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Bachelor of Mathematics

Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Mathematics

Abbreviation:

BMath

UOW Course Code:

762

CRICOS Code:

002936B

Study Areas / Disciplines / My University Key Words:

Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Maths, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Total Credit Points:

144

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus/UAC Code:

Wollongong / 756511

ATAR:

75

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Course Description

Mathematics is the basis for successful decision making and problem solving independent of sector or industry. Mathematical and statistical models help us analyse and forecast results in economics, finance, medicine and industrial processes. This analysis helps governments and businesses understand the factors behind important decisions.

Graduates of UOW's Bachelor of Mathematics will gain highly transferable skills in problem solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. The degree is flexible, so you can take up to one third of your subjects from other disciplines to expand your career options.

Applied Statistics uses mathematical concepts and methods to develop scientific experiments, sample surveys, medical clinical trials and environmental studies. It uses mathematical models of variation to enable analysis and forecasting in many industries.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.

Course STRUCTURE

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 credit points being composed of 24 credit points of MATH/INFO and credit points 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

†Note: a double degree is not considered to be a double major.

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 2014

6

MATH317

Financial Calculus

Autumn

6

MATH318

Operations Research

Spring

6

MATH321

Numerical Analysis

Spring

6

MATH322

Algebra

Autumn

6

MATH323

Topology and Chaos

Spring

6

MATH324

Calculus of Variations and Geometry

n/o 2014

6

MATH325

Wavelets

n/o 2014

6

MATH329

Medical Mathematics and Applications

n/o 2014

6

MATH371

Special Topics in Industrial and Applied Mathematics 3

n/o 2014

6

MATH372

Special Topics in Mathematical Analysis 3

n/o 2014

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

n/o 2014

6

INFO412

Mathematics for Cryptography

Autumn

6

Major Study

Candidates may complete a major in

All candidates are expected to consult with the course or discipline 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 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.

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.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 11 February, 2014