6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
Postgraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Coordinator(s)
Chris Hough (Summer semester A)
Unit guides
Offered
- First semester 2017 (Day)
- Second semester 2017 (Day)
- Summer semester A 2017 (Day)
- Teaching Period 1 2017 (Online)
- Teaching Period 4 2017 (Online)
Notes
Monash Online offerings are only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Data ScienceGraduate Diploma in Data Science (http://online.monash.edu/course/graduate-diploma-data-science/?Access_Code=MON-GDDS-SEO2&utm_source=seo2&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=MON-GDDS-SEO2) via Monash Online.
Synopsis
Mathematical topics fundamental to computing and statistics including trees and other graphs, counting in combinatorics, principles of elementary probability theory, linear algebra, and fundamental concepts of calculus in one and several variables.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- use trees and graphs to solve problems in computer science;
- apply counting principles in combinatorics;
- describe the principles of elementary probability theory, evaluate conditional probabilities and use Bayes' Theorem;
- demonstrate basic knowledge and skills of linear algebra, including the manipulation of matrices, solution of linear systems, and evaluate and apply determinants;
- explain fundamental concepts in calculus including basic differentiation and integration, and composite, inverse and parametric functions;
- perform key skills in the calculus of functions of several variables including the calculation of partial derivatives, find tangent planes and identify stationary points, root findings and convexity for optimisation.
Assessment
On-campus
Semester 1: Examination (3 hours): 70%; In-semester assessment: 30%
Semester 2: Examination (3 hours): 60%; In-semester assessment: 40%
Monash Online: In-semester assessment: 100%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
- Contact hours for on-campus students:
- Three hours/week lectures
- One and half hours/week laboratories
- Contact hours for Monash Online students:
- Two hours/week online group sessions
Online students generally do not attend lecture, tutorial and laboratory sessions, however should plan to spend equivalent time working through resources and participating in discussions.
- Additional requirements:
- A minimum of 7.5 hours per week of personal study (22 hours per week for Monash online students) for completing lab/tutorial activities, assignments, private study and revision, and for online students, participating in discussions.
See also Unit timetable information
Chief examiner(s)
Prerequisites
VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4 or Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4 with a study score of at least 25 or Further maths with a study score of at least 35.