MATHS135

Discrete Structures

2026

15

100

B Trimester, C Trimester, and other teaching periods

Hamilton, Secondary School - Unistart, Tauranga, Hamilton Waikato College, Hainan University, Haikou China

At least one of MATHS165 or MATHS166; or 14 credits in NCEA Level 3 Mathematics.

To see available locations for each teaching period, view the teaching periods and locations table.

An introduction to a number of the structures of discrete mathematics with wide applicability in areas such as: computer logic, analysis of algorithms, telecommunications, networks and public key cryptography. In addition it introduces a number of fundamental concepts which are useful in Statistics, Computer Science and further studies in Mathematics. Topics covered are: sets, binary relations, directed and undirected graphs; propositional and some predicate logic; mathematical induction; permutations, combinations, and elementary probability theory; modular arithmetic.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
26B (SEC)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Secondary School - Unistart Unistart 100% internal assessment
26B (TGA)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Tauranga 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
26C (HWC)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton Waikato College 50% internal assessment, 50% examinations
26X (HNU)
Paper outline 		09 Mar 2026 - 26 Jul 2026 Hainan University, Haikou China 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

The SEC occurrence of this paper is exclusively for Unistart students. HNU occurrences of this paper are exclusively for Hainan University students. Please contact the Division of Health, Engineering, Computing and Science for more information. HWC occurrences of this paper are exclusively for International Diploma students. Please contact the University of Waikato College for more information.

Timetabled lectures

26B (HAM) 26B (TGA) 26C (HWC)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM L.G.01, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Wed 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM L.G.01, Hamilton Jul 15 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Wed 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Jul 15 - Oct 18

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TCBD.2.08, Tauranga Jul 13 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Mon 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TCBD.3.05, Tauranga Jul 13 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Fri 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM TCBD.3.06, Tauranga Jul 17 - Oct 18

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Tue 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM MSB.1.13, Hamilton Waikato College Nov 17 - Dec 20
Lecture 2 Fri 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM I.1.05, Hamilton Waikato College Nov 20 - Dec 20

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.

Indicative Fees

    • Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

    Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26B (HAM) $952
26B (SEC) $952
26B (TGA) $952
26C (HWC) $952

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26B (HAM) $4,055
26B (SEC) $4,055
26B (TGA) $4,055
26C (HWC) $4,055

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

Mathematics

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 6 Aug 2025 04:31pm
  • Indicative fees current as of 28 Oct 2026 01:20am