Overview
This is an introduction to those areas of Mathematics which (amongst other things) underpin important areas of computing. The main topics are integer and modular arithmetic (including tests for primality of integers), polynomial algebra (including factorisation of polynomials and construction of new fields), and an introduction to cryptography and error-correcting … For more content click the Read More button below.
Since the introduction of digital computers, the renewed importance of discrete and thus finite theory in mathematics has become apparent. For this reason, MATH2400 – Finite Mathematics should prove useful to future Computer Scientists and Software Engineers while at the same time providing Mathematics students with an introduction to ideas in Number Theory, Finite Fields, Cryptography, and Algebraic Coding Theory. The related course MATH3411 – Information, Codes and Ciphers develops some of these ideas in greater depth.
Conditions for Enrolment
Prerequisite: MATH1081 or MATH1231 or DPST1014 or MATH1241 or MATH1251
Delivery
In-person -
Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
Type | Amount |
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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $290 |
Domestic Students | $3660 |
International Students | $3660 |
Pre-2019 Handbook Editions
Access past handbook editions (2018 and prior)