科廷科技大学

In the Industrial and Applied Mathematics (BAdvSci) (Honours) major, students are able to explore the field through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects.

This major is part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), a course designed for high performing students to pursue their interest in Science through a core of research, leadership and entrepreneurship. Students are able to explore the field through for-credit immersive research experiences, industry placement and/or interdisciplinary team-based projects. The major culminates in a capstone experience in which students will have the opportunity to pursue Mathematics projects that may be based anywhere from pure research right through to translational (entrepreneurial) science.

Mathematics is the study of concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change and to use these concepts to model and describe the behaviour of real world complex systems. It has been described as the science of patterns, whether found in numbers, space, science, engineering, computers, imaginary abstractions or elsewhere. Through abstraction and logical reasoning, mathematics evolved from counting, calculation, measurement and the systemic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects.

The major includes units in advanced calculus and linear algebra that provide foundation knowledge as well as units in modelling and optimisation, network design and analysis, logistics, supply chain networks, transportation networks, computational mathematics, statistics and probability. Industry-based units and a work experience program will help students to experience real applications.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the Statistical Society of Australia (SSAI) and/or Australian Mathematical Society (Aust MS).

Career information

Mathematics graduates are sought after by many Federal and State government departments, research organisations, industries and consultancies due to their science training, critical thinking skills and problem solving abilities.

Data analyst
Information technologist
Programmer
Project analyst/manager
Logistics
Scheduler
Statistical analyst
Industrial engineer
Mathematician
Statistician
Supply chain manager

What you'll learn

Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the nature of science, its methods and processes, and an advanced knowledge of mathematical and statistical principles and concepts in a range of mathematical disciplines; solve problems relevant to science, industry, commerce and government.
Apply mathematical and statistical methods to critically analyse challenging and multi-faceted problems and to think creatively to generate innovative solutions.
Access and make judgements on the value of available knowledge using a variety of tools, and incorporate them into the planning, conduct and communication of their own work.
Communicate approaches, ideas, findings and solutions to mathematical science problems in a variety of modes to informed professional audiences.
Use established and emerging technologies in the field of mathematical sciences to address complex research questions.
Demonstrate intellectual independence and engage in self-driven continuous discipline and professional education and training in the mathematical sciences.
Be aware of the diversity of international perspectives and apply international standards of practice within their profession as a mathematical scientist.
Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues from a range of cultural backgrounds and understand the importance of cultural diversity and how it impacts a mathematical scientist.