Discrete Mathematics

Author: Ma Shuliang
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is a discrete mathematics textbook written for students majoring in computer science and related fields. The theoretical content is derived from several branches of mathematics that are closely related to computer science, and as much as possible, examples of applying mathematical theory to solve professional problems are provided without overlapping with other course content. Many topics in this textbook are introduced through everyday problems, accompanied by numerous examples and exercises, with the writing style aiming for clarity. This book can also be used for self-study by readers who wish to understand the content of discrete mathematics. It is accompanied by electronic teaching materials and solutions to exercises. Discrete mathematics differs from calculus; it focuses on discrete objects and serves as a foundational mathematics course for computer science and other engineering disciplines. This textbook covers main topics such as mathematical logic, set theory, number functions and recurrence relations, graph theory, algebraic systems, and Boolean algebra. The textbook emphasizes the systematicity and accuracy of theory, along with many examples and exercises. It pays special attention to explaining theoretical difficulties, with a clear and readable narrative. This book is not only suitable for students in vocational and technical colleges majoring in computer science or other engineering fields but can also be used for self-study by readers interested in discrete mathematics.