Discrete Methods in Mathematics (MATH 261)

Term: 2025-2026 - Fall

Faculty

Alexander J FuriaShow MyInfo popup for Alexander J Furia

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Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:30 PM - 1:45 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/12/2025) Location: MAIN

Description

Introduction to basic techniques and modes of reasoning of combinatorial problem solving. Topics chosen from logic, graph theory and combinatorics: graphs as models, trees, graph coloring, Eulerian and Hamiltonian circuits, elementary counting principles, permutations and combinations, inclusion/exclusion principle, recurrence relations. Prerequisite: MATH-204, or 202 or permission of the Department Chair.