433-385 Modelling, Analysis and Visualisation

433-252 Software Engineering Principles and Tools, 433-253 Algorithms and Data Structures, 433-254 Software Design and two subjects (25 points) of first year mathematics. Students are advised that the study of mathematics or engineering analysis at the second year level is strongly recommended.

The objective of this subject is to introduce students to methods of modelling, numerical analysis and visualisation, and to a number of key developing areas in computational science. Students will learn to use the IDL programming environment, and within this context apply their knowledge to fractal analysis, chaos and dynamical systems, financial modelling, neuroinformatics and bioinformatics.

Project work during semester (expected to take about 36 hours) leading to submission of program or written material, and one written examination (not exceeding 3 hours) at the end of the semester. Both components of assessment must be completed satisfactorily to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be advised at the commencement of the subject.