Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Synopsis

A series of mathematical topics chosen from a range of areas of pure and applied mathematics and mathematical statistics, including dynamics, chaos, computing algorithm design, mathematical modelling, number theory, logic, algebra, operation research and applied linear algebra. For example, applied linear algebra topics may include several important applications of eigenanalysis, including image compression, face recognition and understanding how Google's Page Rank search algorithm works.

Objectives

The objective of this unit is to allow high achieving students to complement their core first year mathematics units with studies in some areas of exciting new developments in mathematics.

Assessment

Assignments 40%
Final examination: 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Kate Smith-Miles

Contact hours

Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour tutorial / computer laboratory per week

Prerequisites

Enrolment in the Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) or Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours with a HD in MTH1030 or D and above in MTH1035, or by invitation of the Head of School of Mathematical Sciences.