Advanced Topics in Discrete Mathematics unit (KMA456)

Introduction

Discrete mathematics is an important part of every mathematician's armoury: from simple counting, recurrence relations and more advanced combinatorics to graph theory and network analysis: anywhere there are discrete objects and structures, their enumeration and analysis is the domain of discrete mathematics. This Honours-level unit is offered subject to student numbers with contributions from a range of staff. Topics may vary from year to year depending on student interests and staff availability, but will typically be a selection of major results from combinatorics and graph theory, with applications. This is an optional unit for students enrolled in Honours Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics, or by permission of the Unit Coordinator.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Discrete Mathematics
Unit code	KMA456
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Mathematics
Coordinator	Professor Michael Charleston
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Learning Outcomes

• Explain, and reproduce, proofs of major results in discrete mathematics.
• Characterise and enumerate abstract mathematical structures using advanced methods from discrete mathematics.
• Select and apply advanced results from discrete mathematics to solve real-world problems.
• Clearly communicate concepts and results from discrete mathematics using appropriate language, notation, and diagrams, to an audience of peers.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
			not applicable

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 1-hr lecture/tutorial weekly
Assessment	Presentation (10%)|Test 1 (15%)|Test 2 (15%)|Assignment (multiple) (60%)
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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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