The department has graduate programs in mathematics and statistics, and accepts students for work leading to the MSc degree (by coursework and thesis, or by thesis alone) and for the PhD degree. The programs reflect the research interests of staff, which at present include astrophysics, solar and planetary physics, geophysical fluid dynamics, computational fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, dynamical meteorology, climate dynamics, radiation and remote sensing, physical oceanography, nonlinear dynamics, curve motion, general relativity, geophysics, biomathematics, optimisation, control theory, computer algebra, history of mathematics, logic, algebra, group theory, semigroup theory, functional analysis, number theory, differential geometry, nonlinear partial differential equations, geometric analysis, applied probability, branching processes, statistical inference, medical statistics, industrial statistics and statistical computing. There are regular specialist and general seminars. More detailed information can be obtained from the director of postgraduate studies in the department.
Research
supervision is available in the applied mathematics fields listed above. If
there is sufficient demand, advanced lecture topics may be offered in these
areas.
An MSc course in meteorology is offered by thesis and coursework on a full-time
or part-time basis. Those interested should consult the director of the Centre
for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography.
Some of the following units may be offered at graduate level:
Research supervision is available in the pure mathematics fields listed in the opening paragraph above. Interested students should contact the director of postgraduate studies preferably no later than August in the year before they wish to start work on a higher degree.
Two broad choices are available for research work in statistics. The first possibility is either an MSc or a PhD degree involving a written thesis in some area of probability theory, stochastic processes, statistical theory or applied statistics. The second possibility is a coursework MSc in applied statistics. Details may be obtained from the director of postgraduate studies.
The Key Centre for Statistical Science is a cooperative venture established in 1984 between Monash University, the University of Melbourne, La Trobe University and RMIT. The centre offers courses leading to a masters degree in statistical science. More details of the centre's activities may be obtained from Dr Malcolm Clark.
The
Centre for Dynamical Meteorology and Oceanography provides opportunities for
research and postgraduate study in meteorology, physical oceanography and
geophysical fluid dynamics. The program is based broadly on theoretical work,
numerical simulation and field observation.
The centre is also involved in a program of field observation carried out
jointly with the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO Atmospheric Research.
Information about research in this field and other activities of the group may
be obtained from the director, Professor David Karoly.
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