Discrete Mathematics

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 1006
Course ID icon
Course ID
200004
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Daniel Stevenson
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
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

Availability

Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 27928
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 200
Available
Available 200
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-09
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building GP, GP1-09
Class number
Class number 27929
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-10
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 9:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-10
Class number
Class number 27930
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 27931
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-10
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building P, P1-10
Class number
Class number 27932
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 21190
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-10
Class number
Class number 21191
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 21192
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 9:10am - 10am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
Class number
Class number 21193
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 10:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building J, J1-06

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 27933
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 400
Available
Available 400
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60
Class number
Class number 27934
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2052
Class number
Class number 27935
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 27936
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ingkarni Wardli, B.18
Class number
Class number 27937
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
Class number
Class number 22178
Section
Section WS05
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22179
Section
Section WS06
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 22180
Section
Section WS07
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22181
Section
Section WS08
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 22182
Section
Section WS09
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
Class number
Class number 22183
Section
Section WS10
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22184
Section
Section WS11
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
8 May - 5 Jun Friday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
Class number
Class number 22185
Section
Section WS12
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22186
Section
Section WS13
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2060
Class number
Class number 22187
Section
Section WS14
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 16 Apr Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
7 May - 4 Jun Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G06
Class number
Class number 22188
Section
Section WS15
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
5 May - 2 Jun Tuesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
Class number
Class number 22189
Section
Section WS16
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 29250
Section
Section WS17
Size
Size 350
Available
Available 350
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
6 Apr - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East The Braggs, G.60

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed MATH1000 Foundations in Mathematics

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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