Key information
- Faculty
- Faculty of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
- Teaching department
- Mathematics
- Credit value
- 15
- Restrictions
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This module is normally taken by third year students on single or combined Mathematics degrees. It is recommended that students have previously taken MATH0057 Probability and Statistics. It may be suitable for students from other departments who have some background in abstract pure mathematics.
- Timetable
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Alternative credit options
There are no alternative credit options available for this module.
The course aims to introduce students to discrete mathematics, a fundamental part of mathematics with many applications in computer science and related areas. The course provides an introduction to graph theory and combinatorics, the two cornerstones of discrete mathematics. The course will be offered to third or fourth year students taking Mathematics degrees, and might also be suitable for students from other departments. There will be an emphasis on extremal results and a variety of methods.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
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90%
Exam
10%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
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Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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0
- Module leader
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Dr John Talbot
- Who to contact for more information
- math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk
Intended teaching term:
Term 1 听听听
Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)
Teaching and assessment
- Mode of study
- In person
- Methods of assessment
-
90%
Exam
10%
Coursework
- Mark scheme
-
Numeric Marks
Other information
- Number of students on module in previous year
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80
- Module leader
-
Dr John Talbot
- Who to contact for more information
- math.ugteaching@ucl.ac.uk
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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