Advanced Topics in Statistics and Operations Research unit (KMA458)

Hobart

Introduction

This Honours-level unit is available for students enrolled in Honours Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics, or by permission of the Unit Coordinator. Students will study modern topics in statistics and operations research. The unit will cover a range of models, examples of their applications in real world, and simulation methods and computational techniques for their analysis. The topics covered in this unit may differ slightly from year to year based on staff availability and students’ interests.

Summary

Unit name	Advanced Topics in Statistics and Operations Research
Unit code	KMA458
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences
Discipline	Mathematics
Coordinator	Associate Professor Malgorzata O'Reilly
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025
Semester 1	23/2/2025	24/3/2025	13/4/2025	31/5/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

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Learning Outcomes

• Construct suitable statistics and operations research models for a range of real-world situations.
• Apply advanced problem-solving and analytical techniques for the analysis of real-world problems.
• Read and communicate in relevant mathematical language and notation to an audience of peers.
• Apply formal definitions and properties of fundamental mathematical structures encountered in the unit, in the context of rigorous analysis.

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
010103	$578.00	$578.00	not applicable	$2,780.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 1-hr tutorial/class
Assessment	Presentation (10%)|Report (30%)|Assignment (multiple) (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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