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Discrete mathematics for computer science

MAT1830

Synopsis

This unit introduces fundamental discrete mathematics topics including combinatorics, sets, relations and functions; methods of logic and proof, especially proof by induction; probability theory, Bayes' theorem; recursion; recurrence relations; trees and other graphs. It establishes the mathematical basis required for studies in Computer Science and Software Engineering.

Sourced from the Monash Handbook 2026.

Quick facts

Credit points
6
Level
1
Audience
Undergraduate
Type
Coursework
School
Faculty of Information Technology
Handbook year
2026

Prerequisites

No prereqs in the handbook graph.

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Offerings (3)

  • First semesterClayton · FLEXIBLE / Malaysia · ON-CAMPUS
  • Second semesterMalaysia · ON-CAMPUS

Listed in 8 areas of study

  • Computational scienceSupporting studies in Mathematics
  • Computational scienceSupporting studies in Mathematics
  • MathematicsOption 4
  • MathematicsOption 4
  • MathematicsAdditional mathematics and statistics unit
  • Pure mathematicsAdditional sequence unit
  • Pure mathematicsAdditional sequence unit
  • Software engineeringPart C. Software engineering knowledge and application