COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science

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What is the main focus of COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science course?

The main focus of the course is to discuss fundamental concepts and tools in discrete mathematics with emphasis on their applications to computer science.

Who are the recommended course instructors for COMP_SCI 212 in Fall and Winter?

Prof. Aravindan Vijayaraghavan is the recommended course instructor for Fall, and Prof. Eric Evert is the recommended course instructor for Winter.

What are the recommended texts for COMP_SCI 212?

The recommended texts for COMP_SCI 212 are not provided in the given text.

What are the course objectives of COMP_SCI 212?

<p>The course objectives are for students to develop mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills associated with writing proofs, be exposed to a wide variety of mathematical concepts used in the Computer Science discipline, and to include concepts drawn from the areas of Number Theory, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, and Probability.</p>
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What are some example topics covered in COMP_SCI 212?

<p>Some example topics covered in COMP_SCI 212 include logic and Boolean circuits, sets, functions, relations, databases, and finite automata; deterministic algorithms and randomized algorithms; analysis techniques based on counting methods and recurrence equations; trees and more general graphs.</p>
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What are the prerequisites for COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science course?

<p>COMP_SCI 110 or COMP_SCI 111</p>
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Who is the course coordinator for COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science?

<p>Prof. Aravindan Vijayaraghavan</p>
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What skills should students develop in COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science course?

<p>Mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills associated with writing proofs</p>
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What are some of the mathematical concepts used in the Computer Science discipline that may be covered in COMP_SCI 212?

<p>Concepts drawn from the areas of Number Theory, Graph Theory, Combinatorics, and Probability</p>
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What are the example topics covered in COMP_SCI 212: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science course?

<p>Logic and Boolean circuits; sets, functions, relations, databases, and finite automata; deterministic algorithms and randomized algorithms; analysis techniques based on counting methods and recurrence equations; trees and more general graphs</p>
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