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Discrete mathematics

Discrete mathematics
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An edition of Discrete mathematics (2009)

Discrete mathematics

Discrete mathematics is a subject that--while off the beaten track--has vital applications in computer science, cryptography, engineering, and problem solving of all types. Discrete mathematics deals with quantities that can be broken into neat little pieces, like pixels on a computer screen, the letters or numbers in a password, or directions on how to drive from one place to another. Like a digital watch, discrete mathematics is that in which numbers proceed one at a time, resulting in fascinating mathematical results using relatively simple means, such as counting. This course delves into three of Discrete Mathematics most important fields: Combinatorics (the mathematics of counting), Number theory (the study of the whole numbers), and Graph theory (the relationship between objects in the most abstract sense). Professor Benjamin presents a generous selection of problems, proofs, and applications for the wide range of subjects and foci that are Discrete Mathematics.

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Discrete mathematics
2009, The Teaching Company
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Table of Contents

Part 1: Disc 1. Lecture 1.
What is discrete mathematics? ; -- Lecture 2.
Basic concepts of combinatorics ; -- Lecture 3.
The 12-fold way of combinatorics ; -- Lecture 4.
Pascal's triangle and the binomial theorem ; -- Lecture 5.
Advanced combinatorics: Multichoosing ; -- Lecture 6.
The principle of inclusion-exclusion -- -- Disc 2. Lecture 7.
Proofs: Inductive, geometric, combinatorial ; -- Lecture 8.
Linear recurrences and Fibonacci Numbers ; -- Lecture 9.
Gateway to number theory: Divisibility ; -- Lecture 10.
The structure of numbers ; -- Lecture 11.
Two principles: Pigeonholes and parity ; -- 12.
Modular arithmetic: The math of remainders.
Part 2: Disc 3. Lecture 13.
Enormous exponents and card shuffling ; -- Lecture 14.
Fermat's "little" theorem and prime testing ; -- Lecture 15.
Open secrets: Public key cryptography ; -- Lecture 16.
The birth of graph theory ; -- Lecture 17.
Ways to walk: Matrices and Markov chains ; -- Lecture 18.
Social networks and stable marriages -- -- Disc 4. Lecture 19.
Tournaments and King Chickens ; -- Lecture 20.
Weighted graphs and minimum spanning trees ; -- Lecture 21.
Planarity: When can a graph be untangled? ; -- Lecture 22.
Coloring graphs and maps ; -- Lecture 23.
Shortest paths and algorithm complexity ; -- Lecture 24.
The magic of discrete mathematics.

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Course workbook includes professor biography, acknowledgments, statement of course scope, lecture outline with suggested readings and questions to consider, timeline, glossary, biographical notes, and bibliography.

Producer, Matt Costanza ; academic content supervisor, Jay Tate ; editors, Dan Shine, Zach Rhodes.

Twenty-four thirty minute lectures by Dr. Arthur T. Benjamin, Professor of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College.

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Chantilly, VA
Series
Science & mathematics, Great courses (DVD)

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Library of Congress
QA39.3 .D57 2009

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[videorecording] /
Pagination
4 videodiscs (720 min.)
Number of pages
720

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Open Library
OL26937176M
ISBN 10
1598035738
ISBN 13
9781598035735
OCLC/WorldCat
703452813

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