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Strange, I have taken a 4 credit, one quarter class in both probability theory and combinatorics in my undergraduate math and computer science education.
by smadge 9y ago
Strange, I have taken a 4 credit, one quarter class in both probability theory and combinatorics in my undergraduate math and computer science education.
- gizmo686 9y agoIt is certainly possible to offer a complete class in combinatorics or probability theory at the undergrad level. The point is that such a course would cover far more than what a discrete math class would cover in those subjects.
- dsacco 9y agoThat’s interesting. Do you mind if I ask what textbooks/materials you used?
- mannykoum 9y agoMe too. Discrete math was mainly combinatorics w/ an intro to probability. Then, probability theory was a separate requirement and, in addition to a Linear Algebra/ODE combo class, we had a CS theory class that covered Set theory, Proofs, Graph theory, TMs, etc. Most of these also had Math or Stats dept. equivalents. These were our —typically— freshman/sophomore year CS classes (although I took a couple in my junior year) so I guess every school defines their requirements differently.