LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND PROBABILITY
STM3LPP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Linear Programming and Probability is a subject with many important real word applications. It is suitable for students taking majors in mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering. Linear Programming involves maximising and minimising a linear function subject to a finite number of linear constraints. This subject also gives an introduction to Game Theory, which deals with decision making in a competitive environment; game theory uses ideas from probability theory combined with the tools of linear programming. The subject also details how linear programming can also used to perform special probability computations, such a regression, and selection of probability distributions.
School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rebecca Chisholm
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: STM2PM OR MAT2LAL
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: MAT3LPG
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Payne
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.00 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The subject will be blended, with a fully comprehensive LMS site, with required weekly materials, "key concept videos", recordings of worked examples, and supplementary support materials available. This material, together with participation in the on-line forum, should constitute 8 hrs per week.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
The online materials will be integrated with 2 weekly 1 hour face-face classes, focused around weekly Practice Sheets.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five 300-word written assignments (1500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour written Examination (3000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rebecca Chisholm
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 8.00 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
The subject will be blended, with a fully comprehensive LMS site, with required weekly materials, "key concept videos", recordings of worked examples, and supplementary support materials available. This material, together with participation in the on-line forum, should constitute 8 hrs per week.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
The online materials will be integrated with 2 weekly 1 hour face-face classes, focused around weekly Practice Sheets.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Five 300-word written assignments (1500 words total) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
One 3-hour written Examination (3000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |