Undergraduate: Course rule and topic information

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science (Hons) - enhanced program for high achievers

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements [November, 2007] for either the Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons).

Related programs:
MATHEMATICS MINOR
MATHEMATICS EXTENDED MAJOR

The Mathematics program changed in 2005. Continuing students who commenced prior to 2005 may complete their degree according to the previous program of study and should consult the Course Information Handbook for 2004 or seek advice from program approvers.

Assumed Knowledge: At least mathematics skills and knowledge such as demonstrated by SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Studies or by a high mark in SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. The topic sequence MATH1201 Introductory Mathematics 1A and MATH1202 Introductory Mathematics 1B provide a pathway to enter the major/minor for students without the assumed knowledge, but entry into the major/minor will therefore be delayed by at least a year.

First Year

The following topics must be selected as part of the 36-unit First Year program:

MATH1121	Mathematics 1A *	4.5
MATH1122	Mathematics 1B *	4.5

* Students who have achieved a high score in SACE Stage 2 Mathematical Methods are advised to do the MATH1121 corresponding topic MATH1131 Mathematics 1M. Students who have achieved a mark of at least 18 in SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or at least 6 in International Baccalaureate Mathematics HL are advised to do the corresponding topics MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A (equivalent to MATH1121) and MATH1142 Advanced Mathematics 1B (equivalent to MATH1122).

Second Year

18 units comprising:

MATH2014	Principles of Analysis**	3
MATH2034	Logic and Graphs	3
MATH2111	Vector Calculus	3
MATH2121	Linear Algebra and Differential Equations	3
STAT2100	Probability	3
STAT2110	Statistical Science	3

** Students who have passed MATH1141 Advanced Mathematics 1A may not take MATH2014 Principles of Analysis and instead must take any other MATH or STAT topic not otherwise being counted towards this program.

Third Year

18 units comprising:

MATH3013	Complex Analysis	3
MATH3025	Calculus of Variations	3

plus a further 12 units selected from the following topics (subject to prerequisites and availability):

ENGR2111	Signals and Linear Systems	3
MATH2023	Mathematics for the Physical Sciences	3
MATH2035	Groups and Codes	3
MATH2041	Numerical Analysis	3
MATH2070	Scientific Computing	3
MATH2100	Probability and Signal Analysis	3
MATH3026	Difference and Differential Equations ##	3
MATH4301	Management Mathematics	3

## Topic not offered in 2008.

Option B in the double Bachelor of Science/Education - 30 unit major
Students who have elected to do Option B of the double degree of Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education and are required to undertake a 30-unit major should follow the program of study specified above, BUT select 6 units from the Selective list in the Third Year program, instead of 12 units.