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Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced
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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: |
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:
- Demonstrate a coherent and firm understanding of the fundamentals of both the mathematical and statistical disciplines.
- Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more of the discipline areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and/or statistics.
- 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.
- Appropriately interpret and present information to different audiences, using various delivery modes, communicated in mathematical and/or statistical form giving reasoning and conclusions.
- 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.
- 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:
- At least 54 credit points of core subjects, as outlined in the major tables below;
- One 200 level project and one 300 level project;
- No more than 60 credit points at 100-level;
- At least one major, chosen from the available options below in consultation with the Program Coordinator; and
- 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
- Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics and Statistics, and another discipline
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:
- Mathematics or Statistics major (as outlined above).
- 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.
- For students completing any other major: only 12 credit points of 300- or 400-level MATH or INFO subjects chosen from the Mathematics Schedule.
- 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