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PRT580 - Discrete Structures

2021

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Information Technology

Unit Description

This unit covers information representation, induction, combinatorics, graph theory and basic/advanced computer science needed to develop efficient algorithms. Algorithms are the building blocks behind any software as they describe how to efficiently perform the required task. This unit enables students to effectively and efficiently develop programming codes to meet current industry standards based on the developed algorithms.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Develop a solid understanding about discrete structures elements such as lists, trees, graphs, heaps and sets.
2.	Critically analyze the computational complexity of an algorithm.
3.	Critically analyse algorithms and their complexities.
4.	Construct logical computational hardness proofs and prove that some problems cannot be solved using computers.
5.	Critically evaluate the environmental and social issues relating to algorithm and identify the need for better algorithms.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Group Assignment (1500 words/ student)	20%	1,2
2.	Assignment 2 (2000-2500 words Group Assignment)	30%	1,3,4
3.	Practical Review (500-750 words)	10%	1,4
4.	Oral Presentation (20 min)	40%	2,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2021	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2021	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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