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Mathematics Major

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code MAAALB

Mathematics is concerned with the study of numbers, patterns, shapes and structure. It provides a framework and language with which to explore and communicate ideas across a diverse range of fields including science, engineering, technology and finance. Mathematics can be used to model physical processes, solve problems, analyse and draw conclusions from data, and support decision making. This major has been designed to provide students with a broad base of mathematics skills across the core areas of applied mathematics, including calculus, statistics, mathematical modelling and linear algebra. The applied flavour of the major provides the necessary background for students wishing to pursue employment or higher studies in areas of applied mathematics and statistics. Students undertaking this major have the flexibility of choosing two electives from a wide range of complementary science units.

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This Major can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have passed ATAR Mathematics Methods, ATAR Mathematics Specialist or MAT1137 Introductory Applied Mathematics, with equivalents considered.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr Steven RICHARDSON

Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply broad discipline knowledge to a range of theoretical and practical mathematical situations.
  2. Analyse theoretical models and data using a range of mathematical and statistical approaches.
  3. Draw conclusions from mathematical models to generate solutions to mathematical problems.
  4. Use mathematical software packages to investigate and solve problems in mathematical and statistical contexts.
  5. Communicate mathematical knowledge and ideas clearly, coherently and with independence.
  6. Incorporate diverse perspectives into mathematical practice, applying a global outlook and including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives.
  7. Work collaboratively with others, encompassing social, sustainable and ethical values into mathematical practice.
  8. Apply own learning to professional practice.

Related Careers

Statistician, Data Analyst, Reporting Analyst, Modelling Analyst, Data Engineering, Algorithm Specialist, Game Designer, Marketing Insights Analyst, Quantitative Analyst, Financial Analyst, Statistical Analyst, Fraud Analyst, Biostatistician, Network Capacity Modeller, Mathematics Teacher

Employment Opportunities

Mathematics graduates are employed across a wide range of organisations. These include banking, health, computing, mining, government, consultancies and education.

Major Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAT1250Mathematics 115
MAT1252Mathematics for Computing15
MAT1251Mathematics 215
CSP1150Programming Principles15
MAT2110Applied Statistics15
MAT2439Mathematical Modelling15
MAT3110Applied Multivariate Statistics15
MAT3486Multivariate Calculus15
MAT2438Optimisation and Networks15
MAT3150Differential Equations and Numerical Methods15
Elective Unitx 230

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 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 Access and Inclusion website.

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