2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies

Testamur Title of Degree:

 Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies 

Abbreviation:

 GDipMathSt

UOW Course Code:

2625 

CRICOS Code:

 094753C

Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key words:

Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Maths, Industrial Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Survey, Census Design, Analysis, Data Mining, Finance.

Total Credit Points:

 48

Duration:

 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences 

Intake Session(s):

Exit Pathway Only 

Delivery Mode:

On campus (face-to-face) 

Delivery Campus / UAC Code:

 Wollongong

Overview

The Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies is designed to consolidate and expand the mathematics or statistics knowledge gained in undergraduate studies, and to introduce candidates to mathematical or statistical research. The Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Studies is only open to candidates who commence postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, who have completed the required subjects of the relevant postgraduate program and who do not wish to continue with that program.

Entry Requirements

This is an early exit degree for students admitted to postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO Description
1 Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise in-depth theoretical and technical knowledge in mathematics or statistics.
2 Develop cognitive and technical skills in either mathematics or statistics.
3 Independently analyse and generate solutions to complex problems.
4 Interpret and transmit complex mathematical or statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to others.
5 Apply complex knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate sound judgement as a mathematician or statistician.

Course Structure

The degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 48 credit points of subjects from postgraduate courses in the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, including MATH907 and no more than 12 credit points of List A (see the list below). The remaining credit points would normally be taken from the list of List B (see the list below) but may include up to 12 credit points of 900 level MATH/STAT/INFO subjects. In the case of someone transferring from the Master of Financial Mathematics, a maximum of 6cp may be for 900 level FIN subjects. The selection of subjects must be approved by the Academic Program Director, as appropriate.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Compulsory subject
MATH907 Research Methods 6 Autumn
List A - no more than 12 credit points from this list
MTH8201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MTH8202 Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications 6 Autumn
MTH8203 Linear Algebra and Groups 6 Spring
MTH8204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
MTH8212 Mathematical Modelling 6 Spring
MTH8222 Real Analysis 6 Autumn
MTH8206 Random Variables and Estimation 6 Autumn
MTH8207 Statistical Inference and Introduction to Model Building 6 Spring
List B - at least 30 credit points from this list
INFO812 Mathematics for Cryptography 6 Autumn
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 6 Autumn
MATH802 Differential Equations 3 (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH805 Partial Differential Equations (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH812 Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH813 Industrial Mathematical Modelling (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH817 Financial Calculus (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH818 Operations Research (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH821 Numerical Analysis (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH822 Algebra (Enhanced) 6 Not available in 2019
MATH823 Topology and Chaos (Enhanced) 6 Not available in 2019
MATH824 Calculus of Variations and Geometry (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH825 Wavelets (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH829 Medical Mathematics and Applications (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
STAT804 Applied Probability and Financial Risk (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
STAT832 Linear and Generalised Linear Models (Enhanced) 6 Spring
STAT833 Statistical Inference (Enhanced) 6 Spring
STAT835 Sample Surveys and Experimental Design (Enhanced) 6 Autumn

Other Information

For further information please email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 7 November, 2018