Mathematical Modelling

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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Area/Catalogue
MATH X103
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Course ID
207605
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Mathematical Science
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Ben Wilks
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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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
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to enable learners to devise and apply deterministic and stochastic mathematical modelling techniques to real-world problems and case studies. Learners will also evaluate, solve, and analyse these mathematical models.

  • Modelling Techniques
  • Deterministic Modelling
  • Stochastic Modelling

Course learning outcomes

  • Apply dimensional analysis and nondimensionalisation to characterise the physical dimensions and dimensionless groups in a mathematical model
  • Design and solve mathematical models for real-world problems using appropriate discrete, continuous, and stochastic techniques
  • Interpret the meaning and utility of analytical and numerical solutions to discrete, continuous, and stochastic mathematical models
  • Collaborate with peers to develop a mathematical model for open-ended problem requiring self-directed investigation
  • Explain orally and in writing a real-world problem, a mathematical model of the problem, and a solution to the model

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 56678
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F2-10
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building P, P2-41
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Mawson Lakes Building F, F2-10

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 56679
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 212
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 213
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 212
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 213
Class number
Class number 53543
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
3 Aug - 21 Sep Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 213
7 Aug - 25 Sep Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 212
12 Oct - 9 Nov Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 213
16 Oct - 13 Nov Friday 8:10am - 10am Adelaide City Campus East Engin and Maths Sciences, 212

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed MATH1005 Calculus 2

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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