Area: | Department of Applied Physics |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Laboratory: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 7905 (v.5) Mathematical Methods 202 or any previous version
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12578 (v.3) Computational Physics 102 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Introduction to data analysis. Smoothing, frequency response. Convolution and Correlation. Fourier Analysis. Discrete Fourier Transforms. Filters. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have been introduced to a number of data analysis techniques, particularly suited to time series analysis. They will have gained familiarity with a interactive data analysis package (IDL), developed report writing skills and had an opportunity to showcase personal excellence. |
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: | Walker, W., 1995, 'Practical Guide to Data Analysis - Techniques for Applied Physicists', Perth. Chatfield, C., 'The Analysis of Time Series - An Introduction', Chapman and Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Practical Examination 25%. Workbook Core Exercises 50%. Workbook Optional Exercises 25%. |
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: | Informational | 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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