Module MA3445-KP04, MA3445

Graph Theory (Graphen)


Duration

1 Semester

Turnus of offer

every second year

Credit points

4

Course of studies, specific fields and terms:

  • Master MES 2020, optional subject, mathematics / natural sciences
  • Bachelor Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2020 , optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Medical Informatics 2019, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor IT-Security 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2016, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Medical Informatics 2014, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master MES 2014, optional subject, mathematics / natural sciences
  • Bachelor Computer Science 2014, optional subject, central topics of computer science
  • Master CLS 2010, optional subject, mathematics
  • Master MES 2011, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor CLS 2010, optional subject, mathematics
  • Bachelor Computer Science 2012, optional subject, mathematics

Classes and lectures:

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

Workload:

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

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

Grading through:

  • Oral examination

Responsible for this module:

Literature:

  • F. Harary : Graph Theory Reading, MA:.Addison-Wesley 1969
  • R. Diestel : Graphentheorie Berlin: Springer 2000
  • 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 required for this module, but are not a formal prerequisite).

Admission requirements for taking module examination(s):
- Successful completion of exercises 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:

03.11.2021