Reading assignment and practice problems (intro/Euler)
Contemporary Math Section 3 T/Th 11:30am - Fall 2024
We start the course by learning about a subject called Graph Theory.
This area of study began in the 18th century with a mathematical puzzle called the "Konigsburg Bridge Problem".
In the 20th century, the topic was developed and since has been used to develop transportation and communication
networks, as well as applications in computer science and electrical engineering.
Read:
1. Course syllabus and calendar
2. Section 1.1 Graphs pages 7 - 12 in the textbook.
3. Section 1.2 Euler Circuits and the Chinese Postman Problem pages 12 - 17 in the textbook.
Do:
Practice problems: #5, 7, 11, 13 beginning on page 40 in the textbook. These problems do not need to be turned in, but should be done for practice before doing the Online homework. The answers to the odd exercises can be found beginning on page 257 of the textbook.