2022/23 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

XJCO1511 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

10 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Kristina Vuskovic
Email: k.vuskovic@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

Discrete mathematics studies finite mathematical structures and is the mathematical foundation for many Computer Science disciplines including algorithm design, data structures, database theory, formal languages and automata, compilers and importantly security. This module concentrates on the fundamentals of discrete mathematics introducing a number of concepts and skills that will be applied throughout the remainder of the Computer Science curriculum.This module builds upon previously taught mathematics modules and introduces students to a variety of powerful tools that can model a wide range of problems that arise in many areas including transportation, telecommunications and molecular biology.

Objectives

To develop the range of concepts and techniques that students have when approaching real world problems and to allow students the opportunity to apply problem solving techniques to problems that arise in Computer Science disciplines. To prepare students for further mathematical study in the discipline of Computer Science.

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module a student will have demonstrated the ability to:

- apply counting arguments to problems that arise in Computer Science and more widely.
- recall definitions and theorems from the topic areas of combinatorics, discrete probability and graph theory.
- construct mathematical arguments, in the effort to prove the correctness of theorems.
- deploy problem solving techniques to problems within the discipline.
- transfer problem solving skills into difference domains.

Syllabus

This module covers the following 3 topic areas:

- Combinatorics : multiplication principle, addition principle, Pigeon hole principle, permutation and combinations (with and without repetition).
- Discrete probability : experiment, sample space, events, finite probability space, equi-probable spaces, conditional probability, mutually exclusive and independent events.
- Graph theory : graph models, graph isomorphism, degree, paths, cycles, Euler's theorem, bipartite graphs and trees.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	22	1.00	22.00
Tutorial	10	1.00	10.00
Private study hours			68.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Attendance and formative assessment

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Problem Sheet	Problem Sheet	5.00
Problem Sheet	Problem Sheet	5.00
Problem Sheet	Problem Sheet	5.00
Problem Sheet	Problem Sheet	5.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		20.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr	80.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		80.00

This module is re-assessed by exam only.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 01/06/2022 16:59:02

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