J. Sargeant Reynolds C.C.

MTH 287 (Section 81PR) Mathematical Structures Fall 2013

Instructor: Kathryn Swadgelo Office: Room 648 (Downtown Campus) Phone: 523-5788 e-mail: kswadgelo@reynolds.edu fax: 225-2437 (please write Swadgelo on the top of your first page) Office Hours: MW 2 4:00p TR 1:30 3:30p, F 9:45 10:45a
MW (PRC 5-5:30p) other times by appoint or luck

Prerequisites: satisfactory score on the mathematics placement test or successful completion of MTH 163 and MTH 270 or MTH 166 Text: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, (7th editon) by Kenneth H. Rosen, McGraw-Hill 2012 ISBN# 978-0-07-338309-5 Learning Activities: Classes will consist of lecture, time for questions, and small group assignments. Homework assignments will be given for your benefit and you are encouraged to work on these together. Graded assignments will be designed to help bring the concepts and skills together. Academic Support Center: The Academic Support Center offers free tutoring.
Parham Road Campus Room 102, S. A. Burnette Hall Monday--Thursday 9:00 a.m. --7:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. --1:00 p.m. 804-523-5927

Evaluation: There will be 3 in-class tests worth 100 points each and a comprehensive final exam worth 200 points. There will be a project worth 100 points which will be retained in the students program folder. These will be assessed by your instructor and at least one other instructor. There will be various graded assignments and quizzes worth 10-50 points each. These may be accepted late for reduced credit. Students missing a test will have their final exam worth 100 extra points. There will be occasional optional bonus points included on tests and assignments. These are the only extra credit that will be given. Your final grade will be determined by the total number of points you have accumulated divided by the total number of points possible. The course grade is determined by the percentage of points earned: 0-59% F, 60-69% D, 70-79% C, 8089% B, 90-100% A Midterm Assessment: A written midterm report will be given to each student by the end of the 8th week of classes including the class average at that time. The course average can

be determined by the student at any point during the semester by dividing the points accumulated up to that time by the total points that have been assigned at that time. Attendance: The College attendance policy will be followed: Students at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College are expected to attend all classes and to notify the instructor when absences are necessary. Students are responsible for all materials, homework, tests and other assignments which they miss due to absences from class. Students may withdraw during the first 60% of a course by submitting a Withdraw From Course form in accordance with the College Withdrawal Procedures. Failure to submit a form may result in a grade of F for the course and may adversely affect loan eligibility or other benefits. Students missing more two or more consecutive classes should contact the instructor to indicate intention to remain enrolled in the course. Students who miss more than a week of class without contacting the instructor may be subject to withdrawal by the college. Students must make sure that they are on the attendance sheet each day. Students arriving late need to remind the instructor to mark them present. Cell Phones: Cell phones should either be turned off or on vibrate mode. Cell phones should not be answered in class: If they need to be answered, take them into the hallway. During a quiz or test a ringing cell phone or the sight of one indicates the end of its owners (or bearers) test or quiz. Email Policy: The SMS has an email standard in effect for all college email communications in compliance with VCCS policy. This includes online course related emails and is to ensure confidentiality and security.
All official email communication will be distributed to VCCS email accounts only. All students, faculty and staff of the VCCS will use their official VCCS email account when conducting VCCS business. Email is an official method for communication within the Virginia Community College System. Faculty and staff are responsible for reading and responding to email in a timely fashion. Students are responsible for the consequences of not reading, in a timely fashion, college-related communication sent to the official VCCS Student email account. Faculty members may require email for course content delivery, class discussion, and instructor conferencing and may specify course-related email policies in their syllabi. Faculty may also require students to confirm their subscription to VCCS-provided mailing lists.

I typically answer e-mails within 1 day during the week and 2 days during weekends/holidays. I always reply to e-mails, so if you do not get a reply within 2 days during the week or 3 (without an automated message) during the weekend or holiday, please send your e-mail again.

???QUESTIONS??? Any time a question arises regarding the structure or the content of this class the student needs to ASK as soon as possible! Students who are uncomfortable asking questions in class are strongly encouraged to seek the instructor outside of class!

VCCS Course Description:

JSR Catalog Course Description:

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completing the course, the student will be able to: a. Employ the principles of mathematical logic to construct and analyze logical arguments, including proofs of mathematical properties. b. Apply properties of sets to perform set operations and to determine the cardinality of sets. c. Apply properties of number systems, including binary, octal, and hexadecimal, to perform arithmetic operations. d. Use counting techniques, including permutations and combinations. e. Recognize and identify equivalence relations, partial orderings, 1:1 functions, "onto" functions, composite functions, and inverse functions. f. Recognize, identify, and employ generating functions and recurrence relations. g. Apply properties of graphs to construct mathematical "trees", paths, and networks.

Attendance and Withdrawal Standards

In accordance with J. Sargeant Reynolds Student Attendance (Policy 1-3) and Treatment of Federal Financial Aid When a Student Withdraws (Policy 1-36) Policies, it is required that student attendance in class be monitored. Attendance in this course is mandatory and will be recorded at each lecture and lab meeting. If you plan to miss any day(s) in this class it is recommended that you contact the instructor so that he/she is aware of your continued participation in this course. If you decide that you do not intend to complete this course, it is recommended that you complete a formal drop or withdrawal form by the published deadlines. Failure to do so may result in a potential drop, withdrawal, or F in this course, which may affect your academic progress and/or financial aid status. Exceptions to this policy may be considered under mitigating circumstances which must be documented and submitted to the Dean for review and consideration. Note: There will be no refund for withdrawn courses.

Academic Honesty Students are expected to complete their work independently or give fair credit to any work that is not solely their own. It is imperative that students maintain a high standard of individual honor in their scholastic work. The Academic Honesty Policy of J. Sargeant Reynolds (Policy 1-34) asserts that students are held to the highest

standard with regard to academic integrity. As such, each student is responsible for 1) upholding the highest standards of academic integrity; 2) refusing to tolerate violations of the academic honesty policy in the college; and 3) fostering a sense of integrity and social responsibility at the college. Any allegations of violations of the academic honesty policy will be pursued. Students found responsible for academic dishonesty may be subject to a grade of F for the course. Academic Honesty Policy 1-34 The faculty of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College recognizes that academic honesty is an integral factor in developing and sharing knowledge. We support the concept of academic honesty, practice academic honesty in our classes, and require academic honesty from our students. JSRCC students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the completion and presentation of all academic assignments and examinations. Any student found guilty of cheating, plagiarism, or other dishonorable acts in academic work is subject to College disciplinary action. Academic dishonesty is cheating and stealing. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: Intentionally using material verbatim from a source without giving credit. Rewriting material from a source without giving credit. Using information from an Internet source without giving credit. Submitting the work of another person as your own work. Using/copying another students computer disk. Copying from another persons paper/test/homework. Allowing someone else to copy/use your work (paper, homework, quiz, test). Violating VCCS Computer Ethics Guidelines in the pursuit of academic studies.
Student Conduct Policy 1-35

In order to achieve the best learning environment possible for this class, students are expected to adhere to the highest behavioral standards. All forms of disruptive behavior will not be tolerated in this course. Disruptive Behavior can be defined as behavior that interferes with the teaching and learning process. As such, any disruptive behavior will be addressed by the instructor and / or reported to the Vice President for Student Affairs for judicial processing. Types of Behavior Viewed as Disruptive in this Class Include Cell Phones Ringing During Class Texting During Class Habitually Arriving to Class Late Arguing with Other Students in the Class Speaking Rudely to Instructor or Classmates Sleeping in Class In addition, please note that more than three (3) incidents of disruptive behavior may result in a one letter grade reduction in your overall grade. Single incidents

that are severe may result in one letter grade reduction in your overall grade, at the discretion of the instructor. If you have any questions regarding the Student Conduct Policy (Policy 1-35), please refer to the Student Handbook online, or contact the Student Affairs Office at 523-5296.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Access Policy for Students with Accommodations: Policy 1-15 Students who wish to request accommodations should contact the Office of Student Accommodations [OSA] on the Downtown or Parham Road Campus to schedule an appointment. Service for the Western Campus is coordinated through the Parham Road Office. Our services include Registration assistance Referral Information Placement Testing Accommodations Academic Accommodations Contact Information: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Office of Student Accommodations P.O. Box 85622 Richmond , VA 23285-5622 email: OSA@reynolds.edu Downtown Campus - 804-523-5628 FAX- 804-371-0070 Parham Road & Western Campus - 804-523-5289 FAX- 804-371-3527 Hours of Operation Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (EST) Friday 8:30 3:00PM It is the students responsibility to identify himself/herself to the instructor and to discuss his/her need for special accommodation with appropriate documentation at the beginning of the semester.

Inclement Weather and College Closings

1. The decision to close the college, cancel classes, or delay opening will be made by the college president. 2. The announcement will be communicated to students and employees through the following media:
:: The college's Information and Call Center (804-371-3000) :: The college's WWW Home Page: www.reynolds.edu (watch for the Reynolds Alert) :: The college's cable TV station, JSRTV: COMCAST Cable television Channel 96 in Henrico, Richmond, Goochland & Hanover. :: WTVR channel 6 (COMCAST channel 9) www.wtvr.com :: WRVA radio AM 1140 www.wrva.com :: Other Richmond metro area radio and television stations will be contacted as time permits.

3. When the college is closed in the morning, the announcement should be made no later than 6:00 a.m. 4. Evening classes may be held even though day classes are canceled or evening classes may be canceled when day classes are held. Announcements about evening classes will be made between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. or earlier, if possible. Evening classes are defined as those beginning at 6:00 p.m. or later. 5. If the announcement states classes will resume at XX:XX, all classes scheduled to begin on or after that time will meet. Additionally, classes scheduled to begin before that stated time that would still be in session will meet for that portion of class time remaining.
6. All students are urged to use sound judgment in their attempt to honor this policy. In some instances, road conditions might be extremely hazardous and taking the risk of driving might not be in the best interest and welfare of the student. In cases where road conditions prevent a student from attending classes, the student will not be penalized academically.

In case of any emergency event at the college, the following shall take place:
1. Your instructor will take the lead in directing students with regard to the proper evacuation process. If you are required to evacuate out of the facility, go at least 300 feet from the building. At the DTC, the current evacuation location is across Jackson Street into the paved parking area. a. If the event mandates a shelter in place (inside of the facility) your instructor will announce the location if not the usual location. DTC Auditorium, PRC - The Gallery in Georgiadis Hall 2. After you are evacuated to the proper location, please stay with your instructor. Your instructor will be asked to take roll and report to the Emergency Coordinator. 3. During an emergency event, use the stairway not the elevator. 4. The parking deck at the DTC is NOT to be used as an evacuation point. The deck will be closed off during an emergency event. 5. The place of rescue for handicapped individuals is in a stairwell. Emergency responders will assist handicapped individuals with exiting the building. Also, the following tips will be helpful:

1. Take responsibility for becoming familiar with the layout of the campus. 2. Know where all exits and stairwells are located. 3. Program the direct phone number(s) of Police & Security Services into your cell phone. a. PRC 523-5219 b. DTC 523-5472

Student Resources: Students have a number of College resources available to assist them in achieving the learning in a particular course or program. Students are encouraged to utilize the services of the Academic Computing Centers (http://www.jsr.vccs.edu/jsr_acs/hours.htm) (e.g., computers to produce papers, essays). The Academic Support Centers (http://www.reynolds.edu/jsr_asc/default.htm) provide free tutoring as staffing provides in many disciplines, including online tutoring through SmartThinking which is available 24-7. Testing Centers (http://www.reynolds.edu/studentaffairs/testing.htm) provide services to students in online, hybrid, and face-to-face courses as faculty and course requirements find necessary. Libraries at the Downtown and Parham Road Campuses, as well as the Western Campus (http://library.reynolds.edu/default.htm) provide print and media resources to encourage student learning. Students are encouraged to visit each of these facilities to learn more about the services that are available. If additional information is needed, students should visit the tudent Success Center (http://www.reynolds.edu/studentaffairs/successcenter.htm) or the School of Mathematics and Science office for assistance. The Learning Environment J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is committed to providing a positive learning environment in which all faculty, staff, and students can learn together in a setting that encourages the free exchange of ideas and information. To accomplish this goal, the members of the college have established the following expectations for learning. Punctuality Respect schedules, arrive/depart on time, and notify others when changes are necessary. Courtesy - Assist others, acknowledge the presence of others, and be considerate of others while they work, study or speak. Distractions Turn off cell phones and other electronic devices in class, labs, libraries, and meetings. Consideration Keep your college areas clean, orderly, and ready for use by others. Accountability Take credit only for work that is yours. Make yourself accountable for the information you release. Participation Help everyone feel welcome to participate and freely exchange ideas without interruption. Preparation Come prepared and focus solely on the business at hand. Privacy Keep confidential discussions in private spaces. Professionalism Model and develop behavior that will foster success in the workplace. Respect Respect all backgrounds, cultures, and contributions. Responsibility Acknowledge errors and express willingness to correct them. MTH 287 Tentative Schedule Fall 2013

Wed 8/21 Intro, Logic, Negations Mon 8/26 Logic, Conv/Inv/Contra Wed 8/28 Logic, Truth Tables, Equiv Wed 9/4 Logic Arguments Fri 9/6 Drop Mon 9/9 Sets, Venn, Def Mon 9/16 Functions, Cardinality Mon 9/23 Mon 9/30 Partial Order Sets Mon 10/7 Divisibility, Mod Mon 10/14 Number Proofs Mon 10/21 Proof by Induction Mon 10/28 Tues 10/29 Withdraw Mon 11/4 recursive functions Mon 11/11 probability Mon 11/18 Pascals Tri, Base Arith Mon 11/25 Euler/Hamilton Graphs Mon 12/2 Mon 12/9 Trees/MST/Steiner Mon 12/16 Final Exam 4-6:40p Wed 12/4 Test 3 Wed 12/11 Wed 10/9 gcd, Number Proofs Wed 10/16 primes, repeating dec. Wed 10/23 induction, strong induction Wed 10/30 Test 2 Wed 9/11 Set Proofs Wed 9/18 Relations/Eqiv Rel Wed 9/25 Test 1

Wed 11/6 counting perm/comb Wed 11/13 rearrangements, pigeonhole Wed 11/20 Graph Th/Euler Graphs