Topics in Finite and Discrete Mathematics

By Sheldon M. Ross

Book Overview

Written for a broad audience of students in mathematics, computer science, operations research, statistics, and engineering, this textbook presents a short, lively survey of several fascinating non-calculus topics in modern applied mathematics. Coverage includes probability, mathematical finance, graphs, linear programming, statistics, computer science algorithms, and groups. A key feature is the abundance of interesting examples not normally found in standard finite mathematics courses, such as options pricing and arbitrage, tournaments, and counting formulas. The author assumes a level of mathematical sophistication at the beginning calculus level, that is, students should have had at least a course in pre-calculus, and the added sophistication attained from studying calculus would be useful.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052177571X
• ISBN13: 9780521775717
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 8.9"