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Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced

Abbreviation:

BMathAdv

UOW Course Code:

762_2

CRICOS Code:

036040F

Total Credit Points:

144

Duration:

3 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

Wollongong / 756512

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced is available to students who have a superior mathematical knowledge on entry to UOW. It allows you to reduce the number of first-year mathematics subjects and replace them with enrichment projects which provide the opportunities to build links with industry and to understand the interaction between mathematics and society.

The program links in with the strong research activities of the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics. You will benefit from a close relationship with active researchers.

An Honours Advanced Mathematics degree is available to candidates who have achieved a distinction average or better in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced degree.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a coherent and firm understanding of the fundamentals of both the mathematical and statistical disciplines.
  2. Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more of the discipline areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and/or statistics.
  3. Investigate and solve advanced problems using mathematical and/or statistical methods including software tools to solve practical and abstract problems and then interpret results critically.
  4. Appropriately interpret and present information to different audiences, using various delivery modes, communicated in mathematical and/or statistical form giving reasoning and conclusions.
  5. Apply professional, social and ethical approaches in learning to extend existing knowledge and work effectively and responsibly as an individual or in a team context.
  6. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate growing independence in judgement as a training mathematician or statistician. 

Course Structure

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

  1. At least 54 credit points of core subjects, as outlined in the major tables below;
  2. One 200 level project and one 300 level project;
  3. No more than 60 credit points at 100-level;
  4. At least one major, chosen from the available options below in consultation with the Program Coordinator; and
  5. 300- and/or 400- level subjects (not including MATH345 or STAT345) from the Mathematics Schedule completed, at a grade of pass or better, with a value of at least:
    • 36 credit points, or
    • 24 credit points, if combined with a major study in Computer Science
    • 30 credit points, if combined with any other major study
    • 48 credit points if completing a double major in both Mathematics and Statistics.

Continuation in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced will normally be dependent upon achieving an average mark of at least 80% each year. Students who do not meet the required average will be transferred to the Bachelor of Mathematics degree.

Majors

Major in Mathematics

 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
MATH110 Advanced Mathematics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MATH203 Linear Algebra 6 Autumn
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
ISIT111 Programming Concepts 6 Autumn
Plus 18 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 18 Autumn, Spring
Year 2
STAT231 Probability and Random Variables 6 Autumn
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 6 Spring
MATH222 Continuous Mathematics 6 Autumn
Plus ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH235 Mathematics Project A 6 Autumn, Spring
STAT235 Statistics Project A 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus 18 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 18 Autumn, Spring
Year 3
Students must choose ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH345 Mathematics Project B 6 Autumn, Spring
STAT345 Statistics Project B 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus 36 credit points of 300- or 400-level MATH or INFO subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule 36 Autumn, Spring
Plus 6 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 6 Autumn, Spring

 Major in Applied Statistics 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
MATH110 Advanced Mathematics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MATH203 Linear Algebra 6 Autumn
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
ISIT111 Programming Concepts 6 Autumn
Plus 12 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 18 Autumn, Spring
Year 2
STAT231 Probability and Random Variables 6 Autumn
STAT232 Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 6 Spring
STAT235 Statistics Project A 6 Autumn, Spring
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 6 Spring
MATH222 Continuous Mathematics 6 Autumn
Plus 12 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 12 Autumn, Spring
Year 3
STAT304 Applied Probability and Financial Risk 6 Autumn
STAT332 Linear and Generalised Linear Models 6 Spring
STAT333 Statistical Inference 6 Spring
STAT335 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design 6 Autumn
STAT345 Statistics Project B 6 Autumn, Spring
TWO 300-level subject chosen from the Mathematics Schedule 12 Autumn, Spring
Plus 6 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 6 Autumn, Spring

Major in Mathematics and Statistics

 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
MATH110 Advanced Mathematics 6 Autumn
MATH201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MATH203 Linear Algebra 6 Autumn
MATH202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
ISIT111 Programming Concepts 6 Autumn
Plus 18 credit points from General or Mathematics Schedules 18 Autumn, Spring
Year 2
STAT231 Probability and Random Variables 6 Autumn
STAT232 Estimation and Hypothesis Testing 6 Spring
MATH204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
MATH212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 6 Spring
MATH222 Continuous Mathematics 6 Autumn
Plus ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH235 Mathematics Project A 6 Autumn, Spring
STAT235 Statistics Project A 6 Autumn, Spring
ONE 300-level MATH subject from the Mathematics Schedule 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus 6 credit points from the General or Mathematics Schedules 6 Autumn, Spring
Year 3
STAT304 Applied Probability and Financial Risk 6 Autumn
STAT332 Linear and Generalised Linear Models 6 Spring
STAT333 Statistical Inference 6 Spring
STAT335 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design 6 Autumn
Plus 18 credit points of 300- or 400-level MATH or INFO subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule 18 Autumn, Spring
Plus ONE of the following two subjects:
MATH345 Mathematics Project B 6 Autumn, Spring
STAT345 Statistics Project B 6 Autumn, Spring

Mathematics, Statistics plus Another Discipline

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.

Students must complete the following:

  1. Mathematics or Statistics major (as outlined above).
  2. For students completing a Computer Science major: only 6 credit points of 300- or 400-level MATH or INFO subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule.
  3. For students completing any other major: only 12 credit points of 300- or 400-level MATH or INFO subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule.
  4. Other subjects leading to the completion of the second major.

Honours

Students who achieve a Distinction average, or better in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced, may be eligible to apply for the additional fourth year honours program. This is a challenging program that includes a research project.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

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

Other Information

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

Last reviewed: 24 March, 2016