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{\bf Syllabus for}\vspace*{.2cm}\\
{\LARGE\bf Math 405, Introduction to Combinatorics} \vspace*{.2cm}\\
{\bf Fall, 2000.}\vspace*{.2cm}\\
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{\bf Instructor:} \begin{minipage}[t]{4in} Joachim Rosenthal\\
Room: 309 comp/math bldg.\\
Tel: 631-8370,\hspace{4mm} e-mail: Rosenthal.1@nd.edu
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{\bf Office hours:} Tuesday 9:00--10:00, Friday 9:00--10:00, or
by appointment.
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{\bf Text:} Richard Brualdi, {\em Introductory Combinatorics,}
3rd edition, Prentice Hall, 1999.

{\bf Course Content:} The theory of combinatorics stands at the
center of modern discrete mathematics.  The text book is used at
many universities for a one year introductory course in
combinatorics. In this one semester course we will make a
selection of topics and cover about half of the text book. Topics
will include permutations and combinations, generating functions,
identities involving binomial coefficients and recurrence
relations. There will also be time to study such things as magic
squares, the 4-color problem and problems related to coding
theory.


{\bf Homework:} Is important! Homework will be assigned about
every 10 days and will not be accepted late. To do well you
\underline{must} keep up with the homework and review frequently.
You are allowed and encouraged to discuss the problems, however,
the work you hand in should be formulated by yourself only and
should not be merely copied.


{\bf Examination Schedule:} \begin{minipage}[t]{4in} 
There will be 3 Tests and a final exam:\\
Test 1: Friday, September 22, 2000.\\
Test 2: Friday, October 27, 2000.\\
Test 3: Wednesday November 29, 2000.\\
Final: Tuesday, December 12, 4:15-6:15pm.
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%{\bf Quizzes:} There will be a few quizzes which will be always  announced.

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{\bf Grading Policy:} Each of the 3 tests will be worth 100 points  
and the final exam will be worth 150 points. The  homework 
 will account for 50 points total. Letter grades will be based
on total points out of the 500. 

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