SIT199 - Applied Algebra and Statistics
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Assumed knowledge: | Students who did not complete VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 should consider undertaking SIT190 prior to SIT199 if possible. |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SITM199 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3 hour seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online seminar per week, weekly meetings. |
Content
This unit covers the algebra of complex numbers, matrices, and systems of linear equations, along with the fundamentals of statistics and probability, including key discrete and continuous probability distributions. It explores methods for solving linear systems using matrices and determinants and introduces the theory of eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Core concepts related to vectors are also examined. The statistical methods and matrix techniques discussed are broadly applicable to the sciences, with relevance to engineering.
Unit fee information
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Hurdle requirements
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must meet certain milestones as part of the Learning portfolio.