Mathematics and Statistics

Major/Minor/Specialisation !R01-AA-MAJ+1021 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus: 2013

Coordinator

Dr Lawrence Reeves

Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Contact

Email: lreeves@unimelb.edu.au

Overview:

A Mathematics and Statistics major will provide essential knowledge and transferable skills for students entering careers or research in the following areas: General sciences, Agriculture and environmental sciences, Banking, Finance and Commerce, Engineering, Government, Education, Industry, e.g. logistics/project manager, market research consultant, IT and computing, and Medicine.

Objectives:

Graduates will be prepared for these pathways by developing:

  • depth of knowledge in a coherent discipline-based undergraduate program which allows a student to build expertise and interest in particular specialisation areas
  • conceptual understanding through the use of technology and linking of application areas to theory as appropriate
  • transferable skills such as logical reasoning, oral and written communication, problem-solving, research, time management
  • analytical and cognitive skills which will enable the development of critical and creative thinking
  • the capacity to perform as an effective team member in collaborative work with colleagues.
Structure & Available Subjects:

Completion of 50 points of study at Level 3.

Majors/
Minors/
Specialisations

There are four specialisations within the Mathematics and Statistics major.

Majors/Minors/Specialisations:
Notes:

This major is available to new generation Bachelor of Science students (B-SCI). It is also available to Bachelor of Science students who commenced prior to 2008. The published structure of this major includes subjects available in the current year. Pre-2008 Bachelor of Science students who completed one or more Level 3 science subjects towards this major prior to 2010 should contact the Science Student Centre for advice on appropriate subjects to complete this major.

Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science

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