Area: | Department of Mathematics and Statistics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Designed for students with TEE Applicable Mathematics. Basic principles in mathematical modelling with examples from business and industry. Networks - Modeling with graphs; designing optimal networks (Kruskal's algorithm), project networks (critical pathmethod), network routing (Dijkstra's algorithm), switching networks. Optimisation - inventory models, linear programming modelling including the use of computer packages for solving problems. Combinatorics, counting, solution of linear equation, recurrence relations, logic with application to circuit designs. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit, students will be able to - Appreciate and understand the role and contribution of mathematics to our world. Understand basic concepts in mathematical modelling. Demonstrate skills in problem formulation, solution and analysis. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. A copy of the notes will be put in the closed reserve section of the library. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments 25%, Final Examination 60%, Mid Semester Test 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Essential | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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