Instructor

Troy Banks, Ph.D.

Contact Information:

Department of Mathematics & Computer Science
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD 21801

phone: (410)-543-6141

e-mail: tvbanks@salisbury.edu

office: Henson Science Hall Room 136


Office hours (via Zoom):

Meeting ID: 959 6590 6521

https://salisbury.zoom.us/j/95965906521

12:00pm - 1:00pm, MWThF

2:00pm - 3:00pm, W

(or by appointment)

MATH 210 - DISCRETE MATH SPRING 2021

Homework Assignment List/Exam Review

http://faculty.salisbury.edu/~tvbanks/HW-DM.htm


Class Hours and Location

MWThF 10:00am - 10:50am, DH 109


Text Book

Discrete Mathematics A Brief Introduction by Kathleen M. Shannon (2018), WebAssign, hardcopy available through Salisbury University Bookstore Only.


Prerequisites

MATH 140 or equivalent


Departmental Syllabus

Math 210 Syllabus


Evaluation Procedures

There will be two exams and a comprehensive final along with weekly homework assignments and several quizzes to be announced. Some class time will be devoted to group work. A class participation grade will be given. On all problems, you must show all relevant steps made to arrive at your solution. Solutions will be judged by their logic and completeness. In general, there will be no make up exams. The final grade for the course will be calculated in this fashion: Homework and Quizzes 25%, Class Participation 5%, Tests 40%, Final 30%.


Grading Scale:
90-100% - A
80-89.9% - B
70-79.9% - C
60-69.9% - D
0-59.9% - F

Mask Policy:

It is university policy and our class policy that masks must be worn at all times will attending class. The full policy can be found at www.salisbury.edu/news/SU-Masking-Policy.pdf


Class Attendance:

Due to social distancing requirements and classroom sizes, class instruction will be delivered in a hybrid format. You will be assigned to one of two groups. Each group will alternate between in class and synchronous online instruction via Zoom. I will be streaming class lectures and posting recordings of the lectures and notes online.


Attendance Policy:

You are expected to attend all classes. If you must miss a class, it is your responsibility to get the notes and the assignments from another member of the class.


Homework:

Homework will be assigned through WebAssign. Should you have any questions regarding homework please feel free to ask between classes or during my office hours. In order to complete the homework, you will need an access code and class key. For instructions on how to set up your account, click the following Set up WebAssign account.


Important Dates:

Monday, January 25: Classes Begin.

Friday, January 29: Last day to drop/add without penalty.

Monday, March 15 - Tuesday, March 16: No class (Mini-Break).

Friday, April 2: Last day to withdraw with grade of W.

Tuesday, May 4: Classes End.

Wednesday, May 12: Final Exam, 10:45 am - 1:15 pm, Location: TBA


Academic Integrity:

Issues involving academic dishonesty will be dealt with in accordance with the SU Policy on Academic Misconduct.


Henson Course Repeat Policy:

Students may repeat courses offered by the Henson School of Science & Technology one time at Salisbury University without special permission. This policy applies to all undergraduate courses offered in the Henson School of Science & Technology, effective academic year 2013-2014. For more information please see the Henson School of Science and Technology.


Students with Disabilities:

Any student registered with the Disability Resource Center who would like to utilize approved accommodations in their courses should contact their faculty member as soon as possible to arrange a meeting to coordinate any and all accommodations.

Students with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations, auxiliary aids and services, and/or modifications to University policies, through the DRC by following the DRC's procedures for Requesting Accommodations, Modifications, Aids, and Services.

The office can be reached via email at disabilitysupport@salisbury.edu, by phone at (410) 543-6070, or by visiting Guerrieri University Center, Room 263.


Departmental Tutoring Center:

The Mathematics and Computer Science Department provides free tutoring for students enrolled in 100- and 200- level math and computer science courses. The Tutoring Center is located at the Mathematics Emporium in the Patricia R. Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), room 201 and operates on a walk-in basis, no appointment necessary.


University Writing Center:

The university provides writing assistance to all students on any paper or project. The University Writing Center is located in Guerrieri Academic Commons (GAC), room 260. More information can be found here: University Writing Center.


Departmental Tolerance Policy

The Department of Mathematics & Computer Science believes that every person deserves to be treated with respect. We are dedicated to fostering a teaching and learning environment in which all people feel free to share their unique experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, ideas, and identities.