CSE 16Applied Discrete Mathematics
Introduction to applications of discrete mathematical systems. Topics include sets, functions, relations, graphs, predicate calculus, mathematical proof methods (induction, contraposition, contradiction), counting methods (permutations, combinations), and recurrences. Examples are drawn from computer science and computer engineering. Knowledge of computer programming is useful before taking this course. Students who do not have prior programming experience are strongly recommended to take CSE 20 or CSE 30 before taking this course.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 19A or MATH 20A or MATH 19B or MATH 20B or MATH 11B or AM 11B or AM 15B or ECON 11B.
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When it runs
Winter 2027Open Winter 2027
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | Oakes Acad 105 | K. A. Miller | Open 0/130 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Kresge Acad 3105 | J. T. Musacchio | Open 0/240 |
Fall 2026Open Fall 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 4:00pm–5:05pm | Media Theater M110 | K. A. Miller | Wait List 165/165 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Earth&Marine B206 | C. Westphal | Open 108/165 |
Summer 2026Open Summer 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 1:00pm–3:30pm | Online | E. Chatziafratis | Open 73/80 |
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Media Theater M110 | C. Westphal | Closed 180/180 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 8:00am–9:05am | J Bask Aud 101 | C. Westphal | Open 89/120 |
Winter 2026Open Winter 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 9:20am–10:25am | Thim Lecture 003 | P. A. Alvaro | Open 174/180 |
| 02 | Lecture | Tue Thu 7:10pm–8:45pm | Earth&Marine B206 | C. Westphal | Open 76/100 |
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 1:30pm–3:05pm | Earth&Marine B206 | K. A. Miller | Closed 200/200 |
| 02 | Lecture | Mon Wed Fri 2:40pm–3:45pm | Media Theater M110 | C. Westphal | Open 161/180 |
| 03 | Lecture | Asynchronous | — | Staff | Closed 0/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Miller | 3.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 43% | 44 |
| John Musacchio | 2.2 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 17% | 74 |
| Cedric Westphal | 2.3 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 30% | 36 |
| Vaggos Chatziafratis | 2.8 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 37% | 37 |
| Peter Alvaro | 3.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 | 49% | 127 |
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