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MAT2003 Continuous Mathematics for Computer Science - disestablished

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Thomas Hall

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Unit Code, Name, Abbreviation

MAT2003 Continuous Mathematics for Computer Science - disestablished (28 Apr 2021, 3:49pm) [Continuous Mathematics (04 Aug 2010, 12:22pm)]

Reasons for Introduction

Reasons for Introduction (04 Aug 2010, 12:22pm)

As part of the review of BCS and BSE, continuous mathematics has been moved into second year. MAT2003 is derived from MAT1841.

Reasons for Change (28 Apr 2021, 3:49pm)

5/10/2015 - change tutorial length to 1.5 hrs, following representations from School of Mathematical Sciences

02/06/2014 - Update objectives to learning outcomes for AQF compliance.

31/1/2013 There is considerable overlap between MAT2003 and both MTH1030 and ENG1091, and students doing BCS and BSE are currently allowed to do either MTH1030 or ENG1091 in place of MAT2003.

28/4/2021 - Unit disestablished at FEC 2/21 Item 6.2

Role, Relationship and Relevance of Unit (04 Aug 2010, 12:24pm)

MAT2003 is a core requirement for computer science students and together with MAT1830 provides the basic mathematical knowledge required to study computer science.

Objectives

Objectives (03 Jun 2014, 09:33am)

On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  • apply counting principles in combinatorics and derive key combinatorial identities;
  • describe the principles of elementary probability theory, evaluate conditional probabilities and use Bayes' Theorem;
  • recognise some standard probability density functions, calculate their mean, variance and standard deviation, demonstrate their properties and apply them to relevant problems;
  • implement the principles of experimental design based on those probability density functions, and apply confidence intervals to sample statistics;
  • demonstrate basic knowledge and skills of linear algebra, including to manipulate matrices, solve linear systems, and evaluate and apply determinants;
  • apply knowledge of linear algebra to relevant problems, such as network flow and Markov chains;
  • describe fundamental knowledge of calculus including to differentiate basic, composite, inverse and parametric functions;
  • calculate approximations of functions with tangent lines, evaluate power series and construct Taylor series;
  • perform key skills in the calculus of functions of several variables including to calculate partial derivatives, find tangent planes, identify stationary points and construct Taylor series.

    • Unit Content

    ASCED Discipline Group Classification (04 Aug 2010, 12:26pm)

    010100

    Synopsis (02 Jun 2014, 11:52am)

    Probability and combinatorics: elementary probability theory, random variables, probability distributions, expected value; counting arguments in combinatorics; statistics. Linear algebra: vectors and matrices, matrix algebra with applications to flow problems and Markov chains; matrix inversion methods. Calculus: differentiation and partial differentiation; constructing Taylor series expansions.

    Prescribed Reading (for new units) (03 Aug 2010, 5:08pm)

    Teaching Methods

    Mode (04 Aug 2010, 12:27pm)

    on-campus

    Assessment

    Assessment Summary (03 Aug 2010, 5:17pm)

    Examination (3 hours): 70%; In-semester assessment: 30%

    Workloads

    Workload Requirements (05 Oct 2015, 8:35pm)

    Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

    (a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • Three hours of lectures
  • One-and-a-half hours laboratory

    • (b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • A minimum of 7.5 hours independent study per week for completing lab and project work, private study and revision.

    • Resource Requirements

    Teaching Responsibility (Callista Entry) (04 Aug 2010, 12:27pm)

    Service teaching by members of the School of Mathematical Sciences.

    Prerequisites

    Prohibitions (31 Jan 2013, 12:12pm)

    MAT1841, MTH1030, ENG1091

    Proposed year of Introduction (for new units) (03 Aug 2010, 5:31pm)

    Semester 1, 2011

    Location of Offering (06 Aug 2010, 4:00pm)

    Clayton, Sunway

    Faculty Information

    Proposer

    Thomas Hall

    Approvals

    School: 30 Nov 2015 (Jeanette Niehus)
    Faculty Education Committee: 30 Nov 2015 (Jeanette Niehus)
    Faculty Board: 30 Nov 2015 (Jeanette Niehus)
    ADT:
    Faculty Manager:
    Dean's Advisory Council:
    Other:

    Version History

    03 Aug 2010 Thomas Hall modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified UnitName; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives; modified UnitContent/Synopsis; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives; modified Abbreviation; modified Assessment/Summary; modified UnitContent/PrescribedReading; modified Assessment/Summary; modified Assessment/Summary; modified Workload/ContactHours; modified ResourceReqs/SchoolReqs; modified Prohibitions; modified FacultyInformation/FIContact
    03 Aug 2010 Thomas Hall modified DateOfIntroduction
    04 Aug 2010 Bernd Meyer modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RIntro; modified UnitName; modified Abbreviation; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RoleRelationshipRelevance; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives; modified UnitObjectives/ObjText; modified UnitContent/ASCED; modified Teaching/Mode; modified ResourceReqs/SchoolReqs; modified LocationOfOffering
    05 Aug 2010 Thomas Hall
    06 Aug 2010 Thomas ODaniel modified LocationOfOffering
    09 Aug 2010 Bernd Meyer modified UnitObjectives/ObjCognitive; modified UnitObjectives/ObjAffective; modified UnitObjectives/ObjPsychomotor; modified UnitObjectives/ObjSocial
    26 Aug 2010 Kendall Williamson MAT2003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    26 Aug 2010 Kendall Williamson FEC Approval
    26 Aug 2010 Kendall Williamson FacultyBoard Approval - FEC Special Email Meeeting 1/10 approved new unit for 2011 offering. FB 4/10 for noting only
    31 Jan 2013 David Albrecht modified Prohibitions; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange
    01 Feb 2013 Jeanette Niehus modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange
    01 Feb 2013 Jeanette Niehus MAT2003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    01 Feb 2013 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
    01 Feb 2013 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - Faculty Board Approval - UGPC Exec approval granted 1/2/13. Faculty Board approval has been added to aid administration in Monatar.
    22 Jan 2014 Damien Moore modified Workload/ContactHours (bulk upload from CUPID extract)
    02 Jun 2014 Michael Page modified UnitContent/Synopsis; modified FacultyInformation/FIContact; modified UnitObjectives/Objectives
    03 Jun 2014 Jeanette Niehus Admin: Added ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange
    18 Jul 2014 Geraldine DCosta MAT2003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    18 Jul 2014 Geraldine DCosta FEC Approval
    18 Jul 2014 Geraldine DCosta FacultyBoard Approval - Approved at UGPC 3/14. Faculty Board approval has been added to aid administration in Monatar.
    05 Oct 2015 Graham Farr Initial Draft; modified Workload/ContactHours; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange
    30 Nov 2015 Jeanette Niehus MAT2003 Chief Examiner Approval, ( proxy school approval )
    30 Nov 2015 Jeanette Niehus FEC Approval
    30 Nov 2015 Jeanette Niehus FacultyBoard Approval - FEC executive approval given 30/11/2015
    28 Apr 2021 Monica Fairley modified UnitName; modified ReasonsForIntroduction/RChange

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