Fall 2017

Discrete Mathematics

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-220

Formerly listed as: MATH-15

Faculty

Jamie L. Juul (Sections 01 and 02)

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. 

Limited to 25 students. Fall semester: Visiting Professor Juul. Spring semester: Visiting Professor Naqvi.

If Overenrolled: Preference will be given to sophomores

Cost: $70 ?

MATH 220 - LEC

Section 01
M 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 205
W 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 205
F 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 205

Section 02
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 206
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 206
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 206

MATH 220 - DIS

Section 01
Th 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM SMUD 205

Section 02
Th 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 206

This is preliminary information about books for this course. Please contact your instructor or the Academic Coordinator for the department, before attempting to purchase these books.

Section(s) ISBN Title Publisher Author(s) Comment Book Store Price
All 978-0821847893 Columbia University Press B & T Richmond Amherst Books TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2024-25: Not offered
Other years: Offered in Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Spring 2018