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− | + | ''Prerequisite'': Algebra and Number Systems (MAT 1313), or Discrete Mathematical Structures (CS 2233/2231), or instructor consent. | |
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− | + | ''Contents'': | |
− | + | (1) Propositional logic: Axioms and Rules of Inference. Limitations of propositional logic: Informal introduction to quantifiers and syllogisms. | |
− | + | (2) Predicate Logic: Existential and universal quantification, free variables and substitutions. Discussion of the various axiomatic systems for first-order logic (including axioms and rules of inference). The power and the limitations of axiomatic systems for logic: Informal discussion of the completeness and incompleteness theorems. | |
− | + | (3) Sets and boolean algebras: Operations on sets. Correspondence between finitary set operations and propositional logic. Correspondence between infinitary operations and quantifiers. The power and limitations of the language of set theory: Informal discussion of the set-theoretic paradoxes and the need for axiomatic systems for set theory. | |
− | + | (4) Relations: Special relations: Equivalence relations, partially ordered sets, maximum/minimum, maximal/minimal elements, least upper bounds and greatest lower bounds, totally ordered sets. | |
− | + | (5) Functions: Operations of functions, direct image and inverse image. | |
− | + | (6) Well-ordered sets: Correspondence between well-ordering relations and induction. Correspondence between well-ordering relations and choice functions. | |
− | + | (7) Introduction to computability. Classical models of computation (recursive functions, and Turing models). Limitations of computation (the Halting Problem, fast-growing functions). Contemporary models of computation. | |
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− | + | [1] Gordon Pace, ''Mathematics of Discrete Structures foe Computer Science'', Springer, 2012 | |
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− | + | [2] Vladlen Koltun, ''Discrete Structures Lecture Notes, Stanford University'', 2008. Freely available [https://web.stanford.edu/class/cs103x/cs103x-notes.pdf here.] | |
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+ | ==Topics List== | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
+ | ! Week !! Topic !! Sections from Pace's book !! !! Sections from Pace's book !! Prerequisites. | ||
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+ | | 1 | ||
+ | || [[Propositional logic]] | ||
+ | || 2.1-2.4 | ||
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+ | * Proofs | ||
+ | * boolean models | ||
+ | * connections between boolean models and proofs | ||
+ | || MAT1313 or CS2233/2231, or equivalent. | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | 2 | ||
+ | || [[Completeness and soundness]] | ||
+ | || 2.5 | ||
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+ | * Completeness and soundness of propositional logic | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | 5-6 | ||
+ | || [[Predicate calculus]] | ||
+ | || 3.1-3.5 | ||
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+ | * Limits of propositional logic | ||
+ | * free variables and substitution. | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | 7 | ||
+ | || [[Sets and boolean algebras]] | ||
+ | || 4.1-4.5 | ||
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+ | * Set comprehension. | ||
+ | * Finitary and general operations on sets. | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | 8 | ||
+ | || [[Sets and boolean algebras]] | ||
+ | || 4.6 | ||
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+ | * Boolean algebras and boolean rings. | ||
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+ | | 9 | ||
+ | || [[Relations]] | ||
+ | || 5.1-5.7 | ||
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+ | * Relations and sets | ||
+ | * Inverse of a relation and composition of relations | ||
+ | * Beyond binary relations | ||
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+ | | 10 | ||
+ | || [[Classifying Relations]] | ||
+ | || 6.1-6.3 | ||
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+ | * Totality | ||
+ | * Surjectivity | ||
+ | * Injectivity | ||
+ | * Functionality | ||
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+ | | 11-12 | ||
+ | || [[Discrete structures]] | ||
+ | || 7.1-8.4 | ||
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+ | * Graphs | ||
+ | * Semigroups | ||
+ | * groups | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | 13-14 | ||
+ | || [[Reasoning about programs]] | ||
+ | || 10.1-10.4 | ||
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+ | * Algorithms | ||
+ | * Program semantics | ||
+ | * Uncomputability | ||
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Revision as of 16:42, 24 March 2023
Introduction to the mathematics of discrete structures with emphasis on structures for computer science.
Catalog entry
Prerequisite: Algebra and Number Systems (MAT 1313), or Discrete Mathematical Structures (CS 2233/2231), or instructor consent.
Contents: (1) Propositional logic: Axioms and Rules of Inference. Limitations of propositional logic: Informal introduction to quantifiers and syllogisms. (2) Predicate Logic: Existential and universal quantification, free variables and substitutions. Discussion of the various axiomatic systems for first-order logic (including axioms and rules of inference). The power and the limitations of axiomatic systems for logic: Informal discussion of the completeness and incompleteness theorems. (3) Sets and boolean algebras: Operations on sets. Correspondence between finitary set operations and propositional logic. Correspondence between infinitary operations and quantifiers. The power and limitations of the language of set theory: Informal discussion of the set-theoretic paradoxes and the need for axiomatic systems for set theory. (4) Relations: Special relations: Equivalence relations, partially ordered sets, maximum/minimum, maximal/minimal elements, least upper bounds and greatest lower bounds, totally ordered sets. (5) Functions: Operations of functions, direct image and inverse image. (6) Well-ordered sets: Correspondence between well-ordering relations and induction. Correspondence between well-ordering relations and choice functions. (7) Introduction to computability. Classical models of computation (recursive functions, and Turing models). Limitations of computation (the Halting Problem, fast-growing functions). Contemporary models of computation.
Sample textbooks:
[1] Gordon Pace, Mathematics of Discrete Structures foe Computer Science, Springer, 2012
[2] Vladlen Koltun, Discrete Structures Lecture Notes, Stanford University, 2008. Freely available here.
Topics List
Week | Topic | Sections from Pace's book | Sections from Pace's book | Prerequisites. | |
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1 | Propositional logic | 2.1-2.4 |
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MAT1313 or CS2233/2231, or equivalent. | |
2 | Completeness and soundness | 2.5 |
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5-6 | Predicate calculus | 3.1-3.5 |
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7 | Sets and boolean algebras | 4.1-4.5 |
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8 | Sets and boolean algebras | 4.6 |
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9 | Relations | 5.1-5.7 |
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10 | Classifying Relations | 6.1-6.3 |
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11-12 | Discrete structures | 7.1-8.4 |
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13-14 | Reasoning about programs | 10.1-10.4 |
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