Mathematics 220 - Discrete Mathematics

Fall
2017
01
4.00
Jamie Juul
MWF 12:00PM-12:50PM; TH 12:00PM-12:50PM
Amherst College
MATH-220-01-1718F
SMUD 205; SMUD 205
jjuul@amherst.edu

This course is an introduction to some topics in mathematics that do not require the calculus. The topics covered include logic, elementary set theory, functions, relations and equivalence relations, mathematical induction, counting principles, and graph theory. Additional topics may vary from year to year. This course serves as an introduction to mathematical thought and pays particular attention to helping students learn how to write proofs. Four class hours per week. 


Limited to 25 students. Fall semester: Visiting Professor Juul. Spring semester: Visiting Professor Naqvi.

Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.