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ProgramsIT/CSIT/CS(Postgrad)CXSMaster of Complex Systems (2020 and earlier) (2020)
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The course requirements described here apply to persons who commenced their candidature after 1 January, 2020 and persons who commenced their candidature prior to 1 January, 2020 who elect to proceed under 2020 resolutions.
Candidates who commenced prior to 1 January, 2020 may complete the requirements in accordance with the resolutions in force at the time of their commencement, provided that requirements are completed by 1 January, 2025, or later date as the faculty may, in special circumstances, approve.
Candidates who first commenced in 2020, and are re-enrolling for 2021 or later, should be aware that there may have been changes in units of study offered since, Check that units are still available by clicking the unit of study link in the course table. See 2020 version of this course for up to date unit of study list.
For details of relevant resolutions see faculty handbook at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
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Year 1 - Semester 1
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | ENVI5801: Social Science of Environment | |
| 6 | STAT5002: Introduction to Statistics | |
| 6 | COMP9001: Introduction to Programming | |
| 6 | CSYS5010: Introduction to Complex Systems |
Year 1 - Semester 2
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | PMGT5886: System Dynamics Modelling for PM | |
| 6 | CSYS5030: Information Theory and Self-Organisation | |
| 6 | CSYS5040: Criticality in Dynamical Systems | |
| 6 | Electives |
Year 2 - Semester 1
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | CSYS5020: Interdependent Civil Systems | |
| 6 | COMP5313: Large Scale Networks | |
| 6 | CSYS5050: Complex Systems Capstone Project A | |
| 6 | Electives |
Year 2 - Semester 2
| SITS Diet Block/Type | CP | Unit of Study/Unit Block |
| 6 | CSYS5051: Complex Systems Capstone Project B | |
| 6 | COMP5048: Visual Analytics | |
| 12 | Select from Electives |
Specialisation- Biosecurity
Specialisation- Engineering
Specialisation- Research methods
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| 12 |
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CSYS5060: Complex Systems Research Project A CSYS5061: Complex Systems Research Project B |
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Specialisation- Transport
Block 1 - Foundation Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP9001 | Introduction to Programming | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| 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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Semester 2 Online
Semester 2 Online runs during normal Semester 2 in Online delivery mode mode. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| STAT5002 | Introduction to Statistics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Block 2 - Other Core (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| COMP5048 | Visual Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| COMP5313 | Large Scale Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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Block 3 - Complex Systems Core (Min CP: 24,Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CSYS5010 | Introduction to Complex Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5020 | Interdependent Civil Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CSYS5030 | Information Theory and Self-Organisation | 6 |
Semester 2
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| CSYS5040 | Criticality in Dynamical Systems | 6 |
Semester 2
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Block 4 - Capstone (Min CP: 12,Max CP: 12)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CSYS5050 | Complex Systems Capstone Project A | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5051 | Complex Systems Capstone Project B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Note: Candidates for the Master of Complex Systems must complete 48 credit points from Core and Elective units of study before taking Complex Systems Capstone Project Units
Block 5 - Electives (Max CP: 24)
| Unit Code | Unit Name | CP | Sessions Offered |
| CHNG9202 | Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| CISS6004 | Disease and Security | 6 |
Semester 1
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| COMP5318 | Machine Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5060 | Complex Systems Research Project A | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| CSYS5061 | Complex Systems Research Project B | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| DATA5207 | Data Analysis in the Social Sciences | 6 |
Semester 1
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Int December
112 - Int December
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| ELEC5208 | Intelligent Electricity Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC5509 | Mobile Networks | 6 |
Semester 1
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| ELEC9103 | Simulations & Numerical Solutions in Eng | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ENVI5809 | Environmental Simulation Modelling | 6 |
Semester 2a
Semester 2a
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| ENVI5904 | Methods in Applied Ecology | 6 |
Semester 2
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| GEOG5001 | Geographic Information Science A | 6 |
Semester 1
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| GEOG5004 | Environmental Mapping and Monitoring | 6 |
Semester 2
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| HTIN5003 | Health Technology Evaluation | 6 |
Semester 2b
Semester 2b
Semester 2 Block Mode
Semester 2 Block Mode runs concurrently with normal Semester 2 using intensive block teaching sessions rather than weekly classes. For Semester dates look up Semester 2 on the university timetable website at https://web.timetable.usyd.edu.au/calendar.jsp
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| HTIN5004 | Integrated Approaches to Chronic Disease | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| INFO5060 | Data Analytics and Business Intelligence | 6 |
Int July
107 - Int July
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| ITLS5000 | Foundations of Supply Chain Management | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS5100 | Transport and Infrastructure Foundations | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS5200 | Quantitative Logistics & Transport | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS6002 | Supply Chain Planning Systems | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| ITLS6007 | Disaster Relief Operations [not offered in 2021] | 6 |
Int July
107 - Int July
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| ITLS6102 | Transport Modelling and Forecasting | 6 |
Semester 2
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| ITLS6107 | Applied GIS and Spatial Data Analytics | 6 |
Semester 2
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Summer Main
Summer School
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| PHYS5031 | Ecological Econ & Sustainable Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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| PHYS5032 | Techniques for Sustainability Analysis | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| PMGT5875 | Project Innovation Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
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Semester 2 Block Mode
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| PMGT5897 | Disaster Project Management | 6 |
Semester 2 Online
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Int July
107 - Int July
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| PUBH5010 | Epidemiology Methods and Uses | 6 |
Semester 1
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| PUBH5117 | Communicable Disease Control | 6 |
Semester 2
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| QBUS5001 | Quantitative Methods for Business | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| QBUS6810 | Statistical Learning and Data Mining | 6 |
Semester 1
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Semester 2
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| QBUS6840 | Predictive Analytics | 6 |
Semester 1
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| SUST5004 | Populations and Health | 6 |
Semester 2
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Note: PUBH5117 is unavailable in 2018. GLOH5112 Global Communicable Disease Control is a recommended alternative and can be added via Special Permission.
| Course: | Master of Complex Systems (2020 and earlier) (2020) |
| CP Required: | 96 |
| Min FT Duration: | 2.00 Years |
| Min PT Duration: | 3.00 Years |
| Faculty/School: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Years Offered: | 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 |
| Requirements: | To qualify for the award of the Master of Complex Systems a candidate must complete 96 credit points, including: (a) 72 credit points in core units: • 24 credit points in foundational core units of study: COMP9001, STAT5002, PMGT5886, ENVI5801 • 12 credit points in other core units of study: COMP5048, COMP5313 • A 12 unit capstone experience • At least 24 credit points in three units which start with CSYS, excluding capstone project unit. (b) Elective advanced units of study: • At most 24 credit points from the elective units of study. Specialisations 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: • Engineering • Biosecurity • Transport • Research methods |
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