mat2dmx discrete maths for computer science
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE
MAT2DMX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is an introduction to discrete mathematics. Concepts in discrete mathematics are useful in several branches of computer science as computers operate in discrete binary states. Among the topics covered are: sets, functions, relations, counting, sequences, modular arithmetic and Big-O notation. All these topics are central to the application of mathematics in electronics and computer science.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted into either SBAIO or SBACTO and have passed CSE1ITX
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Discrete Mathematics for computer science | Recommended | Didasko Digital, 2018 | Didasko |
| Readings | Discrete Mathematics: Pearson New International Edition | Prescribed | Johnsonbaug R., 2013 | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Perform calculations related to computer science using sets, functions and relations.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The learning management system (LMS) will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning. In addition, webinars will provide students with opportunity to perform guided problem solving activities.
02. Perform calculations using boolean algebra and apply them to computer science.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The learning management system (LMS) will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning. Specific algorithms in computer science which use modular arithmetic will be used to illustrate its purpose.
03. Implement calculations where enumerative combinatorics are needed.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. In addition, webinars will provide students with opportunity to perform guided problem solving activities.
04. Compare algorithms arising in computer science for time complexity.
- Activities:
- Online chapters from the prescribed textbook will form the core learning. The learning management system (LMS) will also provide students with self-paced online learning activities (i.e. quizzes, multimedia learning activities) to reinforce the learning. In addition, webinars will provide students with opportunity to perform guided problem solving actives. Common sorting, searching algorithms will be used to illustrate concepts.
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 14 - 25
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 14 to week 25 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcel Jackson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts:shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 15 | 01 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students write a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts: shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing. | 20 | 02, 03 |
| Written assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | Students create a project report based on a series of short answer questions. The report has 2 parts. shorter mathematical questions; written report on topics in application to computing | 15 | 04 |
| One 120-minute exam (equivalent to 2000 words) | Closed book exam that tests the student#s theoretical knowledge | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |