Discrete Mathematical Structures: Theory and Applications

Discrete Mathematical Structures teaches students the mathematical foundations of computer science, including logic, Boolean algebra, basic graph theory, finite state machines, grammars, and algorithms. Authors Malik and Sen employ a classroom-tested, student-focused approach that is conducive to effective learning. Each chapter motivates students through the use of real-world, concrete examples, and ample exercise sets provide additional practice. All chapters contain extensive Worked-Out Exercises designed to demonstrate problem-solving techniques.

Dr. D.S. Malik teaches Mathematics and Computer Science at Creighton University. He received his Ph.D. from Ohio University in 1985. He has published more than 45 papers and 15 books on abstract algebra, fuzzy automata theory and languages, fuzzy logic and its applications, information science, and programming.

Dr. M.K. Sen has been a research mathematician since 1972 when he obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta. He taught algebra, mathematical logic, graph theory, automata theory, and discrete mathematics. He has also published about 100 research papers and three books on algebra, information sciences, and discrete mathematics.