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Note that you do not need an appointment to attend regularly-scheduled office hours. If you have a conflict you may make an appointment to meet outside those times.
| Course Description and Objectives |
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Course objectives: Students will learn the basic tools of combinatorics, with a focus on problem solving techniques, tricks of enumeration, and selected applications.
Prerequisites: MATH 263 or MATH 265 or MATH 267.
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A number of problem sets will be posted on the homeworks tab of this page. Students will need to prepare written solutions for each of these problems, and these problems will be graded. These written solutions must be turned in before the corresponding class discussion of the solution for the solution to receive full credit.
Students will be asked to participate in class, by presenting solutions to homework problems and asking/answering questions.
Expect to spend a substantial amount of time studying, working on homework and preparing for the course. The general rule is two to three hours outside class for each hour inside; this translates to about 6-9 hours of homework and personal study per week.
Additionally, each student is responsible for writing up notes describing what was covered during two of the lectures during the term. These notes should be written up clearly using latex and submitted to the instructor within a week of the class period. Students are also encouraged to include additional examples/explanation. Notes will be posted for use by the rest of the class. Sign up for class periods here. Note: this will count as one homework assignment.
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There will be two midterm exams and a final exam covering the material presented in lectures, readings and on homework assignments.
| Midterm 1 | Midterm 2 | Final Exam |
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| Wednesday, October 4th | Wednesday, November 11th | Monday, December 18th |
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Grades will be assigned based on homework, in class presentations and participation, and labs and exams. They will be weighted in the students final grade as follows:
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| Homework, and typed course notes | 28% |
| Class participation | 8% |
| Midterms (Each) | 18% |
| Final Exam | 28% |
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Towson University is committed to providing equal access to its programs and services for students with disabilities, Students with disabilities should visit the Disabilities Services Web page, to learn about how to arrange for any appropriate accommodations. It is the student's responsibility to let the instructor know when he/she is a student with needs in this area. A memo from Disability Support Services (DSS) authorizing your accommodations will be needed.
If you have a religious observance that conflicts with your participation in the course, please meet with me before the end of the second week of the term to discuss appropriate accommodations.
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On Exams: No assistance may be given or received except that you may ask the instructor for clarification of a problem. Calculators are not permitted.
On Homework: You are permitted and encouraged to collaborate with other students on the homework. However, after discussing the problems, you must write up the final solutions in your own words. You may use calculators and approved software. Additionally, you may consult your class notes and text. It is not permitted for someone to provide the answers for you. It is also not permitted to submit answers found on the internet as your own work.
See this page for more about plagiarism and how to avoid it.Class attendance is expected. If you miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the material and the homework assignment from your fellow students.
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