MA238A: Discrete Mathematics (Fall 2020)

Jan. 15, 2020
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Calendar Description

Basic graph theory, Euler circuits and Hamilton cycles in graphs, planar graphs, graph colouring, trees, relations, partial orders, introduction to counting, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion.

Prerequisites

MA121 and an additional 0.5 MA credit.

Instructor

Dr. Kathie Cameron | LH3043
Contact Information: kcameron@wlu.ca (Please do not use the MyLearningSpace email)
Weekly Office Hours: Online by appointment

Tutorial Leader

Dr. Erin Meger
Contact Information: ekmmeger@wlu.ca

Weekly Office Hours: Online by appointme

 

Lectures

Tuesday and Thursday 5:30 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.

Textbook

Kenneth H. Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, 7th Edition, McGraw-Hill, 2012.

Calculators

Students may only use the approved scientific calculator, Casio FX-300MS Plus, on course tests and the final examination. No other calculator is allowed.

MyLearningSpace

Materials related to this course and the full course outline will be posted on the MA238 MyLearningSpace website. You are responsible for checking here on a regular basis for important announcements.

Evaluation

A final mark out of 100 will be calculated as follows:


  • Midterm Test 1 : 20%
  • Midterm Test 2 : 20%
  • Tutorial quizzes and participation: 30%
  • Final Exam (2.5 hours, exact date, time and location to be announced): 30%

The final mark will be reported as a letter grade in accordance with the conversion table of the current undergraduate calendar.

This document is a summary of the course outline for MA238 and is provided for the convenience of students.