Welcome to NTU & a new semester!

Logistics g
o Lectures
Anwitaman DATTA & Kiam Tian SEOW
Elementary number theory Propositional logic Predicate logic Sets & combinatorics Linear recurrence relations Relations Functions Graphs Complex numbers, vectors & matrices

o Tutorials: Start from week two o Example classes: Start from week three
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Also known as labs labs in your timetable Thus, `even week groups will have first example class only in week four.

, or is it four? Three p pronged g approach, pp

Example class starts on week 3 & 4 for odd and even week groups respectively Dont forget self-study! self study!

Tutorials start on week 2

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CE/CZ 1001 Agenda g

o A gentle introduction to some of the foundational concepts
Future courses will build on specific topics for more in-depth in depth studies when needed Vehicle to develop analytical skills The language language to communicate precisely

o Consequently:
Prerequisite for several other courses (officially)
Unofficially, you will need it for many others!!!

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Learning g Objectives j
o Achieve a level of mathematical understanding to show validity of simple g arguments g . logical o Able to formulate simple valid logical g in mathematical terms and arguments formulate proofs for simple theorems. o Apply pp y rigor g in analyzing y g and solving g problems. o Understand and make g geeky y jokes j ;) )
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Assessment
o Quiz during tutorial session (week 8)
15-20% 15 20%

o One preparatory test (week 12 or 13, TBD)

30-35%
Total: 40-50% for continuous assessment

o Final exam
60-50%

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References
o S. S S S. Epp o K.H. KH R Rosen

Self study! Self-study!

Discrete Mathematics with Applications Discrete Mathematics and its Applications

o S. Lipschutz, M. Lipson
Schaum's Outline of Discrete Mathematics
p.s. Lecture notes are to introduce you to the basic concepts, and the material is derived from several sources including some of the textbooks. However the lecture slides DO NOT REPLACE the textbooks. Also, , none of the textbooks necessarily cover every topic we cover in the lectures. Read some books (possibly from the library) to clarify details, explanations, try out examples, !

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Discrete maths need NOT be distress maths! However, you will need to work hard!!

An actual answer script! We will see the correct (very simple) solution later in the course!!

Meeting g Me Outside Class

o You are welcome to meet me to clarify doubts or obtain further explanation, o But only by prior appointment
anwitaman@ntu.edu.sg

Use first the edventure discussion forum!

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Best of luck!

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