Topics in Finite and Discrete Mathematics

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.