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Discrete Structures 227 (230.227) 6 points / Semester 2 Handbook Description The official handbook entry for Discrete Structures 227 from the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. Unit Aims The aim of this unit is to give some formal theoretical tools used in the science of computation and the engineering of software. Students will be trained in the generic attributes of problem identification, formulation and solution and the ability to apply basic knowledge of science and engineering fundamentals to real problems. Teaching Staff Coordinator Dr Rachel Cardell-Oliver Email help227 Textbook Gersting. Mathematical Structures for Computer Science, 4th edition 1999 OR 5th edition, 2002. Contact Hours Contact hours for this unit are two hours of lectures and one practical class each week. To complete the work in this unit you are expected to work out-of-hours. A total average workload of 10 hours per week is a reasonable estimate. Type Day Time Location Lecture Wed 11-11:45 1.31 Geography Lecture Theatre 2 (1st Fl) Lecture Thu 9-9:45 1.31 Geography Lecture Theatre 2 (1st Fl) Practical Thu 2-2:45 CSSE Rm 1.24 Practical Thu 3-3:45 CSSE Rm 1.24 Assessment Assessment is via an in-class test mid-way through the semester, a 2-hour examination and practical work submitted weekly, that are designed to demonstrate the student's in-depth technical competence in discrete structures for computer science and software engineering. The practical work portfolio assesses students' ability to apply team work and communication skills to problem solving in discrete structures. There will be practical exercises similar to those appearing in the test and the examination. Assessment % of final mark Assessment Due Dates Tutorials 10 Ongoing throughout the semester Test 20 Wed 14 September at 11am (week 9) Examination 70 November Exam Period Unsatisfactory Progress Any student who does not demonstrate satisfactory progress in this unit, as defined in the FECM Policy on Assessment Practices and Procedures, may be refused admission to the final examinations. The final deadline for notification of unsatisfactory progress is the last day of Week 10. Penalties The School of Computer Science and Software Engineering has adopted a policy on minimum penalties for late items of assessment. This is the default policy of all units unless indicated otherwise, in writing, by the specific unit coordinator. This policy shall apply to all items of continuous assessment, whether submitted either physically or electronically. Immediately after the submission deadline for an item of continuous assessment, a penalty of 20 percent will be applied PER DAY or PART THEREOF. The minimum mark possible for late submission is zero. The percentage is based on the item´s total contribution to the unit´s assessment. For example, a project contributing 40% to the unit´s assessment will incur a penalty of 8 marks for each day late until it is submitted or a mark of zero results. A more detailed description is given in this School´s Policy on Late Submission. The Faculty does have an appeals procedure, the details of which can found at the Policy for Appeals. Plagiarism Plagiarism is broadly defined to be when any portion of the work presented for assessment, can be attributed to another party. The student making the submission should acknowledge what aspects of the presented work is not directly derived by them. For the purposes of plagiarism it is irrelevant that you have been given permission by someone to copy their work and present it as your own. You are directed to the School of Computer Science and Software Engineering Policy on Plagiarism and the Faculty of Engineering,Computing and Mathematics Policy on Plagiarism. Faculty Scaling Final assessment is subject to the Faculty Scaling Policy.     home > undergraduate > Discrete Structures 227  > Discrete Structures 227 Homepage    This information is correct as at 01-Jul-2005, but is subject to change from time to time. In particular, The University reserves the right to change the content and/or method of presentation and/or the method of assessment of any unit of study, to withdraw any unit of study or programme, and/or to vary arrangements for any programme. Copyright© 2005 School of Computer Science, & Software Engineering The University of Western Australia CRICOS Provider Code: 00126G Last updated: 01-Jul-2005