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MAT 135 - Discrete Mathematics


Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Prerequisites: MAT 108  or Equivalent
 
Description
A course recommended for transfer students. Topics included are sets, Boolean algebra, matrices, recursion, induction, number bases, graph theory, functions and permutations.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

  1. Perform set operations.
  2. Construct truth tables.
  3. Perform modular arithmetic and Boolean operations.
  4. Solve combinatoric problems and apply the Binomial Theorem.
  5. Perform matrix operations and use matrices to solve systems of equations.
  6. Construct, graph, identify, apply and perform operations on functions.
  7. Prove statements using mathematical induction.
  8. Identify and evaluate recursion formulas.
  9. Apply concepts of graph theory to flow problems.
Listed Topics
  1. Arithmetic of various number bases
  2. Sets and their operations
  3. Boolean algebra
  4. Matrices
  5. Induction and recursion
  6. Polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions
  7. Graph theory
Reference Materials
Each student will be required to have the textbook and calculator adopted and recommended, respectively, by the  Mathematics Department at the specific campus.  Students may also be required to use computer software packages and the World Wide Web.
Approved By: Sutin, Stewart Date Approved: 07/13/2006


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