MATH 251 - Discrete Mathematics

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A study of the concepts of sets, number systems, induction, the nature of proof, logic, graph theory, combinatorics, probability, recurrence relations, difference equations and algorithmic thinking. A problem-solving approach is used to investigate and understand mathematical content and formulate and solve problems for both mathematical and everyday situations. This course satisfies the General Education - Quantitative Reasoning Goal. Prerequisite(s): MATH 121 or MATH 225 or MATH 230. Offered spring semester.