Overview

This unit provides an introduction to graph theory, which is the mathematics of networks. Topics covered include trees, Eulerian tours, Hamiltonian cycles, shortest path problem, bipartite graphs, matchings, graph colouring, max-flow problem, graph connectivity, independent sets, planarity, random graphs. Applications to a variety of the sciences will be presented. You … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor David Wood

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor David Wood

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment

1 - In-semester assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions
Lectures

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous Items Required (Unit Course Reader, Printing, Stationery) - $120.

Availability in areas of study

Advanced computer science
Applied mathematics
Computational science
Mathematical statistics
Mathematics
Pure mathematics