1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

SM366 Engineering Mathematics Recommended reading
10 credit points 4.5 hours per week Hawthorn
Ferguson, G.A. Statistical Analysis in Psychology &Education. 5th
edn, New York, McGraw Hill, 1981
Instruction: integrated instruction and practice Assessment:
Norusis, M. SPSS-X. Introductoy Guide, Chicago,
subject to selection of topics SPSS Inc, 1990
Obiectives
Norusis, M. SPSS/PC+ Studentware Plus. Chicago, Ill., SPSS Inc.,
To provide students with more advanced topics in
1991
Pedhazur, E.J. Multiple Regression in Behawioural Research. 2nd
mathematics according to their specialisation and to develop
edn, New York, Halt Rinehart and Winston, 1982
their ability to use mathematics with understanding to solve ~oscoe~ 1.~. ~~~~~~~~l ~~~~~~~h for the ~ ~ h ~ sciaces. w i 2nd ~ ~ ~ ~
engineering problems. edn, N; York, Holt Rinehart and winston, 1975
Content
A selection of topics from:
Advanced computational methods
Advanced continuous and discrete transforms
Advanced mathematical programming
Analysis of algorithm
Calculus of random variables
Computational fluid dynamics
Decision and risk analysis
Fuzzy logic
Greens function methods
Multiple linear regression and experimental design
Operations research
Optimisation
Perturbation methods
Special functions and generalised Fourier series
Stochastic processes
Tensor analysis
Theory of partial differential equations
Variational calculus and finite element methods
Recommended reading
Subject to selection of topics
SM378 Design - and Measurement 3
16.5 credit points 4 hours per week (dayl or 3.5 hours per
Hawthorn Prerequisite SM278
Assessment, week ands on SPSS computer test, written test and
exam
A third year subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
r (Psychology and Psychophysiology) and the Bachelor of
8 Arts (for students majoring in psychology)
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Content
A stage three, first-semester subject in research design and
statistical analysis that is designed to complement
concurrent and future studies in psychology.
In this subject the topics included in SM278 are extended
and further topics in design and analysis are considered. The
SPSS package will be used to perform the various statistical
analyses.
Topics to be studied include correlation and an introduction
to multiple regression, mixed design analysis of variance and
multivariate analysis of variance..
SM378L Design and Measurement 3
4 hours per week Lilydale Prerequisite SM278
Assessment: class work, examination
A stage three subject in the Bachelor of Business and
Bachelor of Social Science
Objectives
To extend topics in SM278 to cover a wider variety of
statistical techniques.
The emphasis is on understanding how statistical analysis
can provide answers to research questions.
Contents
Simple linear regression;
multiple regression;
analysis of covariance;
factor Analysis.
Recommended reading
Francis, G, J. and Taffe J. SM378 Studying Relationships
Francis, G, J. SM378 Analysis of Covariance and Faccor Analysis
Norusis, M, J. SPSS Introductoy Statistics Guide, Chicago, Illinois,
SPSS, Inc, 1987
Statistical package:
SPSS for Windows, SPSS Inc., 1994
SM383 Mathematics 2
10 credit points 3 hours per week Hawthorn
Prerequisite: SM180 Assessment: tests, examinations and
assignments
A second year subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Mathematics and Computer Science).
0 biectives
To provide students with mathematical knowledge and
skills essential for concurrent and later studies;
To enable students with ability and interest further to
develop their mathematical knowledge and skills;
To reinforce and develop mathematical communication
skills and problem solving skills;
To provide students with additional mathematical
understanding and background material which may be
required;
TO-demonstrate where mathematics can be applied to
practical situations.
Content - -
Ordinary differential equations of standard types; numerical
methods of solution; difference equations; simple partial