Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Overview

Programme Code: AK1271
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 2 March 2009 / 20 July 2009

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance
• NCEA: 28 credits at Level 3 in Mathematics or equivalent
• CIE: Mathematics at A Level

Where mathematics meets the world of industry you’ll find a huge array of fascinating careers. Applied mathematicians and statisticians are in demand for jobs involving both analysis and modelling of engineering and financial systems along with the modelling of data in biological, medical, general scientific and sociological research. There is also demand for advanced developers of computer software. Applied mathematicians and statisticians also advise on improving industrial efficiency, quality management and market research.

Majors

There are four majors within the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, which students can choose to focus their study on. These are:

• Applied Mathematics
• Astronomy*
• Computer Science
• Statistics

Any two of these can be taken as double majors, for example Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

WHAT THIS PROGRAMME COVERS

Year One
Year One consists of papers in algebra, calculus, computer organisation, statistical models, probability and introductory java programming. Students start the first year Java courses by learning how to programme cellphones. These first year papers are technology focussed, have many modelling applications in industry, provide an overall quantitative focus, provide tools for ‘evidence based’ decision-making and support and enhance learning in many disciplines.

First year papers include:

• Algebra and Discrete Mathematics
• Communications
• Computer Organisation
• Computer Programming
• Differential and Integral Calculus
• Introductory Astronomy*
• Introductory Physics
• Object Oriented Applications
• Probability Theory and Applications
• Statistical Models

Year Two and Three
Please refer to each major’s page for an outline of what papers and subject matter are covered in the second and third year of this degree.

* Subject to CUAP approval