Essentials of Discrete Mathematics

Written for the one-term course, Essentials of Discrete Mathematics, Fourth Edition is designed to serve computer science and mathematics majors, as well as students from a wide range of disciplines. The mathematical material is organized around five types of thinking: logical, relational, recursive, quantitative, and analytical. This presentation results in a coherent outline that steadily builds upon mathematical sophistication. The final chapter, Thinking Through Applications , emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach of the text and contains case studies that integrate the fields of biology, sociology, linguistics, economics, and music.

• New Activities: Each section in Chapters 1 through 5 now include new activities designed to be completed in class using inquiry-based learning - Previews: The former Inquiry problems have transitioned to Preview problems and have been revised to align with the new activities in the chapters. - Exercises: New and revised exercises are now found at the end of each chapter and identified by section. - Available with WebAssign Online Homework and Grading