Science, Engineering and Technology

KMA155

2010  KMA155  Discrete Mathematics with Applications 1

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter KMA155 H Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 22-FEB-2010 23-MAR-2010 12-APR-2010 28-MAY-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

The aim of the unit is to discuss some of the mathematical processes that underlie the science and technology specific to the computer age. This provides a treatment of discrete mathematics to support the programs of students taking a first course in computer science or planning to study such areas of advanced mathematics as linear algebra, abstract algebra and number theory or operations research and probability. Discrete mathematical structures such as sets, relations, functions and Boolean algebras are discussed with many examples. The basic ideas of logic are introduced, which provide, among other things, the theoretical basis for much of computer science.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: 3x1-hr class tests (75%), assignments (25%)

TEACHING PATTERN: 3x1-hr lectures, 1-hr tutorial

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq

MAP5C or MME5C or MSP5C or KMA003, or equiv with approval from Head of School

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 1) will be available from mid November 2009

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