• Answer: These homework problems provide an opportunity for you to gain a deeper understanding of some of the topics of this seminar.

• Answer:


Each homework set has two collections of problems:

• Problems inspired by mathematics.
• Problems inspired by computer science.
The fact that many of the problems could be placed in either category is delightful evidence of the cross-fertilization of ideas between mathematics and computer science.

Each problem has a stated number of "points." For example, problem 1 of the Inspired by Computer Science Homework set 1 is 4 points. You should do problems as follows:

• To pass the course, on each homework set you must do at least 4 points from the Inspired by Mathematics problems and at least 4 points from the Inspired by Computer Science problems.
• To get an A in the homework portion of this course, you must do considerably more points -- averaging perhaps a total of 16 points per homework set. (But don't hold us to that number.)
• If you don't make the 4+4 minimal mark on any given homework set, please talk to one of us right away.
• If you feel that a problem deserves more points than it was listed for, tell us (and explain why).
• Choose problems that you find enlightening and exciting. By working hard on problems that you find interesting, you'll succeed in this seminar.

 

Homework Set	Inspired by Mathematics	Inspired by Computer Science
1	Homework 1 problems  inspired by Mathematics	Homework 1 problems  inspired by Computer Science
2	Homework 2 problems  inspired by Mathematics	Homework 2 problems  inspired by Computer Science
3	Homework 3 problems  inspired by Mathematics	Homework 3 problems  inspired by Computer Science
4	Homework 4 problems  inspired by Mathematics	Homework 4 problems  inspired by Computer Science
5	Homework 5 problems  inspired by Mathematics	(No Computer Science Homework 5)
6	Homework 6 problems  inspired by Mathematics	Homework 6 problems  inspired by Computer Science