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302283 (v.3) Mathematical Modelling 101


Area:

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

4.0
 
** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. **
 

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.
 
** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. **
 

Field of Education:

10100 Mathematical Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2

Extent to which this unit or thesis
utilises online information:

Essential

Result Type:

Grade/Mark

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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