Calculus for Statisticians

Postgraduate | 2026

Area/Catalogue

MATH 5016

Course ID

204198

Campus

Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East

Level of study

Postgraduate

Unit value

Course owner

School of Mathematical Science

Course level

Work Integrated Learning course

Yes

Discipline group A

University-wide elective course

Yes

Single course enrolment

Yes

Course overview

This course builds core strengths in calculus need for statistical theory and applications. It covers analytic and numeric techniques, integration, series and differentiation. Applications will be chosen based on relevance to core statistical techniques and theory, with a focus on tools need to progress further in these fields.

Introduction to Calculus
Differentiation and Integration
Multivariable Calculus

Course learning outcomes

Manipulate single and multivariable functions using standard techniques
Apply key findings of series and limits in calculus and statistics
Differentiate and integrate single and multivariable functions
Use calculus techniques to solve statistical problems
Communicate mathematical derivations and findings

Prerequisite(s)

Must have completed MATH1000 Foundations in Mathematics OR must have completed SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods or equivalent

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

Problem Solving Task – 10%
Problem Solving Task – 10%
Problem Solving Task – 10%
Problem Solving Task – 60%
Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions – 10%

Degree list

The following degrees include this course

Master of Statistics

Graduate Diploma in Statistics

Graduate Certificate in Statistics