C10154v5 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Overview

This course provides students with sufficient experience and understanding in a broad range of mathematical disciplines to enable them to apply mathematical and computing techniques to industrial and commercial problems. It provides flexibility by allowing students to follow a course of study which best suits their interests and aspirations.

The ability to apply knowledge to real-world situations gives graduates an edge, and they are in demand in industries such as finance, health, market research and information technology.

Course aims

The course aims to prepare students for employment in industry, commerce and government, and to provide the foundation for higher studies in mathematics.

Career options

Career options include positions in business, economics, engineering, health, market research, physical sciences and social sciences. Graduates can be employed to analyse traffic flow, calculate the optimum distribution of branches for major banks, set rates of insurance premiums, be part of a medical team working on groundbreaking research, or teach or provide advice on the stock market.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics (preferably Mathematics Extension 1) and English.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered on a three-year full-time basis.

Most 6-credit-point mathematics subjects involve four hours of class contact per week (typically, three hours of lectures and a one-hour tutorial), although some first-year subjects have a higher contact load of six hours. Some subjects have additional laboratory hours.

Course structure

The course consists of subjects worth a total of 144 credit points. The standard full-time load is 24 credit points per semester (typically, four 6-credit-point subjects) and the standard part-time load is 12 credit points per semester (typically, two 6-credit-point subjects). The core component occupies 84 credit points of the Pass degree and is taught predominantly during the first two years of the full-time program.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. All students undertake a common program for Years 1 and 2. In Year 3 students must choose Quantitative Management Science, Statistics, or Mathematics as a major. The full-time programs presented below are Years 1 and 2 and then Year 3 for each major.

Honours

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics (C09020) is available to eligible students with an additional one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time study.

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