MATH125-001 — Discrete Mathematics I
George Mason University — Spring 2015
CLASS MEETING
Instructor: Justin Schroeder Room: Exploratory Hall L111 Time: TR 9:00 AM-10:15 AM
Office: Exploratory Hall 4415 Hours: MT 2:00-4:00 PM
Email: jschroe5@gmu.edu
COURSE INFORMATION
Textbook: Goodaire and Parmenter, Discrete Mathematics with Graph Theory, Third Edition, 2006.
Website: http://www.jzschroeder.com/125
Homework: Homework assignments for each section will be posted on the course website.
These assignments will not be graded, but you are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to complete
them. The exams will consist of similar questions, so doing the homework assignments is
the best way to prepare for them.
Quizzes: There will be four take-home quizzes that you are required to do in groups of 2-4
students. These quizzes will be due during the last class meeting before each exam and will
consist mostly of proof questions. Each quiz is worth 25 points, for a total of 100 points.
Exams: There will be four exams given during normal class meetings (2/12, 3/24, 4/14,
5/5). Each exam is worth 50 points, for a total of 200 points. Makeup exams will only be
given in cases when I receive documented proof of an extreme hardship IN ADVANCE. If I
am not notified in advance, no makeup exam will be given.
Final Exam: There will be a cumulative final exam on THURSDAY, MAY 7, from 7:30
AM-10:15 AM. This exam is worth 100 points.
Grading Scale: Your final grade will be determined based on your percentage of points
earned out of 400 possible points. The following percentages will guarantee that you get at
least the grade listed.
Percent Grade Percent Grade
98
A+
78
C+
92
A
70
C
90
A68
C88
B+
60
D
82
B
0
F
80
B-
2
GENERAL STATEMENTS
• The final drop deadline is FEBRUARY 20. You will have seen your grade on the first
exam by that date. If you are unsure whether or not to remain in the class, please
come talk to me.
• It is YOUR responsibility to regularly check the course website and your GMU email
account for homework assignments and any other updates.
• If you have a disability and you need academic accommodations, please see me and
contact the Office of Disability Services. All arrangements must be made through
that office.
• If you need additional help with the material or problems, you have several available
resources.
(1) Classmates
(2) My office hours
(3) GMU Math Tutoring Center
• You are bound by the GMU Honor Code.
• NO ELECTRONICS are allowed on any of the exams. However, you will be allowed
to use any notes and homework solutions that you have written.
• Math is a difficult subject to master, so please go out of your way to make sure
you understand the material. Ask questions during class. Form study groups to do
homework. Come to my office hours. YOUR grade will depend on YOUR effort.