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I'm looking for course notes and assignments and hopefully some example exams for Discrete Math, I'm taking a placement exam in the subject after having taken it 4 years ago.

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    I was looking mostly for the equivalent of a first course in Discrete Mathematics. The usual content if I remember correctly was basically just a overview of everything you mentioned. Logic, Proof Techniques(induction), Number Theory, Sets, Abstract Algebra, Graph theory... Nothing in depth but just an overview of it all.2010-07-21

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For quick review Schaum's Discrete Mathematics is good.

If you have time, read Foundations of Computer Science By Aho-Ullman. It's free and available online. Around 800 pages.

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When wanting to know about a particular mathematics subject, I often find that starting with the "further reading" section of the relevant wikipedia page is a good way in.

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This is the discrete math course one in my school. It contain lecture notes, homework and previous exams. http://www.cs.sunysb.edu/~cse547/

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if you don't mind shell out a good amount of money, Concrete Mathematics by Graham, Knuth and Patashnik could be nice (I own the first edition)

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    @Thomas: I second that, you can get depressed by this book as it really for advanced students (pretty good at math). Its certainly a GEM but not the right tool for this purpose.2010-08-14
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When it comes to textbooks, the Kenneth Rosen text Discrete Mathematics and its Applications is highly recommended. I was first introduced to it at my university, but I've seen it cited in several places.

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    In terms of assignments, we just worked problems right from the book. And most of the test problems were either from the book or based on problems in the book. I would suggest just doing that - reading the chapter and picking out a few questions and checking your work and answers with the solution guide. Unfortunately, I can't provide you with links to the material from when I took the course - they aren't on any public web pages. :(2010-07-21