SIT192 - Discrete Mathematics
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students who did not complete VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 should consider undertaking SIT190 prior to SIT192 if possible. |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Julien Ugon Trimester 2: Ria Rushin Joseph |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SITM192 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
In this unit you will explore the foundations of discrete mathematics, the basis for mathematical reasoning in applied and computational sciences. You will learn how to rigorously build, from first principles, the tools needed to address a wide range of mathematical and scientific problems. The topics you will cover include number theory, propositional and predicate logic, graph theory, sets, functions, recurrences and combinatorics.SIT192 is designed to prepare you for further study in disciplines where discrete mathematics play a fundamental or foundational role: cryptography, networks, computer programming, and analysis of algorithms.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Understand and apply tools from discrete mathematics to solve complex mathematical problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Design and implement rigorous problem-solving strategies from first principles. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO3 | Plan and reflect on task management strategies to successfully fulfil responsibilities | GLO6: Self-management |
| ULO4 | Identify knowledge gaps and effectively seek and use appropriate learning resources to acquire necessary knowledge | GLO3: Digital literacy |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning portfolio | Portfolio consisting of evidence of completion of unit modules, reports, workings for associated mathematical problems, and a learning summary report. | 100% | Weekly task submissions with final submission in Week 12 |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the Learning Portfolio.
Learning resource
Prescribed text(s): Oscar Levin, 2024, Discrete Mathematics: An Open Introduction, 4th Edition (or 3rd Edition), Createspace Independent Publishing Platform (freely available online).
The texts and reading list for SIT192 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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