MATH 450
Combinatorics
Mathematics
College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences
Course Description
Permutations, combinations, recurrence relations, applications.
When Taught
Summer.
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Basics of combinatorics and its relation to other math areas
Learning Outcome
Permutations and combinations basics, including the Pigeonhole Principle, binomial coefficients and the Binomial Theorem, Stirling's Approximation, Inclusion/exclusion, Generating functions and recurrence relations (rational functions), Groups, permutations and counting problems -- Polya's Theorem. For more detailed information visit the Math 450 Wiki page.
