SC1102 - Systems Modelling and Visualisation

Credit points:	03
Year:	2010
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Engineering

By providing the bridge between theory and practice this subject will demonstrate how quantitative methods can be used to solve real world problems and enable scientists with a deeper understanding of system processes. This subject will be presented by a series of motivating and in depth case studies that span a range of biophysical settings with an emphasis on applications relevant to tropical systems. Computing technollogies will assist with numerical calculations and practical presentations.

Learning Outcomes

• through effective application of quantitative techniques, empower students with ability to enhance their knowledge of real world systems and solve real world practical problems;
• equip students with the capability of translating between verbal, algebraic, numerical, visual and conceptual characterisation of a system;
• demonstrate the advantages of being quantitatively skilled in a scientific environment;
• demonstrate the accessibility of mathematics and increase student familiarity with associated terminology.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to find and access information using appropriate media and technologies;
• The ability to evaluate that information;
• The acquisition of coherent and disciplined sets of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics from at least one discipline area;
• The ability to manage future career and personal development;
• The ability to generate, calculate, interpret and communicate numerical information in ways appropriate to a given discipline or discourse;
• The ability to work individually and independently;
• The ability to select and use appropriate tools and technologies.

Prerequisites:

MA1020 or Senior Maths B or equivalent

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Dr Yvette Everingham
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 4 hours - Class tests to be held in normal lecture room.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (80%); assignments (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	The final mark will consist of 20% from assignments and 80% from either class tests or the exam, whichever is the highest.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 26-Aug-2010
Coordinator:	Dr Yvette Everingham, Mr Jeremy Gordon
Contact hours:	26 hours lectures 26 hours tutorials 4 hours
Assessment:	end of semester exam (80%); assignments (20%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	The final mark will consist of 20% from assignments and 80% from either class tests or the exam, whichever is the highest.

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