Topics in Finite and Discrete Mathematics - Softcover

Ross, Sheldon M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 052177571X ISBN 13: 9780521775717

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

A text for engineering students with many examples not normally found in finite mathematics courses.

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Book Description

Written for a broad audience of students in mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, and engineering, this textbook presents a survey of non-calculus topics in applied mathematics. Coverage includes probability, statistics, finance, graphs, linear programming, algorithms, and groups. Features an abundance of examples not normally found in finite mathematics courses.

Synopsis

Written for a broad audience of students in mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, and engineering, this textbook presents a short, lively survey of several fascinating non-calculus topics in modern applied mathematics. Coverage includes probability, mathematical finance, graphs, linear programming, statistics, computer science algorithms, and groups. A key feature is the abundance of interesting examples not normally found in standard finite mathematics courses, such as options pricing and arbitrage, tournaments, and counting formulas. The author assumes a level of mathematical sophistication at the beginning calculus level, that is, students should have had at least a course in pre-calculus, and the added sophistication attained from studying calculus would be useful.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 052177571X
• ISBN 13: 9780521775717
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 278