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MATHS135-23B (HAM)
Discrete Structures
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What this paper is about
An introduction to a number of the structures of discrete mathematics with wide applicability in areas such as: computer logic, analysis of algorithms, telecommunications, networks and public key cryptography. In addition it introduces a number of fundamental concepts which are useful in Statistics, Computer Science and further studies in Mathematics. Topics covered are: sets, binary relations, directed and undirected graphs; propositional and some predicate logic; permutations, combinations, and elementary probability theory; modular arithmetic.
Students have until the sixth Friday from Mon 10th July to determine if they wish to change down to a less difficult Mathematics paper (subject to lecturer’s approval) without any fees loss. It is recommended such a change be done as soon as possible.
How this paper will be taught
There are 3 lectures per week, delivered on the Hamilton campus and recorded via Panopto, available on MOODLE. Students must enrol online via MOODLE to a weekly in-person tutorial on the Hamilton campus. There are no tutorials in Week 1. Tutorials begin from Week 2 (from 17th July).
Required Readings
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The assessment will consist of THREE Tests, TEN Assignments,TWO online quizzes and ONE exam as follows:
Quiz One (2.5%): Due Wednesday, 26th July, 9am. This is a numeracy revision quiz to help build your confidence with assumed background. The quiz is done online via MOODLE. Multiple attempts are allowed. Each attempt is randomly generated from a bank of questions.
Quiz Two (2.5%): Due Monday, 14th August, 9am. This quiz will help build your confidence with topics covered over the first few weeks. The quiz is done online via MOODLE. Multiple attempts are allowed. Each attempt is randomly generated from a bank of questions.
Test One (10%): Friday, 18th August, 9am-9:45am, L.G.01. Please be outside the lecture theatre by 8:45am. The test covers Assignments 1, 2 and 3 and related lecture material.
Test Two (10%): Friday, 22nd September, 9am-9:45am, L.G.01. Please be outside the lecture theatre by 8:45am. The test covers Assignments 4, 5, 6 and related lecture material.
Test Three (10%): Friday, 13th October, 9am-9:45am, L.G.01.Please be outside the lecture theatre by 8:45am. The test covers Assignments 7, 8, 9 and related lecture material.
Assignments (total) (15%): There will be 10 assignments of which only the best 8 marks will be counted. Assignments should be submitted online via Moodle unless otherwise agreed on by your tutor. See MOODLE for specific due dates.
Exam (50%): This is a compulsory item of assessment. If you miss the exam you will be awarded the grade of IC (incomplete). You may apply to the Examinations Office for special consideration if you are forced to miss an exam for good reason. Anything to do with examinations is the domain of the Examinations Office. The exam will take place during the Semester B university exam period, at a date to be advised.
In order to pass this paper with an unrestricted grade (Grade C- or better) you must get an overall total of 50% or greater, and ALSO at least 40% in the exam.
There will be NO test resits.
A final overall grade of RP (Restricted pass) will not be accepted as a prerequisite for entry into any higher level Maths paper.
COPYING of other students’ Assignments/Tests or other cheating will be reported to the university Disciplinary Committee, who then decide an outcome independently.
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.