Topics fundamental to mathematics and computing including elementary number theory, sets, relations and functions; methods of logic and proof, especially proof by induction; recurrence relations and difference equations; trees and other graphs.
3 hrs lectures/wk, 1 hr tutorial/wk
You are expected to spend 12 hours per week on various activities including reading, communication with other students and unit lecturers, and preparation for learning tasks and formal assessments.
MAT1077, MTH1112
Dr Daniel Horsley
Dr Douglas Stones
Dr Lee-Kien Foo
Examination (3 hours): 70%; In-semester assessment: 30%
| Assessment Task | Value | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Assessed Coursework x 10 | 3% each - Total 30% | Each week (from Week 3 to Week 12). |
| Examination 1 | 70% | To be advised |
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The following textbooks are available at the library and may prove useful if you want additional resources beyond the course notes. It is not recommended that you buy them unless you find that you need your own copy.
"Discrete Mathematics" by Richard Johnsonbaugh.
"Discrete Mathematics for Computing" by Peter Grossman.
| Week | Activities | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | None | |
| 1 | Arithmetic | None |
| 2 | Logic | None |
| 3 | Logic + Induction | Assessed coursework |
| 4 | Sets | Assessed coursework |
| 5 | Functions | Assessed coursework |
| 6 | Relations | Assessed coursework |
| 7 | Sums of Powers | Assessed coursework |
| 8 | Recurrence Relations | Assessed coursework |
| 9 | Graphs | Assessed coursework |
| 10 | Trees, Colourings | Assessed coursework |
| 11 | Congruences | Assessed coursework |
| 12 | Cryptosystems | Assessed coursework |
| SWOT VAC | None | |
| Examination period | LINK to Assessment Policy: http://policy.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/ academic/education/assessment/ assessment-in-coursework-policy.html |
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