5 credits
Mathematics underpins much of Information Technology. Programming loops, web searches, data encryption, database queries, and network routing all have a mathematical foundation. This course introduces students to discrete mathematics concepts with focus on applications in Information Technology. Concepts include logic operators, recursive and iterative loops, sets, discrete probability, functions, trees, and graphs. Applications include complexity analysis, programming algorithms, network routing, and protecting and validating data. This course provides a mathematical foundation for applications across IT disciplines.