Introduces the mathematics that supports advanced computer programming and the analysis of algorithms. This book includes more than 500 exercises, divided into six categories. Complete answers are provided for all exercises, except research problems. It is useful for computer scientists and also for users of mathematics in various disciplines.
Discrete mathematics stands among the leading disciplines of mathematics and theoretical computer science. This volume offers a blend of research and survey papers reflecting the topics in contemporary discrete mathematics. It also discusses topics such as graph theory, partially ordered sets, computational complexity issues and applications.