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Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/3


USMA-AAB20: BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science with Study year abroad


Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, AND DATA SCIENCE


Mode of Attendance: Full-time with Study Year Abroad


Normal course duration: 4 Years

[Page last updated: 22 April 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
Part 1 Stage 1: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 2: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 2 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 11; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 12
Part 3 Stage 4: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28
Approved exemptions:
None
Coexistent Masters course?:
No
DAPS and exit awards:
USMA-AFB20: BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science
USMA-AAL20: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USMA-AAC20: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; Year 4: No;
NFAAR version applicable:
NFAAR-UG
Weighting towards final award by stage:
Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 2 Stage 3: 0%
Part 3 Stage 4: 68%

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10274 Foundations, connections, sequences and functions 12 Credits
MA10275 Programming and data science 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10209 Algebra 1A 6 Credits
MA10211 Probability & statistics 1A 6 Credits
MA10230 Multivariable calculus and differential equations 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 1 Stage 1

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA10210 Algebra 1B 6 Credits
MA10212 Probability & statistics 1B 6 Credits
MA10236 Vectors, vector calculus and mechanics 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 2

  • Students must select optional units totalling 18 credits from the options available in Year 2 of this programme

Academic Year: Part 2 Stage 2

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
ES20069 Introduction to econometrics 12 Credits

Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20220 Ordinary differential equations and control 6 Credits
MA20222 Numerical analysis 6 Credits
MA20226 Statistics 2A 6 Credits
MA20277 Introduction to data science 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 1 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20216 Algebra 2A 6 Credits
MA20224 Probability 2A 6 Credits

Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2

Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA20221 Modelling and dynamical systems 6 Credits
MA20227 Statistics 2B 6 Credits
MA20278 Machine learning 1 6 Credits
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
CM20256 Functional programming 6 Credits
MA20217 Algebra 2B 6 Credits
MA20223 Vector calculus and partial differential equations 6 Credits
MA20225 Probability 2B 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.


Year 3 onwards

This is a new course for which only Years 1 & 2 are being taught in 2022/3. Years 3 & 4 of the course will be phased in to these catalogues from 2023/4 onwards.

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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.