Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USMA-AFB15: BSc(Hons) Mathematical Sciences
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Normal course duration: 3 Years
[Page last updated: 26 April 2022]
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 3 Stage 3: Main Assessment Appendix 27; Supplementary Assessment Appendix 28 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
Coexistent Masters course?: | No |
DAPS and exit awards: | USMA-AFL15: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USMA-AFC15: Certificate of Higher Education [exit award]
Transfer to DAP possible from study years as follows: Year 1: No; Year 2: No; Year 3: No; ; |
NFAAR version applicable: | NFAAR-UG |
Weighting towards final award by stage: | Part 1 Stage 1: 0%
Part 2 Stage 2: 32%
Part 3 Stage 3: 68% |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Academic Year: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA10207 | Analysis 1 | 12 Credits |
| MA10276 | Programming, foundations and connections | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 1 Stage 1
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
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- 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.
- You must select optional units totalling 54 credits from the options available in Year 2 of this programme.
- You must select at least five units from the union of lists A1 and A2
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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 | |
| ES20069 | Introduction to econometrics | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20218 | Analysis 2A | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 4 units from the following list:
List A1 - You must choose at least 5 units from the union of this list and list A2 in Semester 2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 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 |
| MA20277 | Introduction to data science | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 Credits |
| PH10005 | Vibrations, waves & optics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 5 units from the following list:
List A2 - You must choose at least 5 units from the union of this list and list A1 in Semester 2.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
| MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
| MA20225 | Probability 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20227 | Statistics 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20278 | Machine learning 1 | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 Credits |
| MN10248 | Introduction to accounting | 6 Credits |
| MN10500 | Corporate finance for managers | 6 Credits |
| PH10001 | Introduction to quantum physics | 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.
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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 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.
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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 B
List B - You may not select more than 12 credits of level 2 units in this year of the programme.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| ES20069 | Introduction to econometrics | 12 Credits |
Semester 1: Part 3 Stage 3
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.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| ES30027 | Advanced econometrics 1 | 6 Credits |
| MA30039 | Differential geometry of curves & surfaces | 6 Credits |
| MA30044 | Mathematical methods 1 | 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 |
| MA30252 | Advanced real analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA30253 | Continuum mechanics | 6 Credits |
| MA30257 | Methods for stochastic systems | 6 Credits |
| MA40042 | Measure theory & integration | 6 Credits |
| MA40092 | Classical statistical inference | 6 Credits |
| MA40171 | Numerical solution of evolutionary equations | 6 Credits |
| MA40198 | Applied statistical inference | 6 Credits |
| MA40238 | Number theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40254 | Differential and geometric analysis | 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.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| MA20220 | Ordinary differential equations and control | 6 Credits |
| MA20222 | Numerical analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA20224 | Probability 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20226 | Statistics 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20277 | Introduction to data science | 6 Credits |
| MN20501 | Intermediate accounting | 6 Credits |
| MN20502 | Principles of finance for managers | 6 Credits |
| PH20013 | Quantum & atomic physics | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 3 Stage 3
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.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CM30173 | Cryptography | 6 Credits |
| ES30028 | Advanced econometrics 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA30055 | Introduction to topology | 6 Credits |
| MA30059 | Mathematical methods 2 | 6 Credits |
| MA30061 | Optimal control | 6 Credits |
| MA30062 | Analysis of nonlinear ordinary differential equations | 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 |
| MA30287 | Mathematics of Planet Earth | 6 Credits |
| MA40037 | Galois theory | 6 Credits |
| MA40049 | Elasticity | 6 Credits |
| MA40050 | Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems | 6 Credits |
| MA40057 | Functional analysis | 6 Credits |
| MA40058 | Probability with martingales | 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 |
| MA40255 | Viscous fluid dynamics | 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.
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Unit Code | Title | |
| CM20256 | Functional programming | 6 Credits |
| MA20217 | Algebra 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20219 | Analysis 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20221 | Modelling and dynamical systems | 6 Credits |
| MA20223 | Vector calculus and partial differential equations | 6 Credits |
| MA20225 | Probability 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20227 | Statistics 2B | 6 Credits |
| MA20278 | Machine learning 1 | 6 Credits |
| MN20503 | Intermediate corporate finance for managers | 6 Credits |
| MN30549 | Advanced accounting | 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.
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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