Course follows a problem-based approach, discovering the theory needed for solving problems, as well as description skills. Students collaborate to solve industry-driven problems. Reports and presentations are expected to demonstrate the solution of problems. Examples include: Applied Graph Theory, Ramsey Theory, Game Theory, Markov Chains, Information Theory, Coding Theory, and Applied Number Theory.
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COMMUNICATION
Messages and announcements will be done using Canvas. When you need to contact your instructor or TA, please use Canvas as email messages will NOT be replied. This is to make communication more efficient, so we can correctly identify your section and other important information.
We will use ed for questions regarding HW, exams, lectures, etc. This tool is great for collaboration and to write math. It is difficult to type math in an email or in Canvas, so use ed for all content related questions!
For anything else, you can reach your instructor or TA using email, but please use this as the LAST method of communication.
Grade
Grades will be assigned using the +/- system.
Book Report (10%)
You will choose between four books. These can be found in Canvas. A first draft of the report will cover roughly the first half of the book you chose. The final report covers the entire book. The book report must be a factual summary of the book. You can include an opinion section at the end. The final report must be between 3-5 pages.
Excercises (30%)
Every week ther will be a set of exercises to work on during class. These will be worked in groups. Each week groups will be different. You can find each week's groups on Canvas>People.
Each group will have (at most) four members. Each member will have a role:
Section Problems (20%)
During section, you will work on application problem to practice problem solving techniques.
Project (40%)
You will select an application project for the entire quarter. The list of possible projects can be found in Canvas. This will be completed in groups of 4 members. The groups will be self-selected and need to be defined by the first week of the quarter.
In class project work will be done every Friday. The project will have the following components:
Prerequisite and degree relevance
Students learn skills needed for solving problems found in industry. Course follows a problem-based approach, discovering the theory needed for solving problems, as well as description skills. Students collaborate to solve industry-driven problems. Reports and presentations are expected to demonstrate the solution of problems. Examples include: Applied Graph Theory, Ramsey Theory, Game Theory, Markov Chains, Information Theory, Coding Theory, and Applied Number Theory.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 100 or CSE 101.
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