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Unit of study table

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 including
2. 18 credit points of Complex Systems core units of study
3. 18 credit points of Other core units of study
3. 12 credit points of Project units of study
4. a maximum of 24 credit points of Elective units of study
5. 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 Core Foundational 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:
(c) Biosecurity
(b) Ecology
(a) Engineering
(d) Transport
(e) Research Methods
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate in Data Science, 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
3. 4. a maximum of 12 credit points of Elective units of study

Foundational Core Units

ENVI5801
Social Science of Environment
6      Semester 1
HTIN5001
Nature of Systems
6    A The unit is aimed at graduates and researchers who are interested in developing skills in complex systems analysis. The unit is highly interdisciplinary and as such, there is no assumed prior knowledge or course prerequisites. However, students who will benefit most from the unit will be those who are open-minded and motivated to think outside the box. The unit has been deliberately designed as a new teaching and learning experience.
Semester 1
PMGT5886
System Dynamics Modelling for PM
6      Semester 1
STAT5002
Introduction to Statistics
6    A HSC Mathematics
Semester 1

Complex Systems Core Units

CSYS5010
Introduction to Complex Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
CSYS5020
Interdependent Civil Systems
6      Semester 1
CSYS5030
Self-Organisation and Criticality
6      Semester 2

Other Core Units

CHNG9204
Chemical and Biological Systems Behaviour
6    A Ability to conduct mass and energy balances, and the integration of these concepts to solve real chemical engineering problems Ability to understand basic principles of physical chemistry, physics and mechanics. Ability to use mathematics of calculus (including vector calculus) and linear algebra, and carry out computations with MATLAB and MS EXCEL.
N CHNG2804 OR CHNG5704
Semester 2
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 Units

CSYS5050
Complex Systems Capstone Project A
6    P CSYS5010, 48 credit points
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 2

Elective Units

BSTA5011
Epidemiology for Biostatisticians
6    N PUBH5010
Semester 2
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 1
CSYS5060
Complex Systems Research Project A
6    P CSYS5010
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 2
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications
Semester 1
ELEC5303
Computer Control System Design

This unit of study is not available in 2017

6    A This unit assumes a basic knowledge of calculus, functions of real variables, Laplace transform, matrix theory and control theory.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A 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 2
HTIN5004
Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease
6      Semester 1
ITLS5000
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
6    N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001


This is the foundation unit for all logistics and supply chain management programs and should be completed in the first period of study. Students demonstrating extensive practical experience in the logistics industry may apply to substitute an alternative unit of study; students should send their resume with a covering email outlining their experience to: business.itlsinfo@sydney.edu.au.
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    A Basic familiarity with Excel and some knowledge of simple arithmetic is required in this unit. However, resources are made available online before the start of semester for students who need extra assistance in this area.
C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5100 or TPTM6241
N QBUS5001 or TPTM6495
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002
Supply Chain Planning and Design
6    P ITLS5200 or TPTM6495
C ITLS5000 or TPTM6495
N TPTM6190


Students who can demonstrate prior knowledge of quantitative analysis (in particular mathematical knowledge and MS Excel solver proficiency) may apply to waive the prerequisite requirement for this unit of study; students should send an email outlining their knowledge of quantitative analysis to: business.itlsinfo@sydney.edu.au
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
Summer Main
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    A This is an advanced practitioner's units for those with significant industry experience (>3 years). Department permission is required.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
PUBH5010
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
6    N BSTA5011,CEPI5100
Semester 1
PUBH5117
Communicable Disease Control
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

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

BSTA5011
Epidemiology for Biostatisticians
6    N PUBH5010
Semester 2
CISS6004
Health and Security
6      Semester 1
HTIN5003
Health Technology Evaluation
6      Semester 2
HTIN5004
Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease
6      Semester 1
PUBH5010
Epidemiology Methods and Uses
6    N BSTA5011,CEPI5100
Semester 1
PUBH5117
Communicable Disease Control
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

Ecology

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
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
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
ELEC5208
Intelligent Electricity Networks
6    A Fundamentals of Electricity Networks, Control Systems and Telecommunications
Semester 1
ELEC5303
Computer Control System Design

This unit of study is not available in 2017

6    A This unit assumes a basic knowledge of calculus, functions of real variables, Laplace transform, matrix theory and control theory.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A 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
PMGT5875
Project Innovation Management
6      Semester 1
PMGT5897
Disaster Project Management
6    A This is an advanced practitioner's units for those with significant industry experience (>3 years). Department permission is required.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

Transport

ITLS5000
Foundations of Supply Chain Management
6    N TPTM6155 or TPTM5001


This is the foundation unit for all logistics and supply chain management programs and should be completed in the first period of study. Students demonstrating extensive practical experience in the logistics industry may apply to substitute an alternative unit of study; students should send their resume with a covering email outlining their experience to: business.itlsinfo@sydney.edu.au.
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    A Basic familiarity with Excel and some knowledge of simple arithmetic is required in this unit. However, resources are made available online before the start of semester for students who need extra assistance in this area.
C ITLS5000 or TPTM5001 or ITLS5100 or TPTM6241
N QBUS5001 or TPTM6495
Semester 1
Semester 2
ITLS6002
Supply Chain Planning and Design
6    P ITLS5200 or TPTM6495
C ITLS5000 or TPTM6495
N TPTM6190


Students who can demonstrate prior knowledge of quantitative analysis (in particular mathematical knowledge and MS Excel solver proficiency) may apply to waive the prerequisite requirement for this unit of study; students should send an email outlining their knowledge of quantitative analysis to: business.itlsinfo@sydney.edu.au
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
Summer Main

Research Methods

CSYS5060
Complex Systems Research Project A
6    P CSYS5010
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 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).