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Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science
COMPSCI 20

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Description

Widely applicable mathematical tools for computer science, including topics from logic, set theory, combinatorics, number theory, probability theory, and graph theory. Practice in reasoning formally and proving theorems.

Course Notes

Covers material used in Computer Science 1200 (formerly CS 120), Computer Science 1210 (formerly CS 121), and Computer Science 1240 (formerly CS 124). Ordinarily, not to be taken after those courses or after courses such as Applied Mathematics 106, Applied Mathematics 107, Mathematics 101, and Mathematics 153.

School Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits 4
Cross Reg

Available for Harvard Cross Registration

Course Component Lecture
Grading Basis FAS Letter Graded
General Education N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data N/A
Divisional Distribution Science & Engineering & Applied Science
Course Level Primarily for Undergraduate Students