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MATH 240. Discrete Structures.

Credits: 3
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
Terms offered: Fall 2026, Winter 2027
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Description

Introduction to discrete mathematics and applications. Logical reasoning and methods of proof. Elementary number theory and cryptography: prime numbers, modular equations, RSA encryption. Combinatorics: basic enumeration, combinatorial methods, recurrence equations. Graph theory: trees, cycles, planar graphs.
  • Fall and Winter
  • Corequisite: MATH 133.
  • Restriction: For students in any Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering programs. Others only with the instructor's permission. Not open to students who have taken or are taking MATH 235.

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