Discrete Mathematics

Spring 2015

Discrete Mathematics

Listed in: Mathematics and Statistics, as MATH-220

Formerly listed as: MATH-15

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Faculty

Robert L. Benedetto (Section 01)
David A. Cox (Section 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.

Spring semester. Professor R. Benedetto.

Keywords

Quantitative Reasoning, Science & Math for Non-majors

Course times and locations

MATH 220 - LEC

Section 01
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 207
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 207
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM SMUD 207

Section 02
M 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM CONV 302
W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM CONV 302
F 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM CONV 302

MATH 220 - DIS

Section 01
Tu 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 207

Section 02
Th 09:00 AM - 09:50 AM SMUD 205

Textbooks

Below are the textbooks used in this course, along with pricing information and availability at local bookstores. The price range shown is based upon queries to multiple online booksellers; click on the the price field to see detailed pricing information.

Section(s)	ISBN	Title	Publisher	Author(s)	Comment	Book Store	Price
01 and 02	9780821847893	A Discrete Transition to Advanced Mathematics	Amer Math Soc, 2009	Bettina Richmond and Thomas Richmond		Amherst Books	TBD

These books are available locally at Amherst Books.

Offerings

2022-23: Offered in Fall 2022, Spring 2023
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, Fall 2023, Spring 2024