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Course Description
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Course Name
Discrete Mathematics
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Mathematics
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
APM112 and (MAT105 or MAT103)
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4 - 5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6 - 7.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Outcomes
At the end of the module students should be able to:
Solve problems in elementary set theory and logic.
Use combinatorial techniques to solve various enumerative
combinatorial problems.
Formulate and solve counting problems in algebra and graph theory.Main Content
Introduction to axiomatic set theory and logic.
Enumerative combinatorics.
Introductory graph theory.Breakdown of Learning Time:
Contact with lecturer /tutor: 42 hours, 3 lectures per week
Assignments & tasks: 30 hours, 2 practicals per week (4 hrs)
Practicals: 56 hours
Assessments: 10 hours
Self study: 62 hoursTotal Learning Time: 200 hours
Method of Student Assessment:
Tutorial Tests (20%) Class Tests (30%) Examinations(50%)
Assessment Module type: CFA
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.