APP MTH 4046 - Applied Mathematics Topic A - Honours
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code APP MTH 4046 Course Applied Mathematics Topic A - Honours Coordinating Unit Mathematical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 2.5 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions May only be presented towards some Engineering Programs Assessment Ongoing assessment 30%, exam 70% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Nigel Bean
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
In 2018, the topic of this course will be Fundamentals of Continuous-Time Markov Chains
Syllabus
In this course we shall explore the fundamental properties of continuous-time Markov chains (CTMC). What you have learnt in Applied Probability III or Random Processes III is slightly sanitized version of the true range of properties of CTMC. In this course we won't be so restricted, but will instead more fully explore the generality available.
Assumed knowledge is either Applied Probability III or Random Processes III.
Learning Outcomes1 Understand the properties of transition functions 2 Understand the properties of generator matrices 3 Understand the relationship between transition functions and generator matrices 4 Understand the construction of the Feller Minimal Process 5 Understand the relationship between invariant measures for the transition function and for the generator matrix 6 Anything else we cover, which might be Martingales of Renewal Processes 7 8 9 10 University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
all Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
None.Recommended Resources
NoneOnline Learning
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course relies on lectures as the primary delivery mechanism for the material. A sequence of written assignments provides assessment opportunities for students to gauge their progress and understanding.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Activity Quantity Workload hours Lectures 30 90 Assignments 5 65 Total 155 Learning Activities Summary
Lecture OutlineSchedule Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Transition Function Week 3 Generator Matrices Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Specific Course Requirements
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Assignments Summative Weeks 4, 6, 8, 10, 13
30% all Exam Summative Examination period 70% all Assessment Related Requirements
An aggregate score of at least 50% is required to pass the course.Assessment Detail
Assessment task Set Due Weighting Assignment 1 Week 2 Week 4 6% Assignment 2 Week 4 Week 6 6% Assignment 3 Week 6 Week 8 6% Assignment 4 Week 8 Week 10 6% Assignment 5 Week 10 Week 13 6% Submission
Assignments will have a maximum two week turn-around time for feedback to students.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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