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Math 61: Introduction to Discrete Structures |
Math 61 has two goals. One goal is the introduction of certain basic mathematical concepts, such as equivalence relations, graphs, and trees. The other goal is to introduce non-mathematicians to abstraction and rigor in mathematics. Finite graphs are well-suited to this purpose. Exercises asking for simple proofs are assigned where appropriate. Roughly half of the students in Math 61 are engineering students in Computer Science. Of the remaining students, many are in business and economics. Relatively few (about one out of ten) have declared as Mathematics majors. Math 61 is offered each quarter. Recent enrollment statistics are given in the following table. |