The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) requires four years of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time).
The course is offered by the College of Science and Engineering.
The minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements.
Successful completion of either SACE Stage 2 (Year 12) Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics or International Baccalaureate Mathematics (SL or HL) is normally required for entry to the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours).
Students must achieve a credit level average or better at the end of third year in order to be eligible to continue to the fourth year Honours degree program in Mathematical Sciences.
The course has been designed to provide graduates with:
The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a mathematically-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.
On completion of the award, students will be able to:
On completion of the honours year, students will also be able to:
To qualify for the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours), a student must complete 144 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic, according to the program of study below.
Students achieving a credit level average or better at the end of third year will be allowed to enrol in the fourth year of the program. Other students will be eligible to graduate in the ordinary degree program.
No more than 45 units of First Year topics may be counted towards the degree.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
Students who have completed 108 units according to the first three years of the Program may choose to exit with the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.
31.5 units comprising:
COMP1102 Computer Programming 1 (4.5 units)
COMP2711 Computer Programming 2 (4.5 units)
ENGR1401 Professional Skills (4.5 units)
MATH1121 Mathematics 1A (4.5 units)
MATH1122 Mathematics 1B (4.5 units)
STAT1121 Data Science (4.5 units)
STAT1132 Statistics 1 (4.5 units)
4.5 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met
31.5 units comprising:
COMP2781 Computer Mathematics (4.5 units)
MATH2701 Principles of Analysis (4.5 units)
MATH2702 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (4.5 units)
MATH2711 Several Variable Calculus (4.5 units)
MATH2722 Numerical Analysis (4.5 units)
STAT2701 Statistical Project (4.5 units)
STAT2702 Probability (4.5 units)
4.5 units selected from:
COMP1711 Database Modelling and Knowledge Engineering (4.5 units)
COMP2712 Heuristic Optimisation (4.5 units)
31.5 units comprising:
ENGR3750 Workplace Preparation (0 units)
MATH3702 Methods of Applied Mathematics (4.5 units)
MATH3711 Complex Analysis (4.5 units)
MATH3712 Partial Differential Equations (4.5 units)
MATH3721 Mathematical Sciences Practicum (9 units)
MATH3xxx Optimisation (4.5 units)
STAT3701 Statistical Science (4.5 units)
4.5 units of elective topics from across the University where entry requirements are met
27 units comprising:
STEM7001 Research Methods for Honours (4.5 units)
STEM7000A Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000B Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000C Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000D Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
STEM7000E Honours Research Project in STEM (4.5/22.5 units)
9 units selected from:
MATH7720 Advanced Studies in Mathematics A (4.5 units)
MATH7721 Advanced Studies in Mathematics B (4.5 units)
MATH7722 Calculus of Variations (4.5 units)
MATH7731 Mathematical Problems in Industry (4.5 units)
MATH7732 Modern Analysis (4.5 units)
Course Rule Notes
1. Appropriate options, including those offered by other Colleges, Universities and through the AMSI Summer School, may be included subject to approval by the Course Cordinator.
The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) may also be studied in a combined degree program with another Bachelor degree in the College of Science and Engineering where the combination meets the requirements of the credit transfer policy.
Every effort has been made to ensure the information published on the Course Rule pages is accurate at the time of publication. Flinders University reserves the right to amend its curriculum without prior notice, and will update the Course Rules to reflect any amendments at the earliest opportunity.
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