6.042J Mathematics for Computer Science
6.042J/18.062J Mathematics for Computer Science (Fall 2010, MIT OCW). Instructors: Prof. Tom Leighton and Dr. Marten van Dijk. This course covers elementary discrete mathematics for computer science and engineering. It emphasizes mathematical definitions and proofs as well as applicable methods. Topics include formal logic notation, proof methods; induction, well-ordering; sets, relations; elementary graph theory; integer congruences; asymptotic notation and growth of functions; permutations and combinations, counting principles; discrete probability. Further selected topics may also be covered, such as recursive definition and structural induction; state machines and invariants; recurrences; generating functions. (from ocw.mit.edu)
| Lecture 15 - Linear Recurrences |
Covers the mechanics of solving general linear recurrences as well as applications to the graduate student job problem and Fibonacci modeling of populations.
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