Discrete Mathematics (6698.5)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra UC College, Bruce, ACT |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Technology | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit may be cotaught with 6698 Discrete Mathematics.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts;
2. Compute with logic, sets, functions, relations, automata, graphs and trees;
3. Recognise the connections between proof and algorithmic thinking; and
4. Apply the methods in straightforward real-life examples.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Skills development
This unit is concerned with the mathematics that underlies numerous aspects of modern computing including logic circuits, algorithm correctness, databases, run-time analysis, and automata. The unit emphasises the rigorous understanding of the mathematical tools that have proven to be of crucial importance for these applications. Students successfully completing this unit will be able to use these tools, and understand mathematical arguments including proof.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6698 Discrete Mathematics.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Year 12 mathematics.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Judith Ascione |
2023 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 05 June 2023 | On-Campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Judith Ascione |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Judith Ascione |
2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Judith Ascione |
2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-Campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
Required texts
Required text: Susannah S. Epp, Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 4th edition, or 5th edition Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2011.
The electronic version is available from the publisher's website. Paper copies can be bought from many text-book suppliers. You can also find it in the Library.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass the unit each quiz must be attempted and a non-zero mark attained. The quiz marks will be averaged for a combined total. This combined total must be 50% or above to pass. However, if you get 0 on at least one test your grade will be NX, no matter what your overall average is. If you are given 0 on a test as a misconduct penalty then your quiz marks will be averaged for a combined total. If you do not attempt at least one test your grade will be NC, no matter what your overall average is. The grade will be determined using the following table.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
Lecture attendance or listening, 2 hours per week for 12 weeks | 24 hours |
Working through lecture material 4 hours per week for 12 weeks | 48 hours |
Tutorial preparation approx 2.5 hours per week for 11 weeks | 27 hours |
Tutorial attendance 2 hour for 11 weeks | 22 hours |
Online-test preparation | 16 hours |
Online-test sitting | 13 hours |
Total | 150 hours |
Participation requirements
It is expected that you will attend or listen to lectures and attend one tutorial each week.
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to be able to:
- Read and print documents on the unit website – mostly in Adobe PDF format.
- Communicate using e-mail.
- Use their own scientific calculator.
In-unit costs
The e-book version of the textbook should be available for around $85. If you decide to buy the hardcover version, it will be significantly more expensive. The calculator should be available for around $30.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable
Additional information
Communication with class: It is assumed that all students will regularly (at least weekly) open the unit's website and read any announcements there. It is also assumed that all students will regularly (at least weekly) read e-mail received at their UC student accounts. Announcements made at lectures or circulated by e-mail to UC student accounts will be deemed to have been made to the whole class.
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