Found 966 study abroad units
MGB133 Managing Strategy
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The purpose of this introductory unit is to provide you with awareness of why organisations exist; how they position and organise themselves with respect to their dynamic capabilities, task environment, and general environment; and what tools managers can use to gather and interpret information to inform strategic plans and decisions. By drawing on a range of real world and hypothetical cases, this unit provides you with a macro-level view of management, focusing on the technical systems side of management activities.
MGB161 Thinking Like an Entrepreneur
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This introductory unit will provide an excellent foundation to students aspiring to learn about entrepreneurship and build their knowledge, attitude and skills in entrepreneurship, while exploring the various dimensions of the ‘entrepreneurial mindset’, entrepreneurship, and intrapreneurship. The unit will focus on general introductory concepts related to entrepreneurship including concepts and theoretical frameworks relating to entrepreneurial activities and new value, social entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. The unit will enable students to consider entrepreneurship and its value and purpose from different cultural perspectives. In particular, we will look to showcase First Nations entrepreneurial leaders, either via a "digital showcase" or in-person guest speakers. Throughout the unit students will also use a range of tools to explore and develop their own thoughts and attitudes towards entrepreneurship and what being an entrepreneur means to them personally.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB162 Ideate and Create
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding and having the confidence to develop viable solutions to real-world opportunities is critical in developing entrepreneurial ventures. In this unit you will develop your capacity to explore, create and develop a product or service. Furthermore, you will explore a range of theories, approaches, techniques, and tools to develop your creative self-efficacy including problem framing, ideation and creative problem solving. In so doing you will explore a range of possible ideas for you venture including learning about sustainability develop goals and the potential opportunities these create for your venture. You will apply the tools and techniques you learn to multiple ideas. The unit will be run in a range of learning environments where you will develop your ideas, pitch for seed funding, and finally engage in self-reflection.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB225 Intercultural Communication and Negotiation Skills
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Understanding and managing the ways culture impacts communication within a culturally diverse workforce and negotiation in a multi-cultural environment is essential for business professionals operating in national and international contexts. By understanding cultural influences, managers can then modify their communication style to communicate and negotiate effectively with culturally diverse colleagues, competitors and clients. The aim of this unit is to provide students with key knowledge and a range of practical skills in interpersonal and corporate communication and negotiation across various business contexts with particular emphasis on the influence of culture on communication and negotiation. This unit is fundamental to management and builds on prior core learning in management, people and organisations to provide conceptual frameworks and interpersonal skills to enhance organisational and management capabilities at local, national and international business levels.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB230 Recruiting and Selecting People
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
In a competitive business environment, recruiting and selecting high-quality employees is the key to organisational success. Therefore, as a HR manager, you are required to have competencies in designing strategic and evidence-based recruitment and selection processes. This unit equips you with the skills to develop and evaluate a fit for purpose recruitment and selection package.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB231 Developing Talent
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
We live in exciting times with technology driving change at an ever-increasing rate. To remain competitive in thisworld, organisations and individuals need to be adaptive and flexible. This means being able to effectively analyse andassess current capabilities and then take necessary organisational learning and development action. This unit providesyou with the knowledge and skills required to carry out these functions and in so doing, gives you the tools needed tobe a positive driver of organisational success.
MGB232 Managing Performance and Rewards
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Performance and reward management is a key functional area of HRM and is of critical importance in supporting organisations to maintain a competitive advantage. Therefore, it is imperative that you understand the strategic framework and the underlying psychological principles that maximise employee performance. This unit contributes significantly to your understanding of people management, your HR diagnostic skills and your ability to develop HR policies and procedures to support employee, managerial and organisational effectiveness.
MGB233 Entrepreneurship
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The ability to think and act entrepreneurially is increasingly important in modern society, regardless of future career aspirations. This action-oriented unit is designed specifically to enable students to walk in the shoes of an entrepreneur and to experience the excitement, challenge and unpredictable nature of identifying, developing and communicating new venture value creation strategies. Further, this unit provides students with the opportunity to develop potential solutions for real world problems, and to present those solutions to their peers. Students will be able to reconcile their actions and experience to various frameworks, like the Disciplined Entrepreneurship framework.
MGB234 Managing Knowledge, Innovation, and Creativity
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Managing knowledge and innovation are key drivers of success for many of today's firms and ventures and are integral to an organisation's ability to survive and thrive in a dynamic and competitive marketplace. The purpose of Managing Knowledge & Innovation is to extend your understanding of the human and technical systems of organisations by focusing on how information and knowledge can be harnessed for innovation and competitive advantage. With a focus on the theories and frameworks to inform decisions for organising human and technical systems, this unit develops your understanding of the meso-level responsibilities of management, and parallels.
MGB235 Monitoring and Managing Operational Performance
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
The production of goods or services is the core activity of all organisations, irrespective of whether the organisation is part of the private sector, the public sector, or the not-for-profit sector. The operational performance of organisations is only made possible by the integrated support of other functional and administrative areas of the organisation. It is essential that you gain an understanding of the central issues of how operations produce organisational outputs, and how other functional and administrative areas contribute to the performance of this core activity. Monitoring and Managing Operational Performance focuses on providing you with a "manager's toolkit" for identifying, monitoring and enhancing the operational performance of organisations' socio-technical systems. By focusing on management tools, you will develop a critical awareness of the interdependence of human, technical, competitive, and financial domains of control.
MGB236 Identifying and Managing Risk
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Developing an understanding of risk management, in theory and practice, is essential for ensuring resilient and sustainable organisations. Effective risk management outcomes result from the analysis of uncertainties embedded in human knowledge, systems of management and processes in commerce, and from implementing mitigation strategies generated to address these factors. This unit seeks to develop students managerial toolkit with current Risk Management models and current national and international risk standards. All forms of organisations face and manage risk in different ways, and this unit shares insights for managing risk in an array of private, public, and entrepreneurial contexts.
MGB237 Managing Projects for Performance
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Increasing technical and product complexity, shortening 'time to market' windows, and the need for cross-functional integration and fast responses to changing client needs elevate the importance of organising work by projects. This developmental level unit applies knowledge and skills in effectively managing projects, gained by focusing on the central issues of project selection, planning and evaluation. It integrates the socio-cultural elements of management including leadership, problem-solving, stakeholder management and managing uncertainty with the technical elements of scope, work breakdown structure, scheduling and resource allocations. In this unit you will develop practical and career relevant skills to successfully manage various types of projects.
MGB263 Entrepreneurial Incubator 1
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- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is the first of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea. In this unit you will cover a range of topics as you further develop your idea including business plans and models; understanding customers and value generation; value propositions; analysing the market, segments, and competition; and developing and testing prototypes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB264 Entrepreneurial Incubator 2
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea. In this unit you will finalise your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture to external venture funders and supporters with a view to securing funding to further instigate your business plan.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB266 Enablers of Growth
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- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit equips students with knowledge and skills to further identify, understand, and apply fundamental financial, legal, and marketing enablers of entrepreneurship and growth. You will further develop your understanding of funding opportunities for new ventures as well as build on your financial literacy skills to make informed predictions about its future directions. You will also further explore and apply the legal enablers of growth including business regulation, intellectual property, consumer protection, commercialisation, internationalisation, and online legal issues. Last, you will also explore further understand and apply key marketing enablers related to marketing, sales, customers, and online promotion. Each enabler will be applied to to your growing entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial venture.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB340 International Business in the Asia-Pacific
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- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Australia is situated in the fastest growing region in the world - the Asia-Pacific rim. Furthermore, Australia already works closely with many of the economies in the region and thus managers need to be fully prepared to manage in cultural different environments. This unit exists to inform future business professionals about business environments, how to identify risks and, from a hands-on perspective, learn best practices to address such risks within countries of this region.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MGB348 Implementing Sustainable Change
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Corporate sustainability is central to ongoing organisational success. A sustainable organisation manages its processes, products and people in an ecologically aware and socially responsible way. The ability to plan and manage the change programs needed to achieve corporate sustainability goals is an integral management competency. Sustainable change requires consideration of the fit of the organisation to its contexts (MGB133); organisational continuity (MGB236 & MGB234), efficiency (MGB235 & MGB237), and effective people management (MGB130). It also requires consideration of multi-stakeholder and Indigenous perspectives, legal and societal expectations, and human dimensions of change. This unit will help you develop the skills and tools needed to make a significant contribution to sustainable and socially responsible change. It is an important parallel for the capstone unit, where these diverse and intersecting responsibilities are applied.
MGB367 Leading Early Stage Ventures
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- School/discipline
- School of Management
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
A critical part of successful ventures is people - how you build and cultivate relationships with your co-founders, collaborators and partners, your mentors, investors, your customers and importantly, your team. This unit will help you develop essential leadership skills that will allow you and the people around you achieve their full potential. You will develop awareness of issues related to managing relationships with co-founders, practice essential coaching skills to facilitate team leadership, explore and learn approaches related to resilience, tolerance for ambiguity, and leading complex and uncertain entrepreneurial contexts. You will apply a set of practical tools, based on research and field-testing to help you as an entrepreneurial leader achieve the strategic priorities of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial ventures.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MXB100 Introductory Calculus and Algebra
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit builds on high school calculus by exploring derivatives, integrals and differential equations. It also introduces the basic theory of matrices, vectors and complex numbers. The ability to apply these concepts and techniques, and express real-world problems in mathematical language, is essential in quantitative fields such as science, business and technology. This is an introductory unit, which attempts to establish foundational skills that you will extend in subsequent discipline-specific units. This unit is particularly intended for students whose mathematics preparation does not include Queensland Senior Specialist Mathematics, Mathematics C or an equivalent.
MXB101 Probability and Stochastic Modelling 1
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces probability and shows you how to apply its concepts to solve practical problems. The unit will lay the foundations for further studies in statistics, operations research and other areas of mathematics and help you to develop your problem-solving and modelling skills. The topics covered include: basic probability rules, conditional probability and independence, discrete and continuous random variables, bivariate distributions, central limit theorem, and introduction to Markov chains. This unit is appropriate for those requiring an introduction to, or a refresher in, probability. The concepts in this unit will be extended in MXB241.
MXB102 Abstract Mathematical Reasoning
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- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Mathematics is, at its heart, axiomatic: each new mathematical statement follows logically from previous statements and ultimately derives from the axiomatic foundations. This unit establishes the foundations of abstract mathematical reasoning, introducing the view of mathematics as axiomatic and emphasising the role of proof in mathematics. Fundamental concepts and tools including logic and sets, number systems, sequences and series, limits and continuity are covered. The tools established in this unit will serve as a foundation throughout your mathematics studies.
MXB103 Introductory Computational Mathematics
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Many real world phenomena are modelled by mathematical models whose solutions cannot be found analytically. To solve these problems in practice, it is necessary to develop computational methods, algorithms and computer code. This unit will introduce you to numerical methods for addressing foundational problems in computational mathematics such as solving nonlinear ordinary differential equations, finding roots of nonlinear functions, constructing interpolating polynomials of data sets, computing derivatives and integrals numerically and solving linear systems of equations. This is an introductory unit providing foundational skills in computational methods and their practical implementation using relevant computational software. This unit will be essential throughout the remaining parts of your degree. MXB226 Computational Methods 1 builds on this unit by extending your computational and programming skills to more challenging problems and more sophisticated algorithms.
MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Calculus and differential equations are used ubiquitously throughout mathematics, statistics and operations research. In this unit, you will build upon the foundations of calculus established in high school or in earlier university mathematics study, to greatly enhance your repertoire of theory and practice in these areas. The application of calculus and differential equations in the description and modelling of real-world problems will also be considered. This unit will extend your problem-solving skills, range of knowledge and use of techniques in differential and integral calculus. These theoretical concepts and their applications will be pursued further in MXB202 Advanced Calculus.
MXB106 Linear Algebra
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- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit in linear algebra which introduces core algebraic concepts, as well as theoretical and practical tools, that will be of central importance to solving real-world problems in science and engineering by mathematical methods. Linear algebra is fundamental to most branches of mathematics, finding widespread applications in mathematical modelling, statistics, finance, economics, information technology, operations research, and computational mathematics. This unit aims to cultivate a deep understanding of the basic mathematical structures of linear algebra, including vector spaces and linear combinations, matrix transformations, invariant subspaces and eigenvalue problems. These theoretical concepts and their applications will be pursued further in MXB201 Advanced Linear Algebra.
MXB107 Introduction to Statistical Modelling
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Statistical modelling provides methods for analysing data to gain insight into real-world problems. The aim of this unit is to introduce a wide range of fundamental statistical modelling and data analysis techniques, and demonstrate the role they play in drawing inferences in real-world problems. This unit is designed around the exploration of contemporary and important issues through the analysis of real data sets, while simultaneously and necessarily building your statistical modelling expertise. You will learn how to propose research questions, analyse real data sets to attempt to answer these questions, and draw inferences and conclusions based on your findings. The importance of ethical considerations when dealing with real data sets will be emphasised. The R programming language will be introduced, and you will gain experience and build your expertise in using this industry-leading software to conduct statistical analyses.
MXB161 Computational Explorations
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This unit introduces you to techniques of computation and simulation across a range of application areas in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Computation and simulation are cornerstones of modern practice across STEM; practitioners skilled in these areas can explore behaviours of real-world systems that would be impractical or impossible to undertake using only theoretical or experimental means. In this introductory unit, you will develop your computation and simulation skills through individual and collaborative problem-solving activities. Further exploration is available through the second major or minor in Computational and Simulation Science.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MXB201 Advanced Linear Algebra
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Much of the power of linear algebra stems from its widely-applicable collection of analytical tools for applied problem-solving. This unit builds upon your knowledge of linear algebra to explore more advanced techniques and applications of matrices and vectors. Furthermore, you will learn how much of what is familiar about linear algebra in Euclidean space can be abstracted to develop a more generally applicable theory. Hence you will develop an appreciation for the power and versatility of linear algebra across the mathematical sciences.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MXB202 Advanced Calculus
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
Advanced calculus is fundamental to the study of applied mathematics and related quantitative disciplines such as physics, physical chemistry and engineering. This unit introduces you to new skills and methodologies in multivariable and vector calculus that are essential to the study of science, technology and engineering, and it also provides you with the necessary background to go on to more advanced study in applied mathematics, such as partial differential equations and advanced mathematical modelling. This unit builds on your introductory calculus and linear algebra skills developed in MXB105 Calculus and Differential Equations and MXB106 Linear Algebra, and will further develop your ability to decompose complex problems into smaller components, resolve these smaller components and hence solve the original problem.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MXB225 Modelling with Differential Equations 1
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 1 (February)
Unit synopsis
Differential equations are commonly used to formulate mathematical models of real-world phenomena from across science, engineering, economics and beyond. This unit builds on your earlier studies of differential equations to consider how such models are constructed, how to obtain analytical solutions, and how to use these models and their solution to gain insight into real-world processes.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.
MXB226 Computational Methods 1
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- School/discipline
- School of Mathematical Sciences
- Study level
- Undergraduate units
- Availability
- Semester 2 (July)
Unit synopsis
This is a foundational unit for Computational Mathematics. It introduces the design and implementation of mathematical models that can then be solved using techniques in Computational Mathematics. These techniques will be analysed for important properties such as efficiency, stability, convergence and error. The main topics that will be covered include: finite difference methods for models of heat diffusion in two dimensions; direct and iterative methods for linear systems; efficient storage of data; approximation; numerical integration; numerical methods for ordinary differential equations.
Approval required
You can only enrol in this undergraduate unit if you meet the specified requirements and have significant background knowledge in the area of study. After you apply, we will assess the units and your background knowledge and let you know the outcome.