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Mathematical sciences - Faculty of Science

Coordinator: Dr Alistair Carr, School of Applied Sciences and Engineering

The discipline

A major sequence is offered in mathematics and modelling and a minor sequence is available in applied statistics.

The mathematics and modelling sequence provides a grounding in mathematical techniques relevant to modelling and problem analysis, spanning continuous and discrete mathematics and both deterministic and stochastic modelling. The applied statistics units cover the design of experiments and surveys and the analysis and interpretation of the data that they yield, emphasising the appropriate choice of techniques and use of computer software. There is an opportunity to combine these disciplines with a sequence of computing or business decision support units. Many employers are looking for graduates with such a range of expertise.

Units offered

Level one

• MAT1049 Basic mathematics
• MAT1055 Mathematics 1A
• MAT1085 Mathematics 1B
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Level two

• MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
• MTH2111 Mathematical structures
• STA2216 Applied statistics 2A

Level three

• MTH3066 Differential equations
• MTH3077 Mathematical modelling
• MTH3167 Combinatorics
• MTH3276 Probability models and simulation

Sequence requirements

Mathematics and modelling

Minor sequence in mathematics and modelling (24 points)

• MAT1055 and MAT1085
• Two of MTH2010, MTH2032 or MTH2111

Major sequence in mathematics and modelling (48 points)

• MAT1055 and MAT1085
• MTH2010, MTH2032
• Four of MTH2111, MTH3066, MTH3077, MTH3111, MTH3167, or MTH3276

Recommendations

Level one

MAT1049 is intended for students without a VCE Year 12 level (or equivalent) background in calculus and related mathematics, and it is broadly equivalent to VCE Mathematical Methods units 3 and 4.