Mathematical Modelling

Course aim

This course aims to provide students with the foundation knowledge to formulate a mathematical mode and use mathematical procedures to find solutions to the model. Students will also learn to validate and refine the model by analysing the results.

Course content

The modelling process, discrete dynamic systems, model validation, analysing and representing data, optimisation models, curve fitting, dimensional analysis, differential equation modelling, UMAP modules

Textbook(s)

Giordano F R, Weir M D and Fox W P 2003, A First Course in Mathematical Modelling, 3rd, Brooks/Cole

Prerequisite(s)

Basic geometry, trigonometry and algebra.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Tutorial	1 hour x 13 weeks
Workshop	1 hour x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment 1, Assignment 2, Final examination, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.