Bachelor of Mathematics
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Bachelor of Mathematics |
Abbreviation: |
BMath |
Home Faculty: |
Informatics |
Duration: |
3 years (6 full-time sessions) or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
144 |
Delivery Mode: |
Face-to-face |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
762 |
UAC Code: |
756511 |
CRICOS Code: |
002936B |
Overview
This degree is designed to give the graduate a solid foundation in all the skills needed to pursue a career as a professional mathematician or statistician. It is flexible enough to allow students to specialise in an area that is of particular interest, or to gain an introduction to a wide variety of topics. One third of the subjects taken may be from other disciplines, such as computer science, management, finance or science.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Approximate UAI: 75
Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English plus HSC Mathematics (not General Mathematics).
Recommended studies: HSC Mathematics Extension 1.
For entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students, please refer to the relevant prospectus.
Course Requirements
The following requirements for the Bachelor of Mathematics degree are to be read in conjunction with University Course Rule 115. Students who enrol in Bachelor of Mathematics, 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 |
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MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 | |
2. |
MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
OR |
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MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 | |
3. |
MATH121 |
Discrete Mathematics |
OR |
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MATH222 |
Continuous and Finite Mathematics | |
4. |
STAT131 |
Understanding Variation and Uncertainty |
OR |
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STAT231 |
Probability and Random Variables | |
5. |
CSCI114 |
Procedural Programming |
6. |
each of the subjects: | |
MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus | |
MATH202 |
Differential Equations 2 | |
MATH203 |
Linear Algebra | |
MATH204 |
Complex Variables and Group Theory | |
7. |
at least one of the subjects: | |
MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 | |
MATH222 |
Continuous and Finite Mathematics | |
STAT231 |
Probability and Random Variables (not additional to 2 or 3 or 4) | |
8. |
300- and/or 400-level subjects from the Mathematics Schedule of 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. | |
Areas of Major Study
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:
Candidates wishing to major in Mathematics and/or Applied Statistics and a discipline not listed above are advised to first consult with the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Informatics for verification of their intended program.
Candidates may also study a major in the following areas of science, but this will necessitate completing more than the standard 144 credit points in the degree:
Mathematics Schedule of Subjects
The following subjects are approved for inclusion in the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.
Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points | |
100-Level |
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MATH187 |
Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
Spring |
6 |
MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
Spring |
6 |
MATH121 |
Discrete Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 |
CSCI114 |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
STAT131 |
Understanding Variation and Uncertainty |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
200-Level |
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MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH202 |
Differential Equations 2 |
Spring |
6 |
MATH203 |
Linear Algebra |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH204 |
Complex Variables and Group Theory |
Spring |
6 |
MATH212 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 |
Spring |
6 |
MATH222 |
Continuous and Finite Mathematics |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT231 |
Probability and Random Variables |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT232 |
Estimation and Hypothesis Testing |
Spring |
6 |
300-Level |
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MATH302 |
Differential Equations 3 |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH305 |
Partial Differential Equations |
Spring |
6 |
MATH312 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH313 |
Industrial Mathematical Modelling |
Spring |
6 |
MATH317 |
Financial Calculus |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH321 |
Numerical Analysis |
Spring |
6 |
MATH322 |
Algebra |
n/o 2007 |
6 |
MATH323 |
Topology and Chaos |
Spring |
6 |
MATH325 |
Wavelets |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH371 |
Special Topics in Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3 |
n/o 2007 |
6 |
MATH372 |
Special Topics in Mathematical Analysis 3 |
n/o 2007 |
6 |
STAT304 |
Applied Probability and Financial Risk |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT332 |
Multiple Regression and Time Series |
Spring |
6 |
STAT333 |
Statistical Inference and Multivariate Analysis |
Spring |
6 |
STAT335 |
Sample Surveys and Experimental Design |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT373 |
Special Topics in Probability and Statistics 3 |
n/o 2007 |
6 |
400-Level |
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INFO411 |
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery |
Spring |
6 |
INFO412 |
Mathematics for Cryptography |
Autumn |
6 |
INFO413 |
Information Theory |
Spring |
6 |
Honours
A fourth year of study, Honours, is available to students who have achieved a Credit average or better in the Bachelor of Mathematics. It is a more challenging program that includes a research project. Students who wish to enter the Honours program should obtain the approval of the Honours Coordinator at the end of their third year.