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Valid for year : 2005
 
TATA13 Graph Theory, 4,5 ECTS credits.
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The course, that is only given every second year, is given during 2005.

 

Prel. scheduled hours: 36
Rec. self-study hours: 84

  Area of Education: Science

Subject area: Mathematics

  Advancement level (A-D): C

Aim:
To give good knowledge of graph theoretical concepts. And to practice how to use them in mathematics, natural science and computer science.

Prerequisites: (valid for students admitted to programmes within which the course is offered)
Linear algebra and discrete mathematics TATA35 or similar knowledge.

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshhold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Organisation:
Lectures and problem sessions.

Course contents:
Bipartite graphs, trees, matchings, k-connected graphs and Menger�?Ts theorem, colorings of graphs, planarity, Hamilton cycles, Ramsey theory, some applications of graphs in natural science, timetabling and computer science.

Course literature:
D. West, Introduction to graph theory, Second edition, Prentice Hall. And some extra material handed out during the course.

Examination:
Written examination.
3 p
 



Course language is Swedish.
Department offering the course: MAI.
Director of Studies: Arne Enquist
Examiner:

Course Syllabus in Swedish

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Last updated: 10/30/2005