MA-418 - University of Agder

MA-418-G Discrete Mathematics

5 ECTS credits - Starts Autumn - Duration 1 semester(s) - Grimstad

Study programmes Master's Programme in Information and Communication Technology

Teaching starts Autumn

Language of instruction English

Learning outcomes On successful completion of the course, the students should be able to understand fundamental concepts, notation and results of algebra, mathematical logic, number theory and formal languages, and be able to apply them to information and communication technology.

Course contents Finite algebraic structures, with applications to information processing and communications engineering. Logics with applications. Number theory and modular arithmetic with applications. Finite state machines and formal languages. Groups, coding theory and finite fields with applications.

Teaching methods Lectures, seminars, exercises and self study. Compulsory assignments.

Examination requirement Students must pass the compulsory assignments in order to take the examinatrion. Information about the compulsory assignments will be given in Fronter at the start of the course.

Assessment methods and criteria Written examination, 4 hours. Graded assessment.

Level of course Master's level

Name of lecturer/contact person Programme Coordinator Ole-Christoffer Granmo

Mode of delivery Face-to-face

Recommended or required reading The syllabus will be published on the home page of the course when finalised. See link in the upper right hand corner of the page.

Credit reduction MA-408- G - 5 ECTS credits
MA-4100- G2 - 5 ECTS credits
MA-4100- G - 5 ECTS credits

Offered as a free-standing course Yes

Faculty Faculty of Engineering and Science

ECTS Course Catalogue University of Agder 2010-11

ECTS 2010-11

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