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Discrete Mathematics
(dt. Diskrete Mathematik)

Level, degree of commitment in original study programme Intermediate 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: Successful completion of at least 50 percent of the points from the weekly exercises.
Examination type: Written or oral examination
Language,
Grading		 German,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for study course B.Sc. Mathematics.
Original study programme B.Sc. Mathematik / Mathematik Wahlpflichtmodule
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 terms of graph theory. Application to the complexity analysis of algorithms and questions of statistical physics.


Qualification Goals

Students can

  • understand basic principles of elementary structures of discrete mathematics,
  • recognise that discrete structures can be found into other areas of mathematics and are profitably applied there.

Students practice

  • mathematical methods (development of mathematical intuition and its formal justification, training of the ability to abstract, proof methods),
  • in the recitation classes, oral communication skills 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.


Recommended Reading

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



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