Overview
Combinatorics is the study of arrangements and combinations of discrete objects. Combinatorial problems arise in many areas of pure mathematics, (e.g. algebra, probability, topology, and geometry), and in many applied areas as well (e.g. communications, operations research, experiment design, genetics, statistical physics etc). This unit will cover a selection of … For more content click the Read More button below.
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Daniel Horsley
Professor Ian Wanless
Notes
This unit is offered in alternate years commencing Semester 1, 2020
Teaching approach
Peer assisted learning
Active learning
Problem-based learning
Assessment summary
- Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes): 60% (Hurdle)
- Continuous assessment: 40%
Hurdle requirement: If you would otherwise have passed the unit but who do not achieve at least 45% of the marks available for the end-of-semester examination will receive a Hurdle Fail (NH) grade and a mark of 45 on your transcript.
Assessment
1 - Continuous assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Availability in areas of study
Master of Mathematics