One-term focus.

Early introduction to graph theory.

Includes a range of exercises designed to help students think mathematically.

Careful attention to mathematical logic and proof techniques.

Provides coverage of algorithms appropriate for computer science majors, as well as students with no previous programming experience.

Includes a wealth of applications, including many applications from areas beyond mathematics and computer science. A course taught out of this book can serve several purposes: an introductory course for computer science majors, a course where mathematics majors learn the basics of proof techniques, and a course where students from other disciplines get a serious introduction to modern mathematics.