Study@CQU 2003

Undergraduate Programs

Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Honours) CU86

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - ROK, external
Courses/Units of Credit: 48 units of credit
Faculty: Informatics & Communication
Entry: direct
Contact: School of Mathematical & Decision Sciences Secretary on 07 4930 9728
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: ROK - 034848D

Program Overview

The purpose of the mathematics and statistics honours program is to offer an advanced program of study in these disciplines. The program aims to develop skills required for fundamental research in mathematics and statistics at Masters or Doctorate level and to prepare students for placement in business and industry.

An undergraduate mathematics degree refers to either the Bachelor of Mathematical Science, Bachelor of Informatics, or an equivalent degree from another institution. Successful applicants to the mathematics honours program from a CQU undergraduate mathematics degree will have:

  1. achieved a good performance in mathematics courses at Levels 2 and 3 (this will normally be interpreted as at least an average 5.5 performance, counting a “Pass” as 4, a “Credit” as 5, a “Distinction” as 6, and a “High Distinction” as 7); and
  2. completed at least 4 mathematics courses at Level 3 and Real Analysis (MATH12174   ).

Entry into the program by students who have completed an undergraduate mathematics degree, will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If necessary, students will be requested to undertake preliminary study in the current undergraduate degree before commencing the honours program.

All students seeking to enter the program, particularly those in Level 2 of a CQU undergraduate mathematics degree, should contact the Mathematics Program Coordinator to organise course selection for Level 3.

Program Structure

Full-time students should enrol in:

Code Course
Year 1
MATH19201   Mathematics Honours Projectt/Thesis A
MATH19202   Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B
MATH19203   Mathematics Topic A
MATH19204   Mathematics Topic B
MATH19205   Mathematics Topic C

Part-time students should enrol in:

Code Course
Year 1
MATH19201   Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis A
MATH19203   Mathematics Topic A
MATH19204   Mathematics Topic B
Year 2
MATH19202   Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B
MATH19205   Mathematics Topic C

A typical enrolment pattern for a full-time student is:

Code Course
Autumn
MATH19201   Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis A
MATH19203   Mathematics Topic A
MATH19204   Mathematics Topic B
Winter
MATH19202   Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B
MATH19205   Mathematics Topic C

Honours Project/Thesis comprises two courses, one of 8 units of credit in Autumn Term and one of 16 units of credit in Winter Term. Mathematics A, B and C to be chosen from the following specialised areas:

Students are required to consult with the Head of School and Mathematics Program Coordinator regarding the availability of the above topics in a particular year. One of Mathematics Topics A, B and C can be replaced by an equivalent credit course at an appropriate level from this or any other university, in particular the Research Methodology course.

CQU CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD - 00219C; NSW - 01315F; VIC - 01624D

This handbook was correct as at: 16-06-2003

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