MATH 142: Introduction to Combinatorics
San Jose State University
Sets, permutations, combinations, probability, mathematical induction, counting techniques, generating functions, partitions, recurrence relations, inclusion-exclusion. Polya's theorem and applications to computer science, mathematics, engineering and physical sciences. Prerequisite(s): MATH 31 and MATH 42 (each with a grade of "C-" or better). Or instructor consent. Allowed Declared Major: Mathematics major/minor or Computer Science, BS Data Science, or Software Engineering.
Average GPA: 2.63
Grade distribution records: 881 students across 16 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 135 | 15.3% |
| A | 112 | 12.7% |
| A- | 40 | 4.5% |
| B+ | 53 | 6.0% |
| B | 144 | 16.3% |
| B- | 42 | 4.8% |
| C+ | 55 | 6.2% |
| C | 96 | 10.9% |
| C- | 51 | 5.8% |
| D+ | 8 | 0.9% |
| D | 39 | 4.4% |
| D- | 8 | 0.9% |
| F | 98 | 11.1% |
Based on 881 student grade records across 16 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Jesse T Geneson 396 students, Average GPA 3.32
- Wasin So 284 students, Average GPA 1.61
- Yan Zhang 74 students, Average GPA 2.49
- Bradley W Jackson 41 students, Average GPA 2.62
- Siegfred Alan Cruz Baluyot 31 students, Average GPA 3.16
- Sogol Jahanbekam 30 students, Average GPA 2.75
- Timothy M Hsu 25 students, Average GPA 2.88