Instructor: M. Kate Kearney
E-Mail: kearney@gonzaga.edu
Office Number: Herak 227B
Office Hours: 10:00-11:00 and 1:30-2:30 Tuesdays and 10-12 Thursdays (10-11 Thursdays is in the Math lab) or by appointment.
Link for office hours is posted on Blackboard.
Useful links:
• Suggested practice problems are posted here.
Syllabus
Course Learning Outcomes:
• Students will be able to construct logic tables, translate logical propositions from symbols to English and vice-versa, and construct arguments with logical equivalences.
• Students will be able to construct direct proofs, indirect proofs, proofs by contradiction, proofs by cases, induction proofs, divisibility proofs, and proofs of one-to-one and onto.
• Students will write and solve linear recurrences of degree one and two. Students will demonstrate correct usage of the 'big four' of counting and will be able to apply the binomial theorem to determine coefficients.
• Students will translate between different bases, calculate gcd(a,b) and lcm(a,b), find prime factorizations, apply the division algorithm, and apply the Euclidean algorithm.
• Students will identify appropriate properties of graphs (e.g. planar, Eulerian, Hamiltonian, bipartite) and relations (e.g. symmetric, reflexive, transitive). Students will determine minimum spanning trees using Prim's and Kruskal's algorithms.
Section 01 meets MWF 1:10-2:00 via zoom (link is posted on Blackboard). In accordance with Gonzaga's attendance policy you
should not miss more than 6 meetings of this course.
We will be using the book Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, 6th, 7th or 8th edition by Kenneth Rosen.
We will approximately follow this schedule. Be aware that dates are subject to adjustment.
Grades will be assigned based on the following:
Homework/Webwork
100 points
Midterm Exams
100 points each (400 points total)
Final
100 points
Letter grades will be assigned as follows:
540-600 points
90-100%
A
480-539 points
80-89%
B
420-479 points
70-79%
C
360-419 points
60-69%
D
0-359 points
<60%
F
• Homework Some assignments will be written, some will be on webwork. The
webwork assignments are already available and will have rolling deadlines (as marked on the assignments). Please
keep track of these deadlines. The written assignments will be posted periodically on blackboard and announced in
class. They will be due the Wednesday after they are assigned (webwork assignments are also due the Wednesday after the
section is covered in class). Ideally, written assignments should be printed and written on the assignment page, then scanned
and submitted on blackboard. If you feel proficient in mathematical typing, you may type your assignments (be sure to include
a detailed thought process as you would in a written assignment).
Late homework will not be accepted, but your lowest two homework assignments will be dropped at the end of the
semester. Otherwise, each assignment will weighted equally. This will give a total of 100 possible homework points.
There are also suggested problems posted online. These problems are not required, but
are available to you for extra practice. You might use them as a warm-up before you begin the required homework or
webwork. You can also use them for extra practice if you are having trouble with certain concepts as you work through
your homework. They will also be good for review before exams. Whatever your preference, they are here for your
use only and do not need to be turned in.
• Exams
We will have four midterm exams over the course of the semester. Dates will be confirmed at least two weeks prior
to the exam. You can check the course schedule to see which sections will be covered on each exam. Each exam will
be graded out of 100 points (400 points total). There will also be a comprehensive final exam, worth 100 points.
Finals The final for section 01 will be held Thursday, May 6, 1:00-3:00 pm. This follows the University's official
finals schedule.
Missed exams You may only make up exams with permission of your Professor. In most cases it will be expected
that you inform your Professor and schedule a make up exam before the regularly scheduled exam. In the event of an emergency,
notify your Professor as soon as possible to arrange for a make up exam.
Calculators will not be allowed on any quizzes or exams. It is expected that you use no electronic
devices during any quizzes or exams.
Additional Help
Please take advantage of the math department's free virtual tutoring center. Check the schedule
for a link, times and tutor schedules. You are also encouraged to come to office hours regularly and ask questions after class.
Academic Integrity
While collaboration and good use of resources are important for the learning process, you are expected to complete all your
work on your own. You may talk with other people about how to solve homework problems, but your write-up should be done individually.
Quizzes and tests are strictly your own work and any evidence of sources outside your own brain will be considered cheating.
Sharing your work inappropriately with another student is also considered cheating.
Any cases of cheating will be dealt with seriously. You will be asked to meet with me and the math department chair. Severe cases may result in failure of the course
and will be reported to the Dean.
Please refer to the student handbook for a description of the University's Academic Honesty policy.
A NOTE ON HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION AND SEXUAL MISCONDUCT:
Consistent with its mission, Gonzaga seeks to assure all community members learn and work in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Title VII,
Title IX and Gonzaga's policy prohibit harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct. Gonzaga encourages anyone experiencing harassment,
discrimination or sexual misconduct to talk to someone from the Campus and Local Resources list found in the Student Code of Conduct Website:
http://www.gonzaga.edu/Student-Life/Community-Standards/Student-Code-of-Conduct.asp about what happened so they can get the support they need
and Gonzaga can respond appropriately. There are both confidential and non-confidential resources and reporting options available to you.
Gonzaga is legally obligated to respond to reports of sexual misconduct, and therefore we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of a report,
unless made to a confidential resource. Responses may vary from support services to formal investigations. As a faculty member, I am required
to report incidents of sexual misconduct and thus cannot guarantee confidentiality. I must provide our Title IX coordinator with relevant details
such as the names of those involved in the incident. For more information about policies and resources or reporting options, please visit the
following websites: www.gonzaga.edu/eo and www.gonzaga.edu/titleix.
NOTICE TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES/MEDICAL CONDITIONS:
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights protection for
persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment
that provides reasonable accommodation for their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability/medical condition requiring an accommodation,
please call or visit the Disability Access office (room 209 Foley Library, 509-313-4134).
CLASS ATTENDANCE:
I follow strictly the university's standard policy on absences: the maximum allowable absence is two class hours (100 minutes) for each class credit.
For a three-credit class meeting three times a week, the maximum number of absences allowed is six. For a three-credit class meeting twice a week,
the maximum number of absences allowed is four. The grade for excessive absences is "V", which has the same effect as "F" (Fail) and is counted in the
GPA. (See also "Class Attendance Policy" on page 68 of the University's online catalogue: http://www.gonzaga.edu/catalogues/PDF-archive/2014-2015UGCatalogue.pdf)
ACADEMIC HONESTY:
Academic honesty is expected of all Gonzaga University students. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, and theft.
Any student found guilty of academic dishonesty is subject to disciplinary action, which may include, but is not limited to, (1) a failing grade for
the test or assignment in question, (2) a failing grade for the course, or (3) a recommendation for dismissal from the University. (See also "Academic
Honesty" on page 67 of the University's online catalogue: http://www.gonzaga.edu/catalogues/PDF-archive/2014-2015UGCatalogue.pdf )
COURSE EVALUATION:
At Gonzaga, we take teaching seriously, and we ask our students to evaluate their courses and instructors so that we can provide the best
possible learning experience. In that spirit, we ask students to give us feedback on their classroom experience near the end of the semester.
I will ask you to take a few minutes then to carry out course/instructor evaluation on-line. Please know that I appreciate your participation
in this process. This is a vital part of our efforts at Gonzaga to improve continually our teaching, our academic programs, and our entire
educational effort.
