Calculus for Statisticians

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
MATH 5016
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Course ID
204198
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course builds core strengths in calculus need for statistical theory and applications. It covers analytic and numeric techniques, integration, series and differentiation. Applications will be chosen based on relevance to core statistical techniques and theory, with a focus on tools need to progress further in these fields.

Course learning outcomes

  • Solve problems in calculus using analytic and computational methods
  • Employ techniques from calculus in statistics
  • Demonstrate skills in communicating mathematics

Prerequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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