VCF1092

Mathematics, statistics ( 3 points, SCA Band 2, 0.063 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr. Dallas Warren

Offered:
Parkville Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Presentation of statistical data. The binomial, normal and log normal distribution. Normal probability and log probability graph papers. Sampling distributions. Confidence intervals. Student's t-distribution. Confidence intervals for the mean and for the difference of two means. Confidence interval for a proportion and for the difference of two proportions. Confidence interval for the variance, the chi square distribution. The confidence interval for paired data. Hypotheses testing. Regression and correlation. Contingency tables.

Objectives: Students will develop an: - Understanding of the basic methods of differentiation and integration and their application to maxima and minima problems. Rate equations and chemical kinetics; logarithmic scale and triangular graph papers; solution of simple ordinary differential equations; the principles of partial differentiation with an emphasis on application to thermodynamics and diffusion theory. - Understanding of the presentation of statistical datal probability distributions, the concept of a sampling distribution and application to the derivation of confidence intervals; making statistically based decisions using hypotheses testing; the theory of regression and correlation. - Ability in performing calculations concerned with calculus and statistics. - Appreciation of the application of calculus and statistics to physical chemistry, pharmaceutics and formulation.

Assessment: Written Examination: 100% (2 hours)