A key unifying topic of the course is that of mathematical induction, applied in a variety of ways for creative problem solving for algorithm design, program verification, and proofs in different application contexts. Kenneth A. Ross and Charles R. B. Wright, Discrete Mathematics , 4th ed. Prentice Hall, 1999. The instructor reserves the right to fail for the course any student failing the final comprehensive exam. Attendance - Attendance is expected, but not recorded.
Students are fully responsible for all material presented or assigned in class.
For this reason, attendance is strongly recommended. Homework - It is expected that all work submitted is yours and yours alone. Although you are encouraged to discuss assignments with your classmates, the TAs, or with the instructor, work you submit must be entirely your own conception and must be fully understood by you. No late assignments will be accepted - if you are unable to come to class, you should make arrangements to turn your assignment in early. Any work submitted by a student for credit is expected to be that student's, and that student's alone.