Master of Mathematical Sciences (MMaSc)

Program Code

MMASC

Academic Year

2022

Program Faculty

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences

Special Notes

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These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Mathematical Sciences allows students with a background in a related field to expand their knowledge in the mathematical sciences to an advanced level. Students may specialise by choosing courses in the disciplines of applied mathematics, pure mathematics and statistics. These courses provide valuable training in academic literacy and research skills, as well as discipline-specific knowledge.

Applied mathematics uses mathematical techniques to answer questions about the world around us; such answers may be in the form of insights, explanations, solutions or predictions. Pure mathematics, mathematics for its own sake, studies abstract theories built by logical deduction that underpin modern science and technology. Statistics solves real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.

In the Master of Mathematical Sciences program, students specialise in one of the three disciplines or may choose a broader selection of courses tailored to their particular interests. The program includes a research project.

The Master of Mathematical Sciences is an AQF Level 9 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years.

Conditions

Condition of Enrolment
Interruption of program: Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.
 

Academic Program Rules for Master of Mathematical Sciences

There shall be a Master of Mathematical Sciences.

Qualification Requirements
Academic Program: 

To qualify for the degree of Master of Mathematical Sciences, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Elective courses to the value of 33 units
  2. Research equivalent courses to the value of 15 units in the form of a research project from one of the following disciplines:
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Mathematical Sciences
    • Pure Mathematics
    • Statistics
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Master of Mathematical Sciences

To satisfy the requirements for Master of Mathematical Sciences students must complete courses to the value of 48 units.

Electives

Courses to the value of 33 units from the following:

Group A, B or C Electives (9 units)
Group B or C Electives (9 units)
Group C Electives (15 units)

Group A Electives

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
APP MTH 7105 Optimisation and Operations Research 3
MATHS 7100 Real Analysis 3
MATHS 7101 Multivariable and Complex Calculus 3
MATHS 7102 Differential Equations 3
MATHS 7103 Probability & Statistics PG 3
MATHS 7104 Numerical Methods 3
PURE MTH 7106 Algebra 3
STATS 7107 Statistical Modelling and Inference 3

Group B Electives

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
APP MTH 7035 Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations 3
APP MTH 7065 Applied Probability 3
APP MTH 7072 Optimisation 3
APP MTH 7075 Fluid Mechanics 3
APP MTH 7107 Partial Differential Equations and Waves 3
APP MTH 7056 Random Processes 3
APP MTH 7124 Decision Science PG 3
MATHS 7026 Cryptography PG 3
MATHS 7070 Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques 3
PURE MTH 7054 Complex Analysis 3
PURE MTH 7055 Topology and Analysis 3
PURE MTH 7059 Groups and Rings 3
PURE MTH 7071 Integration and Analysis 3
PURE MTH 7072 Fields and Modules 3
PURE MTH 7073 Finite Geometry 3
PURE MTH 7108 Geometry of Surfaces 3
STATS 7022 Data Science PG 3
STATS 7023 Computational Bayesian Statistics III 3
STATS 7054 Statistical Modelling 3
STATS 7059 Mathematical Statistics 3

Group C Electives

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
APP MTH 7044 Applied Mathematics Topic C 3
APP MTH 7045 Applied Mathematics Topic B 3
APP MTH 7048 Applied Mathematics Topic A 3
APP MTH 7049 Applied Mathematics Topic D 3
APP MTH 7087 Applied Mathematics Topic E 3
APP MTH 7088 Applied Mathematics Topic F 3
PURE MTH 7002 Pure Mathematics Topic B 3
PURE MTH 7023 Pure Mathematics Topic D 3
PURE MTH 7038 Pure Mathematics Topic A 3
PURE MTH 7047 Pure Mathematics Topic C 3
PURE MTH 7066 Pure Mathematics Topic E 3
PURE MTH 7067 Pure Mathematics Topic F 3
STATS 7004 Statistics Topic A 3
STATS 7008 Statistics Topic D 3
STATS 7014 Statistics Topic B 3
STATS 7016 Statistics Topic C 3
STATS 7069 Statistics Topic E 3
STATS 7070 Statistics Topic F 3

Research Project

To satisfy the requirements for Research Project students must complete courses to the value of 15 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Applied Mathematics Project Group

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
APP MTH 7200A Masters Project in Applied Mathematics A - Part 1 0
APP MTH 7200B Masters Project in Applied Mathematics B - Part 2 0
APP MTH 7200C Masters Project in Applied Mathematics C - Part 3 0
APP MTH 7200D Masters Project in Applied Mathematics D - Part 4 15

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Mathematical Sciences Project Group

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
MATHS 7200A Masters Project in Mathematical Sciences A - Part 1 0
MATHS 7200B Masters Project in Mathematical Sciences B - Part 2 0
MATHS 7200C Masters Project in Mathematical Sciences C - Part 3 0
MATHS 7200D Masters Project in Mathematical Sciences D - Part 4 15

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Pure Mathematics Project Group

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
PURE MTH 7200A Masters Project in Pure Mathematics A - Part 1 0
PURE MTH 7200B Masters Project in Pure Mathematics B - Part 2 0
PURE MTH 7200C Masters Project in Pure Mathematics C - Part 3 0
PURE MTH 7200D Masters Project in Pure Mathematics D - Part 4 15

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Statistics Project Group

Subject / Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
STATS 7200A Masters Project in Statistics A - Part 1 0
STATS 7200B Masters Project in Statistics B - Part 2 0
STATS 7200C Masters Project in Statistics C - Part 3 0
STATS 7200D Masters Project in Statistics D - Part 4 15
Published on: 30 November, 2021 | 16:55:46