Module: Discrete Mathematics

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Discrete Mathematics
Module Code	MS118 (ITS) / MTH1019 (Banner)
Faculty	Science & Health	School	Mathematical Sciences
Module Co-ordinator	Peter Taylor
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

Introduction to discrete mathematics.

Learning Outcomes

1. Recall relevant mathematical facts in Number Theory, Graph Theory, Logic & Proof.
2. Apply concepts and processes related to these topics in both mathematical and non-mathematical contexts
3. Analyse information and interpret results (related to these topics)
4. Explore patterns and formulate conjectures (related to these topics)
5. Present arguments, draw and justify conclusions (related to these topics)
6. Communicate ideas in Discrete Mathematics and Probability in writing

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	33	No Description
Independent Study	92	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	25%	Examination Weight	75%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	n/a	6%	Week 7
In Class Test	n/a	6%	Week 20
In Class Test	n/a	6%	Week 25
In Class Test	n/a	6%	Week 30

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
Resit category for this module is temporarily unavailable

Indicative Reading List

James Bradley: 0, Introduction to Discrete Mathematics, Addison Wesley.,
James R. Bush: 0, Discrete Mathematics Workbook, Prentice Hall,

Other Resources

None