Discrete Mathematics (6698.6)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus Online Online real-time |
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 co-taught with 6699 Discrete Mathematics G.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Manipulate the language and notation of symbolic logic in order to apply to digital logic circuits;
2. Construct direct proofs and proofs by induction by utilising underlying principles of proofs;
3. Apply the notation of sets to investigate relations and their properties;
4. Analyse and create simple finite-state automata; and
5. Investigate properties of graphs and trees within a real-world application.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
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 - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6699 Discrete Mathematics GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
Year 12 mathematics.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr David Hartley |
2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Online | Dr David Hartley |
2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr David Hartley |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Online real-time | Dr David Hartley |
2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mr Tariq Alqura'N Alzyadat |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr David Hartley |
2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | Online real-time | Dr David Hartley |
Required texts
Required text: Susanna S. Epp, Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 4th edition, or 5th edition Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning, 2011.
The lectures and tutorials will reference the 4th edition, however general mapping to the 5th edition is provided in this unit outline (some differences in problem sets are present).
The electronic version of the 5th edition 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
Extensions & Late submissions
Due individualisation of assessment tasks, blind-marking will not be possible for some assessment tasks.
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass the unit student must complete all the assessment item and sit for the Final Exam.
The combined overall total must be 50% or above to pass the unit.
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
Final grades will be determined using the following table:
85 <= Final mark <= 100 | Final grade = HD |
75 <= Final mark < 85 | Final grade = DI |
65 <= Final mark < 75 | Final grade = CR |
50 <= Final mark < 65 | Final grade = P |
0 <= Final mark < 50 | Final grade = N-Fail (NN, NX, NC, or NW) |
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Lecture attendance or listening, 4 hours per week for 11 weeks | 44 hours |
Tutorial preparation, approx. 2 hours per week for 11 weeks | 22 hours |
Tutorial attendance, 2 hours per week for 11 weeks | 22 hours |
Assessments (incl. preparation) | 55 hours |
Self-directed study | 7 hours |
Total | 150 hours |
Participation requirements
Required IT skills
All students are assumed to be able to:
- Use the MS Word (or equivalent).
- Read and print documents on the unit website.
- Communicate using e-mail.
- Use their own scientific calculator.
In-unit costs
The e-book version of the textbook should be available for around $65. If you decide to buy the hardcover version, it will be significantly more expensive. The calculator should be available for around $30-$45.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
Lecture Attendance:
Students are expected to attend/view lectures prior to their weekly tutorial. Tutorial activities will involve tasks based on the lecture content and all lecture content is assessable.
Tutorial Attendance:
Please note that tutorials will not be recorded and, coupled with lecture content, inform assessment items.
Provision of information to the group:
It is assumed that all students will regularly open the unit's website and read any announcements there. It is also assumed that all students will regularly read e-mail received at their UC student accounts. Announcements made at lectures, via Canvas, or circulated by e-mail to UC student accounts will be deemed to have been made to the whole class.
Use of student email account:
All unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.
Absence:
In all cases of absence, sickness, or other extenuating circumstances it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the Unit Convener is informed.