MTH286 - Discrete Math - 4 Credits |
Professor: Dr. Kevin Chouinard |
Overview |
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In this course, you will learn about sets, logic, matrices, relations, counting, functions, graphs, trees, and codes. You will also improve your quantitative reasoning and develop your deductive logic skills.
Prerequisite :
The following are required for entry into this course:
- MTH 174 (Calculus II) or equivalent
- the ability to read a math textbook
- excellent study habits
- mathematical maturity and problem-solving aptitude
If you feel you lack any of these, please contact me immediately. |
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Objectives |
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If you complete this course and do well, you will be able to:
- solve problems involving the concepts of sets
- understand the logical process, methods of proof and Boolean algebra
- solve problems using the basic principles of counting theory
- solve problems involving functions and relations
- solve graph problems and understand related graph algorithms
- understand trees, including spanning trees and tree traversal algorithms
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Materials |
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| Grading |
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Your course grade will be determined according to the following percentages.
| Assignment |
Points |
Percentage of Grade |
| Exam 1 |
50 |
20% |
| Exam 2 |
50 |
20% |
| Exam 3 |
50 |
20% |
| Quizzes (15) |
75 |
30% |
| Discussion Board |
25 |
10% |
The discussion board component of the grade is based on the student's activity level within the forums. If you are actively asking questions, answering questions, sharing ideas, etc..., then you should get the full 25 points.
Your final grade will be based on the following scale.
| Grade |
Points |
Percent |
| A |
225-250 |
90-100 |
| B |
200-225 |
80-89 |
| C |
175-200 |
70-79 |
| D |
150-175 |
60-69 |
| F |
0-150 |
0-59 |
Homework is the preparation for the quizzes and tests. You will be expected to work the exercises from the text according to the following schedule:
Week |
Homework Exercises |
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Sec. 1.1 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 13, 15, 17, 22, 23, 27, 28, 31, 34, 36
Sec. 1.2 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 23, 28, 31, 33, 35, 39 |
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Sec. 1.5 1-7 odd, 12, 13, 15, 19, 25, 27, 31, 32, 33, 43
Sec. 1.6 17-31 all |
3 |
Sec. 2.1 1-11 odd, 12, 13, 15, 18, 24, 25, 26, 30
Sec. 2.2 6, 7, 10, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 33 |
4 |
Sec. 2.3 1-9 odd, 13, 15, 23, 26
Sec. 2.4 1, 3, 6, 11, 15, 16 |
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Sec. 3.1 1, 2, 4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 21, 27, 31, 35
Sec. 3.2 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 17, 20, 25, 33 |
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Sec. 3.3 1, 3, 5, 7, 18, 19
Sec. 3.5 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 21, 31 |
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Sec. 4.1 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 17, 23, 25, 27, 30
Sec. 4.2 1-15 all, 17, 19, 23-27 all, 29, 31 |
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Sec. 4.3 1-17 all, 20, 24, 25, 27
Sec. 4.4 1-7 odd, 9-12 all, 13-27 odd, 34 |
9 |
Sec. 4.5 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 19-23 odd
Sec. 4.7 1-15 odd |
10 |
Sec. 5.1 1-27 odd, 28
Sec. 5.2 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 15, 22, 24, 25, 26 |
11 |
Sec. 5.3 1-11 odd, 12 |
12 |
Sec. 8.1 1-13 odd, 14-18 all, 19, 23, 25, 26, 29 |
13 |
Sec. 8.2 1-15 all, 21
Sec. 8.3 1-7 all, 9-15 odd, 20, 21 |
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Sec. 7.1 1-17 odd, 21, 24, 25, 27
Sec. 7.3 1-17 odd, 31, 32, 35 |
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Sec. 7.4 1-15 odd
Sec. 7.5 1-15 odd, 19 |
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Exams |
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You are expected to take your examinations at one of the NVCC campus Testing Centers. Be sure to allow enough time to complete your exam before the Testing Center closes; Testing centers have specific policies relating to the administration of ELI exams. Testing Centers will NOT let you take an exam if you bring your children. This is an issue of liability.
For Testing Center locations, hours of operation and policies, click here.
At all Testing Centers, you will be required to show photo identification to take your examination. This may be an official driver's license, a DMV ID, or a military ID. You will also be required to provide the appropriate Exam Pass found on your course web site or in the Syllabus, and your NovaConnect ID (also called your Student Number and EmplID). To look up your NovaConnect ID before you go to the testing center, go to http://www.nvcc.edu/novaconnect /.
If you have received a W grade, you must have written permission from your instructor to take exams. Be sure to take this permission with you to the Testing Center to take the exam.
Proctor Request Form
Campus Learning Resource Centers |
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ELI Policies and Procedures |
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This is an Extended Learning Institute (ELI) course. ELI courses differ from campus courses in several important ways, including enrollment dates, communication with faculty, assignment completion requirements, and exams. You must follow ELI's policies and procedures if you take this course. Read (or review) ELI's Policies and Procedures before you begin the course. |
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Contacting the Instructor |
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I am here to help you succeed in this course. Occasionally questions or problems may arise. Here is how to contact me when they do:
BY EMAIL: kchouinard@nvcc.edu
BY CAMPUS PHONE: (703) 450-2618
BY ELI PHONE: (703) 323-3347 |
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Beginning the Course |
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1. Use your web browser to connect to www. nvcc.edu/bbstart. Follow the directions to determine your email, Blackboard and VIVA account user names and passwords.
2. Log on to your email account and make sure you know how to use it; you will be required to use this account for all course-related email.
3. Log on to your Blackboard account.
4. Click on this course under "My Courses." Review the entire course to make sure you understand what will be required of you. Then start completing the assignments.
Please note that account generation takes approximately one week from the time of your paid registration. If you cannot log on after one week, contact the IT Help Desk.
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