This course is an introduction to abstract mathematics through the lens of discrete mathematics, a field centered on the study of mathematical objects such as sets, functions, and graphs. We will learn many techniques that allow one to rigorously prove mathematical facts, and we will apply those techniques to the study of discrete mathematics. Emphasis is placed on logical, abstract thinking and clear and precise mathematical writing.
Lectures: |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 10:00am - 10:50am |
Cudahy Hall 143 |
Office Hours: |
Monday, | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
Wednesday, | 2:00pm - 3:00pm | |
and by appointment! |
I recommend using Overleaf (free) to write your assignments in LaTeX.
I'm happy to help troubleshoot your LaTeX in office hours!
Mon, Aug 25 | Classes begin |
Mon, Sept 1 | Labor Day, no classes |
Tues, Sept 2 | Last day to add/drop classes or request CR/NC option |
Thurs, Oct 16 — Fri, Oct 17 | Midterm break, no classes |
Fri, Nov 14 | Last day to withdraw from classes |
Wed, Nov 26 — Fri, Nov 28 | Thanksgiving break, no classes |
Fri, Dec 5 | Last day of classes |
Tues, Dec 9 8:00am - 10:00am |
Final exam |
# | Date | Topics / Suggested HW / Announcements |
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Week 1 | ||
1 | Mon, Aug 25 |
Syllabus 7.1: Graph Theory (started) No Suggested Homework |
2 | Wed, Aug 27 |
7.1: Graph Theory (continued) Suggested Homework:
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3 | Fri, Aug 29 | |
Week 2 | ||
Mon, Sept 1 | Labor Day - no class | |
4 | Wed, Sept 3 | Homework 1 Assigned |
5 | Fri, Sept 5 | Quiz 1 |
Week 3 | ||
6 | Mon, Sept 8 | |
7 | Wed, Sept 10 | |
8 | Fri, Sept 12 | Quiz 2 |
Week 4 | ||
9 | Mon, Sept 15 | |
10 | Wed, Sept 17 |
Homework 1 Due Homework 2 Assigned |
11 | Fri, Sept 19 | Quiz 3 |
Week 5 | ||
12 | Mon, Sept 22 | |
13 | Wed, Sept 24 | |
14 | Fri, Sept 26 | Exam 1 |
Week 6 | ||
15 | Mon, Sept 29 | |
16 | Wed, Oct 1 |
Homework 2 Due Homework 3 Assigned |
17 | Fri, Oct 3 | Quiz 4 |
Week 7 | ||
18 | Mon, Oct 6 | |
19 | Wed, Oct 8 | |
20 | Fri, Oct 10 | Quiz 5 |
Week 8 | ||
21 | Mon, Oct 13 | |
22 | Wed, Oct 15 |
Homework 3 Due Homework 4 Assigned |
Fri, Oct 17 | Midterm Break - no class | |
Week 9 | ||
23 | Mon, Oct 20 | |
24 | Wed, Oct 22 | |
25 | Fri, Oct 24 | Exam 2 |
Week 10 | ||
26 | Mon, Oct 27 | |
27 | Wed, Oct 29 |
Homework 4 Due Homework 5 Assigned |
28 | Thurs, Oct 31 | Quiz 6 |
Week 11 | ||
29 | Mon, Nov 3 | |
30 | Wed, Nov 5 | |
31 | Fri, Nov 7 | Quiz 7 |
Week 12 | ||
32 | Mon, Nov 10 | |
33 | Wed, Nov 12 |
Homework 5 Due Homework 6 Assigned |
34 | Fri, Nov 14 | Quiz 8 |
Week 13 | ||
35 | Mon, Nov 17 | |
36 | Wed, Nov 19 | |
37 | Fri, Nov 21 | Exam 3 |
Week 14 | ||
38 | Mon, Nov 24 | |
Wed, Nov 26 | Thanksgiving Break - no class | |
Fri, Nov 28 | Thanksgiving Break - no class | |
Week 15 | ||
39 | Mon, Dec 1 | |
40 | Wed, Dec 3 | Homework 6 Due |
41 | Fri, Dec 5 | |
Finals Week | ||
Tues, Dec 9 | Final Exam, 8am - 10am |