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CM10196: Discrete mathematics for computation

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Computer Science
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 25%, EX 75%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: CM10196 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To introduce students to a mathematical basis to support computer science in general and other Computer Science units in particular.

Learning Outcomes:
On completion of the unit the students will be able to:
1. understand and use the language of mathematics;
2. apply knowledge of appropriate discrete mathematics for computation.

Skills:
Application of Number (T/F, A), Problem Solving (T/F, A).

Content:

* Propositional and predicate calculus (including basic logic).
* Sets and Relations (including Cartesian products).
* Mappings and functions (e.g. injective mappings, continuous functions).
* Integers and number (including fields and complex numbers).
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

CM10196 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Computer Science
  • USCM-AFB06 : BSc (hons) Computer Science (Full-time) - Year 1
  • USCM-AKB07 : BSc (hons) Computer Science (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • USCM-AFB09 : BSc (hons) Computer Science with Business (Full-time) - Year 1
  • USCM-AKB10 : BSc (hons) Computer Science with Business (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • USCM-AAB10 : BSc (hons) Computer Science with Business with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • USCM-AAB07 : BSc (hons) Computer Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 1
  • USCM-AFM01 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time) - Year 1
  • USCM-AKM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science (Full-time with Thick Sandwich Placement) - Year 1
  • USCM-AAM02 : MComp (hons) Computer Science with Study Year Abroad (Full-time with Study Year Abroad) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.