mat2alc algebra, linear codes and automata

ALGEBRA, LINEAR CODES AND AUTOMATA

MAT2ALC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject, delivered in two parallel streams, introduces a range of concepts from number theory, group theory and formal language theory tying the ideas together through some practical applications. The number and group theory stream first considers modular arithmetic and a range of number theoretic results that underpin RSA public key encryption before moving on to a general group theory module with applications to symmetries and error correcting codes. The formal language stream deals with regular expressions, regular languages and their relationship with automata. Context free languages are studied along with their related automa. An introductory discussion of Turing machines leads to model for computation.

SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorTomasz Kowalski

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesMAT1NLA OR MAT1DM

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsMAT2AAL

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Perform transformations and calculations involving various categories of finite automata.

02. Demonstrate equivalences between particular formal languages and finite automata.

03. Perform calculations in modular arithmetic and apply number theoretic results in a range of applications.

04. Demonstrate whether a structure is a group and use structural properties to determine whether or not two structures are isomorphic.

05. Perform composition of cycles in cyclic groups and find the symmetry group of geometric objects.

06. Perform mathematical calculations relevant to cryptography.

07. Communicate an understanding of concepts in algebra and theoretical computer science using both words and mathematical notation in a precise and succinct manner.

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTomasz Kowalski

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 0 - 0
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 0 - 0
Two 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 3-hour examination	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	70	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7
Written Assignments (1500 word equivalent total)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7