Faculty of Mathematic Handbook,1987 - University of Newcastle

Master of Computer Science and Doctor of Philosophy
The M.Comp.Sc. and the Ph.D. are research degrees by thesis, requtnng an original
contribution to knowledge in the area of computer science. The entry requirement is a
B.Comp.Sc.(Hons) or equivalent honours degree with at least second class honours.
Candidates are normally recommended to enrol initially in the M.Comp.Sc. and if their
work is of an exceptional quality they can later transfer into the Ph.D. programme. The
area of research is usually associated with one of the research projects being carried out
in the Department of Computer Science. Enrolment can take place at any time in the
year. Scholarships are available (competitively); applications close about October each
year.
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Mathematics courses are currently offered under the degree regulations as in previous
handbooks for those students who had enrolled in previous years, and the new regulations
as set out in this handbook. Students should note that it is now possible, in the Bachelor
of Mathematics degree course, to do complete major sequences in Mathematics and
Computer Science, or in Mathematics and Statistics, as well as combining Mathematics
with another discipline outside the Faculty.
Transition Arrangements
The subject and topic prerequisites which apply to various subjects in Mathematics are
set out in this handbook in detail. However, students who had enrolled in previous years
should, before completing their enrolment, consult with the Dean andlor the Head of the
Department of Mathematics if they are in doubt.
Degrees Which Include Mathematics Subjects
It continues to be the case that Mathematics subjects may be taken in any degree course
in the University. (However, in the Faculty of Architecture and the Faculty of Medicine
certain "elective" regulations must be used). Mathematics majors continue to exist in the
Faculties of Science, and Arts, as well as this Faculty, and substantial quantities of
Mathematics are required in the Faculty of Engineering and may also be taken in the
Faculty of Economics and Commerce.
There are two major sequences in Mathematics. These are:
(i) Mathematics I, Mathematics IIA plus Mathematics nc, followed by Mathematics
lIlA.
(ii) Mathematics I, Mathematics IIA, Mathematics IIIB.
A student wishing to specialise in Mathematics as a double major would take the
sequence Mathematics I, Mathematics IIA plus Mathematics IIC, Mathematics InA plus
Mathematics 11m as five of the nine subjects for the degree.
A new subject Mathematics II CS has been introduced in 1987 which is composed of
topics considered appropriate for student of the B.Comp.Sc. course.
Combined Degrees
As set out in the regulations, students of suffiCient ability may take a Bachelor of
Mathematics degree combined with a degree from another Faculty together, at a
considerable saving in time compared with taking them sequentially. Details are set out
later in these notes.
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Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
This is a separate degree from the Bachelor of Mathematics, and may be taken full-time
over one year or part-time over two years. It consists of the single subject Mathematics
IV.
Diploma in Mathematical Studies
This course is intended for graduates who wish to study more Mathematics than was
available in their first degree. The course is sufficiently flexible to meet most graduates'
needs.
Master of Mathematics and Doctor of Philosophy
These are research degrees by thesis requiring original contribution to knowledge in the
area of Mathematics. Entry into either degree would normally require the Honours
degree. Enrolment can take place at any time in the year. Scholarships are available
(competitively); applications close about October each year.
Choice of Subjects in the B.Math. Degree
The requirements for the B.Math. degree allow for up to four of the nine subjects to be
chosen from the subjects offered in other degree courses. Subjects which have been
approved in the past are listed below.
Accounting I
Biology I
Chemistry I
Part I
Classical Civilisation I
Drama I
Economics IA
English I
French IA or IS
Geography I
Geology I
German IS or IN
Greek I
History I
Japanese I
Latin I
Legal Studies I
Linguistics I
Philosophy I
Physics IA or IB
Psychology I
Sanskrit I
Sociology I
Part II
Biology IIA, lIB & IlIA
Chemistry IIA
Classical Civilisation IIA
Economics IIA & 1m
Education II
Electronics & Instrumentation II
English IIA
French IIA, lIS & lIB
Geography ITA. 1m & IIIB
Geology lIA & ITB
German IIA, lIS & 1m
History IIA, lIB & IIC
Japanese IIA
Legal Studies IIA
Philosophy ITA & ITS
Physics II
Psychology IIA & 1m
Enrolment in the following subjects is restricted as indicated below.
Economics llA - Students should also include the Part II Statistics Topic PS, Probability
and Statistics, in their course.
Economics liB - This subject would not normally be included in the Bachelor of
Mathematics course. However if permission is given to include this subject then the
content should be discussed with the Dean.
A student may not include both Physics IA and Physics m in his course.
Pennission will normally be given for the inclusion in a student's course of subjects
which are prerequisites or corequisites of subjects appearing in the schedules.
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