Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) | Adelaide University Calendar

Detailed Program Information

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Program Code

HMASC

Academic Year

2023

Program Faculty

Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology

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 Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) program is available to high performing students and allows for deeper mathematical knowledge in a chosen discipline. Honours is a one-year program of additional study taken after the completion of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences and is suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. Honours degrees are highly regarded by employers as indicators of strong ability and creative thinking.
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 1 year.

Conditions

Conditions of Enrolment

1. 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 Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

There shall be a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours).

Qualification Requirements

Academic Program:

To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units, comprising:

An Honours Project to the value of 9 units
Electives to the value of 15 units, which may include a major in one of the following:
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Statistics

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Honours Project

To satisfy the requirements for Honours Project students must complete courses to the value of 9 units.

All of the following courses must be completed:

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
MATHS 4005A	Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences A	0
MATHS 4005B	Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences B	0
MATHS 4005C	Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences C	9

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Majors

Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics major requirements:

In order to acquire a major in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics students must complete 9 units of electives in the discipline including 6 units from Group A.

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Electives

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

Electives

Courses to the value of 15 units from the following:

Courses to the value of at least 9 units must be taken from the following:

Group A

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
APP MTH 4046	Applied Mathematics Topic A - Honours	3
APP MTH 4047	Applied Mathematics Topic B - Honours	3
APP MTH 4048	Applied Mathematics Topic C - Honours	3
APP MTH 4049	Applied Mathematics Topic D - Honours	3
APP MTH 4051	Applied Mathematics Topic E - Honours	3
APP MTH 4052	Applied Mathematics Topic F - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4012	Pure Mathematics Topic B - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4013	Pure Mathematics Topic D - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4038	Pure Mathematics Topic A - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4066	Pure Mathematics Topic E - Honours	3
STATS 4008	Statistics Topic D - Honours	3
STATS 4013	Statistics Topic A - Honours	3

Courses to the value of up to 6 units may be taken from the following:

Group B

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
APP MTH 4101	Applied Probability - Honours	3
APP MTH 4102	Fluid Mechanics - Honours	3
APP MTH 4114	Optimisation - Honours	3
APP MTH 4116	Random Processes - Honours	3
APP MTH 4121	Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations Hon	3
APP MTH 4123	Partial Differential Equations and Waves - Honours	3
APP MTH 4124	Decision Science - Honours	3
MATHS 4026	Cryptography Honours	3
MATHS 4112	Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4102	Topology and Analysis - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4107	Groups and Rings - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4119	Complex Analysis - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4122	Geometry of Surfaces - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4123	Fields and Modules - Honours	3
STATS 4022	Data Science - Honours	3
STATS 4023	Computational Bayesian Statistics - Honours	3
STATS 4101	Statistical Modelling - Honours	3
STATS 4106	Mathematical Statistics - Honours	3

Courses to the value of up to 3 units may be taken from the following:

Group C

Subject / Catalogue	Course Title	Unit Value
APP MTH 4110EX	AMSI - Applied Mathematics Topic A - Honours	3
APP MTH 4111EX	AMSI - Applied Mathematics Topic B - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4110EX	AMSI Pure Mathematics Topic A - Honours	3
PURE MTH 4111EX	AMSI Pure Mathematics Topic B - Honours	3
STATS 4110EX	AMSI Statistics Topic A - Honours	3
STATS 4111EX	AMSI Statistics Topic B - Honours	3

Published on: 30 November, 2022 | 10:10:53