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K01 Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics and Statistics)

The Bachelor of Science (Applied Mathematics and Statistics) course is designed to have an industry and employment orientation and introduces students to relevant areas of mathematics and statistics.  Students also combine their mathematics and statistics study with units in related areas such as  physics, signal processing, engineering, or finance.  On graduating, students are well placed to obtain employment in many areas of either the public or the private sector. The course comprises 360 credit points (24 units) which must be obtained to complete the degree.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory performance in WACE Mathematics 3C/3D or Mathematics: Specialist 3A/3B or 3C/3D, or equivalent.
 
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

This course consists of 360 credit points comprising 24 units, each of which is worth 15 credit points.

While students are free to choose any combination of elective units (subject to meeting University requirements), the following are suggested elective unit combinations:

 

SCP1111 Physics of Motion

ENS2108 Mechanical Science

ENM2210 Engineering Mechanics

ENS3180 Finite Element Methods

 

Or

 

SCP1111 Physics of Motion

ENM2210 Engineering Mechanics

ENS2259 Thermodynamics

ENM3218 Fluid Mechanics

 

Or

 

ENS1162 Electrical Engineering 1A

ENS1253 Electrical Engineering 1B

ENS3341 Signals and Systems

ENS3251 Digital Signal Processing

 

OR

 

ECF1120 Finance I

ECF2226 Investment Finance II

ECF2258 Business Analysis II

ECF3120 Financial Modelling III

 

OR

 

SCP1111 Physics of Motion

SCP1112 Waves and Electricity

SCP2211 Modern Physics

SCP2342 Intermediate Physics

 

Up to two of these sets can be taken in conjunction with the core units. Students should consult the course coordinator in relation to their electives.
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 1
MAT1114 Introductory Statistics 15
MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics 15
ENS1161 Computer Fundamentals 15
Elective Unit (15 Credit Points)
 
Students with TES Calculus or equivalent may take an approved Elective Unit instead of MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics
 
YEAR ONE - SEMESTER 2
MAT1163 Linear Algebra 15
MAT1184 Problem Solving and Modelling 15
MAT1236 Calculus 1 15
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 1
MAT2236 Differential Equations 15
MAT2251 Optimisation and Networks 15
CSP1150 Programming Principles 15
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
YEAR TWO - SEMESTER 2
MAT2215 Time Series Forecasting 15
MAT3236 Multivariate Calculus 15
MAT3229 Mathematical Modelling 15
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 1
MAT3315 Biostatistics 15
MAT3106 Introduction to Geostatistics 15
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
YEAR THREE - SEMESTER 2
MAT3230 Mathematics and Statistics Project 15
MAT3352 Decision Making and Risk 15
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
Elective Unit (15 credit points)
 
 
 
 
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: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010