Bachelor of Mathematics

Contents

• Requirements
• Subjects
• Areas of Major Study
• Suggested Programs for Particular Careers

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:

8.  300-level subjects from the Bachelor of Mathematics subjects with a value of at least

1. 36 credit points, or
2. 24 credit points, should a major study in Computer Science also be satisfactorily completed, or
3. 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.

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.

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:
Computer Science
Economics
Accountancy
Business Systems
Management
Marketing
Finance
Biomedical Sciences

Candidates wishing to major in Mathematics and/or Applied Statistics and a discipline not listed above are advised to first consult with the Sub-Dean 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:
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Geology
Human Geography
Physical Geography
Geoscience
Physics

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS (code MATH)
MAJOR STUDY IN APPLIED STATISTICS (code STAT)
MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS AND APPLIED STATISTICS (code MAST)

To satisfy the requirements for a major study in Mathematics, a student shall satisfactorily complete (at a grade of Pass or better) any MATH or STAT subjects listed below, 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.

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 below, to a total of at least 48 credit points; of which at least 18 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.

MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (code MA01)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE (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.

together with any other 12 credit points for 300-level Computer Science subjects.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (code MA03)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMICS (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 School of Economics and information Systems. Alternatively candidates may wish to consider enrolling in the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics or the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMETRICS
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMETRICS (code MA04)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ECONOMETRICS (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 School of Economics and Information Systems.

together with another 8 credit points of 300-level Economics subjects.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND ACCOUNTANCY
MATHEMATICS AND ACCOUNTANCY (code MA05)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND ACCOUNTANCY (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 School of Accounting and Finance.

except that candidates may replace

1. either ACCY302 or ACCY312 by any 12 credit points of 300-level ACCY subjects, or
2. either ACCY302 or ACCY312 by a 6 credit point 300-level ACCY subject together with not less than 6 credit points at the 300-level selected from the General Schedule and approved by the Head of the School 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 (code MA06)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND BUSINESS SYSTEMS (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 School of Economics and Information Systems.

CSCI111 Computer Science 1A may substitute for BUSS111.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND MANAGEMENT
MATHEMATICS AND MANAGEMENT (code MA12)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND MANAGEMENT (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 School of Management, Marketing and Employment Relations.

Plus 12 credit points of 300-level MGMT subjects.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND MARKETING
MATHEMATICS AND MARKETING (code MA13)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND MARKETING (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 (48 credit points total) from within the School of Management, Marketing and Employment Relations.

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND FINANCE
MATHEMATICS AND FINANCE (code MA14)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND FINANCE (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 School 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.

Plus 2 other 300-level subjects offered by the School of Accounting and Finance (eg. FIN324, FIN325, etc).

MAJOR STUDY IN MATHEMATICS OR APPLIED STATISTICS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
MATHEMATICS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (code MA15)
APPLIED STATISTICS AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (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.

MAJOR STUDIES IN MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS AND VARIOUS SCIENCES

Students should refer to an Academic Advisor in the school of Maths and Applied Statistics for assistance with choice of subjects.

code MA07 - Mathematics and Biology
code MA08 - Mathematics and Chemistry
code MA02 - Mathematics and Geography
code MA09 - Mathematics and Geology
code MA10 - Mathematics and Physics
code MA11 - Mathematics and Ecology and Biogeography
code ST07 - Applied Statistics and Biology
code ST08 - Applied Statistics and Chemistry
code ST02 - Applied Statistics and Geography
code ST09 - Applied Statistics and Geology
code ST10 - Applied Statistics and Physics
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)

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.