MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics

Institution:

Williams College

Subject:

Mathematics

Description:

As a complement to calculus, which is the study of continuous processes, this course focuses on the discrete, including finite sets and structures, their properties and applications. Topics will include basic set theory, infinity, graph theory, logic, counting, recursion, and functions. The course serves as an introduction not only to these and other topics but also to the methods and styles of mathematical proof.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Mathematics 104 or Mathematics 103 with Computer Science 134 or one year of high school calculus with permission of instructor

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.williams.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 597-3131

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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