Unit information: Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science II in 2008/09

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Unit name Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science II
Unit code EMAT10724
Credit points 10
Level of study C/4
Teaching block(s) Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12)
Unit director Professor. Rossiter
Open unit status Open
Pre-requisites

None

Co-requisites

None

School/department Department of Engineering Mathematics
Faculty Faculty of Engineering

Description including Unit Aims

Discrete mathematics is the mathematical study of discrete objects, that is, sets of distinct elements. It is used whenever objects are counted, or relationships between finite sets of objects are studied, or when processes involving a finite number of steps are analysed. Discrete mathematics underlies almost all present day information processing systems, and a thorough knowledge of the subject is necessary to appreciate the capabilities and limitations of computers. This unit will provide a background into more advanced topics in Discrete Mathematics for first year computer science students.