Courses Handbook 2007 - [ Archived ]

195304 v.5 Master of Science (Mathematics)


MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 003983J
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This course consists of a mathematics major and an industrial modelling and optimisation major. The mathematics major offers a range of studies in mathematics, extending the student's knowledge and developing their ability to find efficient numerical andanalytical solutions to problems. The industrial modelling and optimisation major develops skills in industrial modelling and optimisation technology and enhances the student's knowledge in solving real-world industrial problems using mathematical paradigms. Completion of a project and presentation of a seminar are necessary components of the course. Students completing the course will have been exposed to the methodology involved in the pursuit of independent research.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A bachelor degree with a mathematics or mathematics and computing major.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

310709 v.1   Mathematics Major (Master of Science)   400.0
  OR  
310708 v.1   Industrial Modelling and Optimisation Major (Master of Science)   400.0
  400.0
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2007 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2008 Bentley Campus Semester 2   Y      

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.



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