302283 (v.3) Mathematical Modelling 101
| 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. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| 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. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J
