Course Descriptions

All courses listed here are one-term courses (i.e. half courses). Not all courses listed are available every year. Students are normally required to take AMOD 5001H, 5020H, 5610H and 5510H or 5710H. Students with advanced preparation in the material covered in any of 5510H, 5610H or 5710H may appeal to take the corresponding advanced course instead: 5520H, 5620H or 5720H, respectively.

Courses (Fall 2008—Winter 2009)

• AMOD 5510H (Fall 2008)
• AMOD 5610H (Fall 2008)
• AMOD 5710H (Winter 2009)
• AMOD 5810H (Winter 2009)
• AMOD 5010H (Fall 2008)
• AMOD 5020H  (Winter 2009)
• AMOD 5900H (Seminars)

Reading courses offered by supervisor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Approaches to Understanding Reading
• The Social Dimensions of Sexuality
• First Sexual Experiences
• Simulation Methods in Statistics

Courses Offered Previous Years

AMOD5010H, AMOD5020H, AMOD5030H Offered in Winter 2008

• Topics in probability: stochastic processes II
• Characterization of Materials
• Parallel Computing
• Contemporary Research in Emotional and Social Competency
• Advanced Topics in Astrobiology
• Advanced Topics in Galaxy Evolution

AMOD5010H, AMOD5020H Offered in Fall 2007

• Advanced Programming Language Concepts
• Atmospheric Chemistry, Physics and Modelling Parameters
• Mathematical Finance
• Topics in Stochastic Processes
• Data Mining

Program Core Courses

AMOD 5510H - Statistical aspects of modelling

Various statistical approaches to modelling are illustrated, the emphasis being on the applications of statistics within the social and natural sciences rather than on mathematical detail. The course discusses techniques of analysis of variance, correlation, regression, and multivariate procedures (including multiple regression, multi-analysis of variance, exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and path analysis). Prerequisites: As for AMOD 561H, plus a university course in advanced statistics and some knowledge of SAS, SPSS or an alternative statistical application package.

AMOD 5520 - Special topics in statistical modelling

Prerequisite: AMOD 5510H or equivalent.

AMOD 5610H - The foundations of modelling

Discussion of the modelling process, from the conceptual model through to a working model for comparison with experimental data. Sensitivity and uncertainty analysis, model validation. Introduction to statistical and mathematical models, and computer modelling and simulations. Models from a range of disciplines will be discussed. Prerequisites: One university course in each of calculus (differential and integral) and statistics, and some ability in a computational computer language such as BASIC or FORTRAN.

AMOD5610H Syllabus

AMOD 5620H - Advanced topics in modelling

Prerequisite: AMOD 5610H or equivalent.

AMOD 5710H - Mathematical aspects of modelling

In this module, it will be discussed the basic tools of mathematical
modelling with examples from science, engineering, and economics.

AMOD5710H Syllabus

AMOD 5720H - Special topics in the mathematics of modelling

Prerequisite: AMOD 5710H or equivalent.

AMOD 5810H - Computational Aspect of Modelling

This course will introduce fundamental principles and concepts in the
general area of systems modelling and simulation. Topics to be covered
include the basics of discrete-event system simulation, mathematical and
statistical models, simulation design, experiment design, and analysis
of simulation output.

AMOD 5820H - Advanced topics in computational aspects of modelling

Prerequisite: AMOD 5610H and AMOD 5510H or AMOD 5710H or equivalent.

AMOD 5900 - Seminar on Applications of Modelling

Each student in the program makes one presentation per year on his/her research, with emphasis on the assumptions, methodology and analysis of the models used. These presentations are complemented by contributions from invited speakers and Core Faculty. This seminar course will be given a pass/fail grade based on the presentations, attendance and participation by the student. A student's presentations will be attended and graded by her/his Supervisory Committee. Attendance is compulsory.