Bachelor of Mathematics (Industrial and Applied Mathematics)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

Australian students

Start Date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
3 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
LBMH

SATAC Code
434161 (Internal)
434181 (Packaged)

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry Requirements
Selection Rank (Internal): 75.00 (for 2024)
Selection Rank (Guaranteed): 75.00 (for 2025)
TAFE/RTO (Guaranteed): DIP
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Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2 Math Methods
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Assumed Knowledge
None

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

The admission criteria have been grouped to assist you to easily find the information most relevant to your circumstances. However, you may fit into more than one and the university will consider applicants against each of the relevant criteria.

Certain conditions apply. For more information refer to Appendix 4 of the University's Selection and Entry policy.

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result, and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

Recent secondary education
Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent
AND
- Qualify for the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE), and achieved a competitive Selection Rank (ATAR), or
- Complete secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE, or
- Complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 24 points
Applicants who have not achieved the Selection Rank required for automatic selection may be selected for any remaining places based on the grades of their year 12 subjects.

OR
Higher education study
- Complete or partly complete a recognised higher education program at a recognised higher education institution, or
- Complete at least four Open Universities Australia (OUA) courses at undergraduate level or above
OR
Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- Complete an award from a registered training organisation at Certificate IV or above
OR
Work and life experience
- Qualify for Special Entry, or
- Complete a 12-month UniSA Foundation Studies program or equivalent, or
- Hold completed secondary qualifications equivalent to SACE obtained more than 2 years in the past
Essential requirements for admission
Prerequisites

SACE Stage 2 Math Methods

Assumed Knowledge
None
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Aim

This program aims to produce graduates who are skilled in the area of modern applied mathematics. These graduates will be well equipped for work in business, industry or to undertake further studies.

Content & Structure

A total of 108 units are required for the completion of the program. This three-year program provides a comprehensive grounding in modern applied mathematics, and foundations in Information Technology.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Calculus 1	MATH 1054	4.5
Statistical Methods	MATH 1068	4.5
Problem Solving and Programming	COMP 1039	4.5
Discrete Mathematics	MATH 1043	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Calculus 2	MATH 1055	4.5
Linear Algebra	MATH 1056	4.5
Object Oriented Programming	COMP 1046	4.5
Geometry	MATH 2033	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Applied Probability	MATH 2030	4.5
Linear Programming and Networks	MATH 2014	4.5
Mathematical Methods for Engineers 3	MATH 2028	4.5	Note(s): 3
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Fundamentals of Real Analysis	MATH 2027	4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Mathematical Communication	MATH 2024	4.5
Mathematical Modelling	MATH 2031	4.5
University Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1
Differential Equations 1	MATH 2023	4.5
THIRD YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Topics in Mathematics 1	MATH 3040	4.5
Multivariable Calculus	MATH 3038	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Mathematics Clinic 1	MATH 3021	4.5	Note(s): 2
OR
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4,5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Topics in Mathematics 2	MATH 3041	4.5
Numerical Methods	MATH 3042	4.5
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 4
Please choose ONE of the below courses
Mathematics Clinic 2	MATH 3034	4.5
Mathematical Sciences Project	MATH 3013	4.5
STEM Internship 15 Days	NASC 4022	4.5	Note(s): 6

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units
Directed Electives in Statistics/Data Science
Data Structures Essentials	COMP 2012	4.5
Visualisation for Data Science	INFS 3078	4.5
Data Analytics using R	COMP 2032	4.5
Predictive and Descriptive Analytics	INFS 3076	4.5
Analytics for Decision Making	INFS 3075	4.5
Data Driven Web Technologies	INFS 1025	4.5
Big Data Concepts	INFS 4020	4.5
Directed Electives in Information Technology
System Requirements and User Experience	INFS 1026	4.5
Data Driven Web Technologies	INFS 1025	4.5
Operating Systems and Tool Chains	COMP 2035	4.5
Data Structures Essentials	COMP 2012	4.5
Information Technology Fundamentals	INFT 1016	4.5
Design Patterns with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
Directed Electives in Physics
Lasers and Optics	PHYS 3001	4.5
Physics of Materials and Technology	PHYS 2002	4.5
Modern Physics	PHYS 3004	4.5
Applied Physics 1	PHYS 1007	4.5
Applied Physics 2	PHYS 1008	4.5
Directed Electives in Biology
Human Ecology and Global Change	BIOL 3026	4.5
Global Change and Human Health	BIOL 3027	4.5
Biology A	BIOL 1007	4.5
Evolution	BIOL 2059	4.5
Biology B	BIOL 1012	4.5
Life on Earth A	BIOL 2045	4.5
Life on Earth B	BIOL 2046	4.5
Directed Electives in Chemistry
Chemistry 100	CHEM 1006	4.5
Chemistry 101	CHEM 1007	4.5
Structure Determination and Analysis	CHEM 2026	4.5
Advanced Structure Determination and Analysis	CHEM 2027	4.5
Synthetic Chemistry	CHEM 2028	4.5
Advanced Synthetic Chemistry	CHEM 2029	4.5
Directed Electives in Environmental Systems
Restoration Ecology	ENVT 3028	4.5
Biodiversity for the Environment	BIOL 1014	4.5
Sustainable Ecosystems	BIOL 1015	4.5
Ecology	BIOL 2023	4.5
Park and Ecotourism Management	ENVT 2004	4.5
Environmental Interpretation and Community Engagement	ENVT 3016	4.5
Environment, Society and Climate	ENVT 1013	4.5
Advanced Electives
Human Ecology and Global Change	BIOL 3026	4.5
Modern Physics	PHYS 3004	4.5
Global Change and Human Health	BIOL 3027	4.5
Restoration Ecology	ENVT 3028	4.5
Game Design	COMP 3025	4.5
Advanced Synthetic Chemistry	CHEM 2029	4.5
Design Patterns with C++	COMP 3023	4.5
Advanced Structure Determination and Analysis	CHEM 2027	4.5
Analytics for Decision Making	INFS 3075	4.5
Predictive and Descriptive Analytics	INFS 3076	4.5
Visualisation for Data Science	INFS 3078	4.5
Big Data Concepts	INFS 4020	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The University elective is a course from any Academic Unit or program within the University of South Australia that is freely chosen by students, subject to pre- requisite requirements and availability.

2. Students enrolling in this course will be required to enrol into MATH 3034 Mathematics Clinic 2.

3. Students may either enrol into this course or an elective. If a student chooses to enrol in this course, they will complete one fewer elective (refer to note 4). Students should seek Program Director advice.

4. There are six elective groups in the program: Statistics/Data Science, Information Technology, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Systems. Students must choose all their electives from within one of the groups or seek Program Director approval to enrol in alternative courses (including cross-institutional studies). It is crucial that students plan the sequences of their electives carefully as many courses have prerequisites and are not taught in every study period. Students are encouraged to seek enrolment advice from the Program Director.

5. Students must ensure that at least one elective in their final year is chosen from the Advanced Electives list if they choose not to study MATH 3021 Mathematics Clinic 1. Students should ensure they have the correct pre-requisites for their chosen course.

6. Students can enrol in this course as an alternative to MATH 3013. This course is subject to availability and students may be required to obtain their own Internship opportunity. Students must have a minimum GPA of 5 and have prior Program Director approval before enrolling.