Complex Systems
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| Unit of study | Credit points | A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition | Session |
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Complex Systems |
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Master of Complex Systems |
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| Students complete 72 credit points, comprising: | |||
| (a) 54 credit points of core units including: | |||
| (i) 24 credit points of foundational core units of study | |||
| (ii) 24 credit points of core complex systems units of study | |||
| (iii) 6 credit points of capstone units of study | |||
| (b) 6 credit points of advanced computing units of study | |||
| (c) 12 credit points of elective units of study | |||
Graduate Diploma in Complex Systems |
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| Students complete 48 credit points, comprising: | |||
| (a) 36 credit points of core units, including: | |||
| (i) 24 credit points of foundational core units of study | |||
| (ii) a minimum of 12 credit points of core complex systems units of study | |||
| (b) a maximum of 12 credit points of elective units of study. | |||
Specialisations |
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| (a) Completion of a specialisation is not a requirement of the course. | |||
| (b) Students have the option of completing one specialisation. | |||
| (c) A specialisation requires the completion of 12 credit points chosen from units of study listed for that specialisation. | |||
| The specialisations available are: | |||
| Engineering | |||
| Biosecurity | |||
| Transport | |||
| Research Methods | |||
Core units of study |
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Foundational Core Units |
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| COMP9001 Introduction to Programming |
6 | N INFO1110 OR INFO1910 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ENVI5801 Social Science of Environment |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT5886 System Dynamics Modelling for PM |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| STAT5002 Introduction to Statistics |
6 | A HSC Mathematics |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Complex Systems Core Units |
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| CSYS5010 Introduction to Complex Systems |
6 | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
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| CSYS5020 Interdependent Civil Systems |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| CSYS5030 Information Theory and Self-Organisation |
6 | A Competency in 1st year mathematics, and basic computer programming skills are assumed. Competency in 1st year undergraduate level statistics (for example, covering probabilities, conditional probabilities, Gaussian distribution, correlations, statistical significance/hypothesis testing and p-values). An exposure to linear algebra would be useful but not mandatory. |
Semester 2 |
| CSYS5040 Criticality in Dynamical Systems |
6 | A Mathematics at first-year undergraduate level. Some familiarity with mathematical and computational principles at an undergraduate university level (for example, differential calculus or linear algebra). Familiarity with a programming language at a beginners level for data analysis. |
Semester 2 |
Advanced Computing Units |
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| COMP5048 Visual Analytics |
6 | A Experience with data structures and algorithms as covered in COMP9103 OR COMP2123 OR COMP2823 OR INFO1105 OR INFO1905 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions). |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| COMP5313 Large Scale Networks |
6 | A Algorithmic skills gained through units such as COMP2123 or COMP2823 or COMP3027 or COMP3927 or COMP9007 or COMP9123 or equivalent. Basic probability knowledge. |
Semester 1 |
Complex Systems Capstone |
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| Students must complete 48 credit points from Core and Elective units of study before taking Complex Systems Capstone Project unit. | |||
| CSYS5050 Complex Systems Capstone Project A |
6 | P 48 credit points including CSYS5010 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Electives |
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| CHNG9202 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis |
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 |
Semester 1 |
| CISS6004 Health and Security |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| 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 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive December, Intensive February |
Intensive December Intensive February 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 |
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| 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 1a |
| 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 2b |
| HTIN5003 Health Technology Evaluation |
6 | Semester 2b |
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| HTIN5004 Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| INFO5060 Data Analytics and Business Intelligence This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | A Basic knowledge of information systems as covered in COMP5206 or ISYS2160 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions). Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Intensive January Intensive July |
| ITLS5000 Foundations of Supply Chain Management This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS5020 Production and Operations Management |
6 | N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5000 or ITLS6008 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS5050 Introductory Supply Chain Analysis |
6 | C ITLS5020 or ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 N TPTM6495 or ITLS5200 or ITLS6203 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS5100 Transport and Infrastructure Foundations |
6 | N TPTM6241 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS6002 Supply Chain Planning and Design |
6 | P (ITLS5020 or ITLS5000 or TPTM5001) and (ITLS5050 or ITLS5200 or TPTM6495) and (ITLS6201 or ITLS6101) and ITLS6202 C ITLS6010 N TPTM6190 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS6007 Disaster Relief Operations This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | N TPTM6390 |
Intensive July |
| ITLS6102 Transport Modelling and Forecasting |
6 | C ITLS5200 or ITLS6203 or TPTM6495 N TPTM6350 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 2 |
| ITLS6111 Spatial Analytics |
6 | A Basic knowledge of Excel is assumed. N ITLS6107 or TPTM6180 This unit will use R programming language to perform statistical analyses and spatial analyses. No prior programming knowledge is required. |
Semester 2 |
| PHYS5031 Ecological Econ and Sustainable Analysis |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PHYS5032 Techniques for Sustainability Analysis |
6 |
Minimum class size of 5 students. |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| PMGT5875 Project Innovation Management |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| PMGT5897 Disaster Project Management |
6 | Intensive July |
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| PUBH5010 Epidemiology Methods and Uses |
6 | N BSTA5011 or CEPI5100 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 |
| QBUS5001 Foundation in Data Analytics for Business |
6 | A Students should be capable of reading data in tabulated form and working with Microsoft EXCEL and doing High School level of mathematics N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6810 Statistical Learning and Data Mining |
6 | P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001 or BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6840 Predictive Analytics |
6 | P (QBUS5001 or ECMT5001) and BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| SUST5004 Sustainable Development and Population Health |
6 |
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 |
Specialisations |
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| Completion of a specialisation is not a requirement of the course. To be eligible for a specialisation, a candidate must complete 12 credit points chosen from that specialisation. | |||
Biosecurity |
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| CISS6004 Health and Security |
6 | Semester 2 |
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| DATA5207 Data Analysis in the Social Sciences |
6 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive December, Intensive February |
Intensive December Intensive February 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 |
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| 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 1a |
| 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 2b |
| HTIN5003 Health Technology Evaluation |
6 | Semester 2b |
|
| HTIN5004 Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | Semester 1 |
|
| PHYS5031 Ecological Econ and Sustainable Analysis |
6 | Semester 1 |
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| 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 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 |
| SUST5004 Sustainable Development and Population Health |
6 |
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 |
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| CHNG9202 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis |
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 |
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 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive December, Intensive February |
Intensive December Intensive February 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 This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | A Basic knowledge of information systems as covered in COMP5206 or ISYS2160 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions). Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Intensive January Intensive July |
| QBUS5001 Foundation in Data Analytics for Business |
6 | A Students should be capable of reading data in tabulated form and working with Microsoft EXCEL and doing High School level of mathematics N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6810 Statistical Learning and Data Mining |
6 | P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001 or BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6840 Predictive Analytics |
6 | P (QBUS5001 or ECMT5001) and BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Transport |
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| 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 |
Note: Department permission required for enrolment in the following sessions:Intensive December, Intensive February |
Intensive December Intensive February 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 This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | A Basic knowledge of information systems as covered in COMP5206 or ISYS2160 (or equivalent UoS from different institutions). Note: Department permission required for enrolment |
Intensive January Intensive July |
| ITLS5020 Production and Operations Management |
6 | N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5000 or ITLS6008 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS5050 Introductory Supply Chain Analysis |
6 | C ITLS5020 or ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 N TPTM6495 or ITLS5200 or ITLS6203 |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS5100 Transport and Infrastructure Foundations |
6 | N TPTM6241 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS6002 Supply Chain Planning and Design |
6 | P (ITLS5020 or ITLS5000 or TPTM5001) and (ITLS5050 or ITLS5200 or TPTM6495) and (ITLS6201 or ITLS6101) and ITLS6202 C ITLS6010 N TPTM6190 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| ITLS6007 Disaster Relief Operations This unit of study is not available in 2021 |
6 | N TPTM6390 |
Intensive July |
| ITLS6102 Transport Modelling and Forecasting |
6 | C ITLS5200 or ITLS6203 or TPTM6495 N TPTM6350 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 2 |
| ITLS6111 Spatial Analytics |
6 | A Basic knowledge of Excel is assumed. N ITLS6107 or TPTM6180 This unit will use R programming language to perform statistical analyses and spatial analyses. No prior programming knowledge is required. |
Semester 2 |
| QBUS5001 Foundation in Data Analytics for Business |
6 | A Students should be capable of reading data in tabulated form and working with Microsoft EXCEL and doing High School level of mathematics N ECMT5001 or QBUS5002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6810 Statistical Learning and Data Mining |
6 | P ECMT5001 or QBUS5001 or BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
| QBUS6840 Predictive Analytics |
6 | P (QBUS5001 or ECMT5001) and BUSS6002 Refer to the unit of study outline https://www.sydney.edu.au/units |
Semester 1 Semester 2 |
Research Methods |
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| 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 |