Mathematics and Statistics to Enhance Engineering Systems
Students pursuing an Engineering Systems major may complete just a minimum number of mathematics and statistics subjects plus Engineering Mathematics (a second year subject).
Students with a Special Interest in Mathematics and Statistics
Students planning to do a Master of Engineering who have a special interest in Mathematics and Statistics have two options
• Students may major in Mathematics and Statistics either through the Bachelor of Science or by enrolling in the Diploma in Mathematical Sciences. In the former case, students will be required to undertake extra subjects in the Master of Engineering.
• Students may choose to do a major in Engineering Systems plus do complementary Mathematics and
Statistics subjects.
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These students usually replace the subject Engineering Mathematics with specified mathematics and statistics subjects for each Engineering Systems major. This option enables students to complete science electives in mathematics and statistics and to keep open the option of a mathematics and statistics or a physics major in third year. Below we show sample course plans for students majoring in Engineering Systems (Electrical) and Engineering Systems (all other majors) who wish to take mathematics and statistics subjects to complement their engineering studies.
Options for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Students
Calculus 1 Stream For students with no (or ≤ 26 in ) VCE Specialist Mathematics or equivalent |
Calculus 2 Stream For students with 27 to 38 in VCE Specialist Mathematics or equivalent |
Accelerated Mathematics Stream For students with ≥39 in VCE Specialist Mathematics or equivalent |
Calculus 1 Stream (For students with no (or ≤ 26 in ) VCE Specialist Mathematics)
Semester |
Electrical Engineering |
Other Engineering Specialisations |
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Core Subjects |
Options |
Core Subjects |
Options |
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1 |
Calculus 1 |
Calculus 1 |
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2 |
Calculus 2 |
Calculus 2 |
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3 |
Linear Algebra |
Linear Algebra |
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4 |
Real Analysis with Applications†† |
Vector Calculus¥¥ |
Discrete Maths & Operations Research |
Vector Calculus££ |
Real Analysis with Applications¥¥ |
Discrete Maths & Operations Research |
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5 |
Probability for Statistics |
Complex Analysis |
Differential Equations for Engineers |
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6 |
Stochastic Modelling |
Discrete Mathematics |
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Notes
†† Real Analysis with Applications replaces Engineering Mathematics in the Electrical Engineering Stream.
££ Vector Calculus replaces Engineering Mathematics in the Mechanical Engineering Stream.
¥¥ Students who do both Real Analysis with Applications and Vector Calculus keep open the options of doing either Electrical or other engineering specialisations (depending upon their other subject choices).
Calculus 2 Stream (For students with 27 to 37 in VCE Specialist Mathematics)
Semester |
Electrical Engineering |
Other Engineering Specialisations |
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Core Subjects |
Options |
Core Subjects |
Options |
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1 |
Calculus 2 |
Calculus 2 |
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2 |
Linear Algebra |
Linear Algebra |
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3 |
Real Analysis with Applications†† |
Probability for Statistics |
Vector Calculus££ |
Real Analysis with Applications¥¥ |
Probability for Statistics |
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4 |
Vector Calculus¥¥ |
Dynamical Systems & Chaos |
Discrete Maths & Operations Research |
Statistics |
Discrete Maths & Operations Research |
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5 |
Complex Analysis |
Numerical & Symbolic Mathematics |
Techniques in Operations Research |
Differential Equations for Engineers |
Numerical & Symbolic Mathematics |
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6 |
Stochastic Modelling |
Discrete Mathematics |
Complex Analysis |
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Notes
†† Real Analysis with Applications replaces Engineering Mathematics in the Electrical Engineering Stream.
££ Vector Calculus replaces Engineering Mathematics in the Mechanical Engineering Stream.
¥¥Students who do both Real Analysis with Applications and Vector Calculus keep open the options of doing either Electrical or other engineering specialisations (depending upon their other subject choices).
Accelerated Mathematics Stream (For students with ≥ 38in VCE Specialist Mathematics)
| Semester | Electrical Engineering | Other Engineering Specialisations | ||||||
| Core Subjects | Options | Core Subjects |
Options |
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| 1 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 1 | Accelerated Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 1 | ||||||
| 2 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 or Mathematics 2 | Accelerated Mathematics 2 or Mathematics 2 | ||||||
| 3 | Multivariable and Vector Calculus or Vector Calculus¥¥ | Probability | Multivariable and Vector Calculus or Vector Calculus¥¥ | Probability | ||||
| 4 | Group Theory with Linear Algebra | Dynamical Systems & Chaos | Discrete Maths & Operations Research | Statistics | Dynamical Systems & Chaos | |||
| 5 | Complex Analysis | Numerical & Symbolic Mathematics | Techniques in Operations Research | Differential Equations for Engineers | Numerical & Symbolic Mathematics | |||
| 6 | Stochastic Modelling | Discrete Mathematics | Complex Analysis | |||||
Notes
¥¥Either Multivariable and Vector Calculus (2009) or Vector Calculus(2010 and beyond) replaces Engineering Mathematics.