James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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SC1102 - Modelling Natural Systems
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Prerequisites: | MA1020 or Senior Mathematics or equivalent. |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
SP2 external mode only available to students undertaking the Certificate of Higher Education.
Subject Description
- By providing the bridge between theory and practice this subject will demonstrate how quantitative and computing methods can be used to describe and enhance our knowledge about natural systems. 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 (Microsoft Excel, R-studio and calculator) will assist with numerical calculations and graphical presentations.
Learning Outcomes
- translate between verbal, algebraic, numerical, visual and conceptual characterizations of a system to enhance knowledge about natural systems
- reinforce the importance of biological and environmental scientists being quantitatively capable, and, mathematical scientists understanding biological and environmental phenomena
- undertake basic computing tasks with increased confidence and demonstrate basic computing know-how
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > End of semester exam - (60%)
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (20%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (20%)
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Lucas Cernusak |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Lucas Cernusak |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Neil Hutchinson |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Alvin Lim Kheng Seng |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Scott Heron |
| Lecturer(s): | Assoc. Professor Scott Heron |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 48, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 19 Nov 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 26 Oct 2020 to Friday, 05 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward Assoc. Professor Scott Heron |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Clare Magee MS Daina Matthews MR Riccardo Losciale MR Kynan Hartog-Burnett |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |
Study Period 2, External Not expected to be available after this year. | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 27 Jul 2020 to Friday, 20 Nov 2020 |
| Staff: | No staff allocated; see "This Subject In Other Years". |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |