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.
24 terms
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University of California, Santa Cruz
CSE 16 at UCSC: average GPA 3.14 across 6,465 students. Grade distribution by term. Introduction to applications of discrete mathematical systems. Topics…
Average GPA: 3.14
Grade distribution records: 6,465 students across 24 terms.
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.
2026–2027 · UCSC catalog
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 729 | 11.3% |
| A | 1,380 | 21.3% |
| A- | 758 | 11.7% |
| B+ | 670 | 10.4% |
| B | 915 | 14.2% |
| B- | 444 | 6.9% |
| C+ | 290 | 4.5% |
| C | 592 | 9.2% |
| C- | 93 | 1.4% |
| D+ | 58 | 0.9% |
| D | 100 | 1.5% |
| D- | 28 | 0.4% |
| F | 182 | 2.8% |
| P | 53 | 0.8% |
| NP | 93 | 1.4% |
| W | 77 | 1.2% |
Based on 6,465 student grade records across 24 terms and 13 professors.
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