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Diploma of Applied Mathematics

Diploma of Applied Mathematics

Accredited course
National Code:
3964
State Code:
9651
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
010101 - Mathematics
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
1363
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (3500)
Accredited Date
14/11/1996
Expiry Date
09/10/2000
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To provide learners with the quantitative, communication and computing skills
necessary to apply a wide range of mathematical techniques to solve problems in
business, industry and technology.

To enable learners to:

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Solve a variety of standard complex mathematical problems with
substantial self direction
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Adapt computer software for a particular mathematical use
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Work independently to solve non-routine mathematical problems
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Organise collection and presentation of information.

Schedule
1. CORE

SEMESTER 1

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
53404 Calculus 11 51 Module
55009 AAA630 Computer Fundamentals 25 Module
53400 Mathematical Modelling 11 34 Module
53416 Mathematical Spreadsheet Applications (Excel) 68 Module
53410 Mathematics 11 68 Module
53408 Statistics 11 51 Module
53419 Technical English 34 Module
2. CORE

SEMESTER 2 Learners also need to select two modules from the Computing Electives, Group 1 and one module from the Engineering/Science/Business Electives, Group 2 and 3.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
53405 Calculus 12 51 Module
53401 Mathematical Modelling 12 51 Module
51511 Program Design 001 68 Module
53417 Statistical Computer Package (Minitab) 68 Module
53409 Statistics 12 51 Module
65017 NCS017 Writing Technical Documents 17 Module
3. CORE

SEMESTER 3 Learners also need to select one module from the Computing Electives, Group 1 and one module from the Engineering/Science/Business Electives, Group 2 and 3.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
53413 Graphs and Networks 34 Module
53406 Mathematical Analysis 21 68 Module
53402 Mathematical Modelling 21 51 Module
53418 Mathematical Symbolic Manipulation Computer Package (Maple) 68 Module
53414 Operations Research 51 Module
4. CORE

SEMESTER 4 Learners also need to complete Module 53411 Mathematics 22 OR Module 53412 Dynamics and Statics plus select one module from the Computing Electives, Group 1 and one module from the Engineering/Science/Business Electives, Group 2 and 3.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
53415 Forecasting and Decision Making 34 Module
53407 Mathematical Analysis 22 68 Module
53403 Mathematical Modelling 22 51 Module
53411 Mathematics 22 51 Module
5. ELECTIVES

COMPUTING ELECTIVES Learners may select modules from any other suitable information technology elective of an equivalent standard to the following modules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
69035 ITA402 3gl Program Design 20 Module
69043 ITA410 Intro to Graphics Programming 20 Module
69044 ITA413 Intro to Programming With An Application Framework 20 Module
69036 ITA403 Programming Concepts 1 20 Module
69037 ITA404 Programming Concepts 2 20 Module
69038 ITA405 Programming Techniques 1 20 Module
69039 ITA406 Programming Techniques 2 20 Module
6. ELECTIVES

ENGINEERING AND SCIENCE ELECTIVES Learners may select modules from any other suitable science or engineering elective of an equivalent standard to the following modules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
55070 AAA705 Biochemistry 1 50 Module
55069 AAA703 Biology 40 Module
55021 AAA751 Chemical Principles 50 Module
53232 Development of Mathematics 101 51 Module
43716 EA185 Digital Applications 36 Module
53412 Dynamics and Statics 51 Module
55056 AAA611 Energy 50 Module
55002 AAA604 Practical Project 50 Module
55014 AAA620 Principles of Instrumentation 50 Module
55011 AAA632 Scientific Database Applications 25 Module
7. ELECTIVES

BUSINESS ELECTIVES Learners may select modules from any other suitable business or management elective of an equivalent standard to the following modules.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
15507 NAP714 Accounting Applications Advanced 17 Module
15500 NAP704 Accounting Spreadsheet & Other Applications 51 Module
15503 NAP733 Business Planning & Control 68 Module
15513 NAP722 Economics for Business 51 Module
15515 NAP710 Financial Accounting Applications 1 24 Module
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