Module MA3445-KP05

Graph Theory (GraphTKP05)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

irregularly

Credit points

5

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Minor in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Education 2023, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Computer Science 2019, optional subject, Extended optional subjects
  • Minor in Teaching Mathematics, Master of Education 2017, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Computer Science 2016, optional subject, advanced curriculum
  • Master CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2016, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

  • Graph theory (exercise, 1 SWS)
  • Graph theory (lecture, 2 SWS)

Workload:

  • 45 hours in-classroom work
  • 85 hours private studies
  • 20 hours exam preparation

Contents of teaching:

  • Hamiltonian graphs and degree sequences
  • Menger's theorem - new proofs
  • Matchings and decompositions of graphs
  • The theorems of Turan and Ramsey
  • Vertex and edge colourings
  • The four colour theorem

Qualification-goals/Competencies:

  • Ability to solve discrete problems using graph theoretical methods
  • Knowledge of proof techniques and ideas of discrete mathematics
  • Knowledge of fundamental and selected recent research results
  • Ability to learn independently by studying relevant literature

Grading through:

  • Oral examination

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • F. Harary : Graph Theory Reading, MA:.Addison-Wesley 1969
  • R. Diestel : Graphentheorie Berlin: Springer 2010 (4th edition)
  • D. Jungnickel : Graphen, Netzwerke und Algorithmen Mannheim: BI-Wissenschaftsverlag1994
  • J. Bang-Jensen, G. Gutin : Digraphs: Theory, Algorithms and Applications London: Springer 2001
  • B. Bollobas : Modern Graph Theory Berlin: Springer 1998

Language:

  • offered only in German

Notes:

Admission requirements for taking the module:
- None (The competencies of the modules listed under 'Requires' are needed for this module, but are not a formal prerequisite)

Admission requirements for participation in module examination(s):
- Successful completion of homework assignments as specified at the beginning of the semester

Module exam(s):
- MA3445-L1: Graph Theory, oral exam, 30 min, 100 % of module grade

Last Updated:

22.02.2022