Combinatorial Mathematics
Discover how to apply counting principles and combinatorics to solve problems in computer science, financial analysis, and your daily life.
About this course
Instead of relying on the traditional mathematical "theorem - proof" format, this course demonstrates various principles in an intuitive manner with ancient stories, the scenes of movies and even a magic show. What you’ll learn:
- The counting principles based on the basic operations “+”, “-”, “*”, “/”;
- Generating functions
- Recurrent number serials such as Fibonacci number, Catalan number, and more
- Pigeon hole principles
- Inclusion and exclusion principles
- Polya counting based on group theory
This course is based on a highly regarded on-campus Tsinghua class called Combinatorics, and is ideal for students who are interested in mathematics or computer science. Enroll today and learn the mathematical theory needed to solve the real-world problems!
What you'll learn
- Counting principles in our daily lives
- Applying math to computer science and financial analysis
- The science behind combinations of discrete items