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Tsinghua University

Combinatorial Mathematics | 组合数学

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Overview

Discover how to apply counting principles and combinatorics to solve problems in computer science, financial analysis, and your daily life. This course focuses on introducing the concepts and ideas of combinatorial mathematics, and studies the counting methods and related theories of discrete objects.

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
  • Understand the history of combinatorics in life and mathematics
  • In-depth study of abstract theories and concrete methods of counting
  • Deeply understand the role of combinatorial mathematics in promoting the development of computer theory

Skills you'll practise

MathematicsCombinatoricsFinancial AnalysisChinese LanguageComputer ScienceAlgorithmsOperationsTeaching

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • University courses you can audit for free, with lectures, readings and practice quizzes.
  • A verified certificate from the university if you pay for it.
  • Taught by Tsinghua University, one of the strongest names in its field.
  • Self-paced: start any time.

Disadvantages

  • Graded assignments and the certificate need the paid track.
  • Audit access can expire a few weeks after the course ends.
  • Learning is free, but the certificate costs money.
  • Some parts (graded work, certificate) are paid.
  • Taught in Chinese.

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Free to audit

  • Free: Choose "Audit this course" when you enrol: lectures, readings and practice are free.
  • Paid: Graded assignments and the verified certificate (Certificate $189). Audit access may end after the course closes.

Before you start

Basic concepts and calculation techniques learned in high school.

Taught by

  • Yuchun MaAssociate Professor, Computer Science

Tsinghua University is in Tier 1: world-leading universities and India's top institutes of our institution ranking (92/100).

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