SCS1104 Discrete Mathematics

This course will develop advanced mathematics skills appropriate for students pursuing studies such as Engineering, Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Topics include sets, numbers, algorithms, logic, computer arithmetic, applied modern algebra, combinations, recursion principles, graph theory, trees, discrete probability, and digraphs

Course Objectives

• Demonstrate critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills
• Apply appropriate mathematical and statistical concepts and operations to interpret data and to solve problems
• Identify a problem and analyze it in terms of its significant parts and the information needed to solve it
• Formulate and evaluate possible solutions to problems, and select and defend the chosen solutions
• Construct graphs and charts, interpret them, and draw appropriate conclusions

Expected Learning Outcome

• Recognize, identify, and solve problems using set theory, elementary number theory, and discrete probability
• Recognize, identify, and apply the concepts of functions and relations and graph theory in problem solving
• Apply proof techniques in logic