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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