Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme Catalogue 2021/2
USMA-AFB01: BSc(Hons) Mathematics and Statistics
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS |
Mode of attendance: Full-time |
Normal programme duration: 3 years |
[Page last updated: 21 April 2021]
Possible DAPs for this programme:
- This programme has no possible DAPs
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Possible exit awards for this programme: |
NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
- Part 1 Stage 1 of this programme contributes 0% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
| MA10276 | Programming, foundations and connections | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10209 | Algebra 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA10211 | Probability & statistics 1A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA10230 | Multivariable calculus and differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10210 | Algebra 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA10212 | Probability & statistics 1B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA10236 | Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 12 [pdf].
- Part 2 Stage 2 of this programme contributes 32% towards the final award classification
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Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20224 | Probability 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20226 | Statistics 2A | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20225 | Probability 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20227 | Statistics 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list: |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
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- Students must take units totalling 60 credits for the year, normally 30 credits each semester.
- The year programme must include at least 3 units from the union of lists A1 and A2 and at least 2 units from the union of B1 and B2.
- Students may choose no more than 24 credits from List C during this programme year.
- 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.
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NFAAR-UG assessment regulations:- Transfer to DAP is not possible from this programme year.
- Main assessment regulations: Appendix 27 (Section B) [pdf]; Supplementary assessment regulations: Appendix 28 (Section B) [pdf].
- Part 3 Stage 3 of this programme contributes 68% towards the final award classification
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Academic Year: Part 3 Stage 3 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list: LIST C |
List C - Students may take no more than 24 credits from List C in this programme year;
- Students may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in the final year of this programme.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| ES20069 | Introduction to econometrics | 12 credits [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3 |
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30084 | Generalised linear models | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list: LIST A1 |
List A1 - You must choose at least 3 units from the union of this list and list A2 in Semester 2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30086 | Medical statistics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30125 | Markov processes & applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30257 | Methods for stochastic systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40092 | Classical statistical inference | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40198 | Applied statistical inference | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list: LIST B1 |
List B1 - You must choose at least 2 units from the union of this list and list B2 in Semester 2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30046 | Linear control theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30047 | Mathematical biology 1 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30060 | Dynamics and chaos | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30087 | Optimisation methods of operational research | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30125 | Markov processes & applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30237 | Group theory | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30252 | Advanced real analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30253 | Continuum mechanics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30257 | Methods for stochastic systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40188 | Algebraic curves | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40254 | Differential and geometric analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST C1 |
List C1 - Students may take no more than 24 credits from List C in this programme year;
- Students may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in the final year of this programme.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CM30070 | Computer algebra | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20222 | Numerical analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3 |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 units from the following list: LIST A2 |
List A2 - You must choose at least 3 units from the union of this list and list A1 in Semester 1.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30085 | Time series | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30089 | Stochastic processes & finance | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30091 | Applied statistics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30245 | Graphs and networks: theory and applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40090 | Multivariate data analysis | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40189 | Topics in Bayesian statistics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40239 | Discrete probability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 5 units from the following list: LIST B2 |
List B2 - You must choose at least 2 units from the union of this list and list B1 in Semester 1.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30061 | Optimal control | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30062 | Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30089 | Stochastic processes & finance | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30128 | Project | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30170 | Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30231 | Projective geometry | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30241 | Communicating maths | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA30245 | Graphs and networks: theory and applications | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40050 | Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40054 | Representation theory of finite groups | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40058 | Probability with martingales | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40203 | Theory of partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40239 | Discrete probability | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40255 | Viscous fluid dynamics | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA40256 | Analysis in Hilbert spaces | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list: LIST C2 |
List C2 - You may take no more than 24 credits from List C in this programme year;
- You may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in the final year of this programme.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| CM30173 | Cryptography | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
| MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 credits [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 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 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.
- Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.
|
Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list