KA101002 Discrete Mathematics I

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Informatics and Data Science

Lecture Code KA101002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 離散数学I

Subject Name
（Katakana）リサンスウガク１

Subject Name in
English Discrete Mathematics I

Instructor To be announced.,IWAMOTO CHUZO

Instructor
(Katakana) タントウキョウインミテイ,イワモト　チュウゾウ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon9-10,Tues5-6：ENG 103

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Mathematics/Statistics

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Discrete mathematics is a field of mathematics that deals with discrete objects.  In this course, we will focus on concepts such as sets, logic, modular arithmetic, discrete algebra, relations, graphs, and order.

Class Schedule [An Example of Class Schedule]
- Introduction and overview of discrete mathematics
- Sets and basic set operations
- Functions and discrete algebraic structures
- Propositional logic
- Predicate logic and methods of proof
- Modular arithmetic
- Discrete algebra and algebraic systems
- Relations and their properties
- Equivalence relations and partitions
- Order relations and partially ordered sets
- Graphs: basic definitions and examples
- Trees and fundamental graph algorithms
- Applications of graphs
- Review and problem solving
- Examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbook will be specified by the instructor.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to prepare for and review relevant topics as necessary.

Requirements

Grading Method The grade will be based primarily on examinations.  Quizzes, a midterm examination, and/or submitted assignments may also be included in the evaluation.  Details will be specified by the instructor.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other Classroom: Eng.103. Instructor: Associate Professor Bo WEI (from April 2026).

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Informatics and Data Science
Lecture Code	KA101002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	離散数学I
Subject Name （Katakana）	リサンスウガク１
Subject Name in English	Discrete Mathematics I
Instructor	To be announced.,IWAMOTO CHUZO
Instructor (Katakana)	タントウキョウインミテイ,イワモト　チュウゾウ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon9-10,Tues5-6：ENG 103
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Mathematics/Statistics
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Discrete mathematics is a field of mathematics that deals with discrete objects. In this course, we will focus on concepts such as sets, logic, modular arithmetic, discrete algebra, relations, graphs, and order.
Class Schedule	[An Example of Class Schedule] - Introduction and overview of discrete mathematics - Sets and basic set operations - Functions and discrete algebraic structures - Propositional logic - Predicate logic and methods of proof - Modular arithmetic - Discrete algebra and algebraic systems - Relations and their properties - Equivalence relations and partitions - Order relations and partially ordered sets - Graphs: basic definitions and examples - Trees and fundamental graph algorithms - Applications of graphs - Review and problem solving - Examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbook will be specified by the instructor.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to prepare for and review relevant topics as necessary.
Requirements
Grading Method	The grade will be based primarily on examinations. Quizzes, a midterm examination, and/or submitted assignments may also be included in the evaluation. Details will be specified by the instructor.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	Classroom: Eng.103. Instructor: Associate Professor Bo WEI (from April 2026).
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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