MTH3170 Network mathematics
Faculty of Science
MTH3170 Network mathematics is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs FIT2014, MTH1035, MTH2140, MTH3110, MTH2025, MTH3121, MTH2121 or MTH3140 and unlocks 2 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MTH3170
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
- FIT2014Theory of computationRated 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review
- MTH1035Techniques for modelling (advanced)No reviews yet
- MTH2140Real analysisNo reviews yet
- MTH3110Differential geometryNo reviews yet
- MTH2025Linear algebra (advanced)No reviews yet
- MTH3121Algebra and number theoryNo reviews yet
- MTH2121Algebra and number theoryNo reviews yet
- MTH3140Real analysisNo reviews yet
After MTH3170
2 units list MTH3170 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
This unit provides an introduction to graph theory, which is the mathematics of networks. Topics covered include trees, Eulerian tours, Hamiltonian cycles, shortest path problem, bipartite graphs, matchings, graph colouring, max-flow problem, graph connectivity, independent sets, planarity, random graphs. Applications to a variety of the sciences will be presented. You will learn how to write proofs and analyse algorithms.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the basic concepts of graph theory.
- 2
Demonstrate the importance and breadth of applications of graph theory in mathematics and the sciences, especially computer science.
- 3
Apply some of the most famous theorems of graph theory such as the max-flow-min-cut theorem, the marriage theorem, and the 4-colour theorem.
- 4
Construct and write mathematical proofs of theorems about graphs.
- 5
Execute, analyse and prove correctness of algorithms for solving various graph optimisation problems.
- 6
Demonstrate advanced problem solving skills, both individually and collectively with staff and fellow students.
- 7
Demonstrate advanced skills in the written and oral presentation of mathematical arguments.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures36 hours
- Applied sessions24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Three 1-hour lectures per week
- One 2-hour applied class per week
- Seven hours of independent study per week
Active learning will occur in lectures and applied classes.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Gary Chartrand and Linda Lesniak, Graphs and digraphs
Reinhard Diestel, Graph Theory [http://diestel-graph-theory.com/index.html]
Adrian Bondy and U.S.R. Murty, Graph Theory with Applications
Where it fits
MTH3170 is part of 9 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- COMPSCI03Additional computer science unitsAdvanced computer scienceNo reviews yet
- APPLMTH07Additional extended major elective unitsApplied mathematicsNo reviews yet
- COMPUSC05Sequence 5Computational scienceNo reviews yet
- COMPUSC07Additional computational science unitsComputational scienceNo reviews yet
- MTHSTAT07Mathematical statistics elective unitsMathematical statisticsNo reviews yet
- MATHS05Mathematics elective unitsMathematicsNo reviews yet
- MATHS06Mathematics elective unitsMathematicsNo reviews yet
- MATPURE05Pure mathematics elective unitsPure mathematicsNo reviews yet
- MATPURE07Pure mathematics elective unitsPure mathematicsNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor David Wood
- Chief Examiners
- Professor David Wood
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MTH3170?
You need FIT2014, MTH1035, MTH2140, MTH3110, MTH2025, MTH3121, MTH2121 or MTH3140 before you enrol.
What can I take after MTH3170?
MTH3170 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MTH4151 and MTH5151.
When is MTH3170 offered?
In 2020, MTH3170 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does MTH3170 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include MTH3170?
MTH3170 is part of Advanced computer science, Applied mathematics, Computational science, Mathematical statistics and Mathematics, and 1 other area of study.