Discrete Structures II
Build proof fluency and core discrete tools with focused work in combinatorics, probability, and graph theory, plus steady practice through Zybooks, Teams, OneNote, and Gradescope.
Staff and Office Hours
Instructor
Dr. Mohammad Saidur Rahman
Drop-in: Mon 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST
Location: CCSB 3.0420
Email: msrahman3@utep.edu
Teaching Assistant
Jacob Luna
Drop-in: Tue 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tue 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Thu 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: CCSB 1.0702
Email: jluna33@miners.utep.edu
Office hours are held in person unless otherwise communicated. Students can also reach the instructor via MS Teams for scheduled meetings.
Course Snapshot
Tools We Use
- MS Teams for communication
- OneNote for class notes and file sharing
- Zybooks for textbook homework
- Gradescope for graded work
Assessment Weights
- Active Participation and Professionalism: 10%
- Homework and In-Class Assignments: 50%
- Exams and Quizzes: 40%
Key Dates
- Quiz windows posted on the Assessments page
- Final exam: Thu, May 14, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:45 PM MST
Textbooks
- Zybooks Discrete Structures (required)
- Connecting Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science (free)
Start Here
Review the syllabus, set up Zybooks, and ensure you have access to MS Teams and Gradescope. The schedule page links to each lecture note.