CSE 16: Appl Discrete Math
University of California, Santa Cruz
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.
Average GPA: 3.14
Grade distribution records: 6,465 students across 24 terms.
Grade distribution
| 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.
Instructors
- Patrick Tantalo 1,075 students, Average GPA 2.76
- Tracy Larrabee 1,070 students, Average GPA 3.25
- Alvaro A Cardenas 874 students, Average GPA 3.47
- Owen Arden 681 students, Average GPA 3.30
- Martine Schlag 569 students, Average GPA 3.04
- John T Musacchio 565 students, Average GPA 2.98
- Kyle A Miller 447 students, Average GPA 3.26
- Cedric J. a. Westphal 418 students, Average GPA 3.17
- Allen van Gelder 324 students, Average GPA 3.41
- Alexandra Kolla 323 students, Average GPA 2.77
- Anuj Ajay Kamat 287 students, Average GPA 2.61
- Luca de Alfaro 211 students, Average GPA 3.11
- Juan Camilo Lozano 119 students, Average GPA 2.99