Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
210300404106INTRODUCTION TO GRAPH THEORYElective243
Level of Course Unit
First Cycle
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the basic concepts and commonly used graph types in graph theory.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Ezgi AYDEMİR
Learning Outcomes
1Knows the basic graph concepts.
2Knows the applications of graphs.
3Can solve the graph theory problems by using the graph algorithms.
Mode of Delivery
Daytime Class
Prerequisites and co-requisities
-
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Course Contents
Basic definitions of graph theory, graph construction, different types of graphs, isomorphism, subgraphs, connectedness of graphs, independent and covering numbers, graph operations, graph coloring, contraction operation, chromatic polynomials, algorithm on the number of spanning trees using contraction, graphs and matrices, matching, graph algorithms
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1Basic definitions of graph theory, graph construction, different types of graphs
2Subgraphs, isomorphism
3Connectedness of graphs, tree and some theorems
4Spanning subgraphs, average degree of a graph
5Independent and covering numbers
6Graph coloring, critical graphs, theorems on graph coloring
7Edge coloring and real-world applications
8Midterm exam
9Contraction operation, chromatic polynomials
10Algorithm on the number of spanning trees using contraction
11Graf işlemleri
12Graphs and matrices
13Graph algorithms
14Matchings
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination170
Homework130
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities50
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
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Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Attending Lectures14114
Brain Storming11010
Self Study14114
Individual Study for Mid term Examination11010
Individual Study for Final Examination11515
Homework11010
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)76
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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