Leeward Community College
Information & Computer Sciences
Course Syllabus - SPRING 2015 (CRN: 54935) Online
ICS 241: Discrete Math for Computer Science II (3.0 credits)


Instructor:William McDaniel Albritton
Office Hours:TR 10:30am-12noon
Office Location: DA 211
Contact:(808) 455-0319 (walbritt AT Hawaiʻi DOT EDU)

Catalog Course Description:

Includes program correctness, recurrence relations and their solutions, divide and conquer relations, graph theory, trees and their applications, Boolean algebra, introduction to formal languages and automata theory.

Co-requisites:

None

Prerequisites:

Prerequisites: ICS 111 and ICS 141 both with a C or better, or consent of instructor.

Recommended Preparations:

None

Textbooks and other Resources:

"Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications" 7th Edition by Kenneth H. Rosen.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Analyze issues and apply more complex mathematical problem solving skills to plan courses of actions in high-level decision-making situations, using:
1. Graphs and Trees
2. Boolean algebra
3. Finite-state machines
4. Formal languages
5. Program correctness
6. Solving recurrence relations

Grading Policy:

Quizzes: There are five quizzes each covering 3-6 lectures and worth 25 points.
Discussion and Private Messages Postings: 1 point each, 5 points total
Exams: There are two exams each covering half of the course and worth 50 points.
Optional Assignments: 5 points each, roughly 3 total
Grade calculation: (sum of your scores) / (total points)

Course grades: The percent grading scale is A = 100.00% - 90.00%, B = 89.99% - 80.00%, C = 79.99% - 70.00%, D = 69.99% - 60.00%, F = 59.99% and below. The course grades will not be scaled. There is no extra credit. Your current grade (including your course grade) is calculated in the Laulima Gradebook.

No make-up exams will be given unless your absence is due to a medical emergency or is work related. Written verification from your doctor or employer is required before permission for a make-up exam is granted. No exceptions!!!

Quizzes must be completed by the date due.

Student Contributions:

Students are expected to spend at least one to three hours per class period in addition to viewing the lectures on this course. Active participation in activities and discussions are vital for success in this course.

Learning Resource Center

The Learning Resource Center (LRC) offers free support for a wide range of Leeward CC content courses as well as computer skills support. Content tutors are fellow students who are available by appointment to help with course concepts and study strategies. For several science subjects, drop-in help is provided in science study areas. The LRC also offers online and phone tutoring and holds specialized workshops and group review sessions for some subjects. For more information or to make an appointment, stop by the LRC on the second floor of the Learning Commons, call 455-0412, or visit the LRC website at http://www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc

Student with Disabilities Statement:

Leeward Community College abides by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which stipulate that no student shall be denied the benefits of an education "solely by reason of a handicap." Students with documented disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact the Coordinator of the Kako‘o ‘Ike (KI) program as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely fashion. The KI Office is located on the second floor of the Learning Commons building (to the right of the main Learning Commons entrance). Students may also contact the coordinator by phone at 455-0421.

Assessment for Student Work:

With the goal of continuing to improve the quality of educational services offered to students, Leeward CC conducts assessments of student achievement of course, program, and institutional learning outcomes. Student work is used anonymously as the basis of these assessments, and the work you do in this course may be used in these assessment efforts.

Discipline, Decorum, and Freedom of Speech:

Discrimination in the classroom based on race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, sex, physical-related challenges, learning-related challenges, sexual orientation, hate speech, and obscene language will not be tolerated. Refer to the University of Hawaiʻi's Policy of Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action in Leeward Community College's catalog for more information.

Academic Honesty:

Students are required to complete and submit their own work. Sharing files, duplicating disks, using another student’s disk, copying, plagiarism, or other such acts will not be tolerated and are subject to penalties including a grade of “F” for the course. Refer to Academic Dishonesty in the Student Conduct Code for additional information.

The Maka‘ala Program:

At Leeward CC we want every student to be successful. The Maka‘ala Program is a campus-wide effort that seeks to support students early in the semester when they first begin experiencing difficulty in a class. If I feel that you are having difficulty in my class within the first few weeks of the semester (e.g. missing class, missing assignments, or low test scores) I may refer you to the program. I will notify you about my intention to refer you to the program. Once referred, the Maka‘ala Program will:

Communication:

All communication will be through Laulima (https://laulima.hawaii.edu) and your UH email (https://mail.hawaii.edu). Email from other accounts will not be accepted.


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