Mathematics for Data Analytics A

Postgraduate

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
MATH 5109
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Course ID
208377
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ameilia Han
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

The exceptional development, since the 1990s, of new hardware dedicated to high-performance mathematical computations, and the parallel availability of large data sets due to the rise of the internet, has made viable the field of data analytics, where large quantities of data can be handled and studied. This course introduces learners to two of the mathematical pillars of data analytics, linear algebra and calculus. The emphasis is on developing skill sets allowing learners to progress to more advanced courses.

  • Matrices
  • Differentiation
  • Integration

Course learning outcomes

  • Perform vector and matrix algebra, including obtaining determinants and matrix inverses.
  • Calculate derivatives and integrals of elementary functions
  • Formulate and solve problems involving derivatives and integrals
  • Apply mathematical concepts to applications in data science
  • Present results of calculations in a clear and logical manner

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed MATH4043 (UniSA) OR MATHS7027 (UoA)

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions, Short Response Questions – 10%
  • Problem Solving Task – 15%
  • Problem Solving Task – 15%
  • Short Response Questions – 20%
  • Problem Solving Task – 40%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 28127
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 99
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 309
Class number
Class number 28186
Section
Section AS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Apr - 9 Apr Friday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
Class number
Class number 28187
Section
Section AS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 28188
Section
Section AS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 2:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
Class number
Class number 28189
Section
Section AS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
8 Apr - 8 Apr Thursday 10:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 108
Class number
Class number 28123
Section
Section WS04
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 19 Mar Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
2 Apr - 16 Apr Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
7 May - 28 May Friday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
Class number
Class number 28124
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 5:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 218
Class number
Class number 28125
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 14 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Barr Smith South, 2032
Class number
Class number 28126
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 19 Mar Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
2 Apr - 16 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132
7 May - 28 May Friday 12:10pm - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering North, N132

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 63233
Section
Section FR01
Size
Size 65
Available
Available 65
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S112
12 Oct - 2 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engineering South, S112
Class number
Class number 63283
Section
Section AS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
16 Sep - 16 Sep Thursday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 63284
Section
Section AS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Sep - 15 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 63285
Section
Section AS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
15 Sep - 15 Sep Wednesday 1:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 106
Class number
Class number 63234
Section
Section WS03
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
11 Aug - 22 Sep Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 4:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG24
Class number
Class number 63235
Section
Section WS02
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 11:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG23
Class number
Class number 63236
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 25
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
12 Aug - 23 Sep Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07
14 Oct - 4 Nov Thursday 3:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, G07

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Master of Data Science