{"product_id":"discrete-mathematics-an-open-introduction-paperback-2","title":"Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eOscar Levin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis gentle introduction to discrete mathematics is written for first and second year math majors, especially those who intend to teach. The text began as a set of lecture notes for the discrete mathematics course at the University of Northern Colorado. This course serves both as an introduction to topics in discrete math and as the \"introduction to proof\" course for math majors. The course is usually taught with a large amount of student inquiry, and this text is written to help facilitate this.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour main topics are covered: counting, sequences, logic, and graph theory. Along the way proofs are introduced, including proofs by contradiction, proofs by induction, and combinatorial proofs. The book contains over 360 exercises, including 230 with solutions and 130 more involved problems suitable for homework. There are also \u003ci\u003eInvestigate \u003c\/i\u003e activities throughout the text to support active, inquiry based learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile there are many fine discrete math textbooks available, this text has the following advantages: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It is written to be used in an inquiry rich course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is written to be used in a course for future math teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e It is open source, with low cost print editions and free electronic editions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdate: as of July 2017, this 2nd edition has been updated, correcting numerous typos and a few mathematical errors. Pagination is almost identical to the earlier printing of the 2nd edition. For a list of changes, see the book's website: http: \/\/discretetext.oscarlevin.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOscar Levin is an Associate Professor at the University of Northern Colorado in the School of Mathematical Sciences. He has taught mathematics at the college level for over 10 years and has received multiple teaching awards. He received his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Connecticut in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 346\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.72 x 9.02 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 16, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42740866580543,"sku":"9781534970748","price":35.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/3af2dfe7e7480bc6abf8309081798867.webp?v=1765160578","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/discrete-mathematics-an-open-introduction-paperback-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}