Mathematics 235 - Discrete Mathematics

Institution:

Bard College

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Description:

As a complement to calculus, which models continuous phenomena, this course studies discrete processes and structures. Discrete mathematics provides the mathematical foundation for many areas of computation and can be applied to such diverse problems as designing an optimal phone-switching network and designing a computer circuit. Five core areas are covered: enumeration and recurrence relations; fundamentals of logic; sets, relations, and functions; recursion and induction; and basic graph theory. Other topics include elementary probability theory, generating functions, discrete optimization, modular arithmetic and finite groups, and Boolean algebra. Prerequisite: one semester of calculus or permission of the instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bard.edu

Phone Number:

(845) 758-6822

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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