Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years] (BMaSc(Hons))
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years] (BMaSc(Hons))
Program Code
HMSC
Program Faculty
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Academic Year
2024
These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).
Overview
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years] program provides deep mathematical or statistical knowledge in a chosen discipline. The program provides a broad foundation in the mathematical sciences, the option of majoring in pure mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics, and research training through a substantial supervised research project in the final year of the program.
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years] is an AQF Level 8 qualification with a standard full-time duration of 4 years.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate deep knowledge of the mathematical and statistical sciences.
- Critically analyse and solve problems at an advanced level as independent self-directed learners.
- Apply highly developed problem-solving skills in the mathematical and statistical sciences.
- Demonstrate skills in the use of technology to solve advanced mathematical and statistical problems.
- Apply written and oral communication skills and teamwork skills.
- Demonstrate awareness of professional practice.
- Research and apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to a topic in the mathematical or statistical sciences.
Conditions
Condition of continuing enrolment: Students enrolled in this program must maintain a GPA of 4.5 in each Teaching Period or will be required to transfer to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences. To progress into the fourth year of the program, students must have completed 12 units of Level III courses in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics with a GPA of 5.0 or better.
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.
Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program.
Academic Program Rules for Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years]
There shall be a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years].
Qualification Requirements
To qualify for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) [4 years], the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 96 units, comprising:
1. Level I courses to a maximum value of 30 units.
2. Level III courses in the Mathematical Sciences to the value of at least 18 units. Note: MATHS 3025 Professional Practice III is not considered a Mathematical Sciences course for the purpose of this clause.
3. Level IV courses to the value of at least 24 units.
4. Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units from subject areas other than the following: APP MTH, COMP SCI, MATHS, PURE MTH and STATS. The course ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab & C) may not be presented as a Broadening Elective.
5. A major to the value of 24 units shall be taken in one of the following:
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics Statistics
- Statistics
The following courses cannot be presented as electives:
ECON 1008 Data Analytics I
ECON 1010 Introduction to Mathematical Economics (Advanced) I
ECON 2503 Intermediate Mathematical Economics II
ECON 2504 Intermediate Econometrics II
Core Courses
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Core Courses
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value ENG 1002 Programming (Matlab and C) 3 MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA 3 MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB 3 MATHS 2100 Real Analysis II 3 MATHS 2101 Multivariable & Complex Calculus II 3 MATHS 2102 Differential Equations II 3 MATHS 2103 Probability & Statistics II 3 MATHS 3025 Professional Practice III 3 MATHS 3021 Capstone Project in Mathematical Sciences III 3 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 STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis and Modelling I 3 STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling and Inference II 3
Major
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Applied Mathematics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Applied Mathematics Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP MTH 3001 Applied Probability III 3 APP MTH 3002 Fluid Mechanics III 3 APP MTH 3014 Optimisation III 3 APP MTH 3016 Random Processes III 3 APP MTH 3021 Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations III 3 APP MTH 3023 Partial Differential Equations and Waves III 3 APP MTH 3124 Decision Science III 3 and
Applied Mathematics courses at Level IV to the value of 9 units, including 6 units from the following:
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 and
Mathematical Sciences courses to the value of 3 units.
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Pure Mathematics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Pure Mathematics Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
Courses to the value of at least 12 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PURE MTH 3002 Topology and Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3007 Groups and Rings III 3 PURE MTH 3009 Integration and Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3019 Complex Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3022 Geometry of Surfaces III 3 PURE MTH 3023 Fields and Modules III 3 and
Pure Mathematics courses at Level IV to the value of 9 units, including 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value 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 and
Mathematical Sciences courses to the value of 3 units.
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Statistics Major
To satisfy the requirements for Statistics Major students must complete courses to the value of 24 units.
All of the following courses must be completed:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value STATS 3001 Statistical Modelling III 3 STATS 3006 Mathematical Statistics III 3 and
Courses to the value of at least 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP MTH 3001 Applied Probability III 3 APP MTH 3016 Random Processes III 3 APP MTH 3124 Decision Science III 3 STATS 3022 Data Science III 3 STATS 3023 Computational Bayesian Statistics III 3 and
Statistics courses at Level IV to the value of 9 units, including 6 units from the following:
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value STATS 4008 Statistics Topic D - Honours 3 STATS 4013 Statistics Topic A - Honours 3 and
Mathematical Sciences courses to the value of 3 units.
Electives
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Electives
Electives to the value of 54 units which includes courses chosen for the Major and 9 units of Broadening Electives:
Level I, II, III or IV Electives from any discipline (18 units)
Level II, III or IV Electives from any discipline (6 units)
Level III Mathematical Sciences Electives (15 units)
Level IV Mathematical Sciences Electives (15 units)
Electives may be chosen from courses offered by the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences or any other undergraduate courses offered by the University that are available to the student.or
Applied Mathematics Courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value APP MTH 2105 Optimisation and Operations Research II 3 APP MTH 3001 Applied Probability III 3 APP MTH 3002 Fluid Mechanics III 3 APP MTH 3014 Optimisation III 3 APP MTH 3016 Random Processes III 3 APP MTH 3021 Modelling with Ordinary Differential Equations III 3 APP MTH 3022 Optimal Functions and Nanomechanics III 3 APP MTH 3023 Partial Differential Equations and Waves III 3 APP MTH 3124 Decision Science III 3 Mathematical Sciences Courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value MATHS 2104 Numerical Methods II 3 MATHS 3012 Financial Modelling: Tools & Techniques III 3 MATHS 3026 Cryptography III 3 Pure Mathematics Courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value PURE MTH 2106 Algebra II 3 PURE MTH 3002 Topology and Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3007 Groups and Rings III 3 PURE MTH 3009 Integration and Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3019 Complex Analysis III 3 PURE MTH 3022 Geometry of Surfaces III 3 PURE MTH 3023 Fields and Modules III 3 Statistics Courses
Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value STATS 3001 Statistical Modelling III 3 STATS 3005 Time Series III 3 STATS 3006 Mathematical Statistics III 3 STATS 3022 Data Science III 3 STATS 3023 Computational Bayesian Statistics III 3 Courses to the value of at least 9 units must be taken from the following:
Group ASubject/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 STATS 4014 Statistics Topic B - Honours 3 Courses up to the value of 6 units may be taken from the following:
Group BCourses up to the value of 3 units may be taken from the following:
Group CSubject/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 -
Broadening Electives
Broadening Electives to the value of 9 units from subject areas other than the following:
- APP MTH
- COMP SCI
- MATHS
- PURE MTH
- STATS