SIT199 - Applied Algebra and Statistics
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Guillermo Pineda Villavicencio |
| Prerequisite: | VCE Maths Methods 3 and 4 or equivalent highly recommended |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 3 x 1 hour online classes per week, 1 x 1 hour workshop per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | Online independent and collaborative learning including optional scheduled activities as detailed in the unit site. |
Content
This unit includes: the algebra of complex numbers, matrices, probability, and the major discrete and continuous probability distributions. The relationship algebraic and transcendental functions and complex numbers are emphasised and applied to electrical networks. Solutions to systems of linear equations using matrices and determinants, and fundamental concepts vectors are considered. The statistics techniques and examples studied are relevant to the sciences in general, and engineering in particular.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Model and describe real-world problems using algebra and statistics. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Utilise the notions of vectors and matrices in modelling and computing quantities to interpret the outcomes of real-word phenomena. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Apply tools and concepts to determine states of a system of linear equations originating from real-world applications. | 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 |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Problem solving tasks | Two problem solving tasks | 50% (20%, 30%) | Weeks 5 and 9 |
| Quizzes | 5 x online quizzes | 15% | Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 |
| Project | Written answers to mathematical problems | 35% | Week 12 |
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.
Hurdle requirement
To be eligible to obtain a pass in this unit, students must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the examination.
Learning Resource
The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: SIT199 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.
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