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MATH 605 - Discrete/Finite Mathematics for Teachers

Credits: 3
Not Repeatable for Credit
Offered by Mathematical Sciences

Thorough understanding of high school algebra assumed. Discusses finite mathematics in juxtaposition to continuous ideas of calculus. Topics may consist of elementary counting and combinatorics including recursion and difference equations and their analogy to calculus; thorough discussion of probability and central measures of statistics; and graph theory and its connection to geometry.

Prerequisite(s): Open to in-service teachers of mathematics at middle or secondary level. Others may enroll with permission of instructor.
Notes: Background in mathematics desirable but not necessary.

Schedule Type: LEC
Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 2
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 1

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MATH 605 - Discrete/Finite Mathematics for Teachers