CSE 390Z: Mathematics for Computation Workshop

Winter, 2020

Philip Garrison

Section A: Th 3:30-4:50, LOW 113
Office hours: Mon 9:30-10:20am, CSE 602

Email and discussion:

Please send any e-mail about the course to cse390z-staff@cs.

Ed discussion board

TAs
Audrey Ma
Josie Thompson

About: CSE 390Z is a workshop designed to provide academic support to students enrolled concurrently CSE 311. 311 concepts are at the core of computer science, but they are different from what many students have experienced in CS courses before.

During each 1.5-hour workshop section for CSE 390Z, students will reinforce concepts through collaborative problem solving, practice study skills and effective learning habits, and build community for peer support. All students enrolled in CSE 311 are welcome to register for this class.

Course policies: Please let us know if you need any help whatsoever. Collaborate with other students, come to class, and turn in assignments on time. Read the full syllabus here.


Schedule

Week Date Handouts Assignments
Week 1 Thu, Jan 9 Problems,
Slides,
LaTeX slides
Jan 16: Study group form
Jan 17: LaTeX About Me tex, pdf
Week 2 Thu, Jan 16 In-class LaTeX problem,
Problems
Jan 24: HW 2 reflection
Week 3 Thu, Jan 23 Problems Jan 31: HW 1 & 2 corrections
Jan 31: HW 3 reflection
Week 4 Thu, Jan 30 Discussion handout,
More problems,
and solutions
Feb 7: Proof pudding
Feb 7: HW 4 reflection
Week 5, Midterm Thu, Feb 6 Midterm solutions, with some errors None!
Study session Sat, Feb 8 2-4pm, CSE 403
Week 6 Thu, Feb 13 Induction problems Feb 18 (Tues!): HW 3 & 4 corrections
Week 7 Thu, Feb 20 Problems
A solution
Feb 24 (Mon): 311 Midterm corrections
Week 8 Thu, Feb 27 Problems Feb 28: HW 6 reflection
Mar 2: Living Proof mini-essay
Week 9 Thu, Mar 5 Problems Mar 6: HW 7 reflection
Mar 9: HW 5 & 6 corrections
Week 10, Final Thu, Mar 12 Mar 13: HW 8 reflection
Mar 15: Course evaluation
study session Sun, Mar 15 11a-1p, via Zoom

Exams:

  • Midterm: In class, February 6,
    Mandatory.
  • Final: In class, March 12,
    Mandatory.
Grading Scheme (Roughly):
10% Quick checks
20% Participation in class
40% Homeworks
20% Reflections
10% Exams