Courses & Units

Engineering Mathematics 2B KME272

Introduction

The unit has two major topic streams: computational techniques and probability and statistics. Probability and Statistics. An important aspect of engineering is the study, evaluation, and management of the reliability of systems, where reliability is defined as the ability of a system or a component to perform its required functions under stated conditions for a specified period. Reliability can be measured as a probability of failure, frequency of failures, or in terms of system availability. In this part of the unit we will give an introduction on statistics and the theory of probability, then concentrate on techniques of statistical analysis that are useful in engineering environments. Computational Techniques. The use of computers is ubiquitous in modern engineering with enormous faith put in the accuracy of their computations – is that faith founded? In this part of the unit we will explore fundamental numerical processes for obtaining approximate but useful solutions to mathematical models and operations. The consequence of adopting such approximations will be investigated through the evolution and propagation of errors. Statistical and numerical principles will be demonstrated and explored with scientific software including R and Matlab.

Summary

Unit name Engineering Mathematics 2B
Unit code KME272
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline Mathematics
Coordinator Doctor Michael Brideson
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 22/7/2024 16/8/2024 9/9/2024 27/10/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • calculate probabilities and expectations of combinations of events
  • explain appropriate standard probability distributions to model discrete and continuous processes
  • make statistically valid inferences, such as hypothesis testing, about observed data
  • design and run code to solve problems numerically
  • develop appropriate numerical schemes to approximate mathematical models or operations
  • assess the evolution and propagation of errors in a numerical approximation scheme

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
010101 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,648.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KMA154 or JEE104

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

KMA350

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

3 x 1-hr workshops weekly, 1 x 2-hr tutorial weekly

AssessmentMatlab Grader Assignment (5%)|Probability and Statistics Quiz (10%)|Computational Techniques Test (20%)|Probability and Statistics Assignments (20%)|Probability and Statistics Test (20%)|Computational Techniques Assignments (25%)
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Textbooks

Required

There is no required textbook. Lecture notes will be provided.
Recommended

Probability and Statistics  
•    An Introduction to Reliability and Maintainability Engineering. Charles E. Ebeling, Waveland Press, 1997. 
•    Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th edition. Erwin Kreyszig, Wiley 1999.
•    Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Mendenhall, Beaver and Beaver, Cengage Learning, 2006.
•    Practical Reliability Engineering, 5th Ed. Patrick P. O'Connor, Wiley. ISBN: 80470979815.
Computational Techniques
•    Numerical Analysis, 8th edition. Richard L Burden and J Douglas Faires. Thomson 2005.
•    Elementary Numerical Analysis, 3rd edition. Atkinson and Han. Wiley 2004.

Kreyszig is an excellent reference book, covering a broad range of topics including linear algebra, vector calculus, differential equations (ordinary and partial), Fourier analysis, complex analysis, numerical methods, optimisation, and probability and statistics.

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