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N93 / 689 Master of Science (Mathematics and Planning)

INTRODUCTION

The Master of Science is a two year full-time or equivalent part-time course for graduates of a relevant degree course.  In research based Master courses the first year consists entirely of coursework and the second year is devoted to research.  In coursework Master courses both years consist of coursework including some project work.  Students should consult the relevant course coordinator before making application for admission.  The School of Engineering and Mathematics offers the following fields of study in the Master of Science research degree:

  •       Mathematics and Planning
  •       Security Science

Mathematics and Planning

by Research

 

The Master of Science (Mathematics and Planning) is a research Master degree consisting of two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A three year degree which includes a substantial mathematics component.  Students with an appropriate honours degree may proceed directly to Stage 2.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Stage one - six units (120 credit points), stage two the thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study.
 
STAGE 1
Consists of two core units and four elective units to be chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Not all elective units are offered in any particular year.
 
Core Units
MAT5111 Thesis Preparation: Mathematical Research 20 
MAT5194 Thesis Preparation: Mathematical Background 1 20 
 
Elective Units
MAT5101 Multivariate Statistical Analysis 20 
MAT5102 Time Series Analysis 20 
MAT5106 Introduction to Geostatistics 20 
MAT5107 Advanced Independent Study 1 20 
MAT5114 Geostatistical Methods 20 
MAT5115 Modelling and Simulation 20 
 
With the approval of the course coordinator, one of the above elective units may be replaced by a 4000 level mathematics unit.
 
STAGE 2
The thesis component of this course is entirely research based and equivalent to 1 year of full-time study. Each semester students nominate if they wish to enrol into research thesis unit: MAT6200 at 50 or 100% of full-time enrolment.

Students are required to continue re-enrolling in the thesis component of their study until the thesis is submitted for examination.

 
MAT6200 Masters Thesis 0 
 
During this year students write a research thesis under the supervision of a staff member. Available research areas currently include Mathematical Modelling, Image Analysis, Time Series Analysis, Spatial Data Analysis, Geostatistics and Spatial Modelling.

Students who are unable to proceed beyond Stage 1 may be eligible to graduate with a Post Graduate Diploma of Science (Mathematics and Planning).
 
 
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006