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This document is a module from a Discrete Structures course at Cavite State University. It introduces discrete structures and sets. Specifically, it defines discrete and continuous data, explains what sets are, distinguishes between finite and infinite sets, and defines elements and cardinality of sets. The objectives are to explain these discrete structures concepts. It provides examples of continuous versus discrete data, finite versus infinite sets, and defines common sets like natural numbers. It also gives examples of elements and cardinality of sets.

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This document is a module from a Discrete Structures course at Cavite State University. It introduces discrete structures and sets. Specifically, it defines discrete and continuous data, explains what sets are, distinguishes between finite and infinite sets, and defines elements and cardinality of sets. The objectives are to explain these discrete structures concepts. It provides examples of continuous versus discrete data, finite versus infinite sets, and defines common sets like natural numbers. It also gives examples of elements and cardinality of sets.

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Republic of the Philippines

CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY


Silang Campus
Biga I, Silang, Cavite
 046 513-5706  046 513-3965
✉ cvsusilang@cvsu.edu.ph

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLGY

COSC 50- Discrete Structure

Module 1- Week 2
Introduction to Discrete, and Set

Overview
This module discusses the underlying reasons for the importance of dealing with mathematics in
a discrete structure. It also includes discussion on continuous, discrete, set, finite set, infinite
set, and cardinality.
The module includes exercises that will allow you to reflect on previous understandings of
discrete structure and construct an informed appreciation of its significance in the field
information technology and computer science.

Objectives
After working on this module, you will be able to:

 explain discrete structure


 discuss continuous and discrete
 explain Set
 discuss finite and infinite sets
 explain elements and set

Discrete Structures

 A part of mathematics that deals discrete/countable data as against continuous data.


Continuous

 Values belonging to the set can take on any value within a finite or infinite interval
 Data that can be measured
 Example: height of a child, length of a leaf, speed of a car.

COSC 50 DISCRETE STRUCTURE – BSCS/BSIT P. MAGNO- FIRST SEMESTER AY2020-2021


Discrete

 Values belonging to the set are distinct and separate


 Data that can be counted
 Example: number of languages spoken, number of books in a shelf, number of people in
a family.

Set

 A set is a well-defined collection of objects called elements.


 A set can be finite or infinite
 There is no order in a set
 If a set has the unlimited number of elements, then it is infinite and if the elements are
countable then it is finite.

Finite sets

 Finite sets are also known as countable sets as they can be counted.
 Has a starting point and ending point.
 Example: {January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September,
October, November, December} , {A,B,C,D,E,F,…, Z} ,
Infinite sets

 Infinite sets are also known as uncountable sets.


 if it has no end from any side or both sides.
 Example: {The set of hair on the head}, {A set of all whole numbers, W=
{ 0,1,2,3,4,…}, {The set of leaves on a tree}
Common Sets
1. Natural numbers
2. Integers
3. Rational Numbers
Elements and Cardinality

 Let C= {Yellow, Blue, Red}


 “Yellow is an element of C”
 Green is not an element of C”
 The Cardinality of C is 3”

{DIT, TED, DOM, DAS} SET

DIT, TED, DOM, DAS ELEMENTS

{DIT, TED, DOM, DAS} =4 CARDINALITY

COSC 50 DISCRETE STRUCTURE – BSCS/BSIT P. MAGNO- FIRST SEMESTER AY2020-2021


Activity 2

You may use the following guide questions to write your first e-Journal entry.

1. Why it useful for a programmer to study the Discrete Structure and its branches?
2. What is the connection of Discrete Structure in the IT industry?
3. Do you believe studying this subject helps the programmer to expand his/her logic?

COSC 50 DISCRETE STRUCTURE – BSCS/BSIT P. MAGNO- FIRST SEMESTER AY2020-2021

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