Essentials of Discrete Mathematics - Hunter, David J.

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Résumé :
Written for the one-term course, the Third Edition of Essentials of Discrete Mathematics is designed to serve computer science majors as well as students from a wide range of disciplines. The material is organized around five types of thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical. This presentation results in a coherent outline that steadily builds upon mathematical sophistication. Graphs are introduced early and referred to throughout the text, providing a richer context for examples and applications. tudents will encounter algorithms near the end of the text, after they have acquired the skills and experience needed to analyze them. The final chapter contains in-depth case studies from a variety of fields, including biology, sociology, linguistics, economics, and music....

Biographie:

David Hunter earned a B.S. in mathematics from the University of Illinois, and received an M.S. and Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Virginia. He currently teaches mathematics and computer science at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. His research interests include algebra, topology, and discrete methods. In addition to teaching and writing, he enjoys hacking, mountain biking, and rooting for four of the five professional sports teams from Chicago.