MATHS 7027 - Mathematical Foundations of Data Science
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4236 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Up to 3 hours per week |
Restriction: | Not available to MMaSc students. |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | Yes |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assumed Knowledge: | SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods |
Assessment: | Exam, ongoing assessment |
Syllabus: |
This course introduces fundamental mathematical concepts relevant to computer science and provides a basis for further postgraduate study in data science, statistical machine learning, and cybersecurity. Topics covered are include: probability: sets, counting, probability axioms, Bayes theorem; optimisation and calculus: differentiation, integration, functions of several variables, series approximations; linear algebra: vector and matrices, matrix algebra, vector spaces; discrete mathematics and statistics: linear regression, linear least squares, regularisation. Applications of the theory to data science and machine learning will be developed. |
Course Fees
Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here
Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
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Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
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Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4236 | Mon 06/06/2022 | Thu 09/06/2022 | Fri 22/07/2022 | Wed 17/08/2022 |
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Class Details
Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
33276 | WR01 | 60 | 17 | 24 May - 16 Aug | Tuesday | 4pm - 5pm | Engineering Sth, S111, Teaching Room | Note: This class will be delivered both online and face to face. Please refer to MyUni for details once enrolled. |
Related Class: Computer Exercise | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
33271 | CO02 | 45 | 29 | 25 May - 25 May | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
8 Jun - 8 Jun | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
22 Jun - 22 Jun | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
6 Jul - 6 Jul | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
20 Jul - 20 Jul | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
3 Aug - 3 Aug | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is delivered entirely online. | |||
33272 | CO01 | 45 | 18 | 27 May - 27 May | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite |
10 Jun - 10 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite | ||||
24 Jun - 24 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite | ||||
8 Jul - 8 Jul | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite | ||||
22 Jul - 22 Jul | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite | ||||
5 Aug - 5 Aug | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Engineering & Mathematics, EM108, CAT Suite | Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students. | |||
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
33273 | TU02 | 40 | 25 | 1 Jun - 1 Jun | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class |
15 Jun - 15 Jun | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
29 Jun - 29 Jun | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
13 Jul - 13 Jul | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
27 Jul - 27 Jul | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | ||||
10 Aug - 10 Aug | Wednesday | 6pm - 7pm | MyUni, OL, Online Class | Note: This class is delivered entirely online. | |||
33274 | TU01 | 40 | 12 | 3 Jun - 3 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room |
17 Jun - 17 Jun | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room | ||||
1 Jul - 1 Jul | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room | ||||
15 Jul - 15 Jul | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room | ||||
29 Jul - 29 Jul | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room | ||||
12 Aug - 12 Aug | Friday | 11am - 12pm | Ingkarni Wardli, 232, Teaching Room | Note: This class is only available for face-to-face (on-campus) students. |
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