B.Sc. Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics
Bachelor's degree
In Cardiff
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Cardiff (Wales)
The Mathematics, Operational Research & Statistics honours degree programme combines the fields of Statistics and Operational Research with a study of mathematics in general, in a course carefully tailored to the needs of those looking for wide options and excellent career opportunities.
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Subjects
- Statistics
- GCSE Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Project
- Algebra
Course programme
You will study the following core modules:
- Calculus
- Elementary Differential Equations
- Algebra I and II
- Analysis I and II
- Dynamical Systems and Chaos
- Introduction to Probability Theory
- Statistical Inference
- Computing Skills
- Numerical Analysis I
And 10 credits of optional modules from :
- Mechanics I
- Number Theory I
- An approved free standing module
Specialisation continues in the second year.
You will study the following core modules:
- Foundations of Statistics (20 credits)
- Operational Research (20 credits)
- Calculus of Several Variables
- Complex Analysis
- Matrix Algebra
- Series and Transforms
And 40 credits from the following optional modules:
- Number Theory I
- Linear Algebra
- Analysis III
- Modelling with Differential Equations
- Numerical Analysis II
- Visual Basic Programming for Operational Research
- Computational Statistics
- Accountancy
Specialisation is developed further and a project can be taken, which may involve practical application of theoretical knowledge. You will study 120 credits of modules from the following with at least 60 credits to be taken in statistics and operational research:
- Coding Theory and Data Compression (20 credits)
- Methods of Applied Mathematics (20 credits)
- Stochastic Models and Applications to Finance (20 credits)
- Regression Analysis and Experimental Design (20 credits)
- Knots
- Combinatorics
- Complex Function Theory
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Differential Geometry
- Applied Nonlinear Systems
- Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
- Survey Sampling
- Mathematical Statistics
- Medical Statistics
- Mathematical Programming
- Discrete Optimisation
- Queueing Theory and Stock Control
- Mathematical Methods for Data Mining
- Project (10 credits)
- Project (20 credits)
B.Sc. Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics