SIT194 - Introduction to Mathematical Modelling
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Students who did not complete VCE Mathematical Methods 3 and 4 should consider undertaking SIT190 prior to SIT194 if possible. |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 2: David Tay |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | SQP122 and SIT193 |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - on-campus unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour online lecture per week, 1 x 2 hour practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | Online independent and collaborative learning including 1 x 2 hour online lecture per week (recordings provided), 1 x 2 hour online practical experience (workshop) per week, weekly meetings |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit includes fundamental techniques in differential calculus and integral calculus for the analysis of functions that occur in science and engineering problems. Applications studied include approximations to solutions of equations and integrals and formulation of models to solve science and engineering problems.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply the method of foundational calculus used to solve problems in a range of real-world contexts. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Utilise mathematical modelling to analyse, model, calculate and validate the results associated with solving complex real-life problems. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Evaluate a mathematical model and recommend refinements or improvements. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critically evaluate solution approaches and tools used in solving problems. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
| ULO5 | Communicate results by showing steps of solution approaches and interpreting the outcomes. | GLO2: Communication |
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Three problem solving tasks | 50% | Weeks 4, 7 and 10 |
| End-of-Unit Assessment | Timed online test | 50% | End-of-Unit Assessment Period |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for SIT194 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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