Department of Mathematical Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2015/16 |
TSMA-AFM08: MSc Modern Applications of Mathematics |
Leading to the award of MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MODERN APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
 NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:- This programme has the following designated alternative programme (DAP):
- TSMA-AFL02: PG Dip Modern Applications of Mathematics
- Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11
 - Programme progression requirement: 50%
- Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30
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| Students must take at least 45 credits at Masters level (e.g. coded MA4* or MA5*) during Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme (in addition to the Dissertation unit). |
- MA40198 is compulsory only for students who have not previously studied this unit (or an equivalent). Students who have previously MA40198 should take an additional optional unit. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice.
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| MA40198 | Applied statistical inference | 6 Credits |
| MA50174 | Advanced numerical computation | 6 Credits |
| MA50181 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 18 credits from the following list: LIST C1 |
List C1 - You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
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| BB40128 | The evolution of genetic systems | 6 Credits |
| CM30072 | Safety-critical computer systems | 6 Credits |
| EE30031 | Digital communications | 6 Credits |
| EE30123 | Power electronics & drives | 6 Credits |
| EE40054 | Digital image processing | 6 Credits |
| EE40098 | Computational intelligence | 6 Credits |
| ME40054 | Computational fluid dynamics | 6 Credits |
| ME40064 | System modelling & simulation | 6 Credits |
| ME50030 | Structural mechanics | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 credits from the following list: LIST B1 |
List B1 - You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- All units (except Medical Statistics) are available at both honours and masters level. You must ensure that you do not choose the same unit at both levels.
- You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
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| MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 Credits |
| MA30047 | Mathematical biology 1 | 6 Credits |
| MA30051 | Numerical linear algebra | 6 Credits |
| MA30084 | Generalised linear models | 6 Credits |
| MA30086 | Medical statistics | 6 Credits |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
| MA50046 | Linear control theory | 6 Credits |
| MA50084 | Generalised linear models | 6 Credits |
| MA50087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 Credits |
| MA50178 | Numerical linear algebra | 6 Credits |
| MA50179 | Mathematical biology 1 | 6 Credits |
| MA50181 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 credits from the following list: LIST A1 |
List A1 - Students wishing to follow the mathematical biology stream must select MA40197 from this list.
- Students must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
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| MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 Credits |
| MA40043 | Real & abstract analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40045 | Dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
| MA40065 | Viscous fluid mechanics | 6 Credits |
| MA40092 | Classical statistical inference | 6 Credits |
| MA40171 | Numerical solution of evolutionary equations | 6 Credits |
| MA40197 | Advanced mathematical biology | 6 Credits |
| MA50125 | Markov processes & applications | 6 Credits |
| MA50183 | Specialist reading course | 6 Credits |
| MA50251 | Applied stochastic differential equations | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
- MA40177 is compulsory only for students who have not previously studied this unit (or an equivalent). Students who have previously studied MA40177 should take an additional optional unit. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice.
- MA40177 will not be compulsory for students following the mathematical biology stream (students may choose an alternative optional unit instead). If you wish to follow this stream, please contact your Director of Studies before selecting your optional units.
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| MA40177 | Scientific computing | 6 Credits |
| MA50176 | Case studies in mathematical modelling and industrial mathematics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: LIST C2 |
List C2 - You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
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| BB30169 | Concepts in systems biology | 6 Credits |
| BB40117 | Microbial evolution - from the laboratory to nature | 6 Credits |
| CH40039 | Computational chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 Credits |
| CM30226 | Logic and semantics of programming languages | 6 Credits |
| PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 Credits |
| PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: LIST B2 |
List B2 - You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
- All units (except Applied Statistics) are available at both honours and masters level. You must ensure that you do not choose the same unit at both levels.
- You may take no more than 15 credits of honours level units (e.g. units coded MA3*) during this programme.
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| MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA30063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA30089 | Stochastic processes & finance | 6 Credits |
| MA30091 | Applied statistics | 6 Credits |
| MA30170 | Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs | 6 Credits |
| MA30245 | Graphs and networks: theory and applications | 6 Credits |
| MA50059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA50063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA50089 | Stochastic processes & finance | 6 Credits |
| MA50170 | Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 12 credits from the following list: LIST A2 |
List A2 - You must select a total of 24 credits of optional units from those available in Semester 1 and Semester 2 of this programme.
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| MA40050 | Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems | 6 Credits |
| MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40058 | Probability with martingales | 6 Credits |
| MA40061 | Nonlinear & optimal control theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40189 | Topics in Bayesian statistics | 6 Credits |
| MA40239 | Discrete probability | 6 Credits |
| MA50215 | Specialist reading course | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50005 | Director of Studies approved unit | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
