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MATH 579 - Combinatorics

MATH 579: Combinatorics (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: MATH 245 and MATH 254 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.

3 units
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Permutations, combinations, generating functions, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion counting. Polya’s theory of counting, other topics and applications.
Prerequisites
MATH 245 and MATH 254 with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each course. Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Copy of transcript.
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Grading
LCR: Letter Grade with Cr/NC available. The grading default for the class will be letter grade, but students can opt to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #9096· In-person · Open · Letter or CR/NC
32 of 32 seats open
Tue, Thu 12:30 PM-1:45 PM · GMCS 405