Basic methods in enumerative combinatorics. Sieve methods, for example inclusion-exclusion and the method of using determinants to count lattice paths. Various aspects of the theory of partially ordered sets, for example lattice theory, Möbius inversion in posets, P-partitions.
SF2741 Enumerative Combinatorics 7.5 credits
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Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to
- explain basic concepts. theorems and proofs within the parts of enumerative combinatorics described by the course content,
- read and comprehend mathematical text.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed basic course SF1610 Discrete Mathematics, SF1662 Discrete Mathematics, SF1679 Discrete Mathematics or SF1688 Discrete Mathematics.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Homework problems and possibly a written report on a research paper.
The examiner decides, in consultation with KTHs Coordinator of students with disabilities (Funka), about any customized examination for students with documented, lasting disability. The examiner may allow another form of examination for re-examination of individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
Continuous examination with assignments and presentation of project.
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
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Main field of study
Mathematics
Education cycle
Second cycle