SC1102 - Modelling Natural Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2014 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | School of Engineering (pre 2015) |
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 technologies 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.
| Prerequisites: | MA1020 or Senior Mathematics or equivalent and allow concurrent enrolment for MA1020 |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2014 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Yvette Everingham |
| Lecturers: | Professor Sean Connolly, Dr Yvette Everingham, Professor Peter Ridd. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (% - 60%); quizzes or tests (15% - 75%); assignments (25%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 28-Aug-2014 | |
| Coordinator: | Mr Jeremy Gordon |
| Lecturers: | Mr Jeremy Gordon, Assoc. Professor Jamie Seymour. |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (60%); quizzes or tests (30%); assignments (10%). |
Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.