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Discrete Mathematics
(dt. Diskrete Mathematik und Analyse von Algorithmen)

Level, degree of commitment Advanced module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (4 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
270 hours (90 h attendance, 180 h private study)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 9 CP
Course requirement(s): Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination (individual examination)
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Mathematics.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
irregular
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Volkmar Welker

Contents

Introduction to elementary objects of discrete mathematics, such as permutations, partitions, graphs. Treatment of basic methods of enumeration. Generating functions and solving recursions. Elementary concepts of graph theory. Application to complexity analysis of algorithms and word-count generating functions of regular and context-free languages, types of trees, their counting and complexity of tree algorithms.


Qualification Goals

Students will

  • understand basic principles of elementary structures of discrete mathematics,
  • recognize how these principles can be applied in the analysis of simple algorithms.
  • Have practiced mathematical ways of working (developing mathematical intuition and its formal justification, abstraction, proof),
  • have developed algorithmic thinking (understanding the influence of combinatorial properties of objects on the complexity of algorithms manipulating the objects)
  • Have improved oral communication skills in exercises through discussion and free speech in front of an audience.

Prerequisites

None. The competences taught in the following modules are recommended: either Foundations of Mathematics and Linear Algebra I and Linear Algebra II or Basic Linear Algebra, either Analysis I and Analysis II or Basic Real Analysis.


Applicability

Module imported from B.Sc. Mathematics.

It can be attended at FB12 in study program(s)

  • B.Sc. Data Science
  • B.Sc. Mathematics
  • M.Sc. Computer Science
  • M.Sc. Mathematics
  • LAaG Mathematics
  • BA Minor Mathematics

When studying LAaG Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Advanced Modules.

The module is assigned to Pure Mathematics. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

  • Aigner, Martin: Diskrete Mathematik, Vieweg. 2004
  • Matousek, Jiri: Diskrete Mathematik, Springer 2002



Please note:

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