As a course, Discrete Mathematics serves as the bridge between the analytical computation of calculus and the theoretical reasoning of higher mathematics. The underlying theme of everything we do will be proof and process. We will explore the mathematics of logic, integers, reasoning, and relations scrutinizing the unifying processes of proof and argument. But understanding other's arguments is not enough. Blaise Pascal said it best,

We are usually convinced more easily by reasons we have found ourselves than by those which have occurred to others

. Pensees. 1670.

Develops fundamental concepts and techniques for analysis, design, and implementation of computer programs using an object-oriented language. Includes graphical user interfaces, event-driven programming, recursive techniques, and simple data structures.