MAT1830

Mathematics for computer science II

(IT)

Dr John Jeavons

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week + Second semester + Clayton, Malaysia + Recommendations: VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 + Prohibitions: GAS1614, MTH1110 or MTH1112

Synopsis: 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.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 85% + Assignments: 15%