Combinatorics and Graph Theory
Explores counting techniques and the structure of graphs.
Description : This course introduces combinatorial methods and basic graph theory, teaching students to solve problems related to counting, network design, and connectivity in a structured manner.
Category : Math
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Fundamentals of Combinatorics Section 1: Introduction to Counting Principles - Lesson 1: What is Counting? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 What is Counting? - Lesson 2: Key Combinatorial Terms - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Key Combinatorial Terms Section 2: Basic Counting Rules - Lesson 1: The Addition Principle - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 The Addition Principle - Lesson 2: The Multiplication Principle - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 The Multiplication Principle Section 3: Avoiding Mistakes in Counting - Lesson 1: Recognizing Overcounting - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Recognizing Overcounting - Lesson 2: Simple Problems on Arrangements - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Problems on Arrangements Section 4: Visualizing Counting Problems - Lesson 1: Using Diagrams to Illustrate Counts - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Using Diagrams to Illustrate Counts - Lesson 2: Introduction to Venn Diagrams - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to Venn Diagrams Section 5: Practice and Review of Basic Concepts - Lesson 1: Guided Problem Walkthrough - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Guided Problem Walkthrough - Lesson 2: Review and Practice Exercises - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Review and Practice Exercises Module 2: Counting Principles in Problem Contexts Section 1: Real-Life Counting Scenarios - Lesson 1: Counting in Everyday Situations - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Counting in Everyday Situations - Lesson 2: Identifying Counting Problems Around Us - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Identifying Counting Problems Around Us Section 2: Systematic Listing Techniques - Lesson 1: Organizing Information for Counting - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Organizing Information for Counting - Lesson 2: Avoiding Duplicate Counts - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Avoiding Duplicate Counts Section 3: Breaking Down Complex Problems - Lesson 1: Decomposition Strategies for Counting - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Decomposition Strategies for Counting - Lesson 2: Step-by-Step Problem Analysis - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Step-by-Step Problem Analysis Section 4: Introduction to the Pigeonhole Principle - Lesson 1: Understanding the Concept - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Understanding the Pigeonhole Principle - Lesson 2: Basic Applications of the Principle - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Applications of the Principle Section 5: Combining Counting Methods - Lesson 1: Integrating Multiple Counting Rules - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Integrating Multiple Counting Rules - Lesson 2: Practice with Combined Techniques - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Practice with Combined Techniques Module 3: Permutations and Combinations Section 1: Introduction to Permutations - Lesson 1: What Are Permutations? - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Are Permutations? - Lesson 2: Simple Permutation Problems - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Simple Permutation Problems Section 2: Introduction to Combinations - Lesson 1: What Are Combinations? - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 What Are Combinations? - Lesson 2: Solving Basic Combination Problems - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Solving Basic Combination Problems Section 3: Permutations with Repetition - Lesson 1: Counting with Repeated Elements - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Counting with Repeated Elements - Lesson 2: Practice with Repetition Problems - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Practice with Repetition Problems Section 4: Arrangements and Selections - Lesson 1: Organizing Groups and Orders - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Organizing Groups and Orders - Lesson 2: Basic Techniques in Selection - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Techniques in Selection Section 5: Recap and Integrated Problem Solving - Lesson 1: Reviewing Permutations and Combinations - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reviewing Permutations and Combinations - Lesson 2: Group Problem Solving Session - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Group Problem Solving Session Module 4: Introduction to Graph Theory Section 1: Fundamentals of Graph Theory - Lesson 1: What Is a Graph? - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 What Is a Graph? - Lesson 2: Common Graph Terminology - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Common Graph Terminology Section 2: Types and Properties of Graphs - Lesson 1: Simple Graphs and Their Characteristics - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Simple Graphs and Their Characteristics - Lesson 2: Directed Versus Undirected Graphs - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Directed Versus Undirected Graphs Section 3: Representing Graphs - Lesson 1: Drawing Graphs and Diagrams - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Drawing Graphs and Diagrams - Lesson 2: Using Matrices and Lists - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Using Matrices and Lists Section 4: Paths, Walks, and Cycles - Lesson 1: Defining Paths and Walks in Graphs - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Defining Paths and Walks in Graphs - Lesson 2: Recognizing Simple Cycles - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Recognizing Simple Cycles Section 5: Basic Graph Problems and Practice - Lesson 1: Finding Shortest Paths - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Finding Shortest Paths - Lesson 2: Exploring Connectivity Issues - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Exploring Connectivity Issues Module 5: Graphs in Combinatorial Problem Solving Section 1: Graphical Models in Counting - Lesson 1: Using Graphs to Represent Counting Problems - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Using Graphs to Represent Counting Problems - Lesson 2: Counting Paths in Graph Structures - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Counting Paths in Graph Structures Section 2: Trees and Their Properties - Lesson 1: Introduction to Trees in Graph Theory - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to Trees in Graph Theory - Lesson 2: Basic Problems Involving Trees - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Basic Problems Involving Trees Section 3: Graph Matchings and Pairings - Lesson 1: What Is a Graph Matching? - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 What Is a Graph Matching? - Lesson 2: Simple Matching Problems - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Simple Matching Problems Section 4: Practical Applications of Graphs - Lesson 1: Modeling Networks with Graphs - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Modeling Networks with Graphs - Lesson 2: Graphs in Real-World Problem Solving - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Graphs in Real-World Problem Solving Section 5: Integrative Review and Practice - Lesson 1: Combining Combinatorics and Graph Concepts - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Combining Combinatorics and Graph Concepts - Lesson 2: Culminating Practice Problems - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Culminating Practice Problems