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Degree Programme Table: Mathematics (MMath Hons) (UTMMATHEMA1F)

Year 1, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: September

  • Notes: Before selecting your outside courses, please ensure you have met your Personal Tutor.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 3 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    MATH08057 Introduction to Linear Algebra Semester 1 20
    MATH08058 Calculus and its Applications Semester 2 20
    MATH08059 Proofs and Problem Solving Semester 2 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 1 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select exactly 60 credits from Level 7 and 8 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     


    Year 2, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Entry to Junior Honours (Year 3) will require students to pass at 50% or above in 'Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations' and 'Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics', or the permission of the Head of School of Mathematics.

    Also, students hoping to study abroad in Year 3 of the MMath degree programme are expected to obtain an average of at least 70% in MATH08063 Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations and MATH08065 Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 3 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    MATH08063 Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations Semester 1 20
    MATH08064 Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics Semester 2 20
    MATH08065 Computing and Numerics Semester 2 10




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 4 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 70 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08062    Accelerated Algebra and Calculus for Direct Entry   20  
    MATH08071    Accelerated Proofs and Problem Solving   10  

    Notes:*BOTH COURSES are COMPULSORY for DIRECT ENTRY STUDENTS* : continuing students are not permitted to take these courses
     
    AND   


    Select a minimum of 10 credits and maximum of 20 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08066    Probability   10  
    MATH08067    Probability with Applications   20  

     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH08051    Statistics (Year 2)   10  
    PHYS08040    Dynamics   10  
    MATH08068    Facets of Mathematics   10  

    Notes:*The above are RECOMMENDED courses*
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 60 credits from Level 7, 8 and 9 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     




    Year 3, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Entry to Honours requires passes at 50% or above in 'Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations' and 'Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics', or the permission of the Head of School of Mathematics. Students are normally required to obtain an average of 65% in Year 3 in order to progress to Year 4 of MMath.

    Also, students hoping to study abroad in Year 3 of the MMath degree programme are expected to obtain an average of at least 70% in MATH08063 Several Variable Calculus and Differential Equations and MATH08065 Fundamentals of Pure Mathematics.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 4 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    MATH10069 Honours Algebra Semester 2 20
    MATH10066 Honours Differential Equations Semester 1 20
    MATH10068 Honours Analysis Semester 1 20
    MATH10067 Honours Complex Variables Semester 2 20




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 3 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 40 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10003    Financial Mathematics   10  
    MATH10005    Linear Statistical Modelling   10  
    MATH10071    Introduction to Number Theory   10  
    MATH10059    Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 1 courses - please confirm delivery period using the course links
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 30 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10004    Likelihood   10  
    MATH10007    Stochastic Modelling   10  
    MATH10073    Linear Programming, Modelling and Solution   10  
    MATH10060    Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications   10  
    MATH10070    Statistical Communication Skills   10  
    MATH09022    Statistics (Yr 3)   10  
    MATH10072    Combinatorics and Graph Theory   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 2 courses - please confirm delivery period using the course links
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 9 and 10 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



    Year 4, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: Students are normally required to obtain an average of 65% in Year 3 in order to progress to Year 4 of MMath. In the senior Honours years, detailed information about individual courses, as well as restrictions on the choice will be available to students.

    *120 points at Level 11 MUST be taken overall in years 4 and 5.*


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 0 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 5 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Select a minimum of 20 credits and maximum of 40 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10063    Mathematics Project   20  
    MATH10011    Data Analysis   20  
    MATH10010    Mathematical Education   20  

     
    AND   

    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select a minimum of 80 credits and a maximum of 100 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses, during Full Year
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10075    General and Algebraic Topology   20  
    MATH10078    Group and Galois Theory   20  
    MATH10081    Linear and Fourier Analysis   20  
    MATH10024    Probability, Measure & Finance   20  

    Notes:FULL YEAR courses
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10003    Financial Mathematics   10  
    MATH10059    Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications   10  
    MATH11111    Fundamentals of Optimization   10  
    MATH10005    Linear Statistical Modelling   10  
    MATH10065    Fundamentals of Operational Research   10  
    MATH10055    Categorical Data Analysis   10  
    MATH10028    Theory of Statistical Inference   10  
    MATH10071    Introduction to Number Theory   10  
    MATH10086    Advanced Methods of Applied Mathematics   20  
    MATH11140    Applied Dynamical Systems   10  
    MATH10089    Elliptic Partial Differential Equations   10  
    MATH10047    Essentials in Analysis and Probability   10  
    MATH10076    General Topology   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  
    MATH10079    Group Theory   10  
    MATH10082    Linear Analysis   10  
    MATH10087    Variational Principles   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 1 courses - please confirm delivery period using the course link(s)
     

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10004    Likelihood   10  
    MATH10007    Stochastic Modelling   10  
    MATH11024    The Analysis of Survival Data   10  
    MATH10051    Fourier Analysis   10  
    MATH10052    Nonparametric Regression   10  
    MATH10015    Simulation   10  
    MATH11031    Nonlinear Optimization   10  
    BUST10011    Mathematical Programming   20  
    MATH10064    Multivariate Data Analysis   10  
    MATH11120    Algebraic Geometry   10  
    MATH10044    Numerical Partial Differential Equations   10  
    MATH10060    Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications   10  
    MATH10077    Algebraic Topology   10  
    MATH10072    Combinatorics and Graph Theory   10  
    MATH10080    Galois Theory   10  
    MATH11138    Geometry of General Relativity   10  
    MATH10073    Linear Programming, Modelling and Solution   10  
    MATH11141    Multi-scale Methods in Mathematical Modelling   10  
    MATH10070    Statistical Communication Skills   10  
    MATH10085    Stochastic Differential Equations   10  
    MATH10088    Differentiable Manifolds   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 2 courses - please confirm delivery period using the course link(s)
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

    Notes:NB. Courses labelled as 'postgraduate' in DRPS may not normally be taken as part of this programme. Postgraduate courses can be taken only with the permission of the Director of Teaching. This will not be given where there is substantial overlap with Mathematics courses already taken for credit.
     



    Year 5, Academic year 2014/15, Starting month: August

  • Notes: In the senior Honours years, detailed information about individual courses, as well as restrictions on the choice will be available to students.
    Course choices in the final year are agreed with the School of Mathematics, so that they constitute a focussed programme of study.

    *120 points at Level 11 MUST be taken overall in years 4 and 5.*

    NB. Courses labelled as 'postgraduate' in DRPS may not normally be taken as part of this programme - apart from those listed in the Course Options collection A, below. Postgraduate courses can be taken only with the permission of the Director of Teaching. This will not be given where there is substantial overlap with Mathematics courses already taken for credit.


    • COMPULSORY COURSES
    This DPT has 1 compulsory course(s).


    Code  Course Name  Period  Credits 
    MATH11127 Mathematics Dissertation Full Year 40




    COURSE OPTIONS
    This DPT has 5 set(s) of course options with the following rules.


    Overarching rule collection group: A  
    Select exactly 80 credits from these collections:  

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses, during Full Year
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10024    Probability, Measure & Finance   20  
    MATH10075    General and Algebraic Topology   20  
    MATH10078    Group and Galois Theory   20  
    MATH10081    Linear and Fourier Analysis   20  

    Notes:FULL YEAR courses
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 1
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH10003    Financial Mathematics   10  
    MATH10005    Linear Statistical Modelling   10  
    MATH10017    Commutative Algebra   10  
    MATH10028    Theory of Statistical Inference   10  
    MATH10047    Essentials in Analysis and Probability   10  
    MATH10055    Categorical Data Analysis   10  
    MATH10059    Numerical Linear Algebra and Applications   10  
    MATH11111    Fundamentals of Optimization   10  
    MATH10071    Introduction to Number Theory   10  
    MATH10074    Geometry   10  
    MATH10076    General Topology   10  
    MATH10079    Group Theory   10  
    MATH10082    Linear Analysis   10  
    MATH10086    Advanced Methods of Applied Mathematics   20  
    MATH10087    Variational Principles   10  
    MATH10088    Differentiable Manifolds   10  
    MATH10089    Elliptic Partial Differential Equations   10  
    MATH10065    Fundamentals of Operational Research   10  
    MATH11140    Applied Dynamical Systems   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 1 courses - please confirm delivery period using course links
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 50 credits from the following list of courses, during Semester 2
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    BUST10011    Mathematical Programming   20  
    MATH10004    Likelihood   10  
    MATH10007    Stochastic Modelling   10  
    MATH10015    Simulation   10  
    MATH10044    Numerical Partial Differential Equations   10  
    MATH10051    Fourier Analysis   10  
    MATH10052    Nonparametric Regression   10  
    MATH10060    Numerical Ordinary Differential Equations and Applications   10  
    MATH10064    Multivariate Data Analysis   10  
    MATH10070    Statistical Communication Skills   10  
    MATH10072    Combinatorics and Graph Theory   10  
    MATH10073    Linear Programming, Modelling and Solution   10  
    MATH10077    Algebraic Topology   10  
    MATH10080    Galois Theory   10  
    MATH10085    Stochastic Differential Equations   10  
    MATH11024    The Analysis of Survival Data   10  
    MATH11031    Nonlinear Optimization   10  
    MATH11120    Algebraic Geometry   10  
    MATH11138    Geometry of General Relativity   10  
    MATH11141    Multi-scale Methods in Mathematical Modelling   10  

    Notes:SEMESTER 2 courses - please confirm delivery period using course links
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 80 credits from the following list of courses, as available
    Code   Course Name   Credits
    MATH11125    Basic Algebra 1   20  
    MATH11098    Pure Analysis 1   20  
    MATH11126    Basic Algebra 2   20  
    MATH11097    Pure Analysis 2   20  
    MATH11100    Probability 1   20  
    MATH11099    Probability 2   20  
    MATH11102    Mathematical Models 1   20  
    MATH11101    Mathematical Models 2   20  
    MATH11104    Geometry & Topology 1   20  
    MATH11103    Geometry & Topology 2   20  
    MATH11105    Applied Mathematical Methods 1   20  
    MATH11106    Applied Mathematical Methods 2   20  
    MATH11107    Applied Analysis & PDEs 1   20  
    MATH11108    Applied Analysis & PDEs 2   20  

    Notes:In the course title the '1' or '2' indicates the semester delivery period.
     
    AND   

    Select a minimum of 0 credits and maximum of 20 credits from Level 10 and 11 courses in Schedules A to Q, T and W, as available

     



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