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CIS 262 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science

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Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Covers the fundamental mathematical elements of computer science including mathematical logic, sets, functions and relations, generating functions, combinatorics, methods of mathematical proof, basic number theory, algorithms, graphs, trees, basics of probability and statistics, Bayes' theorem, Binomial theorem, discrete probability, and computational complexity.

Units: 3
Degree Credit
Grade Option (Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass)
  • Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
  • Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Prerequisites: CIS 278 or CIS 255, (or CIS 250 or CIS 284 offered at Cañada) and successful completion of Intermediate Algebra or equivalent, or placement by other measures as applicable.
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU (CSU GE Area B4), UC (IGETC Area 2A)
C-ID: COMP 152