University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2007

C06064v4 Graduate Diploma in Applicable Mathematics

Award(s): Graduate Diploma in Applicable Mathematics (GradDipApplicMath)
UAC code: 942725 (Autumn semester), 945725 (Spring semester)
CRICOS code: 025802D
Load credit points: 48
Course EFTSL: 1
Faculty/institute responsible: Science
Location: City campus

Note(s)

Mid-year (Spring) entry is only available on a part-time basis.


Overview
Course aims
Articulation
Additional admission requirements
Additional recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information

Overview

The evolution of many disciplines frequently requires knowledge and skills in mathematics that many employees have not acquired in their undergraduate degree. As a consequence, there is demonstrated and continuing demand for specialists trained in mathematics. The Graduate Diploma in Applicable Mathematics focuses on creating a solid mathematical background needed for using mathematical methods in everyday practice and for further studies chosen in response to students' individual needs.

Course aims

The course is designed to offer graduates with one year of undergraduate mathematics study the mathematics background required to pursue further studies in an area of mathematics or its application.

Articulation

Subject to elective choices and provided an acceptable standard is reached, the successful completion of the Graduate Diploma will enable its graduates to proceed into the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics (C09020). Students should consult the Course Director for Postgraduate Studies.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree from UTS or other recognised institution and are expected to have knowledge in mathematics comparable with the first-year subjects in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UTS. Applicants who do not satisfy the second of these requirements may consider enrolment in the Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Exemptions from core subjects due to prior study may be approved. Contact the Faculty of Science for details.

Course duration and attendance

For applicants enrolling in Autumn semester, the course is offered on a full-time basis normally over two semesters, or on a part-time basis normally over four semesters. For applicants enrolling in Spring semester, the course is only offered on a part-time basis over four semesters. Applicants should be aware that subjects may require attendance at daytime classes.

Course structure

Students are required to complete 48 credit points, comprising four core subjects and four electives. Elective subjects can be chosen from the list of options below but are not limited to it. Elective choice should be consistent with the aims of the program, and must be approved by the Course Director, Postgraduate Programs.

Course completion requirements

35212 Linear Algebra 6cp
35231 Differential Equations 6cp
35281 Numerical Methods 6cp
35232 Advanced Calculus 6cp
Select 24 credit points from the following options: 24cp
35252 Statistics 26cp 
35111 Discrete Mathematics6cp 
35321 Analysis 16cp 
35353 Regression Analysis6cp 
35361 Probability and Stochastic Processes6cp 
35322 Analysis 26cp 
Total 48cp

Course program

The example program below shows full-time attendance for Autumn-commencing students.

 
Year 1
Autumn semester
35212 Linear Algebra 6cp
35231 Differential Equations 6cp
35252 Statistics 2 6cp
35321 Analysis 1 6cp
Spring semester
35281 Numerical Methods 6cp
35232 Advanced Calculus 6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following options: 12cp
35111 Discrete Mathematics6cp 
35353 Regression Analysis6cp 
35361 Probability and Stochastic Processes6cp 
35322 Analysis 26cp 

Other information

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