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STATS 302
: Applied Multivariate Analysis2024 Semester One (1243)
Covers the exploratory analysis of multivariate data, with emphasis on the use of statistical software and reporting of results. Topics covered include: techniques for data display, dimension reduction and ordination, cluster analysis, multivariate ANOVA and associated methods.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 314 or STATS 201 or 208
Restriction: STATS 767
Restriction: STATS 767
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STATS 310
: Introduction to Statistical Inference2024 Semester One (1243)
Estimation, likelihood methods, hypothesis testing, multivariate distributions, linear models.
Prerequisite: STATS 210 or 225, and 15 points from MATHS 208, 250 or equivalent
Restriction: STATS 732
Restriction: STATS 732
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STATS 320
: Applied Stochastic Modelling2024 Semester One (1243)
Construction, analysis and simulation of stochastic models, and optimisation problems associated with them. Poisson process, Markov chains, continuous-time Markov processes. Equilibrium distribution, reaching probabilities and times, transient behaviour. Use of R to simulate simple stochastic processes. Examples drawn from a range of applications including operations research, biology, and finance.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 125, 210, 225 and 15 points from STATS 201, 208, 220, or ENGSCI 314
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STATS 326
: Applied Time Series Analysis2024 Semester One (1243)
Components, decompositions, smoothing and filtering, modelling and forecasting. Examples and techniques from a variety of application areas.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ECON 211, ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 208
Restriction: STATS 727
Restriction: STATS 727
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STATS 330
: Statistical Modelling2024 Semester One (1243)
Application of the generalised linear model and extensions to fit data arising from a range of sources including multiple regression models, logistic regression models, and log-linear models. The graphical exploration of data.
Prerequisite: ENGSCI 314 or STATS 201 or 208
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STATS 380
: Statistical Computing2024 Semester One (1243)
Statistical programming using the R computing environment. Data structures, numerical computing and graphics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 208, 220
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STATS 707
: Computational Introduction to Statistics2024 Semester One (1243)
An advanced introduction to statistics and data analysis, including testing, estimation, and linear regression.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 101, 108 and 15 points from COMPSCI 101, MATHS 162
Restriction: ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225
Restriction: ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208, 210, 225
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STATS 720
: Stochastic Processes2024 Semester One (1243)
Stochastic models and their applications. Discrete and continuous-time jump Markov processes. A selection of topics from point processes, renewal theory, Markov decision processes, stochastic networks, inference for stochastic processes, simulation of stochastic processes, and computational methods using R.
Prerequisite: STATS 320 or 325
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STATS 732
: Foundations of Statistical Inference2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamentals of statistical inference including estimation, hypothesis testing, likelihood methods, multivariate distributions, joint, marginal, and conditional distributions, vector random variables, and an introduction to decision theory and Bayesian inference.
Prerequisite: STATS 210 or 225, and 15 points from MATHS 208, 250
Restriction: STATS 310
Restriction: STATS 310
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STATS 740
: Sample Surveys2024 Semester One (1243)
The design, management and analysis of sample surveys. Topics such as the following are studied. Types of Survey. Revision of statistical aspects of sampling. Preparing surveys. Research entry: problem selection, sponsorship and collaboration. Research design: methodology and data collection; Issues of sample design and sample selection. Conducting surveys: Questionnaires and questions; Non-sampling issues; Project management; Maintaining data quality. Concluding surveys: Analysis; Dissemination.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 240, 330, 340, and 15 points from Stage II Mathematics
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STATS 762
: Regression for Data Science2024 Semester One (1243)
Application of the generalised linear model to fit data arising from a wide range of sources, including multiple linear regression models, Poisson regression, and logistic regression models. The graphical exploration of data. Model building for prediction and for causal inference. Other regression models such as quantile regression. A basic understanding of vector spaces, matrix algebra and calculus will be assumed.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 707, and 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208
Restriction: STATS 330
Restriction: STATS 330
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STATS 765
: Statistical Learning for Data Science2024 Semester One (1243)
Concepts of modern predictive modelling and machine learning such as loss functions, overfitting, generalisation, regularisation, sparsity. Techniques including regression, recursive partitioning, boosting, neural networks. Application to real data sets from a variety of sources, including data quality assessment, data preparation and reporting.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208 and 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 707
Corequisite: May be taken with STATS 707
Restriction: STATS 369
Restriction: STATS 369
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STATS 767
: Foundations of Applied Multivariate Analysis2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamentals of exploratory analysis of multivariate data, with emphasis on the use of statistical software and reporting of results. Topics covered include: techniques for data display, dimension reduction and ordination, cluster analysis, multivariate ANOVA and associated methods.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208, 707
Restriction: STATS 302
Restriction: STATS 302
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STATS 770
: Introduction to Medical Statistics2024 Semester One (1243)
An introduction to ideas of importance in medical statistics, such as measures of risk, basic types of medical study, causation, ethical issues and censoring, together with a review of common methodologies.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208 and 15 points from STATS 210, 225, 707
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STATS 776
: Estimating Animal Abundance2024 Semester One (1243)
Fundamentals of the statistical methods that underly capture-recapture, distance sampling and occupancy analysis, focusing on the critical role that p, the probability of detection, plays in estimating n, the number of animals, or psi, the probability of species presence. Extensions to these fundamental tools including spatially explicit, genetic, and hierarchical methods will be covered.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 207, 208, 707
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STATS 779
: Professional Skills for Statisticians2024 Semester One (1243)
Statistical software, data management, data integrity, data transfer, file processing, symbolic manipulation, document design and presentation, oral presentation, professional ethics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 208, 707
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STATS 782
: Statistical Computing2024 Semester One (1243)
Professional skills, advanced statistical programming, numerical computation and graphics.
Prerequisite: 15 points from ENGSCI 314, STATS 201, 208, 707
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STATS 786
: Time Series Forecasting for Data Science2024 Semester One (1243)
Delivers a comprehensive understanding of widely used time series forecasting methods, illustrates how to build models to uncover the structure in time series and perform model diagnostics to assess the fit of models, and develops analytical and computer skills that are necessary for analysing time series data. Familiarity with coding in R is recommended.
Prerequisite: 15 points from STATS 201, 208
Restriction: STATS 326, 727
Restriction: STATS 326, 727
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STRCTENG 200
: Introductory Structural Mechanics2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduction to structural analysis for civil engineers. Equilibrium, internal actions and deformations, structural forms, structural systems, analysis of determinate systems, plane section properties, elasticity, engineering beam theory, failure theories. Prepares students to embark on further studies in structural design.
Prerequisite: ENGGEN 121
Restriction: CIVIL 210
Restriction: CIVIL 210
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STRCTENG 300
: Design Loads and Dynamic Response of Structures2024 Semester One (1243)
Determination of design loads according to AS/NZS1170 and the response of structures under dynamic loadings.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 210 or STRCTENG 200
Restriction: CIVIL 314
Restriction: CIVIL 314
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STRCTENG 301
: Timber Structures Design2024 Semester One (1243)
Structural analytical techniques including computer based approaches to simple indeterminate structures. Design procedures for members and structural systems of timber and engineered wood products including environmental and sustainability considerations in design. Design project.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 210 or STRCTENG 200
Restriction: CIVIL 312
Restriction: CIVIL 312
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STRCTENG 304
: Structural Design for Civil Engineers2024 Semester One (1243)
Structural loading for gravity and wind in accordance with the loading code AS/NZS1170. Design principles and examples for concrete and timber members and design for timber framed buildings using NZS3604 including the concept of safety in design. Discussion of sustainability and environmental implications of selecting different building materials. Introduction to seismic building behaviour at a conceptual level.
Prerequisite: CIVIL 210 or STRCTENG 200
Restriction: CIVIL 312, 313
Restriction: CIVIL 312, 313
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STRCTENG 710
: Low Rise Structures Design2024 Semester One (1243)
Structural systems for low-rise buildings, including seismic design and analysis techniques. Design and detailing of low-rise structures in structural steel, reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, and timber including discussion of sustainability and environmental impacts of design decisions. Strut and tie for reinforced concrete. Introduction to fire engineering. Techniques in ensuring safety in design, checking of existing structures, lessons from failures, and design for repair.
Prerequisite: STRCTENG 302, and CIVIL 313 or STRCTENG 303
Restriction: CIVIL 713
Restriction: CIVIL 713
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STRCTENG 711
: Multistorey Structures Design2024 Semester One (1243)
Techniques for the design of multistorey structures to resist seismic loading. Derivation of design actions and design of structural components subject to cyclic inelastic action. Includes identifying alternative structural systems for resisting seismic loads, incorporating sustainable design into seismic structural systems, detailing of members and joints to enhance earthquake resistance, design for repair, seismic isolation, and ensuring safety in design.
Prerequisite: STRCTENG 302, and CIVIL 313 or STRCTENG 303
Restriction: CIVIL 714
Restriction: CIVIL 714
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SUSTAIN 200
: The Sustainable Community2024 Semester One (1243)
What is the sustainable community? We unpack the nature of complex social and ecological systems with a particular focus on large organisations and cities. Students undertake a group project to enhance their skills in collective decision making, and to develop skills in integrating information and presenting sustainability solutions. Two sustainability issues, such as climate change and fisheries, are discussed in depth.
Prerequisite: 60 points passed