MATH111 Discrete MathematicsIstinye UniversityDegree Programs Electrical and Electronic Engineering (English)General Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: MATH111
Course Name: Discrete Mathematics
Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
ECTS
6
Language of instruction: English
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Compulsory Courses
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr. ŞÜKRÜ YALÇINKAYA
Course Lecturer(s): Prof. Nazım Ağaoğlu
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To introduce discrete mathematical structures suh as formal mathematical reasoning techniques, algorithm formulation, computation of time complexity, basic counting techniques, relations, graphs and trees. The course aims to acquire the necessary mathematical background for areas that require computation such as computer science and to apply the acquired skills to practical problems.
Course Content: Logic, proof methods, sets, functions, sequences, sums, algorithms, growth of functions, complexity of algorithms, elementary number theory, cryptography, counting, solving recurrence relations, relations, graphs and trees.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Gains the ability to express mathematical arguments and natural language sentences through the language of symbolic logic; decides whether a given argument is valid or not using logic and inference rules and makes simple mathematical proofs.
2) Describes computer programs in a formal mathematical manner by means of pseudocodes and analyzes algorithms in terms of time complexity.
3) Comprehends basic number theory concepts such as modular arithmetic, integer representations and primality, and their basic applications in cryptography.
4) Understands and applies counting principles.
5) Solves recurrence relations.
6) Knows the basic properties of relations, graphs and trees.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Propositional logic and applications; propositional function and quantifiers
2) Inference rules, proof methods
3) Sets, functions, sums and sequences
4) Algorithms
5) Growth of functions, complexity of algorithms
6) Divisibility, modular arithmetic, integer representations
7) Primes, greatest common divisor, solving congruences
8) Midterm Exam
9) Cryptography
10) Mathematical induction, strong induction and well-ordering
11) Counting
12) Solving recurrence relations
13) Relations
14) Graphs and trees

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Discrete Mathematics and Its Applications, Kenneth H. Rosen, McGraw-Hill Education
References: Discrete Mathematics, Richard Johnsonbaugh, Pearson

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Program Outcomes
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and Electrical and Electronics engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 3 3 3 3 3 3
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical and electronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex circuit, device or system to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in electrical and electronics engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or electrical and electronics engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in electrical and electronics engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of electrical and electronics engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in electrical and electronics engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of electrical and electronics engineering solutions.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and Electrical and Electronics engineering; the ability to use theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas in complex engineering problems. 3
2) Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex electrical and electronics engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Ability to design a complex circuit, device or system to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.
4) Ability to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in electrical and electronics engineering applications; ability to use information technologies effectively.
5) Ability to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for the study of complex engineering problems or electrical and electronics engineering research topics.
6) Ability to work effectively within and multidisciplinary teams; individual study skills.
7) Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of at least one foreign language; ability to write effectice reports and understand written reports, to prepare design and production reports, to make effective presentations, to give and receive clear and understandable instructions.
8) Awareness of the necessity of lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology and to renew continuously.
9) To act in accordance with ethical principles, professional and ethical responsibility; information on the standards used in electrical and electronics engineering applications.
10) Information on business practices such as project management, risk management and change management; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; information about sustainable development.
11) Knowledge of the effects of electrical and electronics engineering practices on health, environment and safety in the universal and social scale and the problems of the era reflected in electrical and electronics engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of electrical and electronics engineering solutions.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Preparation for the Activity Spent for the Activity Itself Completing the Activity Requirements Workload
Course Hours 13 0 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 0 5 65
Midterms 1 13 2 15
Final 1 23 2 25
Total Workload 144