Undergraduate - Area of Study Mathematics

Students who commenced study in 2012 should refer to this area of study entry for direction on the requirments; to check which units are currently available for enrolment, refer to the unit indexes in the the current edition of the Handbook. If you have any queries contact the managing faculty for your area of study.

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All areas of study information should be read in conjunction with the relevant course entry in the Handbook. The units listed for this area of study relate only to the 'Requirements' outlined in the Faculty of Science component of any bachelors double degrees.

Managing faculty	Faculty of Science
Offered by	School of Applied Sciences and Engineering
Campus(es)	Gippsland
Coordinator	Dr Andrew Percy (School of Applied Sciences and Engineering)

Notes

Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the handbook are not available for study in the current year.

Description

Mathematical techniques and models form a significant component of nearly all branches of modern science. Mathematics is also an important discipline in its own right, and encompasses the formal study of numerical, algebraic and analytical structures, the development of quantitative methods essential for the practice and development of science, engineering, economics and other fields, and the development and utilisation of mathematical and numerical models in various contexts.

The mathematics and modelling minor sequence provides a grounding in mathematical techniques relevant to modelling and problem analysis, spanning continuous mathematics and deterministic modelling.

Objectives

On completion of the minor sequence in mathematics and modelling, students will:

have achieved an understanding of a range of basic mathematical concepts and techniques relevant to scientific modelling and problem analysis
have achieved an understanding of basic techniques of single variable and multivariable calculus, linear algebra and differential equations
have developed an appreciation of the relevance of mathematics to various fields of activity
have developed basic modelling, problem solving and critical thinking skills
have developed skills in the effective use of mathematical computer software
be prepared for a range of further training avenues in mathematics and related disciplines
be equipped for employment in areas requiring analytical and quantitative skills.

Units

Level one

MTH1020 Analysis of change
MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
STA1010 Statistical methods for science

Level two

ENV2792 Mathematical models of the environment
MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
STA2216 Applied statistics 2A

Sequence requirements

Minor sequence in mathematics and modelling (24 points)

MTH1020 and MTH1030, or MTH1030 and STA1010
two units from ENV2792, MTH2010, STA2216

Requirements for honours in mathematics

24 points of relevant level-three units, of which 18 points are normally mathematics units. Level three mathematics units and an honours program in mathematics are only available on the Clayton campus.

Additional information

The mathematics and modelling minor sequence combines well with all science sequences, assisting students to develop skills in logic and analytical thinking as well as providing specific skills in problem solving, modelling and data analysis.

First level units provide essential foundation knowledge for upper level studies. Students may then select second level units according to their needs and interests. Students planning to take third level mathematics units offered from the Clayton campus must include MTH1030 at first level and MTH2010 at second level.

Relevant courses

0050 Bachelor of Science