| Section | 1 |
|---|---|
| Instructor(s) | Ng, Timothy (timng) |
| Location | Ryerson 276 |
| Meeting Times | Wednesday 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
| Fulfills | Immersion Math |
This course is an introduction to ideas and techniques from discrete mathematics that are widely used in computer science. The course emphasizes mathematical proof and problem solving, employed on a variety of useful topics in counting, discrete probability, graphs, and basic number theory.
On completion of the course, students will be trained to think about and use mathematical concepts and techniques to solve problems, and to express mathematical notions precisely. They will be able to use ideas and techniques from discrete mathematics in subsequent courses in computer science, in particular courses in the design and analysis of algorithms, networks, numerical methods, software engineering, data analysis, and machine learning.
Topics covered include: methods of proof, including mathematical induction; number theory, incuding divisibility, prime numbers, greatest common divisors, modular arithmetic, Chinese remainder theorem, Fermat's little theorem; counting, including permutations, combinations, binomial theorem, pigeonhole principle, inclusion/exclusion principle; discrete probability, including conditional probability, independence, Bayes's theorem, random variables, expected value, variance, covariance; graphs, including graph isomorphism, graph coloring, trees, planar graphs; recurrences and asymptotic notation.
Discrete Mathematics and its Applications (7th edition) (McGraw-Hill) by Kenneth H. Rosen (ISBN 978-0073383095).
Precalculus, especially logarithms and exponentials, is a prerequisite; calculus is recommended but not required. High-school level familiarity with sets, functions, relations, and mathematical notation will be assumed.
MPCS 50101 Concepts of Programming (completed or concurrently taking) OR successfully passing the Programming Placement exam.
This course requires competency in Unix and Linux. Please plan to attend the MPCS Unix Bootcamp (https://masters.cs.uchicago.edu/page/mpcs-unix-bootcamp) or take the online MPCS Unix Bootcamp Course on Canvas.
MPCS Students only.
This class is scheduled at a time that conflicts with these other classes: