302283 (v.2) Mathematical Modelling 101

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Area:	Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Contact Hours:	4.0
Credits:	25.0
Lecture:	3 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Basic principles in mathematical modelling with examples from business and industry. Modeling with graphs; designing optimal networks (Kruskal's algorithm); project networks (critical path method); network routing (Dijkstra's algorithm); switching networks. Inventory models; linear programming modelling including the use of computer packages for solving problems. Counting; solution of linear equation; recurrence relations; logic with application to circuit designs.