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Mathematics - Extended Major, Major, and Major Sequence

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Why study Mathematics?

Mathematical and statistical ideas and techniques have always played a central role in traditional areas such as engineering, physics and chemistry. However, mathematics is now being applied in new ways to areas as diverse as biology, commerce, computer graphics, economics linguistics, etc.

Modern life is dominated by environmental and economic issues and behind these issues are complex matters of science, technology and mathematics which call for an awareness of fundamental principles.

Mathematics at Flinders aims to bring the excitement and applicability of contemporary mathematical thought to the non-specialist as well as to the specialist. It aims to help the student to develop the capacity for logical thinking and the ability to read critically the technical information with which our society abounds.

Throughout the program studies in Mathematics are integrated with computing so that students develop crtical skills in the use of symbolic computation and computer graphcis. Mathematics and mathematical modelling techniques contribute to a diverse range of research, for example: genetics and financial modelling. Pure mathematics is an area that can be pursued by those who are interested in the theory of mathematics.

Those who wish to specialise in Mathematics in order to become professional mathematicians can choose study options that lead to Honours and higher research degrees.

Career opportunities for mathematicians are plentiful and diverse. Even those who do not major in mathematics but who include some mathematics and statistics as part of their degree will have an edge in a very competitive job market.

Graduates in mathematics and statistics work in communication engineering, systems engineering, weather prediction, signal analysis, image processing, atmospheric and environmental modelling, gene mapping, aerospace engineering, program design and risk management. Others work as teachers and in areas such as economics, financial modelling, accountancy and insurance.

Study overview

The topics for mathematics extended major and major. This should be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for your related degree: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science (Hons); Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary)/Science; Bachelor of Education (Middle School)/Science; Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Science; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)/Arts; Bachelor of Education (Junior Primary/Primary)/Arts; Bachelor of Education (Middle School)/Arts; Bachelor of Education (Secondary)/Arts.

Career opportunities

For the Bachelor of Science - What can I do with my extended major or major in Mathematics?

Further information

Freecall Science & Engineering hotline: 1800 803 131
Email: soak.up.science@flinders.edu.au
School of Computing Science, Engineering and Mathematics

The Admissions/Prospective Students Office, Flinders University , GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001.
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost). Fax: (08) 8201 2580.
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au

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