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Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme Catalogue 2015/16


USMA-AAB16: BSc(Hons) Mathematical Sciences with Study year abroad

Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Mode of attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad

Normal programme duration: 4 years


Click here for further information Possible DAPs for this programme:

Please see your programme handbook for circumstances where transfer to DAP may be permitted/required.

  

Click here for further informationPossible exit awards for this programme:



Year 1

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
MA10207 Analysis 1 12 Credits
XX10190 Programming and discrete mathematics 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits
MA10211 Probability & statistics 1A 6 Credits
MA10230 Methods and applications 1A 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 Credits
MA10212 Probability & statistics 1B 6 Credits
MA10236 Methods and applications 1B 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 2

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 24% towards the final award classification


  • You may select no more than 12 credits of units at level 1 (Certificate level) (e.g. codes beginning MA1*, CM1* etc.) in this programme year.

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
CM20221 Advanced programming principles (a) 12 Credits
ES20069 Introduction to econometrics 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 Credits
MA20218 Analysis 2A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list:
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 Credits
MA20224 Probability 2A 6 Credits
MA20226 Statistics 2A 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
CM10194 Computer systems architecture 1 6 Credits
CM20217 Foundations of computation 1 6 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits
PH10001 Introduction to quantum physics 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
MA20219 Analysis 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA20223 Partial differential equations and continuum mechanics 6 Credits
MA20225 Probability 2B 6 Credits
MA20227 Statistics 2B 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
CM10195 Computer systems architecture 2 6 Credits
CM20218 Foundations of computation 2 6 Credits
MN10248 Introduction to accounting 6 Credits
MN10500 Corporate finance for managers 6 Credits
PH10005 Vibrations, waves & optics 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 3

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP may be possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 2 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 8% towards the final award classification


Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 3
Compulsory Units:
MA20106 Study year abroad (BSc) 60 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.

Year 4

Click here for further information NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:
  • Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
  • Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view.
  • Part 3 Stage 4 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification


  • Students must take units totalling 60 credits for the year, normally 30 credits each semester.
  • The year programme must include at least 6 units from the union of lists A1 and A2.
  • Students may not choose more than 12 credits of level 2 units during this programme year.
  • Students may not choose more than four level 4 units without obtaining approval from the Director of Studies (see Maths UG Zone on Moodle - link opens in new tab).
  • Students must check the teaching timeslots (pdf - link opens in new tab) when choosing units. To minimise timetable clashes, you should not choose more than one unit from each timeslot within the same semester.
  • Any student wishing to transfer/recover to the MMath during this year must ensure that they choose units which can lead to the the satisfactory completion of either a BSc or MMath degree - please contact your Director of Studies for advice.

Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST B
List B
  • You may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in this year of the programme.
CM20221 Advanced programming principles (a) 12 Credits
ES20069 Introduction to econometrics 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 units from the following list: LIST A1
List A1
  • Students must choose at least 6 units from the union of this list and list A2 in Semester 2.
CM30070 Computer algebra 6 Credits
CM30078 Networking 6 Credits
ES30027 Econometrics 1 6 Credits
MA30039 Differential geometry of curves & surfaces 6 Credits
MA30041 Metric spaces 6 Credits
MA30044 Mathematical methods 1 6 Credits
MA30046 Linear control theory 6 Credits
MA30047 Mathematical biology 1 6 Credits
MA30051 Numerical linear algebra 6 Credits
MA30060 Dynamics and chaos 6 Credits
MA30084 Generalised linear models 6 Credits
MA30086 Medical statistics 6 Credits
MA30087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 Credits
MA30125 Markov processes & applications 6 Credits
MA30237 Group theory 6 Credits
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 Credits
MA40043 Real & abstract analysis 6 Credits
MA40065 Viscous fluid mechanics 6 Credits
MA40092 Classical statistical inference 6 Credits
MA40188 Algebraic curves 6 Credits
MA40198 Applied statistical inference 6 Credits
PH30030 Quantum mechanics 6 Credits
PH30031 Simulation techniques 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST B1
List B1
  • You may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in this year of the programme.
CM20217 Foundations of computation 1 6 Credits
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 Credits
MA20224 Probability 2A 6 Credits
MA20226 Statistics 2A 6 Credits
PH20029 Thermal physics 6 Credits
ZZ30001 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 4
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 units from the following list: LIST A2
List A2
  • Students must choose at least 6 units from the union of this list and list A1 in Semester 1.
CM30073 Advanced algorithms & complexity 6 Credits
CM30075 Advanced computer graphics 6 Credits
CM30080 Computer vision 6 Credits
CM30173 Cryptography 6 Credits
CM30226 Logic and semantics of programming languages 6 Credits
ES30028 Econometrics 2 6 Credits
MA30055 Introduction to topology 6 Credits
MA30056 Complex analysis 6 Credits
MA30059 Mathematical methods 2 6 Credits
MA30063 Mathematical biology 2 6 Credits
MA30085 Time series 6 Credits
MA30089 Stochastic processes & finance 6 Credits
MA30091 Applied statistics 6 Credits
MA30128 Project 6 Credits
MA30170 Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs 6 Credits
MA30231 Projective geometry 6 Credits
MA30241 Communicating maths 6 Credits
MA30245 Graphs and networks: theory and applications 6 Credits
MA40049 Elasticity 6 Credits
MA40050 Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems 6 Credits
MA40054 Representation theory of finite groups 6 Credits
MA40057 Functional analysis 6 Credits
MA40058 Probability with martingales 6 Credits
MA40061 Nonlinear & optimal control theory 6 Credits
MA40062 Ordinary differential equations 6 Credits
MA40090 Multivariate data analysis 6 Credits
MA40177 Scientific computing 6 Credits
MA40189 Topics in Bayesian statistics 6 Credits
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 Credits
MA40239 Discrete probability 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST B2
List B2
  • You may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in this year of the programme.
CM20218 Foundations of computation 2 6 Credits
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA20223 Partial differential equations and continuum mechanics 6 Credits
MA20225 Probability 2B 6 Credits
MA20227 Statistics 2B 6 Credits
PH20014 Electromagnetism 1 6 Credits
ZZ30004 Director of Studies approved unit 6 Credits

Notes:
* Programmes and units may be changed at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2015/16 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2016/17 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
* NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to regular review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
* Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.