Discrete Mathematics

Undergraduate | 2026

Area/Catalogue

MATH 1006

Course ID

200004

Campus

Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East

Level of study

Undergraduate

Unit value

Course owner

School of Mathematical Science

Course coordinator

Daniel Stevenson

Course level

Work Integrated Learning course

Yes

Discipline group A

University-wide elective course

Yes

Single course enrolment

Yes

Course overview

To introduce a range of topics in discrete mathematics including combinatorics, graph theory and modular arithmetic that are important for further applications in mathematics and computer science. The study of these topics will incorporate several important techniques of calculation and mathematical proof.

Sets, Functions And Logic
Combinatorics, Modular Arithmetic And Applications To Cryptography
Graphs, Algorithms And Complexity

Course learning outcomes

Use logical arguments to construct elementary derivations and proofs in discrete mathematics
Employ concepts and methods from discrete mathematics in various applications
Demonstrate skills in mathematical communication
Demonstrate knowledge of discrete mathematical concepts and carry out calculations involving discrete structures

Prerequisite(s)

Must have completed MATH1000 Foundations in Mathematics OR must have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Learning Journal, Problem Solving Task One, Problem Solving Task Two, Problem Solving Task Three, Problem Solving Task Four, Problem Solving Task Five

Availability

Fri 13/03/2026

Fri 27/03/2026

Fri 10/04/2026

Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number 21191

Section WS06

Size 0

Available 0

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr	Friday	11:10am - 12pm	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-06
8 May - 29 May	Friday	11:10am - 12pm	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-06

Class number 21192

Section WS07

Size 25

Available 22

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr	Friday	9:10am - 10am	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-06
8 May - 29 May	Friday	9:10am - 10am	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-06

Class number 27930

Section WS02

Size 25

Available 20

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
7 May - 28 May	Thursday	1:10pm - 2pm	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-10
5 Mar - 16 Apr	Thursday	1:10pm - 2pm	Mawson Lakes	Building J, J1-10

Class number 27928

Section FR01

Size 200

Available 192

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr	Tuesday	9:10am - 11am	Mawson Lakes	Building GP, GP1-09	Jorge Aarao
5 May - 26 May	Tuesday	9:10am - 11am	Mawson Lakes	Building GP, GP1-09	Jorge Aarao

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number 22178

Section WS05

Size 25

Available 0

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
3 Mar - 14 Apr	Tuesday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
5 May - 26 May	Tuesday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06

Class number 22179

Section WS06

Size 25

Available 7

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr	Wednesday	4:10pm - 5pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Hughes, 111a
6 May - 27 May	Wednesday	4:10pm - 5pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Hughes, 111a

Class number 22181

Section WS08

Size 25

Available 15

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
6 Mar - 17 Apr	Friday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
8 May - 29 May	Friday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, 218

Class number 22182

Section WS09

Size 25

Available 10

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
7 May - 28 May	Thursday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
5 Mar - 16 Apr	Thursday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G07

Class number 22183

Section WS10

Size 25

Available 3

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr	Wednesday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
6 May - 27 May	Wednesday	11:10am - 12pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06

Class number 22187

Section WS14

Size 25

Available 14

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
7 May - 28 May	Thursday	1:10pm - 2pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
5 Mar - 16 Apr	Thursday	1:10pm - 2pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06

Class number 27935

Section WS02

Size 25

Available 8

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr	Wednesday	2:10pm - 3pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
6 May - 27 May	Wednesday	2:10pm - 3pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G06

Class number 27937

Section WS04

Size 25

Available 9

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr	Wednesday	1:10pm - 2pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
6 May - 27 May	Wednesday	1:10pm - 2pm	Adelaide City Campus East	Engin and Maths Sciences, G07

Class number 27933

Section FR01

Size 400

Available 266

Dates	Days	Time	Campus	Location	Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr	Wednesday	9:10am - 11am	Adelaide City Campus East	The Braggs, G.60	Jorge Aarao
6 May - 27 May	Wednesday	9:10am - 11am	Adelaide City Campus East	The Braggs, G.60	Jorge Aarao

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