CIS 260, Fall, 2008

Grade:
10 homework assignments (40%) (Best 8 out of 10),
3 Quizzes (10%) (Best 2 out of 3),
2 Midterms (10% each),
Final (30%)

Homework assignments

I will give 10 homework assigments. Only the best 8 out of 10 will count.
Each assignment must be submitted at the beginning of class the day it is due.
You will find below two files of Latex macros mac(.tex) and mathmac(.tex),
as well as the Latex source for the assignments.

Tentative schedule:

Quizzes

I will give 3 quizzes (15mn each). Only the best 2 out of 3 will count.

Tentative schedule:

Midterms

Tentative schedule:

Final

Topics for The Final

  1. Chapter 1, except Sections 1.7 and 1.9
  2. Chapter 2, except Sections 2.5 and 2.11
  3. Chapter 3, except Sylvester's formula and the Sieve formula (in Section 3.3)
  4. Sections 4.5 and 4.6.

Review Sessions, Problem Sessions, Solutions

Written solutions for all homework problems, the midterms, and the final, will be provided. I will hold review sessions before the two midterms and the final exam. I may also hold a few problem sessions to discuss the solutions of the homework.

It is forbidden to use solutions of problems posted on the internet. If you use resources other than the textbook (or the recommended textbooks) or the class notes, you must cite these references.


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