MTH1112

Numbers, logic and graphs ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Anthony Lun

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

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.

Objectives: On completion if this unit students will have an understanding of sets, relations and functions and associated concepts, and their uses in mathematics and computer science; will be able to use basic methods of proof, particularly induction, to solve problems in graph theory, combinatorics and number theory; will become familiar with simple first and second order recurrence relations; and will understand the basic concepts and algorithms of number theory, such as the euclidean algorithm and its role in investigating divisors and primes.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 85% + Assignments and/or practicals: 15%

Contact Hours: Three 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour support class per week

Prohibitions: MAT1077, MAT1830