MATHS 1008 - Mathematics for Information Technology I
General Course Information
Course Details | Detailed Course Information | Course Staff | Course Timetable | Related Links
Course Details
| Course Code | MATHS 1008 |
| Course | Mathematics for Information Technology I |
| Coordinating Unit | School of Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences |
| Term | Semester 2 2013 |
| Mode | Internal |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Location/s | North Terrace |
| Units | 3 |
| Contact | Up to 5 hours per week |
| Prerequisites | Not applicable |
| Corequisites | Not applicable |
| Incompatible | Not applicable |
| Assumed Knowledge | SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies |
| Restrictions | Not applicable |
| Quota | Not applicable |
| Course Description | This course provides an introduction to a number of areas of discrete mathematics with wide applicability. Areas of application include: computer logic, analysis of algorithms, telecommunications, gambling and public key cryptography. In addition it introduces a number of fundamental concepts which are useful in Statistics, Computer Science and further studies in Mathematics.Topics covered are: Discrete mathematics: sets, relations, logic, graphs, mathematical induction and difference equations; probability and permutations and combinations; information security and encryption: prime numbers, congruences. |
Detailed Course Information
Includes Learning Objectives, Learning Resources, Teaching & Learning
coming soonCourse Enrolment Dates and Fees
The enrolment dates, fees and full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from the Course Planner.
Course Staff
Dr Adrian Koerber
School of Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences
Room 632
Ingkarni Wardli
North Terrace
Telephone: +61 8 8313 5577
Email
