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Department of Computer Science, Unit Catalogue 2007/08


CM10196 Discrete mathematics for computation

Credits: 6
Level: Certificate
Semester: 1
Assessment: EX75CW25
Requisites:
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).