Bachelor of Mathematics
Requirements
The following requirements for the Bachelor of Mathematics
degree are to be read in conjunction with University Course
Rule 108.
To qualify for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Mathematics,
candidates must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit
points from either or both the subjects prescribed for the
Bachelor or Mathematics and the General Schedule, including:
1. MATH187 Mathematics 1A Part 1 and
MATH188 Mathematics 1A Part 2,
2. MATH111 Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 or
MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2,
3. MATH121 Discrete Mathematics or
MATH222 Continuous and Finite Mathematics,
4. STAT131 Statistics 1: Modelling Variation and Uncertainty,
or
STAT231 Statistics 2A,
5. CSCI111 Computer Science 1A
6. each of the subjects
(a) MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus
(b) MATH202 Differential Equations 2,
(c) MATH203 Linear Algebra and
(d) MATH204 Complex and Group Theory,
7. at least one of the subjects
MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2
MATH222 Continuous and Finite Mathematics or
STAT231 Statistics 2A (not additional to 2. or 3. or 4.),
8. 300-level subjects from the Bachelor of Mathematics subjects
with a value of at least
(a) 36 credit points, or
(b) 24 credit points, should a major study in Computer Science
also be satisfactorily completed, or
(c) 30 credit points, should any other major study also be
satisfactorily completed,
9. within requirements 1. to 8., a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics, and
10. no more than 60 credit points at the 100-level.
Furthermore, candidates must satisfy the Communications Requirements
for the course. While this requirement must be satisfactorily
completed before graduation, ideally it should be completed
within the first year of registration. Details of this requirement
will be available at enrolment.
Bachelor of Mathematics Subjects
Set out below are those subjects referred to in Rule 108 which
may be taken in the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
| 100-Level |
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| MATH187 |
Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
| MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
| MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
| MATH121 |
Discrete Mathematics |
| CSCI111 |
Computer Science 1A |
| STAT131 |
Statistics 1: Modelling Variation and Uncertainty |
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| 200-Level |
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| MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus |
| MATH202 |
Differential Equations 2 |
| MATH203 |
Linear Algebra |
| MATH204 |
Complex and Group Theory |
| MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 |
| MATH222 |
Continuous and Finite Mathematics |
| STAT231 |
Statistics 2A |
| STAT232 |
Statistics 2B |
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| 300-Level |
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| MATH302 |
Differential Equations 3 |
| MATH305 |
Partial Differential Equations. |
| MATH312 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 |
| MATH313 |
Industrial Mathematical Modelling |
| MATH316 |
Applied Dynamics |
| MATH317 |
Financial Calculus and Logistics |
| MATH321 |
Numerical Analysis |
| MATH322 |
Algebra |
| MATH323 |
Topology and Chaos |
| MATH324 |
Analysis |
| MATH371 |
Special Topics in Applied Mathematics 3 |
| MATH372 |
Special Topics in Mathematical Analysis 3 |
| STAT332 |
Multiple Regression and Time Series |
| STAT333 |
Statistical Inference and Multivariate Analysis |
| STAT335 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
| STAT373 |
Special Topics in Probability and |
| Statistics 3 |
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| 400-Level |
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| MATH401 |
Mathematics 4 (Honours) |
| STAT401 |
Statistics 4 (Honours) |
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Areas of Major Study
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in Mathematics and/or
Applied Statistics with a major study from another discipline
are advised of the following approved major studies within the
University. Candidates wishing to major in Mathematics and/or
Applied Statistics and a discipline not listed below are advised
to first consult with the Sub-Dean of the Faculty of Informatics
for verification of details.
Within the Bachelor of Mathematics, a major study in either
Mathematics or Applied Statistics can be combined with a major
study in the following disciplines:
Computer Science
Geography
Economics
Accountancy
Business Systems
Management
Marketing
Finance
Biomedical Sciences
" MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS (specialisation code MATH)
" MAJOR STUDY IN APPLIED STATISTICS (specialisation
code STAT)
" MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS AND
APPLIED STATISTICS (specialisation code MAST)
" MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (specialisation code
MA01)
" APPLIED STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (specialisation
code ST01)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Computer Science
are advised of the following approved major study (48 credit
points total) from within the School of Information Technology
and Computer Science.
| CSCI111
Computer Science 1A |
6 credit points |
| CSCI121
Computer Science 1B |
6 credit points |
| CSCI204
The C Family and Unix |
6 credit points |
| either |
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| CSC205
Program Design and Implementation |
6 credit points |
| or |
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| CSCI203
Data Structures, Algorithms, Systems |
6 credit points |
| CSCI321
Project |
12 credit points |
together with any other 12 credit points for 300-level Computer
Science subjects.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND GEOGRAPHY
MATHEMATICS AND GEOGRAPHY (specialisation code MA02)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND GEOGRAPHY (specialisation code ST02)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
and Applied Statistics with a major study in Geography are advised
that any 48 credit points of subjects from the School of Geosciences,
including at least 24 credit points at the 300-level, forms
a major study in Geography.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (specialisation code MA03)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS (specialisation code ST03)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Economics are advised
of the following approved major study (52 credit points total)
from within the Department of Economics. Alternatively candidates
may wish to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Mathematics
and Economics or the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance.
| ECON101
Introductory Macroeconomics |
6 credit points |
| ECON111
Introductory Microeconomics |
6 credit points |
| either |
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| ECON205
Macroeconomic Theory and Policy |
8 credit points |
| or |
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| ECON215
Microeconomic Theory and Policy |
8 credit points |
| ECON322
Mathematical Economics |
8 credit points |
| together with any 24 credit points for 300-level Economics
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subjects.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMETRICS
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMETRICS (specialisation code MA04)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMETRICS (specialisation code
ST04)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Econometrics are
advised of the following approved major study (48 credit points
total) from within the Department of Economics.
| ECON221
Introductory Econometrics |
8 credit points |
| ECON231
Business Statistics and Forecasting |
8 credit points |
| ECON228
Quantitative Analysis for Decision Making |
8 credit points |
| ECON322
Mathematical Economics |
8 credit points |
| ECON327
Econometrics |
8 credit points |
together with another 8 credit points for 300-level Economics
subjects.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ACCOUNTANCY
MATHEMATICS AND ACCOUNTANCY (specialisation code MA05)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ACCOUNTANCY (specialisation code ST05)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Accountancy are
advised of the following approved major study (54 credit points
total) from within the Department of Accountancy.
| ACCY101
Accounting 1 |
12 credit points |
| ACCY201
Financial Accounting 2B |
6 credit points |
| ACCY202
Financial Accounting 2A |
6 credit points |
| ACCY211
Management Accounting 2 |
6 credit points |
| ACCY302
Financial Accounting 3 |
12 credit points |
| ACCY312
Management Accounting 3 |
12 credit points |
except that candidates may replace
(a) either ACCY302 or ACCY312 by any 12 credit points at the
300-level from the Department of Accountancy, or
(b) either ACCY302 or ACCY312 by a 6 credit point 300-level
subject from the Department of Accountancy together with not
less than 6 credit points at the 300-level selected from the
General Schedule and approved by the Head of the Department
of Accounting and Finance.
Candidates are advised that further subjects must be taken to
satisfy the requirements of the professional accounting bodies.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND BUSINESS
SYSTEMS
MATHEMATICS AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS (specialisation code MA06)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS (specialisation code
ST06)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Business Systems
are advised of the following approved major study (60 credit
points total) from within the Department of Business Systems.
| BUSS110 |
Introductory Business Computing A |
6 credit points |
| BUSS111 |
Introductory Business Computing B |
6 credit points |
| BUSS211
|
Business Systems Development A |
6 credit points |
| BUSS212 |
Business Systems Development B |
6 credit points |
| BUSS214 |
Commercial Programming 1 |
6 credit points |
| BUSS215 |
Commercial Programming 2 |
6 credit points |
| BUSS311 |
Database Management Systems |
6 credit points |
| BUSS312 |
Distributed Information Systems |
6 credit points |
| BUSS316 |
Information Systems Prototyping |
6 credit points |
| BUSS317
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Advance Business Programming |
6 credit points |
CSCI111 Computer Science IA may substitute for BUSS111
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND MANAGEMENT
MATHEMATICS AND MANAGEMENT (specialisation code MA12)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND MANAGEMENT (specialisation code ST12)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Management are advised
of the following approved major study (60 credit points total)
from within the Department of Management.
| ACCY101 |
Accounting 1 |
12 credit points |
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| MGMT110 |
Introduction to Management |
6 credit points |
| MGMT201 |
Organisational Behaviour |
6 credit points |
| MARK213 |
Introduction to Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MGMT314 |
Business Policy |
6 credit points |
| MGMT398 |
Human Resource Management |
6 credit points |
plus 12 credit points from 300-level subjects offered by the
Department of Management.
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND MARKETING
MATHEMATICS AND MARKETING (specialisation code MA13)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND MARKETING (specialisation code ST13)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Marketing are advised
of the following approved major study (54 credit points total)
from within the Department of Marketing.
| MARK101 |
Introduction to Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MARK217 |
Consumer Behaviour |
6 credit points |
| MARK239 |
Analysis for Marketing Decisions |
6 credit points |
| MARK319 |
Marketing Research |
6 credit points |
| MARK333 |
Advertising and Promotion Strategy |
6 credit points |
| MARK344 |
Marketing Strategy |
6 credit points |
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| plus 12 credit points from the following:- |
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| MARK270 |
Services Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MARK301 |
Marketing on the Internet |
6 credit points |
| MARK317 |
Business to Business Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MARK343 |
International Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MARK356 |
New Product Marketing |
6 credit points |
| MARK359 |
Sales Management |
6 credit points |
| MARK397 |
Retail Marketing Management |
6 credit points |
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND FINANCE
MATHEMATICS AND FINANCE (specialisation code MA14)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND FINANCE (specialisation code ST14)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Finance are advised
of the following approved major study (54 credit points total)
from within the Department of Accounting and Finance. Alternatively
candidates may wish to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of
Mathematics and Economics or the Bachelor of Mathematics and
Finance.
| ACCY101 |
Accounting 1 |
12 credit points |
| ACCY221 |
Business Finance 1 |
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| ACCY223 |
Investments 1 |
6 credit points |
| ACCY322 |
Business Finance 1 |
6 credit points |
| ACCY323 |
Investments 2 |
6 credit points |
plus 2 other 300-level subjects offered by the Department of
Accounting and Finance (eg. ACCY324, ACCY325, etc).
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (specialisation code
MA15)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (specialisation
code ST15)
Candidates wishing to combine a major study in either Mathematics
or Applied Statistics with a major study in Biomedical Sciences
are advised of the following approved major study (54 credit
points total) from within the Department of Biomedical Sciences.
| BMS101 |
Systematic Anatomy |
6 credit points |
| BMS112 |
Human Physiology 1: Principles and Systems |
6 credit points |
| BMS202 |
Human Physiology 2: Control Mechanisms |
6 credit points |
| BMS242 |
Exercise Physiology |
6 credit points |
| BMS342 |
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
8 credit points |
| BMS344 |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology |
8 credit points |
| and either |
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| BMS211 |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
6 credit points |
| or |
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| BMS252 |
Introduction to Neuroscience |
6 credit points |
| and either |
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| BMS341 |
Clinical Biomechanics |
8 credit points |
| or |
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| BMS346 |
Motor Control and Dysfunction |
8 credit points |
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" MAJOR STUDIES IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
(specialisation code MA07 - Mathematics and Biology)
(specialisation code MA08 - Mathematics and Chemistry)
(specialisation code MA02 - Mathematics and Geography)
(specialisation code MA09 - Mathematics and Geology)
(specialisation code MA10 - Mathematics and Physics)
(specialisation code MA11 - Mathematics and Ecology and Biogeography)
(specialisation code ST07 - Applied Statistics and Biology)
(specialisation code ST08 - Applied Statistics and Chemistry)
(specialisation code ST02 - Applied Statistics
and Geography)
(specialisation code ST09 - Applied Statistics
and Geology)
(specialisation code ST10 - Applied Statistics
and Physics)
(specialisation code ST11 - Applied Statistics
and Ecology and Biogeography)
The Faculty suggests the following Undergraduate Degree
programs for students wishing to undertake particular Mathematical
careers:
The following information is intended as a guideline to the
candidate in selecting suitable supplementary subjects to make
a reasonable pattern for Mathematics degrees in the various
fields of Mathematics.
All candidates are expected to consult with the School and Faculty
advisers before committing themselves completely to any particular
pattern, whether outlined below or not.
It is emphasised that the following programs are based on the
usual 48 credit points per year, totalling 144 credit points
over 3 years.
Industrial and Applied Mathematics (including Numerical Analysis
and Ocean Dynamics)
First Year MATH187, MATH188, MATH111, MATH121, STAT131 and CSCI111
(and 12 other credit points possibly being PHYS141 and PHYS142)
Second Year MATH201, MATH202, MATH203, MATH204 and MATH212 (and
18 other credit points from the General Schedule, possibly including
further Mathematics subjects)
Third Year MATH302, MATH305, and at least 2 of MATH312, MATH313,
MATH316, MATH317 and MATH321 (and up to 12 other credit points
from the Mathematics Schedule, and 12 other credit points)
Mathematical Analysis
First Year MATH187, MATH188, MATH111, MATH121, STAT131 and CSCI111
(and 12 other credit points)
Second Year MATH201, MATH202, MATH203, MATH204 and MATH222 (and
18 other credit points from the General Schedule, possibly including
further Mathematics subjects)
Third Year MATH302 and at least 3 of MATH321, MATH322, MATH323
and MATH324# (and 12 other credit points from the
Mathematics Schedule and 12 other credit points)
# Only run in odd numbered years.
Applied Statistics
First Year MATH187, MATH188, MATH111, MATH121, STAT131 and CSCI111
(and 12 other credit points)
Second Year MATH201, MATH202, MATH203, MATH204, STAT231 and
STAT232 (and 12 other credit points from the General Schedule,
possibly including further Mathematics subjects)
Third Year STAT304, STAT332, STAT333, and STAT335 (and 12 other
credit points from the Mathematics Schedule and 12 other credit
points)
Mathematics Teachers
First Year MATH187, MATH188, MATH111, MATH121, STAT131 and CSCI111
(and 12 other credit points)
Second Year MATH201, MATH202, MATH203 and MATH204, and 12 credit
points of 200-level Mathematics subjects selected from the Mathematics
Schedule (and 12 other credit points from the General Schedule,
possibly including further Mathematics subjects)
Third Year 36 credit points of 300-level subjects selected from
the Mathematics Schedule (and 12 other credit points from the
General Schedule, possibly including further Mathematics subjects)
The minimum requirement for employment as a Mathematics teacher
is 60 credit points of Mathematics, including a major study
at 300-level, although a candidate is encouraged to do a Mathematics
degree. |
