CIS 241 students;
Instructor: Dr. Ignatios Vakalis, part time instructor at CUESTA
EMAIL: Ignatios_vakalis@cuesta.edu
Course info-CRN: 30918
CIS 241: Discrete Structures.
This is a course about the “mathematics of computing”; (propositional and predicate logic, proof techniques, set theory, relations, recursively defined functions, solving recurrence relations, counting techniques, complexity of algorithms, graph theory --graphs, trees).
Course Delivery:
The course will be delivered synchronously over ZOOM
***Plan, and make sure you have an quiet environment with reliable/strong internet connection ***
-Make sure you can/will put that time on your schedule to attend lectures (on ZOOM)
(T, TH 12:30-1:50pm)
-Attending lectures (over ZOOM) will also provide opportunities to ask questions on lecture topics AND on homework. So, DO plan to be on ZOOM during “class time”
I plan to “record” ZOOM lectures…but definitely keep in mind the info in the above couple of lines
-When on ZOOM:
-camera must be turned on (Need to see all students)
-everyone must behave professionally, and respectfully.
CANVAS:
CANVAS will be used throughout the course.
-All homework and exams MUST be submitted via CANVAS (no exceptions)
-Make sure you are familiar with CANVAS
Homework: To learn Discrete Structures/Mathematics you MUST do a lot of homework.
- Homework problems will be assigned at each class period and will be due at 3:00pm on Thurs. of (almost) each week (unless otherwise specified)
- Homework problems will be assigned during lectures. So, you NEED to attend lectures.
- Homework MUST be submitted on CANVAS (under the ASSIGNMENT section on CANVAS)
- You will be submitting ONE .pdf file for all pages for each homework. I suspect you will handwrite your homework, take a picture, and with an app (must download), you MUST create ONE .pdf file of all the pages, to submit on the CANVAS site.
So, please explore, get, practice how to create ONE .pdf file from photos of multiple of handwritten pages.
Some free apps that can convert photos to a PDF include Office Lens, Adobe Scan, and Tiny Scanner
I recommend to See the following videos on taking Picts, submitting the assignments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpjFqpVlnPM&feature=emb_logo (Android)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkm4qswhEFc&feature=emb_logo (iOS
Exams:
- ONE mid-term exam ( No make-up exam)
- Final exam during the regularly scheduled time (No make-up exam)
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
1.Apply the theory of sets to the description and development of equivalence and order relations, equivalence classes and well-ordered sets, and the definition of one-one, onto, and invertible functions.
- Use the concepts and techniques of propositional and predicate logic to describe the structure of mathematical proofs (including mathematical induction), analyze control structures in computer programs and algorithms, and determine program correctness.
- Use basic combinatorial concepts (inclusion-exclusion and pigeonhole principles, permutations and combinations) to derive the binomial theorem, solve recurrence equations, and analyze and compare the complexity of algorithms.
- Demonstrate different traversal methods for trees and graphs and apply these concepts to the determination of optimal spanning and routing trees, and the development and analysis of efficient searching and sorting algorithms.
Technical Support
Cuesta students are encouraged to direct all technical support inquiries to support@my.cuesta.edu. If you are having issues with Canvas, or email support@instructure.com. If you are having difficulty viewing the course or logging in, it may be because you are not using the correct url: https://cuesta.instructure.com/ or you are using your phone or using an unsupported browser.
Accommodations:
This course is designed using an accessible Learning Management System, and course materials have been created with ADA compliance in mind. If you have a disability and might need accommodations in this class such as extended time on exams or other resources. Please contact the instructor as soon as possible so that you can receive appropriate accommodations in a timely manner. You should also contact DSPS (Disabled Student Programs & Services) or at 805-546-3148.
College & Course Policies:
Academic Honesty Policy
Students attending San Luis Obispo County Community College District at any district site and when representing Cuesta College in any off-campus activity, assume an obligation to conduct themselves in an acceptable manner compatible with the Student Code of conduct. Please review the Cuesta College Student Code of conduct.
Cuesta policy for drops
Add Policy: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/addcourse.html
Drop Policy: http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/admrreg/arpolicies/dropcourse.html
Cuesta’s academic honesty policy and student code of conduct https://www.cuesta.edu/about/documents/vpss[1]docs/StudentConducttrifold-brochure_2017.pdf
Accessing Cuesta’s Course Management System
Course access instructions with login info (Cuesta LMS instructions: (http://www.cuesta.edu/student/documents/distance_ed_students/Canvas_Quick_Reference_Students.pdf )
Contact information for Tech Support Cuesta’s LMS: (http://www.cuesta.edu/student/aboutacad/distance/technical_support.html).
DSPS/Veteran Services:
If you have a disability and might need accommodations (support services) in this class, please contact Disabled Student Program & Services in Building 3300 as soon as possible to ensure that you receive the accommodations in a timely manner. http://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/dsps/index.html