Description:
Explore the foundations of discrete mathematics in this comprehensive 12-hour course covering set theory, logic, counting, permutations and combinations, functions, relations, number theory, proofs, and formal grammar. Dive into topics such as Cartesian products, subsets, power sets, set operations, propositional logic, truth tables, logic laws, conditionals, rules of inference, predicate logic, quantifier negation, factorials, binomial theorem, Pascal's triangle, direct proofs, proof by contraposition and contradiction, mathematical induction, partial orders, injective, surjective, and bijective functions, pigeonhole principle, divisibility, modular arithmetic, Euclidean algorithm, formal languages, and finite state machines. Gain practical experience through numerous examples and problem-solving exercises, including midterm solutions, to solidify your understanding of these essential discrete mathematics concepts.