MAT9004 Mathematical foundations for data science
Faculty of Information Technology
MAT9004 Mathematical foundations for data science is a level 9, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Information Technology, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Monash Online. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit, leading on to 5 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton, Monash Online
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 2 other tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAT9004
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MAT9004
1 unit list MAT9004 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Overview
Mathematical topics fundamental to computing and statistics including trees and other graphs, counting in combinatorics, principles of elementary probability theory, linear algebra, and fundamental concepts of calculus in one and several variables.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| First semester (Fully flex) | Clayton | Flexible |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Teaching period 1 | Monash Online | Mo |
| Teaching period 4 | Monash Online | Mo |
Assessment
- In-semester assessmentThreshold hurdle40%
- Examination (3 hours and 10 minutes)Threshold hurdle60%
- In-semester assessment100%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Use trees and graphs to solve problems in computer science;
- 2
Apply counting principles in combinatorics;
- 3
Describe the principles of elementary probability theory, evaluate conditional probabilities and use Bayes' Theorem;
- 4
Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills of linear algebra, including the manipulation of matrices, solution of linear systems, and evaluate and apply determinants;
- 5
Explain fundamental concepts in calculus including basic differentiation and integration, and composite, inverse and parametric functions;
- 6
Perform key skills in the calculus of functions of several variables including the calculation of partial derivatives, find tangent planes and identify stationary points, root findings and convexity for optimisation.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions18 hours
- Lectures36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online and face to face learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated reading and preparation for scheduled activities. The unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
MAT9004 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Heiko Dietrich
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAT9004?
MAT9004 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after MAT9004?
MAT9004 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including FIT5197. Those lead on to 5 units in all.
When is MAT9004 offered?
In 2020, MAT9004 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton and Monash Online.
How much work is MAT9004?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAT9004 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.
Which majors and minors include MAT9004?
MAT9004 is part of Atmospheric science and Earth science.