Mathematical Modelling with Calculus (12123.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Hybrid |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| School Of Information Technology & Systems | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate understanding of powerful mathematical tools such as calculus of several variables, differential equations and elementary dynamical systems theory;
2. Compute with mathematical tools such as calculus, both manually and with mathematical software;
3. Apply these tools to mathematically analyse and solve contemporary problems of both theoretical and practical importance; and
4. Recognise the application of mathematical modelling and analysis and be able to apply their understanding to their further studies.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
10087 Engineering Mathematics OR 577 Mathematical MethodsCorequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
8103 Mathematical ModellingAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 10 August 2026 | Hybrid | Dr Sergey Sergeev |
| 2027 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 09 August 2027 | Hybrid | Dr Sergey Sergeev |
Required texts
Recommended Textbooks
- James Stewart, Calculus, ISBN 0-534-35949-3
- George B. Thomas, Calculus, ISBN 978-1-292-25322-0
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
Special assessment requirements.
This unit unit uses both formative and summative forms of assessment. Students are required to satisfactorily complete a number of assignments and assessable items and to perform satisfactorily in the final assessment. Specifications for the assignments and requirements for satisfactory completion are given on the unit website on Canvas (LearnOnline).
Assignments are meant to be individual work, although talking a problem over with another student or tutor is considered one reasonable way of learning. However, the actual assignment submission must be your own work. Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the University's Student Conduct Rules (http://www.canberra.edu.au/current-students/conduct). Experience has shown that students who do not do their own work are unlikely to pass the unit.
Assignment submissions will be assessed for addressing the specific requirements of each assignment, as stated in the assignment descriptions. All assessment items will receive a numerical mark, which together in their entirety define a student's final grade and mark as outlined in section 5a.
Responsibility for understanding
If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should
contact the unit Convener or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.
Final Grade and Mark
To obtain a particular grade in this unit it is necessary that there are no outstanding submissions at the end of Week 13. All assessment items will receive a numerical mark. The final grade will be determined as a weighted average of the individual assessment items as follows:
Final grade = Early Assessment x 0.10 + (Test_1 mark + Test_2 mark) x 0.20 + (Assignment_1 mark + Assignment_2 mark) x 0.25 (note that the marks for each assessment are scaled to 100 before performing this calculation)
To be awarded a particular grade, students must meet all the requirements listed below. That is, all grades are conditional upon the following minimum requirements:
| Grade |
Numerical Score |
| Fail |
49% or less of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Pass |
From 50 to 64% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Credit |
From 65 to 74% of combined weighted marks of all assessment items |
| Distinction |
From 75 to 84% of combined weighted score of all assessment item |
| High Distinction |
From 85 to 100% of combined weighted score of all assessment item |
The unit convener reserves the right to question students orally on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
| Activities | Hours |
|---|---|
| Weekly lectures | 24 |
| Weekly tutorials/labs | 12 |
| Preparation for assessments | 48 |
| Weekly study commitments | 66 |
| Total | 150 |
Participation requirements
Your participation in all activities will enhance your understanding of the unit content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items. Experience has shown that students who do not attend the classes (either online or face to face) will have difficulty in passing the subject.
Required IT skills
It is assumed that the student has basic understanding of computers.
In-unit costs
Textbook (hard copy or online) and Scientific calculator.
Work placement, internships or practicums
Not applicable to this unit.
