Introduction to Discrete Mathematics – MATH 250

CG • Section 8WK • 11/08/2019 to 04/16/2020 • Modified 09/05/2023

Course Description

Logic and proofs, set theory, Boolean algebra, functions, sequences, matrices, algorithms, modular arithmetic, mathematical induction and combinatorics.

For information regarding prerequisites for this course, please refer to the Academic Course Catalog.

Rationale

Discrete mathematics, the study of finite mathematical systems, provides students with mathematical ideas, notations and skills which are critical to, for example, formulating what an algorithm is supposed to achieve, proving if it meets the specification, and analyzing its time and space complexity. Discrete mathematics is essential to the study of computer science.

Course Assignment

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

The student will complete reading assignments within the McGraw Hill Connect software associated with the textbook

The student will complete handwritten homework assignments and submit them in Canvas each week.

Each quiz will cover the Learn material for the assigned modules. Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, have a 1 hour time limit, and be completed in McGraw Hill Connect software.

The student will complete quizzes: written exams during Modules 2, 4, 6, and 8. Each written exam will be open-book/open-notes, cover 2 modules of material, and have a 2 hour time limit. All written exams will be handwritten and submitted in Canvas.