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Foundations of Discrete Mathematics

Undergraduate | MUR-MAS162 | 2020

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Delve into the arm of maths computer science depends on.  Learn to use recursive definitions, write MATLAB programs, perform base conversions, explain aspects of computer arithmetic, solve using Boolean algebra and more.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
Subject may require attendance
Entry requirements
Prior study needed
Duration
13 weeks

HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available

Foundations of Discrete Mathematics

About this subject

  • On successful completion of the subject, you should be able to:

    1. formulate and use recursive definitions in various contexts and applications
    2. write MATLAB programs to solve various mathematical and applied problems
    3. perform base conversions and explain aspects of computer arithmetic
    4. use counting techniques and understand the basics of discrete probability
    5. use matrix algebra and derive linear transformations of the plane
    6. apply propositional logic to analyse the validity of arguments, express statements in predicate logic and use proof by mathematical induction
    7. solve basic problems in Boolean algebra and represent a Boolean function as a logic network
    8. appreciate the important role that computing has in mathematics and the essential importance of discrete mathematics for the foundations of computer science
    9. present coherent written solutions to various problems related to the material in the subject.

Entry requirements

Prior study

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

Others

MAS110 Fundamentals of Mathematics OR a final scaled score of 55% or more in ATAR Mathematics Applications or WACE Mathematics 2C/2D OR a final scaled score of 50% or more in ATAR Mathematics Methods or WACE Mathematics 3A/3B (or higher) OR equivalent.

Additional requirements

  • Software requirements - MATLAB & Simulink Student Suite (https://au.mathworks.com/store/link/products/student/SV?s_tid=ac_buy_sv_button)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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