Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

"Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science" is the perfect text to combine the fields of mathematics and computer science. Written by leading academics in the field of computer science, readers will gain the skills needed to write and understand the concept of proof. This text teaches all the math, with the exception of linear algebra, that is needed to succeed in computer science. The book explores the topics of basic combinatorics, number and graph theory, logic and proof techniques, and many more. Appropriate for large or small class sizes or self study for the motivated professional reader. Assumes familiarity with data structures. Early treatment of number theory and combinatorics allow readers to explore RSA encryption early and also to encourage them to use their knowledge of hashing and trees (from CS2) before those topics are covered in this course.

Discrete Mathematics for Computer Scientists provides computer science students the foundation they need in discrete mathematics. It gives thorough coverage to topics that have great importance to computer scientists and provides a motivating computer science example for each math topic, helping answer the age-old question, "Why do we have to learn this?"

• Suitable for either lecture-only or fully-interactive, collaborative course environments
• Intended for students who have completed, or are simultaneously studying, data structures (CS2)
• Written by leading academics in the field of computer science.

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