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MTH333: Discrete Mathematics
Prerequisite(s): MTH331

This course is a continuation of MTH331. Topics include Set Theory, Logic, Binary Arithmetic, Proofs, Induction, Truth Tables, and Graph Theory.


 

Set Theory

Mathworld
Definition of set theory with links to related terms

Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Entry on set theory


Binary Arithmetic

Decimal - Binary Converter
Created by the Kinesiology ITS department at the University of Calgary

Working with Binary and Hexadecimal Numbers
Introduction to binary numbers from About.com


Induction

Introduction to Induction
From Purplemath

Mathematical Induction
Handout written by Peter Suber at Earlham College

Mathematical Induction
Site includes the principle of mathematical induction and an annotated example of mathematical induction, from Richland Community College


Additional Sites of Interest

Algebra.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help, along with interactive word problems and a question board

American Mathematical Society
Professional mathematical research and scholarship organization

Digital Classroom Resources
Mathematical sciences digital library from the Mathematical Association of America

Earliest Uses of Various Mathematical Symbols
Names of first to use common mathematical symbols and the dates the symbols first appeared

Famous Problems in the History of Mathematics
Includes proof of the Pythagorean Theorem and the value of Pi

GoMath.com
Algebra, geometry, and physics help including interactive tutorials and quizzes

Homemade Clinometer
Instructions for making this device used for measuring altitude, elevation, and vertical angles

InterAct Tutorials
Tutorials, study aids, and web links for further research

Journals: @Brint.com
Resources from business technology management and knowledge management

Math.com
Tools, formulas, tables, test preparation, and study tips

Math Forum
Ask Dr. Math (college level archive) from Drexel University

MathWorld
Extensive math resources including algebra, calculus, geometry, probability and statistics, as well as math history and terminology 

Nrich
Math Problems, Games and Articles from the University of Cambridge

Professional Societies
Links to societies and organizations that may be of interest to mathematicians

Purplemath
Practical algebra lessons with hints, tips, and examples, including common mistakes

SOS Mathematics
Free resource for math review material on algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and differential questions

Schoolyard Clinometer
Make a clinometer using this guide from the New Jersey Coalition for Schoolyard Habitats

Success in Math
Tips from Saint Louis University

Webmath
View solved math problems or post a question for a math expert

Logic

Logic and Set Theory
Archive of answers from Dr. Math

Symbolic Logic
Definition of symbolic, or mathematical, logic along with links to additional information, from Infoplease.com


Proofs

About Proofs
What they are and how to understand them from Dr. Math

MathWorld
Definition of proof with links to related terms

Proof and Beauty
Article from the Economist discussing what constitutes a proof in the modern age


Truth Tables

Introduction to Logic and Truth Tables
Explanation from the Dr. Math archives

MathWorld
Definition of truth table with links to related terms


Graph Theory

Graph Theory
Index, brief history, and basic definitions from Stephen C. Locke at Florida Atlantic University

The Math Forum Internet Mathematics Library
List of sites on graph theory

MathWorld
Very basic definition with links to related terms

 

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