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Complex Systems

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Master of Complex Systems

Candidates for the degree of Master of Complex Systems are required to complete 96 credit points from the units of study listed in the tables below as follows:
1. 24 credit points of Foundational Core units of study
2. 24 credit points of Complex Systems core units of study
3. 12 credit points of other core units of study
4. 12 credit points of Project units of study
5. a maximum of 24 credit points of Elective units of study
6. If a reduction in the volume of learning of 24 credit points is given, the candidate will be exempted from the 24 credit points of Foundational Core units of study.
Completion of a specialisation is not a requirement of the course. Candidates have the option of completing at most one specialisation. A specialisation requires the completion of 24 credit points chosen from units of study listed for that specialisation. The specialisations available are:
(a) Biosecurity
(b) Engineering
(c) Transport
(d) Research Methods
To qualify for the Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems, candidates must complete 48 credit points comprising:
1. 24 credit points of Foundational Core units of study
2. At least 12 credit points of Complex Systems core units of study, excluding capstone project units
3. A maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units of study

Foundational Core

COMP9001
Introduction to Programming
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
ENVI5801
Social Science of Environment
6      Semester 1
PMGT5886
System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6      Semester 2
STAT5002
Introduction to Statistics
6    A HSC Mathematics
Semester 1
Semester 2

Complex Systems Core

CSYS5010
Introduction to Complex Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5020
Interdependent Civil Systems
6      Semester 1
CSYS5030
Information Theory and Self-Organisation
6    A Competency in 1st year mathematics, and basic computer programming skills are assumed.
Semester 2
CSYS5040
Criticality in Dynamical Systems
6    A Mathematics at first-year undergraduate level
Semester 2

Other Core

COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5313
Large Scale Networks
6    A Algorithmic skills (as expected from any IT graduate). Basic probability knowledge.
Semester 1

Complex Systems Capstone

CSYS5050
Complex Systems Capstone Project A
6    P CSYS5010, 48 credit points
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5051
Complex Systems Capstone Project B
6    P CSYS5010
C CSYS5050. Capstone A is meant to be done before or in parallel with Capstone B
Semester 1
Semester 2

Electives

CHNG9202
Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that first year undergraduate core maths, science and engineering UoS (or their equivalent) have been successfully completed.
N CHNG2802 OR CHNG5702


School permission required.
Semester 1
CISS6004
Health and Security
6      Semester 2
COMP5318
Machine Learning and Data Mining
6    A INFO2110 OR ISYS2110 OR COMP9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5060
Complex Systems Research Project A
6    P CSYS5010
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5061
Complex Systems Research Project B
6    P CSYS5010
C CSYS5060. Research Project A is meant to be done before or in parallel with Research Project B
Semester 1
Semester 2
DATA5207
Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
6    A COMP5310

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Intensive December
Semester 1
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications
Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A ELEC3505 AND ELEC3506. Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC9103
Simulations and Numerical Solutions in Eng
6    A ELEC9703. Understanding of the fundamental concepts and building blocks of electrical and electronics circuits and aspects of professional project management, teamwork, and ethics.
N ELEC5723 OR ELEC2103 OR COSC1001 OR COSC1901
Semester 2
ENVI5809
Environmental Simulation Modelling
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level Mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 2a
ENVI5904
Methods in Applied Ecology
6      Semester 2
GEOG5001
Geographic Information Science A
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 1
GEOG5004
Environmental Mapping and Monitoring
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 2
HTIN5003
Health Technology Evaluation
6      Semester 2b
HTIN5004
Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease
6      Semester 1
INFO5060
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems
Summer Main
ITLS5000
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
6    N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5100
Transport and Infrastructure Foundations
6    N TPTM6241


This is the foundation unit for all transport and infrastructure management programs and should be completed in the first period of study.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5200
Quantitative Logistics and Transport
6    C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5100 or TPTM6241
N TPTM6495
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002
Supply Chain Planning and Design
6    P ITLS5200 or TPTM6495 or STAT5002
C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or TPTM6155
N TPTM6190
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6007
Disaster Relief Operations
6    N TPTM6390
Intensive July
ITLS6102
Strategic Transport Planning
6    C ITLS5200 or TPTM6495
N TPTM6350
Semester 2
ITLS6107
Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics
6    N TPTM6180


This unit assumes no prior knowledge of GIS; the unit is hands-on involving the use of software, which students will be trained in using.
Semester 2
PHYS5031
Ecological Econ and Sustainable Analysis
6      Semester 1
PHYS5032
Techniques for Sustainability Analysis
6   

Minimum class size of 5 students.
Semester 1
Semester 2
PMGT5875
Project Innovation Management
6      Semester 1
PMGT5897
Disaster Project Management
6      Intensive July
PUBH5010
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
6    N BSTA5011 or CEPI5100
Semester 1
PUBH5117
Communicable Disease Control

This unit of study is not available in 2019

6      Semester 2
QBUS5001
Quantitative Methods for Business
6    A Basic calculus; basic concepts of probability & statistics
N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6810
Statistical Learning and Data Mining
6    P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6840
Predictive Analytics
6    P QBUS5001 or ECMT5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
SUST5004
Sustainable Development and Population Health
6    C SUST5001


This unit of study involves essay-writing. Academic writing skills equivalent to HSC Advanced English or significant consultation via the Writing Hub is assumed.
Semester 2

Master of Complex Systems Specialisations

Completion of a specialisation is not a requirement of the course. To be eligible for a specialisation, a candidate must complete 24 credit points chosen from that specialisation.

Biosecurity

CISS6004
Health and Security
6      Semester 2
DATA5207
Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
6    A COMP5310

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Intensive December
Semester 1
ENVI5809
Environmental Simulation Modelling
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level Mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 2a
ENVI5904
Methods in Applied Ecology
6      Semester 2
GEOG5001
Geographic Information Science A
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 1
GEOG5004
Environmental Mapping and Monitoring
6    A This unit assumes a sound understanding of scientific principles, HSC level mathematics and understanding of basic statistics.
Semester 2
HTIN5003
Health Technology Evaluation
6      Semester 2b
HTIN5004
Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease
6      Semester 1
PHYS5031
Ecological Econ and Sustainable Analysis
6      Semester 1
PHYS5032
Techniques for Sustainability Analysis
6   

Minimum class size of 5 students.
Semester 1
Semester 2
PUBH5010
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
6    N BSTA5011 or CEPI5100
Semester 1
PUBH5117
Communicable Disease Control

This unit of study is not available in 2019

6      Semester 2
SUST5004
Sustainable Development and Population Health
6    C SUST5001


This unit of study involves essay-writing. Academic writing skills equivalent to HSC Advanced English or significant consultation via the Writing Hub is assumed.
Semester 2

Engineering

CHNG9202
Applied Mathematics for Chemical Engineers
6    A Enrolment in this unit of study assumes that first year undergraduate core maths, science and engineering UoS (or their equivalent) have been successfully completed.
N CHNG2802 OR CHNG5702


School permission required.
Semester 1
COMP5318
Machine Learning and Data Mining
6    A INFO2110 OR ISYS2110 OR COMP9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
Semester 2
DATA5207
Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
6    A COMP5310

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Intensive December
Semester 1
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications
Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A ELEC3505 AND ELEC3506. Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC9103
Simulations and Numerical Solutions in Eng
6    A ELEC9703. Understanding of the fundamental concepts and building blocks of electrical and electronics circuits and aspects of professional project management, teamwork, and ethics.
N ELEC5723 OR ELEC2103 OR COSC1001 OR COSC1901
Semester 2
INFO5060
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems
Summer Main
QBUS5001
Quantitative Methods for Business
6    A Basic calculus; basic concepts of probability & statistics
N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6810
Statistical Learning and Data Mining
6    P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6840
Predictive Analytics
6    P QBUS5001 or ECMT5001
Semester 1
Semester 2

Transport

COMP5318
Machine Learning and Data Mining
6    A INFO2110 OR ISYS2110 OR COMP9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
Semester 2
DATA5207
Data Analysis in the Social Sciences
6    A COMP5310

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Intensive December
Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A ELEC3505 AND ELEC3506. Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications
Semester 1
INFO5060
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems
Summer Main
ITLS5000
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
6    N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5100
Transport and Infrastructure Foundations
6    N TPTM6241


This is the foundation unit for all transport and infrastructure management programs and should be completed in the first period of study.
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS5200
Quantitative Logistics and Transport
6    C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5100 or TPTM6241
N TPTM6495
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002
Supply Chain Planning and Design
6    P ITLS5200 or TPTM6495 or STAT5002
C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or TPTM6155
N TPTM6190
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6007
Disaster Relief Operations
6    N TPTM6390
Intensive July
ITLS6102
Strategic Transport Planning
6    C ITLS5200 or TPTM6495
N TPTM6350
Semester 2
ITLS6107
Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics
6    N TPTM6180


This unit assumes no prior knowledge of GIS; the unit is hands-on involving the use of software, which students will be trained in using.
Semester 2
QBUS5001
Quantitative Methods for Business
6    A Basic calculus; basic concepts of probability & statistics
N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6810
Statistical Learning and Data Mining
6    P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001
Semester 1
Semester 2
QBUS6840
Predictive Analytics
6    P QBUS5001 or ECMT5001
Semester 1
Semester 2

Research Methods

CSYS5060
Complex Systems Research Project A
6    P CSYS5010
Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5061
Complex Systems Research Project B
6    P CSYS5010
C CSYS5060. Research Project A is meant to be done before or in parallel with Research Project B
Semester 1
Semester 2
For the Research Methods specialisation select an additional 12 credit points from any other elective from the Master of Complex Systems table

For more information on degree program requirements visit CUSP (https://cusp.sydney.edu.au).