Developed over the authors' many years teaching the course at WPI, Discrete Mathematics is designed as an accessible introduction for students in mathematics or computer science. This useful text provides key concepts and a solid, rigorous foundation in mathematical reasoning. Appropriate for undergraduate as well as a starting point for more advanced class, the resource offers a logical progression through key topics, without assuming any background in algebra or computational skills-- and without duplicating what they will learn in higher level courses.Uniquely, Discrete Mathematics explores questions that test the understanding of proof strategies, such as mathematical induction. For students interested to dive into this subject, the text offers a rigorous introduction to mathematical thought through useful examples and exercises Class-tested over multiple years Includes many exercises and helpful guided solutions to aid student comprehension and practice Appropriate for undergraduate courses and for students with no background in algebra or computational skills INDICE: 1. What is Discrete Mathematics?2. Basic Set Theory3. Formal Logic4. Boolean Functions and Predicate Logic5. Induction/Set Structures6. Equivalence Relations/Number Theory7. Chinese Remainder Theorem and Fermat's Little Theorem8. Searching and Sorting9. Graphs and Planarity10. Growth of Functions
- ISBN: 978-0-443-18782-7
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2023
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés