MTH1112

Numbers, logic and graphs

(SCI)

Coordinator: Dr Anthony Lun

6 points + Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week + Second semester + Clayton + Recommendations: VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 + Prohibitions: GAS1614, MAT1077, MAT1130, MAT1830 or MTH1110

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 and/or practicals: 15%