Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction, Fourth Edition aims to provide an introduction to select topics in discrete mathematics at a level appropriate for first or second year undergraduate math and computer science majors, especially those who intend to teach middle and high school mathematics. The book began as a set of notes for the Discrete Mathematics course at the University of Northern Colorado. This course serves both as a survey of the topics in discrete math and as the “bridge” course for math majors.

Features

• Uses problem-oriented and inquiry-based methods to teach the concepts.


• Suitable for undergraduates in mathematics and computer science.

New to the 4th edition

• Large scale restructuring.


• Contains more than 750 exercises and examples.


• New sections on probability, relations, and discrete structures and their proofs.