Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)

Overview

Duration:
 3 years fulltime
 
Mode:
 On campus, full or part time *
 
Workload:
 Normal workload expectations are a minimum of 10 hours per week for every subject, including class contact hours, preparation and time spent on assessment tasks.
 
Type:
 Undergraduate
 
Credit points:
 72 credit points o
 
Mid-year entry:
 Yes
 
Prerequisite/s:
 English, Maths B
 
Campus:
 Townsville; Cairns (first year only)
 
Faculty:
 Science and Engineering
 
QTAC code:
 316061 Townsville; 326061 Cairns
 

* Duration: Part-time study is available to domestic students only.

o Credit points: Represent the combined value of individual subjects in a degree. One subject usually constitutes three credit points.
 

Structure

Disclaimer - The list of subjects below is correct for 2008, but may change for 2009. Prospective students should contact the University to confirm admission requirements and the availability of courses.

Townsville, Cairns (1st year only)

Notes:

1. The majority of level 2 and level 3 subjects comprising the Mathematics major are offered in alternate years only. This means that in order to complete the major in the minimum three years, students will need to take some level 3 subjects in their second year of study and some level 2 subjects in their third year of study.

2. Students who have an undergraduate major in Mathematics major may undertake honours in Statistics (see separate entry for Statistics).

Level 1

MA1000:03 Mathematical Foundations

MA1003:03 Mathematical Techniques

Plus

18 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Students will find CP1200:03, CP1300:03, MA1721:03, PH1005:03 and PH1007:03 useful for background knowledge within the Maths major.

Students with an interest in Statistics should include MA1401:03

Level 2

MA2000:03 Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers

MA2100:03 Mathematical Methods and Differential Equations

MA2201:03 Numerical Mathematics

Plus

15 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Students will find PH2002:03, PH2008:03 and PH2019:03 useful for background knowledge within the Maths major.

Students with an interest in Statistics should include MA2405:03.

Level 3

MA3109:03 Applied Complex Variable Theory

MA3201:03 Numerical Methods

MA3405:03 Multivariate Statistical Methods

or

PH3003:03 Classical Mechanics

MA3605:03 Operations Research and Modelling

Plus

12 credit points satisfying the Award Requirements for the Bachelor of Science.

Honours

Level 4 (Honours students only)

MA4011:12 Mathematics Honours Part 1 of 2

MA4012:12 Mathematics Honours Part 2 of 2

or

MA4015:06 Mathematics Part-Time Honours Part 1 of 4

MA4016:06 Mathematics Part-Time Honours Part 2 of 4

MA4017:06 Mathematics Part-Time Honours Part 3 of 4

MA4018:06 Mathematics Part-Time Honours Part 4 of 4

Career Opportunities

Mathematics graduates are in high demand and well paid. Career paths include: applied research (operations, econometrics, biometrics, market research, mathematical modelling, actuarial science); fields where large data sets need to be organised, managed and analysed (oceanography, systems analysis, meteorology, engineering, finance); and mathematics teaching. Visit the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute for career advice and more www.ice-em.org.au/ careers

Professional Recognition

Graduates may be eligible to become Graduate Members of the Australian Mathematical Society.

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