Description
Combinatorial Mathematics
An introduction to the basic methods of counting and generation, including: induction, pigeon-hole principle, permutations, combinations, recurrence relations, generating functions, and inclusion-exclusion principle. Topics drawn from partitions, graph theory, graph coloring, and combinatorial design, Polya's theory, Ramsey's theorem, and optimization problems.
Details
Grading Basis
Graded
Units
3
Component
Lecture - Required
Offering
Course
MATH 418
Academic Group
College of Arts and Sciences
Academic Organization
Mathematical Sciences
Enrollment Requirements
Restricted to Graduate School students.