Department of Mathematical Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2012/13 |
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): PG Diploma
- 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). |
| MA50174 | Advanced numerical computation | 6 Credits |
| MA50190 | Methods for differential equations | 6 Credits |
| Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 24 Credits from the following list: LIST A1 |
List A1 - 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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| AA00001 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| 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 |
| MA40125 | Markov processes & applications | 6 Credits |
| MA40171 | Numerical solution of PDEs II | 6 Credits |
| MA40197 | Advanced mathematical biology | 6 Credits |
| MA50183 | Specialist reading course | 6 Credits |
| ZZ50001 | Director of Studies approved unit | 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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| AA00002 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 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 |
| 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 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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| AA00003 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| CM30072 | Safety-critical computer systems | 6 Credits |
| EE30031 | Digital communications | 6 Credits |
| EE30123 | Power electronics & drives 1 | 6 Credits |
| EE40054 | Digital image processing | 6 Credits |
| EE40098 | Computational intelligence | 6 Credits |
| ME30030 | Structural mechanics | 6 Credits |
| ME30031 | Thermofluid systems | 6 Credits |
| ME40054 | Computational fluid dynamics | 6 Credits |
| ME40064 | System modelling & simulation | 6 Credits |
| PH30028 | Condensed matter physics 2 | 6 Credits |
| PH30031 | Simulation techniques | 6 Credits |
| NB. MA40198 is compulsory only for students who have not previously studied this unit (or an equivalent). Students who have previously studied this unit should take an additional optional unit. Please contact your Director of Studies for advice. |
| MA40198 | Applied statistical inference | 6 Credits |
| MA50176 | Case studies in mathematical modelling and industrial mathematics | 6 Credits |
| MA50177 | Scientific computing | 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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| AA00011 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| MA40050 | Nonlinear equations & bifurcations | 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 |
| 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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| AA00012 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| 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 PDEs I | 6 Credits |
| MA50059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA50063 | Mathematical biology 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA50089 | Stochastic processes & finance | 6 Credits |
| MA50170 | Numerical solution of PDEs I | 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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| AA00013 | Choose nothing from this list of options | 0 Credits |
| CH40039 | Computational chemistry | 3 Credits |
| CM30073 | Advanced algorithms & complexity | 6 Credits |
| CM30226 | Logic and semantics of programming languages | 6 Credits |
| CM30229 | Intelligent control and cognitive systems | 6 Credits |
| PH30057 | Stellar & galactic astrophysics | 6 Credits |
| PH30079 | Superconductivity | 3 Credits |
| PH30094 | Planetary physics | 3 Credits |
| PH40073 | Mathematical physics | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units |
