Introduction to graph theory


Introduction to Graph Theory

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An introductory course from the School of Mathematics

This course aims to provide a thorough introduction to the subject of graph theory.

Course requirements

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The following knowledge is required or desirable on commencement of study of this course:

Course outline

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This is an approximate depiction of the course:

  • Definitions
  • Bipartite Graphs
  • Hamilton Cycles and Eulerian Circuits
  • Planar Graphs
    • Statement of Kuratowski's Theorem
  • Matchings in Bipartite Graphs
    • Hall's Theorem
  • Connectivity
    • Menger's Theorem
  • Extremal Graph Theory
    • Hamilton and other cycles
    • Turan's Theorem
  • Ramsey's Theorem
  • Graph Colourings
    • Chromatic Polynomial
    • Vizing's Theorem
    • Four-Colour and Five-Colour Theorems
      • Extensions to other surfaces
  • Eigenvalues
    • Applications to Strongly Regular Graphs
  • The Probabilistic Method
    • Lower bounds for Ramsey numbers
    • Graphs with large girth and chromatic number

Lecture series

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List of Definitions

Assignments

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