Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics Extended Major 2021
Applied Mathematics is available as a minor, major and extended major.
Program requirements
The program and course requirements set out the courses and rules you must follow to successfully complete this program.
You must also comply with UQ’s University Policies and Procedures.
What do the different requirements mean?
- Core - all students must complete this course
- Prerequisite for major - a course required for progression in this major
- Major compulsory - a course required for this major
- Major elective - required for the major, chosen from specific selection of courses
- Recommended - a course which complements the major, but can be substituted for an elective
Students commencing in Semester 2 (July intake)
The study planners provided outline the order of courses to be completed from semester 1 to semester 2. The planners identify semester offerings and in many instances, will be the same for students commencing the program from semester 2. You should check the course offerings to ensure that you are completing the courses in a way that ensures your progression in the program.
If the course sequencing in the planner does not work for you, please contact the School or book an appointment with an academic advisor to obtain individual advice.
Year 1
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| BSc core courses - complete 4 units | |
SCIE10001 Theory & Practice in Science | [ STAT12011 Analysis of Scientific Data OR STAT1301 Advanced Analysis of Scientific Data ] |
| Prerequisite courses for major - complete 4 units | |
| [ MATH10511 Calculus & Linear Algebra I OR MATH1071 Advanced Calculus & Linear Algebra I ] | [ MATH10521 Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations OR MATH1072 Advanced Multivariate Calculus & Ordinary Differential Equations ] |
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| MATH10612 Discrete Mathematics | Refer to Semester 2 for compulsory course for major. |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
2 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | 4 units from program electives or general electives Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Course offered in Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Year 2
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory courses for major - complete 6 units | |
| MATH20011 Calculus & Linear Algebra II | MATH2100 Applied Mathematical Analysis |
| [ MATH2400 Mathematical Analysis OR | MATH2401 Mathematical Analysis & Advanced Topics ] |
| Elective courses for major - choose 4 units | |
| MATH2301 Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory | MATH2302 Discrete Mathematics II |
| STAT2003 Mathematical Probability | MATH2504 Programming of Simulation, Analysis, & Learning Systems |
| Elective courses - choose 6 units | |
Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective2 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional Information:
- Course offered in Semester 1, Semester 2 and Summer Semester.
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 2 compulsory course for major (MATH2400 or MATH2401) and Level 2 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.
Year 3
| Semester 1 (February - June) | Semester 2 (July - November) |
|---|---|
| Compulsory course for major - complete 2 units | |
| MATH3401 Complex Analysis | Compulsory course for major available in Semester 1 only. |
| Elective courses for major - choose 2 to 4 units | |
| Elective courses for major available in Semester 2 only. | MATH3102 Methods & Models of Applied Mathematics |
| MATH3204 Numerical Linear Algebra & Optimisation | |
| Elective courses for major - choose 6 to 8 units | |
| MATH3090 Financial Mathematics | MATH3070 Natural Resource Mathematics |
| MATH3101 Bifurcation & Chaos | MATH3103 Algebraic Methods of Mathematical Physics |
| MATH3104 Mathematical Biology | MATH3403 Partial Differential Equations |
| MATH3201 Scientific Computing: Advanced Techniques & Applications | MATH3404 Optimisation Theory |
| MATH3202 Operations Research & Mathematical Planning | |
| STAT3004 Probability Models & Stochastic Processes | |
| Elective courses - choose 4 units | |
Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. | Program elective or general elective1 Refer to BSc course list for course selection. |
Additional information:
- Number of electives in each semester is dependent on course selection for Level 3 elective courses for major. Students must complete 8 units per semester.