Syllabus

Course Logistics

Class Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday, 3:00 PM - 4:20 PM MST

Location: Texas Western Hall (TWHC) 312

Delivery

In person with coordinated tools for communication and learning.

  • MS Teams (primary communication)
  • OneNote (class notes and file sharing)
  • Zybooks (textbook homework)
  • Gradescope (graded work)

Contact

Email: msrahman3@utep.edu

Web: https://www.rahmanmsaidur.com

Instructor and Assistant

Course staff and drop-in hours
Role Name Drop-in Hours Location
Instructor Dr. Mohammad Saidur Rahman Mon 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM MST CCSB 3.0420
Teaching Assistant Jacob Luna Tue 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM, Tue 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM, Thu 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM CCSB 1.0702

Office hours are held in person unless otherwise communicated. Students can also reach the instructor via MS Teams for scheduled meetings.

Required Textbooks

Zybooks

Discrete Structures, Zybooks

Subscription required through Zybooks.

Open Textbook

Connecting Discrete Mathematics and Computer Science, David Liben-Nowell

Access the book

Grading Breakdown

Grade weights
Component Weight
Active Participation and Professionalism 10%
Homework and In-Class Assignments 50%
Exams and Quizzes 40%

Grades are tracked in Zybooks (homework) and Gradescope (quizzes and final exam). Students should monitor grades and review feedback regularly.

Course Policy Modifications

The instructor reserves the right to modify the syllabus, assignments, labs, or grading criteria to improve learning or address unforeseen circumstances. Any changes will be communicated promptly through official channels.