Spring 2012

Discrete Mathematics

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-220

Formerly listed as: MATH-15

Faculty

Corey M. Manack (Section 01)

Description

This course is an introduction to some topics in mathematics that do not require the calculus. The topics covered include logic, elementary set theory, functions, relations and equivalence relations, mathematical induction, counting principles, and graph theory. Additional topics may vary from year to year. This course serves as an introduction to mathematical thought and pays particular attention to helping students learn how to write proofs. Four class hours per week.

Spring semester. Professor Manack.

If Overenrolled: In the Fall, preference will be given to sophomores

Cost: $31 ?

MATH 220 - LEC

Section 01
M 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 204
W 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 204
F 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 204

MATH 220 - DIS

Section 01
Th 01:00 PM - 01:50 PM SMUD 204

ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
How to Prove it: A Structured Approach Cambridge U Press Daniel J. Velleman 2nd edition Amherst Books TBD
Combinatorics and Graph Theory Springer Harris, Hirst & Mossinghoff 2nd edition Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

Other years: Offered in Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024