Overview
Networks are ubiquitous and fundamental in the modern world, whether they are computer networks, transport networks, food webs, polymer chains, social networks and so on. Graph theory is the mathematics of networks. Familiarity with the basic notions and terminology will be assumed and built on to give an advanced understanding … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Professor Nicholas Wormald
Unit Coordinator(s)
Professor Nicholas Wormald
Notes
This unit is offered in alternate years commencing Semester 1, 2019
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Formulate complex problems using appropriate graph-theoretic terminology.
2.
Appreciate the role of graph theory in other areas of mathematics.
3.
Apply sophisticated mathematical methods in the setting of graph theory.
4.
Apply sophisticated graph-theoretic arguments in a variety of settings.
5.
Communicate complex information about graphs.
6.
Apply critical thinking in the field of graph theory.
7.
Read, understand and verify expert mathematical proofs about graphs.
8.
Develop and write mathematical proofs about graphs.
9.
Understand several real-world applications of graph theory.
Assessment
1 - Continuous assessment
2 - Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Applied sessions
Lectures
Workload requirements
Workload
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Miscellaneous Items Required (Printing, Stationery)- $100.
Availability in areas of study
Master of Mathematics