Discrete Maths. & Maths. Modelling

Subject EDUC90004 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

February, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

February, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Parkville campus and online delivery mode

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 54 hours for internal mode students. External mode students can expect a total workload of approximately 240 hours.
Total Time Commitment: Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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Mr Peter Flynn

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Subject Overview: An introduction to a broad range of discrete mathematics topics, including graph theory, Boolean algebra, difference equations, and simple numerical methods. Examination of some established mathematical models (both discrete and continuous). Methods of teaching modelling throughout the post-primary school.
Objectives: Information not available
Assessment: An examination (3 hours), projects and other written assignments equivalent in total to 8,000 words.
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Generalist)
Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Mathematics Education

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