Discrete Math

Study of mathematical structures that are fundamentally discrete rather than continuous.

Set TheoryLogic and ProofFunctions and Relations
Graph TheoryCombinatoricsNumber Theory
Cryptography and SecurityNetwork AnalysisScheduling and Planning
Breaking Down ProblemsUsing Visuals and Diagrams
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Practical Applications

Scheduling and Planning

Organizing Tasks

Scheduling is about arranging tasks or events to avoid conflicts and make the best use of resources.

How Discrete Math Helps

  • Graph Coloring: Assigning colors (or times) so that no connected tasks overlap.
  • Matching: Pairing people or tasks efficiently.
  • Optimization: Finding the best arrangement with given rules.

Where You See It

Schools, airlines, and sports leagues all use discrete math to create schedules and plans that work!

Examples

  • A school timetabling all classes so no student has two at the same time.

  • Airlines scheduling flights to avoid runway conflicts.

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