MAD 3107 - Discrete Structures

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St. Petersburg College

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3 credits Prerequisite: MAC 2312. This course is designed to give secondary mathematics education majors a thorough understanding of the nature and importance of mathematical proof as well as provide knowledge of a variety of discrete mathematics topics. Topics include mathematical proofs, logical arguments, formal logic systems, sets, equivalence relations, partial orders, functions, mathematical induction, recursion, iteration, recurrence relations, counting principles, combinatorics, and graph theory. Special emphasis will be placed on mathematical reasoning and on connecting the central mathematical concepts contained in this course with related topics across both secondary and college-level mathematics curricula. This course addresses specific Sunshine State Standards, subject matter competencies, and pedagogy pertinent to the discipline and required for certification. 47 contact hours. (Credit is not also given for MAD 2104. Mathematics education majors are required to complete MAD 3107 Discrete Structures.)

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.spcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(727) 341-4772

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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