Course coordinator
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, both in-person in room 69-722 and via Zoom
Thursdays 10am - 11am, both in-person in room 69-722 and via Zoom
This course builds on an introductory discrete mathematics course to further develop student's understanding of topics including enumeration, geometric topology, graph theory, design theory and other combinatorial ideas.
This course introduces students to various areas of discrete mathematics including combinatorial enumeration, graph theory, discrete topology and designᅠtheory. The underlying theories and techniques are presented with a focus on examples and applications. It provides background for further study of discrete mathematics in 3rd and 4th year courses.
This course assumes a basic understanding of elementary mathematical concepts and reasoning as covered in MATH1061.
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MATH1061
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
MATH2300, MATH7308 (co-taught).
Mondays 4pm - 5pm, both in-person in room 69-722 and via Zoom
Thursdays 10am - 11am, both in-person in room 69-722 and via Zoom
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
All classes will be conducted on campus, consult your personal timetable for times and locations.ᅠWednesday 14 August and Monday 7 October are public holidays, so there will be no tutorials or lectures on thoseᅠdays. Students who are enrolled in a Monday tutorial or a Wednesday tutorial are encouraged to attend a different tutorial in thoseᅠweeks. Students should sign on to their preferred tutorial time.
This course aims to give students a basic understanding ofᅠfourᅠareas within discrete mathematics: enumeration, graph theory, classification of surfaces, and design theory, with an emphasis on enumeration and graph theory.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
demonstrate knowledge of combinatorial enumeration techniques covered in the course.
LO2.
demonstrate knowledge of the graph theoretical concepts and results covered in the course.
LO3.
demonstrate an understanding of the classification of surfaces.
LO4.
demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and construction techniques in combinatorial design theory covered in the course.
LO5.
be able to produce sound mathematical proofs of results in discrete mathematics.
LO6.
be able to solve problems that require the application of discrete mathematical techniques presented in the course.
Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
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Tutorial/ Problem Set | Assignment Series | 40% ,10% for each of assignment |
Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 3:00 pm Assignment 2: 6/09/2024 3:00 pm Assignment 3: 11/10/2024 3:00 pm Assignment 4: 25/10/2024 3:00 pm |
Examination |
Final Exam
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60% |
End of Semester Exam Period 2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024 |
A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.
Assignment 1: 16/08/2024 3:00 pm
Assignment 2: 6/09/2024 3:00 pm
Assignment 3: 11/10/2024 3:00 pm
Assignment 4: 25/10/2024 3:00 pm
This is a series of four assignments. Each assignment requires you to answer a set of questions and submit your written solutions by the due date.
Submit electronically in Gradescope, accessible through the course Blackboard site. More details on the submission process will be provided on the course Blackboard page.
You may be able to apply for an extension.
See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
You are required to submit assessable items on time. If you fail to meet the submission deadline for any assessment item then the listed penalty will be deducted per day for up to 7 calendar days, at which point any submission will not receive any marks unless an extension has been approved. Each 24-hour block is recorded from the time the submission is due.
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
The final examination in this course will be held during the end-of-semester examination period. It will be an in-person exam held on campus.
Planning time | 10 minutes |
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Duration | 120 minutes |
Calculator options | (In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator |
Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
Exam platform | Paper based |
Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
You may be able to defer this exam.
See ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION for the extension and deferred examination information relating to this assessment item.
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
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1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 19 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: A student will receive a Grade of 1 if they demonstrate extremely poor knowledge of the basic concepts in the course material. This includes not attempting to answer questions and attempts at answering some questions but showing an extremely poor understanding of the key concepts. To earn a grade of 1, a student must achieve a final mark in the range 0 -19%. |
2 (Fail) | 20 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 2, a student must demonstrate some knowledge of the basic concepts of MATH2302. This includes attempts at expressing their deductions and explanations and attempts to answer a few questions but demonstrating a poor understanding of key concepts. To earn a grade of 2, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 20%, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade. |
3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 3, a student must demonstrate some knowledge of the basic concepts of MATH2302. This includes occasional expression of their deductions and explanations, the use of a few appropriate and efficient mathematical techniques and attempts to answer a few questions and tasks accurately and with appropriate justification. They will have demonstrated knowledge of techniques used to solve problems. To earn a grade of 3, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 45%, and achieve a mark of at least 40% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade. |
4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 4, a student must demonstrate an understanding of the basic concepts of MATH2302. This includes occasional expression of their deductions and explanations clearly, the occasional use of appropriate and efficient mathematical techniques and accurate answers to a few questions and tasks with appropriate justification. They will have demonstrated knowledge of techniques used to solve problems and applied this knowledge in some cases. To earn a grade of 4, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 50%, and achieve a mark of at least 45% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade. |
5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 5, a student must demonstrate an adequate understanding of MATH2302. This includes clear expression of some of their deductions and explanations, the use of appropriate and efficient mathematical techniques in some situations and accurate answers to some questions and tasks with appropriate justification. They will be able to apply techniques to solve fundamental problems. To earn a grade of 5, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 65%, and achieve a mark of at least 60% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade. |
6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 6, a student must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of MATH2302. This includes high-quality expression of most of their deductions and explanations, the general use of appropriate and efficient mathematical techniques and accurate answers to most questions and tasks with appropriate justification. They will be able to apply techniques to partially solve both theoretical and practical problems. To earn a grade of 6, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 75%, and achieve a mark of at least 70% on the final exam, and not meet the requirements for a higher grade. |
7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: To earn a Grade of 7, a student must demonstrate an excellent understanding of MATH2302. This includes high-quality expression of their deductions and explanations, the use of appropriate and efficient mathematical techniques and accurate answers to nearly all questions and tasks with appropriate justification. They will be able to apply techniques to completely solve both theoretical and practical problems. To earn a grade of 7, a student must achieve a final mark of at least 85%, and achieve a mark of at least 80% on the final examination. |
The final mark is calculated on the results of the Final Examination and four Assignments (problem sets). A calculation will be done using each of the following three methods, and the method giving the highest mark will be used to determine the final mark.
Method 1: The final examination counts 60% of the final mark, and theᅠfour assignments each count 10% of the final mark.ᅠ
Method 2: The final examination counts 70% of the final mark, and the three best assignments each count 10% of the final mark.
Method 3:ᅠThe final examination counts 100% of the final mark.
Note that regardless of your final mark, you must obtain a mark ofᅠ45% or higher on the final examᅠin order to pass the course.
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Should you fail a course with a grade of 3, you may be eligible for supplementary assessment. Refer to my.UQ for information on supplementary assessment and how to apply.
Supplementary assessment provides an additional opportunity to demonstrate you have achieved all the required learning outcomes for a course.
If you apply and are granted supplementary assessment, the type of supplementary assessment set will consider which learning outcome(s) have not been met.
Supplementary assessment in this course will be a 2-hour examination similar in style to the end-of-semester examination. To receive a passing grade of 3S4, you must obtain a mark of 50% or more on the supplementary assessment.
Students should check that assignment marks are correctly entered in Gradescope. ᅠAny questions or concernsᅠabout incorrect/missing marks shouldᅠbe raised with the course coordinator withinᅠtwoᅠweeks ofᅠthe release of marks forᅠthe assessment piece.
Artificial Intelligence
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Applications for Extensions to Assessment Due Dates
Extension requests are submitted online via my.UQ – applying for an extension. Extension requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with extension requests, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons, may be found at my.UQ.
Please note:
Applications to defer an exam
In certain circumstances you can apply to take a deferred examination for in-semester and end-of-semester exams. You'll need to demonstrate through supporting documentation how unavoidable circumstances prevented you from sitting your exam. If you can’t, you can apply for a one-off discretionary deferred exam.
Deferred Exam requests are submitted online via mySi-net. Requests received in any other way will not be approved. Additional details associated with deferred examinations, including acceptable and unacceptable reasons may be found at my.UQ.
Please note:
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Copies of course material such as course notes, tutorial questions, assignments, and solutions to tutorial questions will be made available on the course blackboardᅠpage.
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The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 13 |
Lecture |
Lectures Lectures define the course material. They set out the basic theory and demonstrate techniques for problem solving. They cover all the core material required for the course. They are also used to provide administrative information for the course. During the lectures, students are expected to answer or ask questions when opportunities arise. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Revision week |
Not Timetabled |
Independent Study The expected workload for a 2 unit course at UQ is 10 hours per week (on average). In addition to time spent at lectures and tutorials, students are expected to revise the course material, work through problem sets, and complete assignments. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 2 To Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Tutorials Tutorials provide students with an opportunity for individual assistance. Students will be given sets of problems to complete during tutorials, giving them the opportunity to practice mathematical techniques with assistance available from a tutor and/or from their peers. The tutorials also provide an opportunity to ask questions about other aspects of the course, including assignments. Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.