Bachelor of Mathematics

Testamur Title of Degree:	Bachelor of Mathematics
Abbreviation:	BMath
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
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 ATAR: 77

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 the General Course Rules. Students who enrol in Bachelor of Mathematics, must satisfactorily complete at least 144 credit points which must include:

1.	MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus
	AND
	MATH188	Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus
2.	MATH111	Applied Mathematical Modelling 1
	OR
	MATH212	Applied Mathematical Modelling 2
3.	MATH121	Discrete Mathematics
	OR
	MATH222	Continuous Mathematics
4.	STAT131	Understanding Variation and Uncertainty
	OR
	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 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
	d. 48 cp being composed of 24 cp of MATH/INFO and 24 cp of STAT subjects should a double major in both Mathematics and Statistics be 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.
After satisfying the above requirements, the balance of subjects may be selected from either or both the Mathematics Schedule and the General Schedule

Mathematics Schedule of Subjects

The following subjects are approved for inclusion in the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
100-Level
MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus	Autumn	6
MATH188	Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus	Spring	6
MATH111	Applied Mathematical Modelling 1	Spring	6
MATH121	Discrete Mathematics	Spring	6
CSCI114	Procedural Programming	Autumn/Spring	6
STAT131	Understanding Variation and Uncertainty	Autumn	6
200-Level
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 Mathematics	Autumn	6
STAT231	Probability and Random Variables	Autumn	6
STAT232	Estimation and Hypothesis Testing	Spring	6
300-Level
MATH302	Differential Equations 3	Autumn	6
MATH305	Partial Differential Equations	Spring	6
MATH312	Applied Mathematical Modelling 3	Autumn	6
MATH313	Industrial Mathematical Modelling	n/o 2012	6
MATH317	Financial Calculus	Autumn	6
MATH321	Numerical Analysis	Spring	6
MATH322	Algebra	Autumn	6
MATH323	Topology and Chaos	Spring	6
MATH324	Calculus of Variations and Geometry	n/o 2012	6
MATH325	Wavelets	n/o 2012	6
MATH329	Medical Mathematics and Applications	n/o 2012	6
MATH371	Special Topics in Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3	Spring	6
MATH372	Special Topics in Mathematical Analysis 3	n/o 2012	6
STAT304	Applied Probability and Financial Risk	Autumn	6
STAT332	Linear & Generalised Linear Models	Spring	6
STAT333	Statistical Inference	Spring	6
STAT335	Sample Surveys and Experimental Design	Autumn	6
STAT373	Special Topics in Probability and Statistics 3	Spring	6
STAT374	Special Topics in Applied Statistics 3	Spring	6
400-Level
INFO411	Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery	Autumn	6
INFO412	Mathematics for Cryptography	Autumn	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.

Professional Recognition

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

Areas of Major Study

Candidates may complete a major in

• Mathematics or

• Applied Statistics or

• a double major in Mathematics and Statistics or

• a double major in Mathematics/Statistics and another discipline, such as Computer Science, Economics, Accountancy, Management, Marketing or Finance.

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.

Mathematics

To satisfy the requirements for a major study in Mathematics, a student shall satisfactorily complete (at a grade of Pass or better) any MATH, STAT or INFO subjects listed in the Mathematics Subject Schedule, to a total of at least 48 credit points; of which at least 18 credit points must be at 200- level and at least 24 credit points must be at 300- level.

The following suggested programs are intended as a guideline only in selecting suitable supplementary subjects to make a reasonable pattern for Mathematics degrees in the various fields of Mathematics.

Applied Statistics

To satisfy the requirements for a major study in Applied Statistics, a student shall satisfactorily complete (at a grade of Pass or better) any MATH or STAT subjects listed in the Mathematics Schedule, to a total of at least 48 credit points; of which at least 12 credit points must be at 200- level and must include STAT231 and STAT232; and at least 24 credit points must be of 300- level STAT subjects.

The following suggested program is intended as a guideline only in selecting suitable supplementary subjects to make a reasonable pattern for a major in Applied Statistics.

Suggested Program in Applied Statistics

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
Year 1
MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus	Autumn	6
MATH188	Mathematics 2:  Series and Integral Calculus	Spring	6
MATH111	Applied Mathematical Modelling 1	Spring	6
MATH121	Discrete Mathematics	Spring	6
STAT131	Understanding Variation and Uncertainty	Autumn	6
CSCI114	Procedural Programming	Autumn/Spring	6
Plus
Subjects chosen from the Mathematics or General Schedules			12
Year 2
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
STAT231	Probability and Random Variables	Autumn	6
STAT232	Estimation and Hypothesis Testing	Spring	6
Plus
Subjects chosen from the Mathematics or General Schedules			12
Year 3
STAT304	Applied Probability and Financial Risk	Autumn	6
STAT332	Linear & Generalised Linear Models	Spring	6
STAT333	Statistical Inference	Spring	6
STAT335	Sample Surveys and Experimental Design	Autumn	6
Plus
Subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule			12
Plus
Subjects chosen from the Mathematics or General Schedules			12

Double Major in Mathematics and Applied Statistics

To satisfy the requirement for a double major in Mathematics and Applied Statistics, a student shall satisfactorily complete at least 24 credit points of 300 level STAT subjects (at a grade of Pass or better) and at least 24 credit points of 300 level MATH subjects (at a grade of Pass or better). Any of the 400 level INFO subjects listed in the Mathematics Schedule may be substituted for a 300 level MATH subject.

Double Major in Mathematics/Applied Statistics and another discipline

Candidates wishing to major in Mathematics and/or Applied Statistics and another discipline are advised to first consult with the Degree Coordinator (and then if necessary the Associate Dean (Academic) of the Faculty of Informatics) for verification of their intended program. Majors must be registered with Academic Registrar's Division in order to be included on the student's testamur upon graduation.

Double majors in Mathematics/Applied Statistics and Computer Science and various Commerce disciplines are defined below.

Double majors with Computer Science

Mathematics and Computer Science
Applied Statistics and Computer Science
This double major requires satisfactory completion of a major study in Mathematics or Applied Statistics and satisfactory completion of the following approved 48 credit point major study in Computer Science:

Subjects		Session	Credit Points
CSCI103	Algorithms & Problem Solving	Autumn/Spring	6
CSCI114	Procedural Programming	Autumn/Spring	6
CSCI124	Applied Programming	Autumn/Spring	6
CSCI204	Object and Generic Programming in C++	Autumn/Spring	6
Plus	300-level CSCI subjects		24
To ensure a wider range of options at 300-level, students are advised to undertake at least one additional CSCI subject at 200-level.

Double majors in Commerce

Mathematics and Accountancy
Applied Statistics and Accountancy

Mathematics and Economics
Applied Statistics and Economics

Mathematics and Finance
Applied Statistics and Finance

Mathematics and Management
Applied Statistics and Management

Mathematics and Marketing
Applied Statistics and Marketing

These double majors require satisfactory completion of a major study in Mathematics or Applied Statistics and satisfactory completion of a major study in Accountancy or Economics or Finance or Management or Marketing as outlined in the Bachelor of Commerce entry. Note, however, that students are not required to complete the core subjects as listed in the Bachelor of Commerce, except where those subjects are prerequisites to subjects in the major. All students must satisfy subject prerequisites except where waivers have been granted. Alternatively candidates may wish to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance.

Other Information

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