SIT194 - Introduction to Mathematical Modelling

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 2: David Tay
Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:Nil
Incompatible with:

SQP122 and SIT193

Typical study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 1 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online lecture per week (recordings provided), 1 x 1 hour online practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings

Note:

Assumed knowledge: VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent, or SIT190 Introductory Mathematical Methods. 

Content

This unit includes fundamental techniques in differential calculus and integral calculus for the analysis of functions that occur in science and engineering problems.  Applications studied include approximations to solutions of equations and integrals and formulation of models to solve science and engineering problems.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Apply the method of foundational calculus used to solve problems in a range of real-world contexts.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO2

Utilise mathematical modelling to analyse, model, calculate and validate the results associated with solving complex real-life problems.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO3

Evaluate a mathematical model and recommend refinements or improvements.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities

ULO4

Critically evaluate solution approaches and tools used in solving problems.

GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO5

Communicate results by showing steps of solution approaches and interpreting the outcomes.

GLO2: Communication

Assessment

Assessment Description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1
Problem solving tasks 

Three problem solving tasks

50%
(17%, 17%, 16%)

Weeks 4, 7 and 10
End-of-Unit Assessment  Timed online test 50% End-of-Unit Assessment Period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SIT194 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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