Discrete Mathematics
5 credits
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 1MA012
This course has been discontinued.
A revised version of the syllabus is available.
- Code
- 1MA012
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- Mathematics G1F
- Grading system
- Fail (U), Pass (3), Pass with credit (4), Pass with distinction (5)
- Finalised by
- The Faculty Board of Science and Technology, 23 April 2010
- Responsible department
- Department of Mathematics
Entry requirements
Algebra I
Learning outcomes
In order to pass the course (grade 3) the student should be able to
Content
Number theory: divisibility, congruences, the Chinese remainder theorem, Euler's phi-function, Fermat's little theorem, the RSA algorithm.
Binary relations: partial orderings and equivalence relations. Lattices. Finite fields. Vector spaces, systems of equations and polynomials over finite fields.
Instruction
Lectures and problem solving sessions.
Assessment
Written examination at the end of the course. Moreover, compulsory assignments may be given during the course.