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Mathematics encompasses the study of patterns in numbers and shapes, change, logic, computation, and many abstract topics. The tools and methods developed by mathematicians are used in many disciplines including all sciences, engineering, IT, finance, as well as almost all industries.

In this major, not only will you develop a foundation in "real world" areas of mathematics such as calculus, discrete mathematics, numerical analysis, linear algebra and modelling, you will also develop skills in critical thinking, reasoning, and creative problem-solving.

This foundation has potential to lead to rewarding careers in public and private industry, education, defence, and even research in a wide range of areas, from pure mathematics to vaccine development to Climate Change.

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MTH103 and MTH104 assumes you have successfully completed a Years 11-12 mathematics subject (or equivalent), and preferably at least Mathematics B. Should you wish to proceed to 200 or 300 coded mathematics courses, you would first need to successfully complete MTH103 and MTH104 to meet prerequisite requirements.

Major (8) 96 units

For a major in Mathematics, students must successfully complete 8 courses:

Required courses (8)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MTH103 Introduction to Applied Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Anti: MTH102
MTH104 Introductory Calculus
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Anti: MTH202
MTH201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: MTH104 or MTH202
MTH203 Numerical Analysis
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH202 or (MTH103 and MTH104)
Anti: MTH532 or MTH312
MTH212 Discrete Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH101 or MTH102 or MTH103
Anti: MTH512
MTH301 Reading in Advanced Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1, Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1, Semester 2
12Pre: Course Coordinator Consent Required and (MTH202 or MTH104) and MTH212
MTH302 Applied Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH202 or MTH104
Anti: MTH522
MTH381 Applied Systems Modelling
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: MTH202 or MTH104
Anti: ENS381

Minor (4) 48 units

For a minor in Mathematics, students must successfully complete 4 courses:

Required courses (4)

CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
MTH201 Calculus II and Linear Algebra
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 1
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 1
12Pre: MTH104 or MTH202
MTH212 Discrete Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH101 or MTH102 or MTH103
Anti: MTH512
MTH203 Numerical Analysis
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH202 or (MTH103 and MTH104)
Anti: MTH532 or MTH312
MTH302 Applied Mathematics
  • Sunshine Coast: Semester 2
  • Moreton Bay: Semester 2
12Pre: MTH202 or MTH104
Anti: MTH522