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Courses Handbook 2012

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2012.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2011.

313944 v.1 Industrial Modelling and Optimisation Double Degree Major (S&E)

Introduction

This Industrial Modelling and Optimisation Double Degree Major provides students with the necessary skills in mathematical engineering, computing and management to prepare them for employment in business, industry and government organisations. Skills obtained by completing industrial modelling and optimisation are highly sought after as they are used in creating increased efficiencies and productivity of business and industry .

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics :Specialist 3C/3D or equivalent.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
310984 v.2   Scientific Computing 101 4.0 25.0
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR  
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   12.5
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 1
302283 v.3   Mathematical Modelling 101 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
8140 v.6   Operations Research 201 4.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 2 Semester 2
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
307591 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 103 3.0 12.5
310532 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 102 3.0 12.5
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
  75.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10098 v.2   Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0
310299 v.1   Industrial Modelling and Optimisation 301 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 4.0 25.0
310300 v.2   Logistics and Supply Chain Optimisation 302 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 1
310301 v.2   Dynamic and Stochastic Modelling and Optimisation 302 4.0 25.0
311828 v.1   Scientific Computing 201 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 4 Semester 2
310297 v.2   Logistics Modelling and Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
  OR  
308690 v.2   Computational Mathematics 202 4.0 25.0
  OR  
8393 v.9   Experimental Design and Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
310304 v.1   Industrial Project 302 4.0 25.0
  50.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
1681 v.4   Materials and Technology 112 4.0 12.5
305541 v.2   Introduction to Forensic Science 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1 *   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
4949 v.2   Design for Small Craft 100 2.0 12.5
7318 v.6   Astronomy 101 2.0 12.5
7329 v.6   Planetary Science 101 2.0 12.5
7474 v.5   Marine Acoustics 103 2.0 12.5

*    BSc/BComm students must do this unit.