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Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced

Abbreviation:

BMathAdv

Home Faculty:

Informatics

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

144

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Starting Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Location:

Wollongong

UOW Course Code:

762_2

UAC Code:

756512

CRICOS Code:

036040F

Overview

This challenging Bachelor degree is available to students who have superior mathematical knowledge on entry, allowing the amount of first year mathematics subjects to be significantly reduced. This enables students to take enrichment projects, which provide opportunities to build links with industry and to understand the interaction between mathematics and society. Students will also have close interaction with active academic researchers.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

Approximate ATAR: 90

Assumed Knowledge: HSC Mathematics Extension 2

For entry requirements for students 21 and over or international students, please refer to the relevant prospectus.

Course Requirements

Students who enrol in Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points which must include:

1.

MATH110 Advanced Mathematics

2.

CSCI114 Procedural Programming

3.

each of the subjects:

 

MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus

 

MATH202 Linear Algebra

 

MATH203 Differential Equations 2

 

MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory

4.

each of the subjects:

 

MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2

 

MATH222 Continuous Mathematics

 

STAT231 Probability and Random Variables

5.

MATH235 Mathematics Project A

 

OR

 

STAT235 Statistics Project A

6.

MATH345 Mathematics Project

 

OR

 

STAT345 Statistics Project

7.

300- and/or 400- level subjects from the Mathematics Schedule with a value of at least:

 

a. 36 credit points, or

 

b. 24 credit points, if there is a major study in Computer Science

 

c. 30 credit points, if there is any other major study

 

d. 48 cp being composed of 24 cp of MATH/INFO and 24 cp of STAT subjects as well as at least one of MATH354 or STAT345 should a double major in both Mathematics and Statistics be completed.

8.

a. a major study in Mathematics or Statistics (apart from MATH345 and STAT345)

 

b. to satisfy the requirement for a double major in Mathematics and Applied Statistics, a student shall satisfactorily complete at least 24 cp of 300 level STAT subjects (at a grade of pass or better), at least 24 cp of 300 level MATH subjects (at a grade of pass or better) as well as at least one of MATH345 or STAT345. Any of the 400 level INFO subjects listed in the Mathematics Schedule may be substituted for a 300 level MATH subject.

9.

no more than 60 credit points at 100- level

10.

continuation in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (code 762A) will normally be dependent upon achieving an average of at least 75% each year. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the Bachelor of Mathematics degree (code 762).

Note that a student could do some 300-level subjects in second year.

After satisfying the above requirements, the balance of subjects may be selected from either or both the Mathematics and the General Schedule

Honours

A fourth year of study, Honours, is available to students who have achieved a Distinction average or better in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced. It is a challenging program that includes a research project.

Professional Recognition

The Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced is accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society.

Course Program

Below are two of the possible options.

Recommended Program in Mathematics, Statistics plus another discipline

The following is a possible program of maths/statistics subjects for someone intending to complete a second major in another discipline (ie a discipline other than Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science).

The requirements for the second major may vary according to discipline chosen.  Some majors are listed under the Bachelor of Mathematics degree regulations; for others, candidates may need to check with the relevant school/unit.

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

MATH110

Advanced Mathematics

Autumn

6

MATH201

Multivariate and Vector Calculus

Autumn

6

MATH203

Linear Algebra

Autumn

6

MATH202

Differential Equations 2

Spring

6

CSCI114

Procedural Programming

Autumn/Spring

6

Plus

Other subjects

18

Year 2

MATH235

Mathematics Project A

Autumn/Spring

6

OR

STAT235

Statistics Project A

Autumn/Spring

6

STAT231

Probability and Random Variables

Autumn

6

MATH204

Complex Variables and Group Theory

Spring

6

MATH212

Applied Mathematical Modelling 2

Spring

6

MATH222

Continuous Mathematics

Autumn

6

Plus

Other subjects

18

Year 3

MATH345

Mathematics Project B

Autumn/Spring

6

OR

STAT345

Statistics Project B

Autumn/Spring

6

Plus

MATH/STAT 300- level subjects

 

24

Plus

Other Major subjects

 

18

Recommended Program in Applied Statistics

Subjects

Session

Credit Points

Year 1

MATH110

Advanced Mathematics

Autumn

6

MATH201

Multivariate and Vector Calculus

Autumn

6

MATH203

Linear Algebra

Autumn

6

MATH202

Differential Equations 2

Spring

6

CSCI114

Procedural Programming

Autumn/Spring

6

Plus

Other subjects

18

Year 2

STAT231

Probability and Random Variables

Autumn

6

STAT232

Estimation and Hypothesis Testing

Spring

6

STAT235

Statistics Project A

Autumn/Spring

6

MATH204

Complex Variables and Group Theory

Spring

6

MATH212

Applied Mathematical Modelling 2

Spring

6

MATH222

Continuous Mathematics

Autumn

6

Plus

Other subjects

12

Year 3

STAT304

Applied Probability and Financial Risk

Autumn

6

STAT332

Linear and Generalised Linear Models

Spring

6

STAT333

Statistical Inference

Spring

6

STAT335

Sample Surveys and Experimental Design

Autumn

6

STAT345

Statistics Project B

Autumn/Spring

6

Plus one 300-level subject chosen from the Mathematics Schedule

6

Plus

Other subjects

12

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au