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University of the Witwatersrand

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences in Mathematics is offered by University of the Witwatersrand.

Program Length: 3 YEARS.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences offered by the University of the Witwatersrand

Majoring in the Mathematical Sciences is suited to students with an aptitude for mathematics who are interested in applying mathematics to problem solving in the real world. Mathematical Sciences combines traditional mathematics subjects with courses such as statistics and computer science.

Overview

Study statistics and computations, and develop problem-solving skills.

The Mathematical Sciences curriculum will develop your problem-solving skills, combining statistical and computational aspects. These high-Level skills can be applied in high-performance computing, robotics, operations research, and many other areas.

Theoretical and practical skills are necessary in Mathematical Sciences when pushing the boundaries of technological development.

Curriculum

First year

• Mathematics I (Major):
  • Algebra I
  • Calculus I

AND

• Computational and Applied Mathematics I

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• Mathematical Statistics I

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• Additional courses yielding a minimum of 54 Level I credits

Second year

• Mathematics II:
  • Basic Analysis II
  • Abstract Mathematics II
  • Differential Equations II
  • Multivariable Calculus II
  • Linear Algebra II
  • Transition to Abstract Mathematics II

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• Computational and Applied Mathematics II

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• Mathematical Statistics II

Third year

• Mathematical Statistics III

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• Computational and Applied Mathematics III

OR

• Mathematics III:
  • Number Theory III

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• Topology III
• Group Theory III
• Intermediate Analysis
• Real Analysis III

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• Leontief Systems III

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• Coding and Cryptography III

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• Complex Analysis III