title: Which topic in Discrete Mathematics is considered as a prerequisite for data structures course?
body: <p>I want to read a book on data structures and algorithms, but I would like to know if there is any specific topic in discrete mathematics considered very important as a prerequisite to understanding the materials presented in data structure book.</p>
  
  <p>P.S I am self-taught programmer; I didn't take any computer science courses.</p>