This course is designed to show some of the interdependence of mathematics and computing, and is designed for students in both computer science and mathematics.
Topics to be covered include:
Foundations - Relations on sets, including equivalence, partial order relations and relational databases; properties of functions, permutations, arithmetic of integers modulo n.
Grammars and Automata - Phrase structure grammars, finite state automata, and the connections between the language accepted by an automaton, regular sets and regular grammars.
Graph Theory - Hamiltonian circuits, vertex colouring and the chromatic polynomial of a graph, planar graphs, applications including the travelling salesperson problem and scheduling problems.
Game Theory - Games of strategy as an application of graph theory, matrix games and solution of matrix games.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
1. Explain some of the major concepts of Discrete Mathematics and their role in modern mathematics.2. Explain the relationship between languages, finite state automata and regular sets.
3. Use graph theoretic methods to solve appropriate problems.
4. To decide appropriate methods to use when solving a problem in the topics covered.
5. Solve problems with a good degree of accuracy.
6. Use the internet and library to research some areas of the course.
7. Experience working together to solve certain problems.
Indicative Assessment
Assessment will be based on:
- Learning Portfolio (10%; LO1-7)
- Assignments (3) (30%; LO 1-7)
- Mid-semester test (15%; LO1-5)
- Final examination (45%; LO1-5)
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Workload
36 lectures and ten tutorials
Requisite and Incompatibility
Majors
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $3276 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $4368 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2741 | 15 Feb 2016 | 26 Feb 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 27 May 2016 | In Person | N/A |
