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MATH055 HM - Discrete Mathematics

Credit(s): 3

Benjamin, Bernoff, Orrison, Pippenger. Topics include combinatorics (clever ways of counting things), number theory, and graph theory with an emphasis on creative problem solving and learning to read and write rigorous proofs. Possible applications include probability, analysis of algorithms, and cryptography. (Fall and Spring)

Corequisite(s): MATH040 HM