Courses Handbook 2009

311159 v.1 Mathematical Sciences and Computing Major (Bachelor of Science)


Introduction

This double major (within the Bachelor of Science - School of Science and Computing) provides the opportunity for students to pursue their interests in mathematics and computing as joint disciplines. The major allows students to undertake in-depth study in both areas of mathematics and computing in a way that is not possible in a single degree in either discipline. It is designed to produce graduates who will have well-developed computing and mathematical skills. Graduates will be able to apply their quantitative and mathematical skills to modelling and simulation tasks and to software development and these can in turn be used to analyse and improve industrial and management processes. Graduates may find employment in many areas, including the mining and resources industries, software companies, financial institutions, health administration, research organisations, universities and government organisations.

TEE Applicable Mathematics. Calculus is desirable.

STAT is not acceptable for mature age entry but may be used to demonstrate English Competence requirements.

3 years' full-time study or part-time equivalent.

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
12702 v.3   Hardware Fundamentals 101 4.0 25.0
1920 v.7   Software Technology 151 5.0 25.0
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
310532 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 102 3.0 12.5
7062 v.6   Mathematics 101 5.0 25.0
  OR
10926 v.5   Mathematics 103 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
10163 v.9   Introduction to Programming Environments 152 4.0 25.0
1922 v.7   Software Technology 152 4.0 25.0
302286 v.1   Mathematical Modelling 102 3.0 25.0
7063 v.6   Mathematics 102 5.0 25.0
  OR
7492 v.5   Mathematics 104 5.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12333 v.5   Design and Analysis of Algorithms 251 3.0 25.0
2519 v.16   Systems Programming and Design 251 3.0 25.0
4515 v.5   Scientific Computing 201 4.0 25.0
8127 v.6   Advanced Calculus 201 4.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
308625 v.1   Introduction to Operating Systems 101 4.0 25.0
4533 v.5   Database Systems 252 3.0 25.0
8128 v.6   Linear Algebra 202 4.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
10098 v.2   Mathematical Methods 301 4.0 25.0
308690 v.1   Computational Mathematics 301 4.0 25.0
3437 v.12   Programming Language Design Concepts 352 3.0 25.0
4542 v.8   Foundations of Computer Science 351 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
302300 v.2   Applied Mathematical Modelling 302 4.0 25.0
308693 v.1   Mathematics Project 392 3.0 25.0
4549 v.8   Project Design and Management 351 2.0 25.0
8933 v.10   Software Engineering 251 3.0 25.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 2 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
302292 v.1   Network Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
302298 v.3   Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
302331 v.3   Mathematics Topics 302 4.0 25.0
310297 v.2   Logistics Modelling and Optimisation 202 4.0 25.0
311622 v.1   Theory of Interest 202 3.0 25.0
8393 v.9   Experimental Design and Analysis 202 4.0 25.0
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