MATE5161 Combinatorics (Second Course) (5 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Cross-institutional studies in advanced courses in mathematics and statistics
This course is offered through the Network for Advanced Studies in Mathematics. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Statistics
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science (Specialication in Mathematics)
Grading scale:
0-5
Description
We study the theory of combinatorial designs, e.g., symmetric designs, finite projective planes, Latin squares and Steiner systems, and connections between designs and error-correcting codes.
Learning outcomes
Learn the basic concepts of design theory, i.e., the theory of combinatorial designs, and study basic constructions of designs as well as proving the non-existence of designs with certain parameters.
Additional information
Not available every year. The course will be available in autumn 2024 and 2026.
Description of prerequisites
MATE5039 Kombinatoriikka