UMBC CMSC 203
UMBC CMSC 203, Section 0401 -- Fall 2004
Discrete Structures
Instructor: Matt Gaston
TuTh 1:00pm-2:15pm, SS 113
This course introduces the fundamental tools, topics and concepts of
discrete mathematics needed to study computer science. This course
emphasizes counting methods, proof techniques and problem-solving
strategies. Topics include Boolean algebra; set theory; symbolic
logic; predicate calculus; number theory; the methods of direct,
indirect and inductive proofs; objective functions; equivalence
relations; graphs; set partitions; combinatorics; modular arithmetic;
summations; and recurrences. By the end of the course, students should
be able to formulate problems precisely, solve the problems, apply
formal proof techniques, and explain their reasoning.
News . . .
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12/21:
Grades are posted. Happy Holidays!
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12/02:
Problem Set 10 is posted and due on Tuesday, 12/14.
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11/23:
Problem Set 9 is posted. Due Thursday, 12/2. Happy Thanksgiving!
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11/16:
The optional EXTRA CREDIT project description is posted. Proposal are due nlt 11:59pm on 11/23.
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11/16:
The FINAL EXAM is scheduled for Tuesday, 12/21, 1:00-3:00pm in SS 113.
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11/16:
Problem Set 8 is posted. Due Tuesday, 11/23.
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11/03:
Problem Set 7 is posted. New due date -- Tuesday, 11/9.
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10/21:
Problem Set 6 is posted and due on 10/28.
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10/12:
Problem Set 5 is posted and due on 10/21!
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09/28:
Problem Set 4 is posted and due on 10/5!
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09/21:
Problem Set 3 is posted and due on 9/28!
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09/16:
Reminder: Problem set solutions will not be accepted late!
Problem set solutions are due at the beginning of class on the day they are assigned due.
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09/14:
Problem Set 2 is posted and due on 9/21! LaTeX is still highly recommended.
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09/13:
If you have not already, sign up now for the course email list! Directions in the syllabus.
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09/02:
Problem Set 1 is posted and due on 9/14! Note: you are required to use LaTeX for PS1.
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08/18:
Welcome to CMSC 203, Section 0401, Fall 2004!
Course Info . . .
Last Modified: Tuesday, 21-Dec-2004 11:49:48 PM EST