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CSE333 — Combinatorial Studies-I

Course Overview

CSE333 3 Credits L:2 T:0 P:2 Pathway Elective
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Combinatorial Studies-I covers discrete mathematics, graph theory, combinatorics, linear algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, and numerical ability. It develops problem-solving skills in logic, algebraic and graph structures, mathematical analysis, probability distributions, and numerical reasoning.

Unit 1

Discrete Mathematics

Unit 2

Graphs and Combinatorics

Unit 3

Linear Algebra

Unit 4

Calculus

Unit 5

Probability

Unit 6

Numerical Ability

Continuous Assessment

5 components

Best 4 of 5 CAs will be considered for evaluation.
Test 1 25%

Format: MCQs (Single/Multiple correct). Coverage: Propositional logic; first order logic; sets, relations and functions; partial orders and lattices. Duration: 40-50 minutes. Mode: Offline.

Week 2 / 3

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of mathematical logic and discrete structures through multiple choice questions covering the syllabus.

Test 2 25%

Format: MCQs (Single/Multiple correct). Coverage: Monoids and groups; combinatorics, including counting principles, recurrence relations and generating functions. Duration: 40-50 minutes. Mode: Offline.

Week 5 / 6

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of algebraic structures and combinatorial techniques through multiple choice questions covering the syllabus.

Test 3 25%

Format: MCQs (Single/Multiple correct). Coverage: Graphs, including connectivity, matching, colouring, trees, planarity and related counting results. Duration: 40-50 minutes. Mode: Offline.

Week 8 / 9

Rubric
To assess students' ability to apply graph-theoretic concepts through multiple choice questions covering the syllabus.

Test 4 25%

Format: MCQs (Single/Multiple correct). Coverage: Matrices, determinants, systems of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, LU decomposition; limits, continuity and differentiability, maxima and minima, mean value theorem, and integration. Duration: 40-50 minutes. Mode: Offline.

Week 10 / 11

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of linear algebra and calculus through multiple choice questions covering the syllabus.

Test 5 25%

Format: MCQs (Single/Multiple correct). Coverage: Random variables; uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson and binomial distributions; mean, median, mode and standard deviation; conditional probability and Bayes theorem; along with a comprehensive component from the full CSE-333 syllabus. Duration: 40-50 minutes. Mode: Offline.

Week 12 / 13

Rubric
To assess students' understanding of probability and statistics and integrated command over the complete syllabus through multiple choice questions.

Exams & Practice

Mid Term Examination

Mid-semester comprehensive evaluation

25%

End Term Examination

Final semester comprehensive evaluation

40%

Type: Examination

CSE333 - FAQs

How many units are in CSE333?

CSE333 has 6 units. Each unit includes detailed notes and MCQ practice questions.

What exam resources are available for CSE333?

Unit-wise notes and MCQ practice are available. Exam resources coming soon.

How to prepare for CSE333 exams?

Study each unit's notes thoroughly, practice MCQs to test understanding, and attempt mock tests before exams. Focus on important topics and previous year questions.