Course

Discrete Mathematics (MAT120)

The course gives an introduction to central areas in mathematics, with emphasis on combinatorics, set theory, mathematical induction, functions, modular arithmetic, recurrence relations and groups.


Dette er emnebeskrivelsen for studieåret 2025-2026

Fakta

Emnekode

MAT120

Vekting (stp)

10

Semester undervisningsstart

Autumn

Undervisningsspråk

English, Norwegian

Antall semestre

1

Vurderingssemester

Autumn

Timeplan

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Litteratur

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Content

Set theory, combinatorics, recurrence relations, modular arithmetic, groups.

Learning outcome

After completion of the course, the student is able to:

  • Apply set theoretic notions such as set, relation and function.
  • Solve combinatorial problems, using tools such as binomial coefficients and the principle of inclusion/exclusion.
  • Carry out modular arithmetic.
  • Solve linear recurrence relations with constant coefficients.
  • Reproduce and exemplify the axioms for a group.

Forkunnskapskrav

Ingen

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Written exam 1/1 4 Hours Letter grades No printed or written materials are allowed. Approved basic calculator allowed


Written exam is with pen and paper.

Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering

3 obligatory assignments, 2 obligatory assignments
2 compulsory assignments must be approved to have access to the exam.

Fagperson(er)

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Tyson Ritter

Method of work

6 hours lectures and problem solving per week.

Overlapping

Emne Reduksjon (SP)
Discrete Mathematics (MAT120_1) , Discrete mathematics 1 (ÅMA120_1) 10
Discrete Mathematics (MAT120_1) , Discrete mathematics 1 (TE0391_2) 6
Discrete Mathematics (MAT120_1) , Discrete mathematics (TE0391_1) 6
Discrete Mathematics (MAT120_1) , Discrete mathematics 1 (TE0391_A) 6

Åpent for

Battery and Energy Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Biological Chemistry - Biotechnology - Bachelor's Degree Programme Civil Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering Computer Science - Bachelor in Engineering, Part-Time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme, part-time Electrical Engineering - Bachelor's Degree Programme Energy and Petroleum Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Geosciences and Energy Resources - Bachelor in Engineering Environmental Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor in Engineering Mathematics and Physics - Bachelor's Degree Programme Medical technology - Bachelor in Engineering Medical Technology - Bachelor in Engineering - part time
Admission to Single Courses at the Faculty of Science and Technology
Industrial Economics - Master of Science Degree Programme, Five Year Industrial Automation and Signal Processing - Master's Degree Programme - 5 year Advanced teacher education for levels 8-13 Advanced teacher education for level 8-13 in science Mathematics and Physics - Five Year Integrated Master's Degree Programme Mathematics - One-Year Programme Science and Technology - one-year programme

Emneevaluering

There must be an early dialogue between the course supervisor, the student union representative and the students. The purpose is feedback from the students for changes and adjustments in the course for the current semester.In addition, a digital course evaluation must be carried out at least every three years. Its purpose is to gather the students experiences with the course.

Kontakt

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Head of Department:

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Course coordinator:

Tyson Ritter

Tilbys av

Faculty of Science and Technology

Department of Mathematics and Physics

The course description is retrieved from FS (Felles studentsystem). Version 1