Course Title | Discrete Mathematics | ||
Course Code | MH1301 | ||
Offered | Study Year 1, Semester 2 | ||
Course Coordinator | Chan Song Heng (Assoc Prof) | chansh@ntu.edu.sg | 6513 7453 |
Pre-requisites | A or H2 level Mathematics or equivalent | ||
Mutually exclusive | MH1812 | ||
AU | 3 | ||
Contact hours | Lectures: 26, Tutorials: 12 | ||
Approved for delivery from | AY 2022/23 semester 2 | ||
Last revised | 6 Jan 2023, 10:45 |
This core course aims to develop your understanding of fundamental mathematical concepts such as basic counting principles, recurrence relations and basic graph theory concepts. We will cover various combinatorial aspects of graph theory and introduces some of the tools used to tackle graph theoretical questions. These concepts are essential for future mathematics courses. You will learn to understand and apply basic counting principles, and to model practical problems using graph models and apply graph algorithms to solve them.
Upon successfully completing this course, you should be able to:
Basic of Counting, Inclusion-Exclusion Principle
Pigeonhole Principle, Permutations and Combinations
Binomial Theorem, Generalized Permutations and Combinations
Generalized Permutations
Recurrence Relations, Linear Recurrence Relations
Linear Recurrence Relations
Review of Counting and Recurrence Relations
Graphs: Examples, Definitions, Representation
Traversing Graphs: Shortest-, Euler-, Hamilton-Paths and Cycles
Graph Properties: Coloring, Planarity
Weighted Graphs
Directed Graphs
Review of Graphs
Component | Course ILOs tested | SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes tested | Weighting | Team / Individual | Assessment Rubrics |
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Continuous Assessment | |||||
Lectures | |||||
MCQ and Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1. a, b, c | 16 | both | See Appendix for rubric |
Tutorials | |||||
Presentation and Participation | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1. a, b, c 2. a, c 3. a | 4 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Mid-semester Quiz | |||||
Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 | 1. a, b, c 2. a, c 3. a | 20 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Examination (2 hours) | |||||
Short Answer Questions | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 1. a, b, c 2. a, c 3. a | 60 | individual | See Appendix for rubric |
Total | 100% |
These are the relevant SPMS-MAS Graduate Attributes.
1. Competence
a. Independently process and interpret mathematical theories and methodologies, and apply them to solve problems
b. Formulate mathematical statements precisely using rigorous mathematical language
c. Discover patterns by abstraction from examples
2. Creativity
a. Critically assess the applicability of mathematical tools in the workplace
c. Develop new applications of existing techniques
3. Communication
a. Present mathematics ideas logically and coherently at the appropriate level for the intended audience
For the rest of the OBTL article, we also use "Weekly Lecture Quizzes" when referring to the "Weekly MCQ and Short Answer Questions during Lecture".
Weekly Lecture Quizzes: feedback on common mistakes and the level of difficulty of the problems will be discussed during the lecture.
Tutorial Presentation and Participation: Any errors in the solution presented and feedback on the presentation will be given by tutor.
Mid-Semester Quiz: comments on answers and common errors are given to you after the exams are marked.
Lectures (26 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: |
Tutorials (12 hours) | Derivation and demonstration: Problem solving: Peer Instruction: |
Kenneth H. Rosen: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, (7th edition), McGraw Hill, ISBN 978-981-4670-13-5
Absence due to medical or other reasons
If you are sick and not able to attend the Mid-Semester Quiz, you must:
1. Send an email to the instructor regarding the absence.
2. Submit the original Medical Certificate* to an administrator.
*The Medical Certificate mentioned above should be issued in Singapore by a medical practitioner registered with the Singapore Medical Association.One Makeup Mid-Semester Quiz will be arranged if you have valid reasons for missing the Mid-Semester Quiz. If you are sick or are unable to attend the Makeup Mid-Semester Quiz, you must likewise perform the above two actions (1. send an email to instructor regarding absence and 2. submit original MC to an administrator). There will not be any further makeup quiz for those who missed the Makeup Mid-Semester Quiz.
For the Weekly Lectures Quizzes, there are no makeups if you did not attend lecture and missed the quiz. Also, there may not be makeups for Weekly Lecture Quizzes on lecture days that coincide with public holidays. The best 8 scores will be used to determine the total for this component. You should ensure that you are able to physically attend most, if not all the lectures conducted.
Good academic work depends on honesty and ethical behaviour. The quality of your work as a student relies on adhering to the principles of academic integrity and to the NTU Honour Code, a set of values shared by the whole university community. Truth, Trust and Justice are at the core of NTU’s shared values.
As a student, it is important that you recognize your responsibilities in understanding and applying the principles of academic integrity in all the work you do at NTU. Not knowing what is involved in maintaining academic integrity does not excuse academic dishonesty. You need to actively equip yourself with strategies to avoid all forms of academic dishonesty, including plagiarism, academic fraud, collusion and cheating. If you are uncertain of the definitions of any of these terms, you should go to the Academic Integrity website for more information. Consult your instructor(s) if you need any clarification about the requirements of academic integrity in the course.
Instructor | Office Location | Phone | |
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Chan Song Heng (Assoc Prof) | SPMS-MAS-04-13 | 6513 7453 | chansh@ntu.edu.sg |
Week | Topic | Course ILO | Readings/ Activities |
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1 | Basic of Counting, Inclusion-Exclusion Principle | 1, 3 | Textbook 6.1, 8.5 |
2 | Pigeonhole Principle, Permutations and Combinations | 2, 3 | Textbook 6.2, 6.3; |
3 | Binomial Theorem, Generalized Permutations and Combinations | 2, 3 | Textbook 6.4, 6.5; |
4 | Generalized Permutations | 2, 3 | Textbook 6.5; |
5 | Recurrence Relations, Linear Recurrence Relations | 4, 5 | Textbook 8.1; |
6 | Linear Recurrence Relations | 4, 5 | Textbook 8.2; |
7 | Graphs: Examples, Definitions, Representation | 6, 7 | Textbook 10.1, 10.2, 10.3; |
8 | Traversing Graphs: Shortest-, Euler-, Hamilton-Paths and Cycles | 7, 8 | Textbook 10.4, 10.5, 10.6; |
9 | Graph Properties: Coloring, Planarity | 7, 8 | Textbook 10.7, 10.8; |
10 | Review of Counting and Recurrence Relations, Graphs | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Mid-Semester Quiz |
11 | Weighted Graphs | 7, 8 | Textbook 10.1, 10.2; |
12 | Directed Graphs | 6, 7, 8 | Textbook 10.1, 10.2; |
13 | Review of Graphs | 6, 7, 8 | Weekly Lecture Quiz 11 |
Point-based marking.
Note: You are allowed to discuss among yourselves if you wish to. So the quizzes can be completed based on individual or team effort. Marks are awarded based on your individual submission.
For Presentation: Participation is sufficient, students will not be assessed on the quality of presentation and solution.
For Participation: Actively involvement during tutorial, such as asking and answering questions.Point-based marking
(not rubric based)Point-based marking
(not rubric based)