This course will offer an introduction to discrete mathematics and its use in mathematical modelling. Emphasis will be placed on developing facility, technique and use in applications. Modelling of processes and phenomena which occur in computer science, economics and the physical, environmental and life sciences will be used as a vehicle throughout.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:- Recall, invent or interpret examples of motivation for mathematical constructs introduced in the course and used in discrete mathematics as models of processes in the world.
- Be proficient with terminology from discrete mathematics used in the course and be able to interpret, use and answer questions from other contexts which use this terminology.
- Translate representations of mathematical information between the different formats presented in the course.
- Reason mathematically and competently perform mathematical calculations in discrete mathematics using methods presented in the course.
- Use their deep knowledge and understanding of the material presented in the course to formulate responses to complex concrete and abstract problems.
- Communicate their understanding and skills in discrete mathematics with colleagues and non-experts and apply their knowledge in an occupational situation.
Indicative Assessment
Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately.Assessment will be based on:
- Ten assignments (10% in total: LO 1-4)
- Mid-semester test (30%; LO1-4)
- Final examination (40%; LO 1-4)
- One project linking Mathematics to own field of interest (20% in total: LO 1-6)
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Workload
3 lectures per week and regular laboratory and tutorial sessionsRequisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
Susanna Epp: Discrete Mathematics With Applications (optional). Extensive course notes will beavailable on Wattle.
Assumed Knowledge
Students previous background and knowledge will be considered on a case-by-case basis bythe Masters and Graduate Diploma Convenors.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $4410 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $5880 |
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First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3114 | 22 Feb 2021 | 01 Mar 2021 | 31 Mar 2021 | 28 May 2021 | In Person | View |