Department of Mathematical Sciences Programme Catalogue 2022/3
USMA-AFB20: BSc(Hons) Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science
Leading to the award of BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS, STATISTICS, AND DATA SCIENCE
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
Normal course duration: 3 Years
[Page last updated: 22 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-AFL20: Diploma of Higher Education [exit award]
USMA-AFC20: 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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- Students must select optional units totalling 18 credits from the options available in Year 2 of this programme
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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 | |
| 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 | |
| MA20216 | Algebra 2A | 6 Credits |
| MA20224 | Probability 2A | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Part 2 Stage 2
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| 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 | |
| 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.
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| This is a new course for which only Years 1 & 2 are being taught in 2022/3. Year 3 of the course will be phased in to these catalogues in 2023/4. |
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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