Discrete Structures
Spring 2018
PROFESSOR INFORMATION
Name:
Dr.
Yao
Office:
Atkinson Hall 317
Telephone: (478) 445-5483
Email:
jf.yao@gcsu.edu
URL:
http://abacus2.gcsu.edu or http://abacus.gcsu.edu
Office Hours: 8:20 A.M.-9:20 A.M., 10:50 A.M.-12:20 P.M. on Tu. and Th. and by appointments
· Emails that are not urgent only will be answered during the office hours
LOCATION
Classrooms: Atk 105 (12:30-1:45PM on T, Th) and Atk310 (10:00-10:50AM on W)
“Mathematical Structures for Computer Science –Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications”, seventh Edition, 2014, by Judith Gersting.
PREREQUISITE: C or better in CSCI 1302 and Math 1113 (or approval of professor).
This course serves the objective of learning an intensive introduction to discrete mathematics as it is used in computer science.
COURSE DESCRIPTION :
This course offers an intensive introduction to discrete
mathematics as it is used in computer science. Topics include functions,
relations, sets, propositional and predicate logic, simple circuit logic, proof
techniques, cryptography, discrete probability, graphs and trees, and
understand basic Finite-State Machines, Turing Machines, and Formal Languages.
EXPECTED COURSE OUTCOME:
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Students
will be able to:
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SATISFIED PROGRAM STUDENT OUTCOMES:
· Outcome 1: An ability to
apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science
theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems
· Outcome 4: An understanding
of security issues
ENABLED ABET
STUDENT OUTCOMES:
· Outcome (a) An ability to
apply knowledge of computing and mathematics appropriate to the discipline
· Outcome (b): An ability to analyze
a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements appropriate to
its solution
· Outcome (e): An
understanding of security issues
· Outcome (j): An ability to
apply mathematical foundations, algorithmic principles, and computer science
theory in the modeling and design of computer-based systems in a way that
comprehension of the tradeoffs involved in design choices.
COURSE
TOPICS INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
· Formal Logic: Statements,
Symbolic Representation, and Tautologies
· Formal Logic: Propositional
Logic, Quantifiers, Predicates, and Validity
· Formal Logic: Predicate
Logic, Logic Programming
· Proof Techniques
· Induction Recursion and
Recurrence Relations
· Analysis of Algorithms
· Sets
· Counting
· Principle of Inclusion and
Exclusion
· Pigeonhole Principle
· Relations
· Topological Sorting
· Relations and Databases
· Functions
· Matrices
· Graphs and Their
Representations
· Trees and Their
Representations
· Cryptography
· Decision Trees
· Huffman Codes
· Boolean Algebra and Computer
Logic
· Modeling Arithmetic
· Computation and Languages
· Finite-State Machines
· Turing Machines
· Formal Languages
GRADE
DISTRIBUTION:
Percentage
Date
Weekly
Quiz
20% Wednesday
Mid-term exam 40%
March 8, 2018
Final
Exam 40% May 8, 2018;
10:30AM-12:45PM
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Total
100%
GRADEING POLICY:
Grade
Percentage
A
90% and up
B
80% - 89.99%
C
70% - 79.99%
D
60% - 69.99%
F
59.999% or less
· You are expected to read the textbook prior to and after class.
· Class participation is essential in learning computer technology. It is your responsibility to attend the class in order to achieve good learning, therefore obtain a good grade.
· You must NOT miss a test unless you have a verifiable excuse. An unexcused absence from a test will result in a numerical grade of zero for that test.
· All quizzes are teamwork. You must form a 3-people team for the weekly quizzes. The mid-term and final exam are individual work.
· Prior to mid-semester, you will receive feedback on your academic performance in this course. Your overall grades are updated on a regular basis on the Web throughout the semester.
The integrity of students is a critical component of the academic process. All written work submitted in this course must be individual work unless the instructor assigns a team of students to work on an assignment. Students must properly document all outside sources used for projects, programs, and homework. The submission of another’s work as one’s own is plagiarism, and will be dealt with using the procedures outlined on the Undergraduate Catalog.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE:
Week
One Formal Logic: Statements,
Symbolic Representation, and Tautologies
Week
Two Formal Logic: Propositional
Logic, Quantifiers, Predicates, and Validity
Week
Three Formal Logic: Predicate
Logic, Logic Programming, Proof of Correctness
Week
Four Proof Techniques
Week
Five Induction Recursion and
Recurrence Relations, Analysis of Algorithms
Week
Six Sets, Counting, Principle
of Inclusion and Exclusion, Pigeonhole Principle
Week
Seven Relations, Topological
Sorting, Relations and Databases
Week
Eight Relations, Topological
Sorting, Relations and Databases
Week
Nine Functions, Matrices
Week
Ten Graphs and Their Representations,
Trees and Their Representations
Week
Eleven Graphs and Their
Representations, Trees and Their Representations
Week
Twelve Decision Trees, Huffman Codes
Week
Thirteen Modeling Arithmetic,
Computation, and Languages
Week
Fourteen Finite-State Machines
Week
Fifteen Turing Machines
Week
Sixteen Formal Languages
·
Martin Luther King
Day: Jan. 15, 2018
·
March 9, 2018 (5
P.M.) is the last day to drop without academic penalty (Unless if maximum number of
dropped courses has been exceeded)
·
Spring Break: March
19-23, 2018
·
Last Day of
Classes: May 7, 2018
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY
The
intellectual property of class assignments and other materials developed using
university resources that are commercialized are reviewed under the USG and GC
policies to determine ownership and/or payment rights. USG policies can be
found at
http://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/policy/6.3_intellectual_properties/
and GC policies can be found at
http://www2.gcsu.edu/policies/overall/intellectual-property-polic.htm.
ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENT NEEDS RELATED TO
DISABILITY
If you have a disability as described by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504, you may be eligible to receive accommodations to assist in programmatic and physical accessibility. Disability Services, a unit of the GCSU Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity, can assist you in formulating a reasonable accommodation plan and in providing support in developing appropriate accommodations to ensure equal access to all GCSU programs and facilities. Course requirements will not be waived, but accommodations may assist you in meeting the requirements. For documentation requirements and for additional information, we recommend that you contact Disability Services located in Maxwell Student Union at 478-445-5931 or 478-445-4233.
STUDENT OPINION SURVEYS
Given the technological sophistication of Georgia College students, the student opinion survey is being delivered through an online process. Your constructive feedback plays an indispensable role in shaping quality education at Georgia College. All responses are completely confidential and your name is not stored with your responses in any way. In addition, instructors will not see any results of the opinion survey until after final grades are submitted to the University. An invitation to complete the online opinion survey is distributed to students near the end of the semester. Your participation in this very important process is greatly appreciated.
FIRE DRILL PROCEDURE
Fire
drills will be conducted annually. In the event of a fire alarm, students will
exit the building in a quick and orderly manner through the nearest hallway
exit. Learn the floor plan and exits of the building. Do not use elevators. If
you encounter heavy smoke, crawl on the floor so as to gain fresh air. Assist
disabled persons and others if possible without endangering your own life.
Assemble for a head count on the front lawn of main campus or other designated
assembly area.
RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCE POLICY
Students are permitted to miss class in observance of religious holidays and other activities observed by a religious group of which the student is a member without academic penalty. Exercising of one’s rights under this policy is subject to the GC Honor Code. Students who miss class in observance of a religious holiday or event are required to make up the coursework missed as a result from the absence. The nature of the make-up assignments and the deadline for completion of such assignments are at the sole discretion of the instructor. Providing verifiable proof of the religious affiliation and activities are at the sole discretion of the instructor as well. Failure to follow the prescribed procedures voids all student rights under this policy.