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Syllabus — Discrete Structures & Theory of Logic

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BCS303 · 3 credits · L-T-P 2-1-0

Course Outcomes

At the end of course , the student will be able to understand

CO 1Acquire Knowledge of sets and relations for solving the problems of POSET and lattices.K K 3, 4
CO 2Apply fundamental concepts of functions and Boolean algebra for solving the problems of logical abilities.K K 1, 2
CO 3Employ the rules of propositions and predicate logic to solve the complex and logical problems.K 3
CO 4Explore the concepts of group theory and their applications for solving the advance technological problems.K K 1, 4
CO 5Illustrate the principles and concepts of graph theory for solving problems related to computer science.K K 2, 6

Course Content

L-T-P: 3-1-0

UnitTopicProposed Lecture
ISet Theory& Relations: Introduction, Combination of sets. Relations: Definition, Operations on relations, Properties of relations, Composite Relations, Equality of relations, Recursive definition of relation, Order of relations. POSET & Lattices: Hasse Diagram, POSET, Definition & Properties of lattices – Bounded, Complemented, Distributed, Modular and Complete lattice.08
IIFunctions: Definition, Classification of functions, Operations on functions. Growth of Functions. Boolean Algebra: Introduction, Axioms and Theorems of Boolean algebra, Algebraic manipulation of Boolean expressions. Simplification of Boolean Functions, Karnaugh maps.08
IIITheory of Logics: Proposition, Truth tables, Tautology, Satisfiability, Contradiction, Algebra of proposition, Theory of Inference. Predicate Logic: First order predicate, well-formed formula of predicate, quantifiers, Inference theory of predicate logic.08
IVAlgebraic Structures: Definition, Groups, Subgroups and order, Cyclic Groups, Cosets, Lagrange's theorem, Normal Subgroups, Permutation and Symmetric groups, Group Homomorphisms, Definition and elementary properties of Rings and Fields.08
VGraphs: Definition and terminology, Representation of graphs, Multigraphs, Bipartite graphs, Planar graphs, Isomorphism and Homeomorphism of graphs, Euler and Hamiltonian paths, Graph coloring. Combinatorics: Introduction, Counting Techniques, Pigeonhole Principle08

Text Books

1.Koshy, Discrete Structures, Elsevier Pub. 2008 Kenneth H. Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, 6/e, McGraw-Hill, 2006.

  1. B. Kolman, R.C. Busby, and S.C. Ross, Discrete Mathematical Structures, 5/e, Prentice Hall, 2004. 3.E.R. Scheinerman, Mathematics: A Discrete Introduction, Brooks/Cole, 2000. 4.R.P. Grimaldi, Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics, 5/e, Addison Wesley, 2004 5.Liptschutz, Seymour, “ Discrete Mathematics”, McGraw Hill. 6.Trembley, J.P & R. Manohar, “Discrete Mathematical Structure with Application to Computer Science”, McGraw Hill. 4. Deo, 7.Narsingh, “Graph Theory With application to Engineering and Computer.Science.”, PHI.
  2. Krishnamurthy, V., “Combinatorics Theory & Application”, East-West Press Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

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