Applications of Discrete Structures

COT 3100
Class Numbers: 11372, 11373, 11374, 11386, 11387, 11388, 11389, 16652, 20250, 20251, 20693
Class Periods: MWF 9th [04:05 – 04:55 PM EST]
Location: CAR 0100
Academic Term: Spring 2025

Instructor:
Pete Dobbins
MALA 5112
[email protected]
352.294.6685
Zoom: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/4755418272
Pete’s Office Hours [OH – held via Zoom]:
• M 7th [01:55 – 02:45 PM EST],
• W 4th [10:40 – 11:30 AM EST],
• F 7th [01:55 – 02:45 PM EST]

All OH will begin Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

During the first week of classes, on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, Pete will hold a special OH 09:45 – 10:45
AM EST to kick off the semester.

Outside of office hours, the best way to contact Pete is through our MS Teams chat. Everyone registered in our
course will be added to the MS Teams chat after the drop/add period has ended. An announcement will be made in
Canvas when Teams is available. From that point forward, announcements will be made in Teams. Please let me
know if you have any questions.

Teaching Assistant/Peer Mentor/Supervised Teaching Student:

Please contact the course staff through the course MS Teams chat. Within our Canvas course shell, you will find each
member of the course staff, their contact information, and the weekly OH schedule (Modules/General Course
Info/Weekly OH Schedule). TA/PM OH will also begin Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Course Description
Covers the mathematics of discrete events, i.e., events that involve distinct elements, finite structures of distinct
elements or finite sampled versions of continuous phenomena (such as movement). (M) 3 credit hours

Course Pre-Requisites / Co-Requisites

Prerequisite: MAC 2233 or MAC 2311 or MAC 3472
Corequisite: COP 3504 or COP 3503
Attributes: General Education - Mathematics

Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the techniques required to think mathematically about how a
computer operates. Topics include propositional logic, algorithms, complexity analysis, mathematical reasoning,
induction, recursion, relations, probability, graphs, and trees. Weekly discussion sessions, homework exercises, and
problem solving will enable you to practice and learn the techniques discussed.

Rote memorization of terminology and definitions is strongly recommended; if you do not know the terminology,
symbols, theorems, and so on, when asked to solve a problem you are not likely to implement a valid solution. Due
to the nature and complexity of this field of study, the course will be time consuming and requires serious dedication
on the part of each student. Be careful not to fall behind, success in this course requires consistent effort and practice.
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The Mathematics (M) general education objectives for our course are provided here:
https://undergrad.aa.ufl.edu/general-education/gen-ed-program/subject-area-objectives/

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

During lecture, problems will be interactively solved. Exams as well as dynamic reading and homework exercises
provided through the McGraw Hill Connect system provide students tools to develop and communicate their
understanding of course material. Specifically, SLOs taught and evaluated are the ability to:
• recognize and construct valid proofs,
• express the representation data sets,
• implement algorithms and analyze their complexity,
• solve problems inductively and recursively,
• understand and calculate advanced counting methods and perform probably analysis, and
• understand graph theory and implement graph-based algorithms, and
• apply techniques to real-world problems.

Materials and Supply Fees

There are no materials or supply fees for this course beyond the textbook and its companion Connect software. See
the Required Textbook and Software section below for purchasing details.

Professional Component (ABET):

See Table 1 provided in the Relation to Program Outcomes section that follows.

Relation to Program Outcomes (ABET):

Outcome Coverage*
1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering Medium
problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and
mathematics

2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that High

meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety,
and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and
economic factors

3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences

4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in Medium

engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must
consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic,
environmental, and societal contexts

5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together

provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive
environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives

6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation,

analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw
conclusions

7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using Medium

appropriate learning strategies

Table 1: Program Outcomes

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 *Coverage is given as high, medium, or low. An empty box indicates that this outcome is not covered or
assessed in the course.

Required Textbooks and Software

• McGraw-Hill Connect

• Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications

• Kenneth Rosen
• McGraw-Hill Higher Education
• 2018
• 8th Edition

The textbook comes with McGraw-Hill’s Connect online system and is purchased through UF All Access
[https://www.bsd.ufl.edu/allaccess]. Instructions provided in “UF All Access Registration Connect Spring
2025.pdf” will link directly to the Canvas plugin [see the link in Canvas → Modules/General Course Info/UF All
Access Registration Connect Spring 2025.pdf].

Course Schedule
Here is a general schedule for the semester. Please refer to the Canvas Announcements and Modules for final details
about each topic, exact dates, and the specific schedule we implement this semester. Under Modules, individual
lectures are listed using the format: year / month / day | L##: General Topic.

Dates Week Topics Chapters M T W R F

2025 / 01 / 13 – 01 / 19 1 Introduction, Logic 1 L01 – L02 – L03
2025 / 01 / 20 – 01 / 26 2 Predicate Calculus, Inference 1 L042 D01 L05 – L06
2025 / 01 / 27 – 02 / 01 3 Proofs 1 L07 D02 L08 – L09
2025 / 02 / 02 – 02 / 08 4 Sets, Functions 2 L10 D03 L11 – L12
2025 / 02 / 09 – 02 / 15 5 Sequences, Summations; Exam 1 2 L131 D04 L14 – L15
2025 / 02 / 16 – 02 / 22 6 Algorithms [Searching, Sorting] 3 L16 D05 L17 – L18
2025 / 02 / 23 – 03 / 01 7 Complexity Theory 3 L19 D06 L20 – L21
2025 / 03 / 02 – 03 / 08 8 Number Theory; Exam 2 4 L22 D07 L23 –1 L24
2025 / 03 / 09 – 03 / 15 9 Cryptography, Induction 4, 5 L25 D08 L26 – L27
2025 / 03 / 16 – 03 / 22 – Spring Break – – – – – –
2025 / 03 / 23 – 03 / 29 10 Induction 5 L28 D09 L29 – L30
2025 / 03 / 30 – 04 / 05 11 Recursion, Trees; Exam 3 5 L31 D10 L32 –1 L33
2025 / 04 / 06 – 04 / 12 12 Counting 6 L34 D11 L35 – L36
2025 / 04 / 13 – 04 / 19 13 Probability, Graphs 7 L37 D12 L38 – L39
2025 / 04 / 20 – 04 / 26 14 Review, Exam 4 10 L401 – – – –
2025 / 04 / 27 – 05 / 03 15 Make Up [if necessary] All MU3 – – – –
Table 2: Semester Schedule // Exam [4] // 2Holiday [1] // 3Make Up [1]
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Attendance Policy, Class Expectations, and Make-Up Policy

GENERAL
Requirements for class attendance and make-up exams, assignments, and other work in this course are consistent
with university policies. Click here to read the university attendance policies:
https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/attendance-policies/

Additional policies can be found here: http://www.cise.ufl.edu/~pjd/admin/policies/course.html. You are expected

know and follow all these policies. To be successful in this course, you should attend and participate in our live
lecture. There is no replacement to the experience of seeing the material presented during lecture.
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LECTURE
This semester, we will implement a hybrid of the flipped classroom and include collaborative learning to enhance
your comprehension of the course material. Our live lectures will focus on solving problems. First, I will review
content and present problem solutions. Second, we will solve problems together, as a group. Next, you are allowed
to solve Homework exercises with the members of your discussion session. Finally, there are interactive online
exercises for you to solve individually. To facilitate much of our live lecture time being focused on group problem
solving, videos introducing definitions and terminology will be posted through Canvas. It is expected that you watch
these videos in preparation for our live lectures.

Live lectures will be presented synchronously using two modalities, In-Person in CAR 0100 and Virtually through Zoom,
MWF 9th period [04:05 – 04:55 PM EST]. Select the Zoom Conferences menu option in Canvas to join the synchronous
virtual modality (to join the Zoom, you must be logged into Zoom through your Gatorlink account [https://ufl.zoom.us/]).

Here are points of significance for our lecture process this semester:
• Lecture attendance will be taken. See the Participation section below for details.
• You are responsible for all material covered during lecture.
• Lectures will be recorded and posted in Canvas under Modules. See the disclaimers and notice that follow.

Participating in the live lecture presentation is optimal for maximizing your experience in any course.
Watching a recorded video of a lecture does not provide you the opportunity to engage with your instructor and
classmates about the material. Live lecture is dynamic, while video recordings are static. So be very careful when
deciding to rely upon only recorded materials for processing course content.

Disclaimer #1: many Zoom sessions are being held campus-wide to deliver courses and the demand for recorded
materials is high. It is possible there will be delays while completing the recording and posting (distribution)
process. I will post live lecture recordings as soon possible [under the corresponding Canvas Module], however if you
want to ensure that you see the lecture as soon you are able, you should participate in the In-Person lecture.

Disclaimer #2: the Zoom platform records these sessions, and I cannot guarantee they will not experience errors in
the recording process. I have not observed this to be a significant problem. However, you should always be aware
that attending the live lecture session is always the best way to ensure you are able to view the complete lecture
content.

Notice: Our lectures will be audio-visually recorded for students in the course to reference after the live recorded
session. Students who choose to participate In-Person or Virtually with their camera engaged or utilize a profile
image are agreeing to have themselves, their video or image recorded. If you are unwilling to consent to have your
profile or video image recorded, be sure to keep your camera off and do not use a profile image. Likewise, students
who participate orally and un-mute virtually during class are agreeing to have their voices recorded. If you are not
willing to consent to have your voice recorded during class, you will need to keep your mute button activated. A
textual “chat” feature is also available during lecture. “Chats” sent through the public channel may be recorded. Due
to screen sharing of your instructor’s desktop, even chats sent privately might be recorded. If you do not wish for
your message to be recorded, you must send it through other means, such as private Teams chat or email and only
to course staff. Please note, since lecture is a public setting, private messages may or may not always be answerable
during the live lecture. Office hours are provided throughout the week to accommodate any private discussions that
cannot be handled during a lecture session. As in all courses, unauthorized recording and unauthorized sharing of
recorded materials is prohibited

MAKE UP/LATE WORK

Makeups or extensions for graded class activities are provided given appropriate documentation is presented in
a timely fashion. Excused absences must be consistent with UF policies in the undergraduate catalog
(https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/attendance-policies/) and meet UF requirements regarding

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excused absences. There are very few events which would impede your participation in a graded activity warranting
an exception, that you would not be aware of well before [at least a few hours] the start of the activity.

Instructor notifications provided by the Care Are of the Dean of Students office (DSO) are sometimes not sufficient
to excuse a course absence. Specifically, the instructor notification letter form provided by the DSO must directly
state that an “absence has been excused” and provide the excused dates. If the letter does not state this, then the
student must provide the instructor directly with supplemental documentation that meets UF’s rules for an excused
absence. Otherwise, the absence is not excused, and accommodations cannot be provided.

Contacting me after the graded activity may result in the exception not meeting course requirements and a makeup
option no longer being available.

All excused exams will be made up at the same time, on the same cumulative Make Up exam, for a 120-minute
timeframe, on Monday, April 28, 2025, during our UF assigned final exam period from 3 PM – 5 PM and in our lecture
room, CAR 0100.

There is not a structured mechanism for makeups or extensions on participation activities and homework. Instead,
only a portion of the participation activities and homework must be completed to earn full credit. Refer to the
Participation and Homework sections that follow for the breakdown of each category.

Evaluation of Grades
Final Grade
Activity Comment Day Date
Percentage
Exam 1 → Monday 2025 / 02 / 10 17.5%
Exam 2 → Thursday 2025 / 03 / 06 17.5%
Exam 3 → Thursday 2025 / 04 / 03 17.5%
Exam 4 → Monday 2025 / 04 / 21 17.5%
if necessary, UF approved 17.5%
Makeup documentation and Monday 2025 / 04 / 28 replacement
approval required if necessary
Exam Total -- -- 70%
Homework 2 drops [lowest scores] Various 15%
Participation 34 out of 56 activities Various 15%
Extra Credit See Extra Credit section Various --
Final Total [Score] → 100%
Table 3: Grade Distribution and Activity Dates

Exams
There will be four exams. Each exam is worth 17.5% of your final grade and totaling 70% for all four exams. Exams
will be:
• Held In-Person, during the UF Evening Assembly Exam periods E2 through E3 [08:20 – 10:10 PM EST].
• Exam dates are provided in Table 2 and Table 3.

While completing exams, you are allowed these resources and will follow this process:
• The exam [provided to you].
• Scratch paper [provided to you].
• A 4-function “basic” calculator
o basic calculators that have functions limited to the four primary functions: addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division
o a basic memory function, a percent key, and/or a square root key are also permitted
o NOT a financial/graphing/scientific calculator
o NOT a mobile device/phone
• A reference sheet of your construction including:
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 o A single sheet of 8.5 by 11 [or smaller] paper.
o References are permitted on both sides of the sheet of paper.
o Your name clearly printed (not written too small to read) at the top right of both sides of the paper.
o Only your own handwritten reference notes [not computer printed, not photocopied].
• All scratch paper (enter your name at the top right of all scratch paper) and your reference sheet will be
submitted along with your exam when you turn in the exam.
• Finally, when turning in your exam, you will sign your name on the sign-in sheet.

You can calculate your total exam points earned with this formula:

𝐸1 + 𝐸2 + 𝐸3 + 𝐸4 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠
𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑠 = ∗ 70
400

The room location by Class Number and Exam is provided in Table 4.

Exam Room Locations

Last
Class 08:20 – 10:10 PM
Section Name
Number 1 2 3 4
Range
FEB 8th FEB 27th MAR 28th APR 24th
11372 16GH ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
11373 1931 ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
11374 1934 ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
11386 1F82 ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
11387 25H6 ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
11388 3751 ALL NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001
11389 3761 ALL NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001
A–K NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001 NPB 1001
16652 3762
L–Z TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007
20250 11ZE ALL TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007
20251 12ZE ALL TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007 TUR L007
20693 1ZED ALL CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100 CAR 100
Table 4: Exam Room Assignments

Homework [HW]
Homework will be 15% of your final grade. They will be assigned and completed using the Connect software system.
Homework will be more challenging than the Reading Exercises [see below]. It is recommended that you complete
the Reading Exercises before working on the associated Homework. You are allowed to discuss the homework with
your classmates; however, every student must complete their own homework activity to receive credit. Your two
lowest HW scores will be dropped.

You can calculate your total exam points earned with this formula:

𝑠𝑢𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝐻𝑊 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠 − 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 2 𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠

ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 = ∗ 15
𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝐻𝑊𝑠 − 2

Participation
Providing credit for participation in a course our size can be difficult. However, by using Canvas, Zoom, and our
interactive textbook, we can efficiently incorporate a dynamic learning experience… the power of computer
science technology!

Lecture participation will be assessed through a Canvas “Quiz/Survey” administered during every lecture. Each
Quiz/Survey will be held for a minimum of 5 minutes sometime during lecture [04:05 PM to 04:55 PM EST].
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The instructor will announce when this window begins and provide the access information. Answering all
questions given is required, but your performance will not be evaluated. Instead, any correct vs incorrect answers
/ feedback will be provided to enhance your learning experience.

To receive credit for lecture participation:

• attend lecture In-Person or through Zoom,
• be logged into Canvas through your Gatorlink account,
• complete all questions given during the Canvas “Poll/Quiz” (remember, answers will be discussed as a class,
but your individual performance will not be evaluated).

Lectures during the first week of the semester (drop/add) and on MLK Jr holiday (UF closed, no classes) are
participation freebies! Everyone will automatically receive attendance credit for L01, L02, L03, and L04. Referencing
Table 2, we have 40 lectures [including the freebies → L01, L02, L03, and L04].

We will also have 12 Reading Exercises [RE], completed through the interactive textbook.

In total, that gives us 40 𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 + 12 𝑅𝐸𝑠 = 40 + 12 = 𝟓𝟐 participation activities. To earn the full 15%, you must
complete at least 32+ [60% or more] of the 52 activities. Therefore, you may miss 20 or 40% of the participation
activities without penalty.

You can calculate your total participation points earned with this formula:

𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒𝑠 + 𝑅𝐸 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑟𝑒𝑠
𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 = ∗ 15
32

Discussion Sessions
Discussions (sometimes referred to as labs) begin during Week #2 on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Discussion
attendance is not recorded (optional). All discussions will be held In-Person only and meet on the 14 Tuesdays of
after Week #1 [there is no discussion Week #1]. During discussions, we will review course material, solve problems
together, and you will work with classmates to construct solutions to problems. Discussion sessions will NOT be
audio-visually recorded. The class numbers, meeting times, and locations are provided in Table 5.

Class
Day Period Time Location Leaders
Number
11372 Tuesday 2 08:30 – 09:20 AM EST LIT 237
11373 Tuesday 3 09:35 – 10:25 AM EST FLG 230
11374 Tuesday 3 09:35 – 10:25 AM EST MAEB 211 to be determined
11386 Tuesday 5 11:45 AM – 12:35 PM EST FLI 105 by TA/PM
11387 Tuesday 6 12:50 – 01:40 PM EST FLG 245 semester schedules
11388 Tuesday 7 01:55 – 02:45 PM EST FLI 105
see the Canvas Page
11389 Tuesday 8 03:00 – 03:50 PM EST CSE E222 “Discussion Structure”
16652 Tuesday 9 04:05 – 04:55 PM EST CSE E222 for more details
20250 Tuesday 4 10:40 – 11:30 AM EST TUR L005
20251 Tuesday 7 01:55 – 02:45 PM EST LIT 237
20693 Tuesday 2 08:30 – 09:20 AM EST CSE E222
Table 5: Discussion Schedule and Location

Reading Exercises [RE]

We will use McGraw Hill’s Connect system to read through the textbook. After completing the reading for each
section, Connect provides exercises directly associated with the material you are reading. The Connect system will
assist you as you complete the exercises. These exercises are more introductory than the Homework and it is

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recommended that you complete them before working on Homework activities. Reading Exercises will be completed
individually.

Extra Credit
Students often wonder if there are extra credit opportunities available and we have a few natural opportunities
through our participation structure. You can earn 0.5 points to your final total [score] in our course by completing
each of these achievements:
• Participating at least 32[>=80%] of the 40 lectures.
• Earning at least a score of 10 [>80%] out of the 12 points available on the Reading Exercises.

Since there are 2 ways to earn extra credit at 0.5 points per way, you can add a total of 1 point to your final total in
our course!

Grading Policy
The range used to calculate your final letter grade in our course will be no harsher than this grading scale provided
in Table 6. Your final point total will be calculated using the percentages given in the Evaluation of Grades section.
The percent you earn on each activity will be multiplied by the points associated with that activity. Using the
formulae from each section above, here is how you can calculate your final total:

𝑡𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 = 𝑒𝑥𝑎𝑚𝑠 + ℎ𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 + 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 + 𝑒𝑥𝑡𝑟𝑎_𝑐𝑟𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑡

Grade Letter
Highest Lowest
Points Grade
4.00 A 100+ 92.00
3.67 A- 91.99 89.00
3.33 B+ 88.99 86.00
3.00 B 85.99 82.00
2.67 B- 81.99 79.00
2.33 C+ 78.99 76.00
2.00 C 75.99 72.00
1.67 C- 71.99 69.00
1.33 D+ 68.99 66.00
1.00 D 65.99 62.00
0.67 D- 61.99 59.00
0.00 E 58.99 0.00
Table 6: Letter Grade Scale

A minimum grade of C is required for general education credit. More information on UF grading policy may be
found at: https://catalog.ufl.edu/UGRD/academic-regulations/grades-grading-policies/

Re-Grade Requests
All grading/re-grading issues must be resolved within 1 week of the graded work being returned. You must return
exams/projects/quizzes to the person grading the activity in question, along with a printed (not handwritten)
attachment stating the reasons for the re-grade. Do not write anything on the exam itself or detach (un-staple) the
pages from each other. If you do so, your exam/project/quiz will not be re-graded. Note, when requesting a re-
grade, the whole exam/project/quiz is subject to the re-grade, not just the portion you specify. We will be happy to
discuss the solution and answer any questions, however no change will be made after the allotted week has passed.

Disclaimer
This document is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor, based on unforeseen circumstances (such as
pandemics, hurricanes, sub-freezing temperatures… this is Florida after all J, rifts in the fabric of time, and so on)
occurring during the semester. Any such change would be introduced to better accommodate you due to the
circumstances being experienced.
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Students Requiring Accommodations
Students with disabilities who experience learning barriers and would like to request accommodations should
connect with the Disability Resource Center https://disability.ufl.edu/students/get-started/ (352.392.8565,
https://disability.ufl.edu/). Once registered, students will receive an accommodation letter which must be presented
to the instructor when requesting accommodation. Students with disabilities should follow this procedure as early
as possible in the semester, delaying may affect the ability to schedule the accommodation. All exams, quizzes, and
so on administered through the DRC office must follow the course exam structure, being completed on the same date
and time as the course exam.

Course Evaluation
Students are expected to provide professional and respectful feedback on the quality of instruction in this course by
completing course evaluations online via GatorEvals. Guidance on how to give feedback in a professional and
respectful manner is available at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/students/. Students will be notified when the
evaluation period opens, and can complete evaluations through the email they receive from GatorEvals, in their
Canvas course menu under GatorEvals, or via https://ufl.bluera.com/ufl/. Summaries of course evaluation results
are available to students at https://gatorevals.aa.ufl.edu/public-results/.

University Honesty Policy

Be aware, CISE department policy regarding infractions and violations of the student Honor Code and Conduct
Code states that the penalty for any infraction is an E grade be assigned in the course. No matter how small the
infraction is perceived to be, CISE recommends the E course grade penalty for all infractions.

In addition to submitting work that is not their own, a student violates the code if they:
• search for,
• view,
• receive,
• use,
• or distribute
in any manner (from other students, using online resources, or any other reference) assignment or any problem
solutions that are not their own.

UF students are bound by The Honor Pledge which states, “We, the members of the University of Florida community,
pledge to hold ourselves and our peers to the highest standards of honor and integrity by abiding by the Honor Code.
On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is either required or
implied: “On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this assignment.” The Honor
Code (https://sccr.dso.ufl.edu/policies/student-honor-code-student-conduct-code/) specifies a number of
behaviors that are in violation of this code and the possible sanctions. Furthermore, you are obligated to report any
condition that facilitates academic misconduct to appropriate personnel. If you have any questions or concerns,
please consult with the instructor or TAs in this class.

Commitment to a Safe and Inclusive Learning Environment

The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering values broad diversity within our community and is committed to
individual and group empowerment, inclusion, and the elimination of discrimination. It is expected that every
person in this class will treat one another with dignity and respect regardless of gender, sexuality, disability, age,
socioeconomic status, ethnicity, race, and culture.

If you feel like your performance in class is being impacted by discrimination or harassment of any kind, please
contact your instructor or any of the following:
• Your academic advisor or Graduate Program Coordinator
• Robin Bielling, Director of Human Resources, 352-392-0903, [email protected]
• Curtis Taylor, Associate Dean of Student Affairs, 352-392-2177, [email protected]
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• Toshikazu Nishida, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, 352-392-0943, [email protected]

Software Use
All faculty, staff, and students of the University are required and expected to obey the laws and legal agreements
governing software use. Failure to do so can lead to monetary damages and/or criminal penalties for the individual
violator. Because such violations are also against University policies and rules, disciplinary action will be taken as
appropriate. We, the members of the University of Florida community, pledge to uphold ourselves and our peers to
the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

Student Privacy
There are federal laws protecting your privacy with regards to grades earned in courses and on individual
assignments. For more information, please see: https://registrar.ufl.edu/ferpa.html

Campus Resources:

Health and Wellness

U Matter, We Care:
Your well-being is important to the University of Florida. The U Matter, We Care initiative is committed to
creating a culture of care on our campus by encouraging members of our community to look out for one another
and to reach out for help if a member of our community is in need. If you or a friend is in distress, please contact
[email protected] so that the U Matter, We Care Team can reach out to the student in distress. A nighttime and
weekend crisis counselor is available by phone at 352-392-1575. The U Matter, We Care Team can help connect
students to the many other helping resources available including, but not limited to, Victim Advocates, Housing
staff, and the Counseling and Wellness Center. Please remember that asking for help is a sign of strength. In case
of emergency, call 9-1-1.

Counseling and Wellness Center: http://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc, and 392-1575; and the University
Police Department: 392-1111 or 9-1-1 for emergencies.

Sexual Discrimination, Harassment, Assault, or Violence

If you or a friend has been subjected to sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, or violence
contact the Office of Title IX Compliance, located at Yon Hall Room 427, 1908 Stadium Road, (352) 273-1094,
[email protected]

Sexual Assault Recovery Services (SARS)

Student Health Care Center, 392-1161.

University Police Department at 392-1111 (or 9-1-1 for emergencies), or http://www.police.ufl.edu/.

Academic Resources
E-learning technical support, 352-392-4357 (select option 2) or e-mail to [email protected].
https://lss.at.ufl.edu/help.shtml.

Career Resource Center, Reitz Union, 392-1601. Career assistance and counseling. https://www.crc.ufl.edu/.

Library Support, http://cms.uflib.ufl.edu/ask. Various ways to receive assistance with respect to using the
libraries or finding resources.

Teaching Center, Broward Hall, 392-2010 or 392-6420. General study skills and tutoring.
https://teachingcenter.ufl.edu/.

Writing Studio, 302 Tigert Hall, 846-1138. Help brainstorming, formatting, and writing papers.
https://writing.ufl.edu/writing-studio/.
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 Student Complaints Campus: https://www.dso.ufl.edu/documents/UF_Complaints_policy.pdf.

On-Line Students Complaints: http://www.distance.ufl.edu/student-complaint-process.

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