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Answer:
Each homework set has two collections of problems:
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Problems inspired by mathematics.
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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:
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To pass the course,
on each homework set you must (correctly) do at least 4
points from the Inspired by Mathematics problems
and at least
4 points from the Inspired by Computer Science problems.
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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 me to that number.)
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If you don't make the 4+4 minimal mark on any given homework set, please
talk
to me right away.
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If you feel that a problem deserves more points than it was listed for,
tell me (and explain why). (You should have some idea of how much time
you spent on the problem.)
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Choose problems that you find enlightening and exciting. By working
hard on problems that you find interesting, you'll succeed in this seminar.