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AMC 125 – Mathematics for Computer Science II
Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Mathematics Department
School of Science and Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University
rsaldana@ateneo.edu
1. Schedule
1030 – 1130, MWF, SEC A–303
2. Prerequisite
Passing grade of AMC 124
3. Textbook
Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics: An Applied Introduction, 5th edition
by R. P. Grimaldi. Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.
4. Course Outline and Time Frame
4.1. PROBABILITY (9 hours)
4.2. RINGS (10 hours)
4.3 GROUPS (10 hours)
Long Test 3, Tentative: Friday, February 12, 100 pts
4.4 CODING THEORY (11 hours)
Long Test 4, Tentative: Friday, March 12 100 pts
Final Exam (Comprehensive): 200 pts
5. Course Requirements and Grading System
The final mark of the students will be based primarily on the following:
Final Grade = (Student’s Total Score/Total Possible Score) * 100%
Percentage of the total Score // Equivalent letter grade
92% - 100% : A
86% - 91% : B+
77% - 85% : B
69% - 76% : C+
60% - 68% : C
50% - 59% : D
49% and below F
6. Class Policies
6.1. Cellular phones shall be turned off during class hours.
6.2. Maximum number of absences is 9 hours.
6.3. The teacher may send anyone out of the classroom due to discourtesy
to the teacher or to a fellow student, misbehavior in
the classroom, and other reasons found in the Student Handbook.
6.4. A student who misses an exam may be given a make-up exam
depending on the student’s reason(s), and upon the Department
Chairperson’s approval. Make-up exams are more difficult
than the regular exam.
6.5. Any form of cheating is not allowed. Refer to the Student Handbook
for details.
6.6. Use bond paper in all tests. Do not use pencil in all tests. No
borrowing and/or lending of calculators.
6.7. A student with a prefinal class standing of 90% maybe exempted
from taking the final exam.
7. Additional Important Dates to Remember
Date // Day // Event
11/13/09 Friday, 2nd Sem Faculty Day
11/30/09 Monday, Bonifacio Day
12/08/09 Tuesday Feast of the Immaculate Conception
12/20/09 – 01/03/2010 Christmas Break
02/01/10 Monday ADMU President’s Day
02/22/10 Monday People Power Day
8. Consultation Hours
MWF 1530-1700
Dr. Rafael P. Saldaña
Mathematics Department
School of Science and Engineering
Ateneo de Manila University
rsaldana@ateneo.edu
1. Schedule
1030 – 1130, MWF, SEC A–303
2. Prerequisite
Passing grade of AMC 124
3. Textbook
Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics: An Applied Introduction, 5th edition
by R. P. Grimaldi. Pearson Education, Inc., 2004.
4. Course Outline and Time Frame
4.1. PROBABILITY (9 hours)
- The Axioms of Probability
- Conditional Probability
- Discrete Random Variables
4.2. RINGS (10 hours)
- The Ring Structure
- Ring Properties and Substructures
- Ring Homomorphisms and Isomorphisms
4.3 GROUPS (10 hours)
- Definition and Elementary Properties of Groups
- Homomorphisms, Isomorphisms, and Cyclic Groups
- Cosets and Lagrange’s Theorem
Long Test 3, Tentative: Friday, February 12, 100 pts
4.4 CODING THEORY (11 hours)
- Elements of Coding Theory
- The Hamming Metric
- The Parity-Check and Generator Matrices
- Group Codes: Decoding with Coset Leaders
- Hamming Matrices
Long Test 4, Tentative: Friday, March 12 100 pts
Final Exam (Comprehensive): 200 pts
5. Course Requirements and Grading System
The final mark of the students will be based primarily on the following:
- 4 Long Tests; cancel the lowest score (300 points)
- Final Exam (200 points)
- Optional: Quizzes, Assignments (100 points max)
Final Grade = (Student’s Total Score/Total Possible Score) * 100%
Percentage of the total Score // Equivalent letter grade
92% - 100% : A
86% - 91% : B+
77% - 85% : B
69% - 76% : C+
60% - 68% : C
50% - 59% : D
49% and below F
6. Class Policies
6.1. Cellular phones shall be turned off during class hours.
6.2. Maximum number of absences is 9 hours.
6.3. The teacher may send anyone out of the classroom due to discourtesy
to the teacher or to a fellow student, misbehavior in
the classroom, and other reasons found in the Student Handbook.
6.4. A student who misses an exam may be given a make-up exam
depending on the student’s reason(s), and upon the Department
Chairperson’s approval. Make-up exams are more difficult
than the regular exam.
6.5. Any form of cheating is not allowed. Refer to the Student Handbook
for details.
6.6. Use bond paper in all tests. Do not use pencil in all tests. No
borrowing and/or lending of calculators.
6.7. A student with a prefinal class standing of 90% maybe exempted
from taking the final exam.
7. Additional Important Dates to Remember
Date // Day // Event
11/13/09 Friday, 2nd Sem Faculty Day
11/30/09 Monday, Bonifacio Day
12/08/09 Tuesday Feast of the Immaculate Conception
12/20/09 – 01/03/2010 Christmas Break
02/01/10 Monday ADMU President’s Day
02/22/10 Monday People Power Day
8. Consultation Hours
MWF 1530-1700
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