1+2.2

Th

Aug 31

3.1+3.2

Tu

Sep 5

3.3+4.1

Th

Sep 7

4.2+4.3+HW

Tu

Sep 12

4.4

Th
  Sep 14
4.5
+HW

Tu
  Sep 19
4.6+5.1

Th

Sep 21

5.1+HW

Tu

Sep 26

5.2

Th

Sep 28

Review+HW

Tu

Oct 3

Midterm

Th
  Oct 5
5.3

Tu
  Oct 10
5.4+5.5

Th

Oct 12

5.5+HW

Tu

Oct 17

5.6+6.1

Th

Oct 19

6.1+HW

Tu

Oct 24

6.2

Th

Oct 26

7.1+HW

Tu

Oct 31

7.2

Th

Nov 2

Review+HW

Tu

Nov 7

Midterm

Th

Nov 9

7.3

Tu

Nov 14

8.1+8.2

Th

Nov 16

8.2+8.3+HW

Tu

Nov 21

8.3+8.4

Tu

Nov 28

8.4+HW

Th

Nov 30

8.5

Tu

Dec 5

8.5+HW

Th

Dec 7

Review



Tu

Dec 12

FINAL
10:30-12:30pm