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| Mathematics 152: Discrete Mathematics |
| Harvard College/GSAS: 8389 |
| Fall 2008-2009 |
| Katherine Stange |
| Location: Science Center 222 Meeting Time: Tu., Th., 1-2:30 Exam Group: 15,16 |
| An introduction to finite groups, finite fields, finite geometry, discrete probability, and graph theory. A unifying theme of the course is the symmetry group of the regular icosahedron, whose elements can be realized as permutations, as linear transformations of vector spaces over finite fields, as collineations of a finite plane, or as vertices of a graph. Taught in a seminar format, and students will gain experience in presenting proofs at the blackboard. |
| Note: Students who have taken Mathematics 23a,b, 25a,b or 55a,b should not take this course for credit. |
| Prerequisite: Mathematics 21b or equivalent. |
Meeting room: SC 222