MAT***[ ] DISCRETE MATHEMATICAL STRUCTURES [3 0 0 3]
Abstract syllabus
(III Semester: Common to the CS/IT/CC/AI -ML/DS)
Boolean Algebra: Partial ordering sets, Lattices–simple properties, Boolean algebras, Boolean
polynomials: Disjunctive normal form (DNF) and Conjunctive normal form (CNF). Elementary
configuration: Permutations and Combinations (basics), Generating function, Applications of
Principle of inclusion and exclusion, Partitions, compositions, Fikes ordering of permutations. Graph
theory: Basic definitions, properties, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, Trees and Properties,
Matrices associated with graphs, Algorithms for finding shortest path. Group theory: Groups-
subgroups, group of symmetries and applications, Cyclic groups, Cosets, Lagrange’s Theorem.
Propositional and Predicate Calculus: Well-formed formula, Connectives, Quantifications, Inference
theory of Propositional and Predicate calculus. Matrix Decompositions: Prerequisites, QR, LU and
SVD, and Applications.
Course outcomes
After studying this course, students will be able to:
CO1: Analyse Boolean functions using concepts from Boolean Algebra.
CO2: Analyse counting problems using combinatorial techniques.
CO3: Apply concepts from graph theory for solving network problems.
CO4: Apply concepts from group theory in computing.
CO5: Apply notions from propositional and predicate calculus in logical reasoning.
CO6: Apply matrix algebra concepts in finding solutions using various methods.
References
1. C. L. Liu: Elements of Discrete Mathematics, 2nd edition, 2007, Mc Graw Hill, New Delhi.
https://pdfcoffee.com/elements-of-discrete-mathematics-liu-c-l--pdf-free.html
2. J. P. Trembaly and R. Manohar: Discrete Mathematics Structures with application to
computer science, 2012,Tata Mc Graw Hill.
https://www.academia.edu/37284735/Discrete_Mathematical_Structures_with_Applications_
by_Manohar_pdf
3. E. S. Page and L. B. Wilson: An introduction to computational combinatorics, edn., 1979,
Cambridge Univ. Press.
4. Narasingh Deo: Graph theory with Applications to computer science, Dover Publications,
2016. Originally published: Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall, Inc.,1974.
https://www.shahucollegelatur.org.in/Department/Studymaterial/sci/it/BCS/FY/book.pdf
5. F. Harary, Graph Theory, Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, Second edition, 1990,
Reprint 2013.https://users.metu.edu.tr/aldoks/341/Book%201%20(Harary).pdf
6. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra & Its Applications, Pearson Pub. 2016.
https://home.cs.colorado.edu/~alko5368/lecturesCSCI2820/mathbook.pdf
7. Alan Tucker, Applied Combinatorics, Wiley Publishers, 2012.
https://www.isinj.com/mtusamo/Applied%20Combinatorics%20(6th%20Edition)%20by%20Alan%20
Tucker%20Wiley%20(2012).pdf
8. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc24_ma26/preview Introduction to Group Theory
9. https://nptel.ac.in/courses/111106086 Discrete Mathematics