Semester |
F2020
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Subject |
The Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science / International Bachelor Study Programme in Natural Science
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Activity type |
Basic course
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Teaching language |
English
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Registration |
Tilmelding sker via stads selvbetjening indenfor annonceret tilmeldingsperiode, som du kan se på Studieadministrationens hjemmeside Når du tilmelder dig kurset, skal du være opmærksom på, om der er sammenfald i tidspunktet for kursusafholdelse og eksamen med andre kurser, du har valgt. Uddannelsesplanlægningen tager udgangspunkt i, at det er muligt at gennemføre et anbefalet studieforløb uden overlap. Men omkring valgfrie elementer og studieplaner som går ud over de anbefalede studieforløb, kan der forekomme overlap, alt efter hvilke kurser du vælger. Registration is happing through stads selvbetjeningwithin the announced registration period, as you can see on the Studyadministration homepage. When registering for courses, please be aware of the potential conflicts between courses or exam dates on courses. The planning of course activities at Roskilde University is based on the recommended study programs which do not overlap. However, if you choose optional courses and/or study plans that goes beyond the recommended study programs, an overlap of lectures or exam dates may occur depending on which courses you choose. The course is not created if too few are enrolled |
Detailed description of content |
Course runs in Block C Please contact Torben Braüner (torben@ruc.dk) for more information. Information about the previous edition of the course can be found here: http://webhotel4.ruc.dk/~torben/Spring19DiscreteMath.html |
Course material and Reading list |
Kenneth H. Rosen, Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, International Version, 6th edition, Mc-Graw Hill. ISBN-13: 978-0071244749, ISBN-10: 0071244743 The book can be bought a number of places, for example at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Discrete-Mathematics-Applications-International-Version/dp/0071244743/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358745865&sr=1-1&keywords=9780071244749 Beware: The book comes in a number of different editions, it's important that you get hold of the correct version specified above - please check the ISBN number. Further material will be made available at Moodle. |
Evaluation- and feedback forms |
All courses include formative evaluation during the course based on dialogue between the students and the teacher(s). All courses are also evaluated through a questionnaire in SurveyXact and oral evaluation at the end of the course. The Study Board will handle all evaluations along with any comments from the course responsible teacher. |
Administration of exams |
Natbach Studieadministration (natbach-studieadministration@ruc.dk)
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Responsible for the activity | |
Type of examination |
Individual oral examination without preparation. The examination will be based on a question that is drawn at the start of the examination. The oral examination starts by extracting a sub-element from the portfolio. The examination is conducted as a dialogue based on the randomly drawn sub-topic. During the examination, questions can be asked regarding the entire syllabus. Examination time, including drawing a question and discussion of the examinee’s performance. 20 minutes. Permitted support and preparation materials: All. Assessment: 7-point grading scale. Moderation: Internal co-assessor. Re-examination: Same as ordinary |
ECTS |
5
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Learning outcomes and assessment criteria |
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Overall content |
The course will cover proposition and predication logic (informal and formal), quantities and functions, algorithms, mathematical induction and formal languages. |
Teaching and working methods |
The type of instruction switches between overview lectures, group and individual work with theory-building research questions and assignments, different types of written assignments and a number of mini-projects. The mini-projects are based on research questions provided by the lecturer. |
Type of course |
BC 4-8 course |
Exam code(s) | |
Last changed | 14/02/2020 |