AUT - Applied Mathematics major: Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science
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Applied Mathematics major: Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences/ Bachelor of Science
Structure
Most papers last one semester and are worth 15 points. You must complete 120 points each year (360 points for the entire degree). In each year you will study core (compulsory) papers, and select other papers from a range of options.
Year 1 papers - 120 points in total
SELECT ONE (15 points):
Level 5:
145612 Applied Communication (15)
555301 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication (15)
SELECT SEVEN (105 points) :
715184 Applied Statistics (15)
715186 Differential and Integral Calculus (15)
715187 Computer Organisation (15)
715189 Algebra and Discrete Mathematics (15)
715202 Physics I (15)
715204 Introductory Astronomy (15)
715205 Finite Mathematics (15)
715700 Probability Theory and Applications (15)
735318 Programming for Engineering Applications (15)
735320 Object Oriented Applications (15)
Year 2 papers - 120 points in total
Differential equations investigates modelling and techniques for solving ordinary and systems of differential equations. Mathematics of Finance focuses on actuarial mathematics and an introduction to financial risk management. Computational mathematics uses computer technology to model and solve problems. A mixture of theoretical concepts and practical applications across both linear algebra and multivariate calculus.
SELECT FOUR (60 POINTS):
Level 6:
716100 Computational Mathematics (15)
716101 Linear Algebra (15)
716186 Multivariate Calculus (15)
716187 Differential Equations (15)
716285 Mathematics of Finance (15)
With a further four papers (60 points) from Applied Mathematics electives or other Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences papers.
Year 3 papers - 120 points in total
These advanced papers have a modelling emphasis. They cover computational modelling, numerical method and mathematics modelling in finance. In addition, we have the modelling of electronic and mechanical engineering situations. There is a paper in industrial mathematics for the professional mathematician in the ‘real world’.
CORE PAPER
Level 7:
717900 Research Project (30)
SELECT THREE (45 POINTS):
717100 Industrial Mathematics (15)
717101 Numerical Methods (15)
717200 Partial Differential Equations (15)
717285 Mathematical Modelling in Finance (15)
With a further three papers (45 points) from Applied Mathematics electives or other Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences papers.
Applied Mathematics Electives:
Level 5:
395001 Fundamentals of Finance (15)
Level 6:
396002 Corporate Finance (15)
396003 Investment and Portfolio Analysis (15)
766023 Solid Mechanics 1 (15)
766030 Dynamics (15)
Level 7:
397003 Financial Risk Management (15)
717001 Special Topic A (15)
717002 Special Topic B (15)
737002 Circuit Theory (15)
737003 Fields and Waves (15)
767024 Thermofluids I (15)
767025 Thermofluids II (15)
Click here to view programme structure and paper outlines.
Additional course information can also be found here.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers.
Career opportunities
- Actuary
- Control buyer/purchasing agent
- Industrial engineering scientist
- Market and financial analyst
- Mathematician
- Research analyst and associate
- Teacher or university lecturer (following an additional year of teacher training)