Systems Modelling and Simulation (MAST90045)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2025

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Overview

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Modern science and business makes extensive use of computers for simulation, because complex real-world systems often cannot be analysed exactly, but can be simulated. Using simulation we can perform virtual experiments with the system, to see how it responds when we change parameters, which thus allows us to optimise its performance. We use the language R, which is one of the most popular modern languages for data analysis.

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this subject students should be able to:



  • Program in R;
  • Develop and analyse simulations of deterministic and stochastic processes, with an emphasis on those arising in business and management settings; and
  • Apply local optimisation techniques.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • Problem-solving skills (especially through tutorial exercises and assignments), including engaging with unfamiliar problems and identifying relevant strategies;
  • Analytical skills, in particular the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency an analysis.

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

One of

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
MAST10006 Calculus 2
Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5
MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Or equivalent

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students who have completed an introductory programming subject (such as MAST30028, COMP10001, COMP10002, COMP20005 or INFO10001), and an introductory probability subject (such as MAST20004 or MAST20006), are recommended not to take this subject.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 4 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Up to 21 pages of written assignments (three assignments worth 17% each)

  • 21 pages
51%

An examination

  • 2 hours
49%

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Dates & times

Not available in 2025

Time commitment details

170 hours

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Further information

Last updated: 4 March 2025