C+IN SC 1166 - Mathematical Concepts in Computing I

Institution:

Temple University

Subject:

Description:

Introduction to the mathematical concepts fundamental to computer science. Topics include an introduction to predicate and propositional calculus; sets and set operations; functions and mappings; big-O notation and the growth of functions; algorithms, integers, and matrices; mathematical induction and recursive definitions; combinations, permutations, and binomial coefficients; discrete probability, expected value and variance. Students will also learn formal methods for writing mathematical proofs. Applications to computer science will be illustrated.

Note: (1) Duplicate Course: No credit for students who have completed Mathematics 2196 (W141). (2) Students planning to take advanced courses in mathematics should take Mathematics 2196 (W141). (3) For Computer Science Majors.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Grade of C or better in MATH 1022 (C074) or higher, or placement into MATH 1041 (C085) or higher

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.TEMPLE.EDU

Phone Number:

(215) 204-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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