DISCRETE MATHEMATICS DBM20083

SYNOPSIS

DISCRETE MATHEMATICS course introduces students to logical and mathematical thinking. This course focuses on providing basic logic, sets, relations and functions, as well as graphs and trees, which integrate symbolic tools, graphical concepts and numerical calculations. This course also addresses the counting principle as well as Boolean Algebra, which are related to the information technology programmed.

PROGRAMME AIMS (PAI)

The Diploma in Information Technology (Digital Technology) graduates in Polytechnics, Ministry of Higher Education will have potential to foster adaptable and responsible Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Assistant with new technological advancement in supporting the national digital initiative transformation agenda

PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

The Diploma in Information Technology (Digital Technology) programme shall produce semi-professionals ICT practitioners who are capable to:

PEO1: Apply basic knowledge, understanding and operational principles of Information and

Communication Technology (ICT) in assisting to provide solution in adapting to new technological advancement.

PEO2: Apply a specific level of practical skills, essential tools, methods and procedures to perform required routine or non-routine tasks.

PEO3: Alternately adopt the roles of a leader and a team member, and communicate effectively in assisting and providing solution for Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

PEO4: Use variety of digital applications to seek, process and interpret routine and complex data.

PEO5: Enterprisingly acquire new knowledge and skills for career advancement and assist to manage resources and information ethically.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

CLO1 : Carry out basic terminology precisely in the areas of logic, algebra, graphs theory, set theory and combinatory (PLO2, C3).

CLO2 : Apply standard operations precisely in the areas of logic, algebra, graphs theory, set theory and combinatory. (PLO2, C3).

CLO3 : Construct mathematical problems using appropriate concepts, formulas and techniques. (PLO6, P3).

PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLO)

PLO2 : Analyze issues and provide solutions in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) by implementing appropriate scientific approaches and reasoning.

PLO6 : Demonstrate ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in quantitative skills to support work and studies.