Programme Specifications

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Math BSc

Math MMath

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

To provide students with an environment which enables them to fulfil their potential by providing access to appropriate opportunities, support and educational experiences

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To equip students with certain general skills and thus help prepare them for future employment.

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To provide a sound mathematically based intellectual education appropriate to the needs of a modern society.

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To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics and allows students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To introduce students to concepts and techniques in modern applied mathematics.

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To provide students with a solid foundation for PhD programmes in this and other university mathematics departments.

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To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics and economics and allows students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To provide a sound education in mathematics and economics, appropriate to the needs of society

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To provide a sound education in the mathematics of finance and in economics, appropriate to the needs of society.

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To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics and management and allows students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics and accountancy and allows students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To provide students with an intellectually stimulating environment within which they can develop knowledge, understanding and skills

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To enable students to benefit from a broad curriculum grounded in the study of sport, exercise science and mathematics

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To allow students to draw upon knowledge and expertise in both teaching and research to support their professional practice

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To support the student experience through effective management and improvement of ‘in-house’ learning and teaching resources.

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To enhance students’ career and employment prospects by developing a range of transferable skills embedded in the programme

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To equip students with intellectual, practical and transferable skills and thus help prepare them for future employment in a range of fields

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To enable students to advance their understanding of the nature of and issues in providing such an education

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 To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum in mathematics which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics.

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 To promote a reflective and critical perspective on the learning and teaching of mathematics and enable students to develop a critical insight into their own mathematical development and understanding

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To provide a mathematically based, intellectual and practically-related education appropriate to the needs of a modern society

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To provide opportunities for students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To deliver a stimulating undergraduate curriculum which provides a solid foundation in core areas of mathematics and statistics and allows students to meet their own aspirations, interests and educational needs through module selection.

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To provide a sound mathematics and statistics based intellectual education appropriate to the needs of a modern society.

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To provide students with an environment which enables them to fulfil their potential in Mathematics and Statistics by providing access to appropriate opportunities, support and educational experiences

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On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

Math BSc

Math MMath

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

K1

The core disciplines of Calculus and Linear Algebra.

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K2

The role of proof and deductive reasoning in mathematics.

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K3

The formulation of problems in mathematical form.

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K4

A range of analytical, numerical, and qualitative techniques.

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K5

The applicability of computer software to the solution of mathematical problems.

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K6

The processes and pitfalls of mathematical approximation.

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K7

A higher-level of understanding in one or more areas of mathematics.

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K8

How to develop and/or apply ideas in an original fashion, often within a research context.

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K9

A coherent core of key economic principles.

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K10

The application of economics and the appreciation of economic data.

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K11

The applicability of computer software to the mathematical problems and economic data analysis.

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K12

A coherent core of principles in economics and finance.

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K13

The principles of stochastic processes and their application to financial markets.

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K14

Foundational disciplines of business and management;

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K15

The development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services including customer expectations, market orientation and the marketing mix

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K16

The sources, uses and management of finance, the use of accounting and other information systems for;

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K17

The management and development of people within organisations

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K18

The development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations;

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K19

The development of appropriate strategies at the corporate level within a changing national and international environment

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K20

A range of contemporary issues impacting on various areas of management.

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K21

Business organisations in their economic, fiscal, legal and political contexts;

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K22

Accounting and financial management in its major contexts, including the legal and social environments, the business entity and capital markets and the integral nature of the accounting function in the successful management of organisations;

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K23

Current technical language, developments, methods, practices and issues in accounting and financial management;

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K24

Selected alternative techniques and practices in accounting and financial management;

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K25

Methods of recording and summarising economic events and preparation of financial statements;

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K26

Analytical tools for the effective financial management of business operations;

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K27

Contemporary theories of accounting and financial management and their related research evidence.

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K28

An ability to reflect critically upon approaches to the acquisition, interpretation and analysis of information in a variety of sport contexts,

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K29

Knowledge and understanding of sport-related behaviour through critical evaluation of both academic and professional practices.

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K30

Module choice will be important in determining whether the following intended learning outcomes are achieved,
1.    An understanding of human structure and function addressed in multi- discipline based enquiry,
2.    An ability to appraise and evaluate the effects of sport and exercise intervention on the participant and special populations,
3.    The importance of the social, economic and political domains to explain the development and differentiation of sport in society.

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K31

Ways of conceptualising mathematics related to its history, philosophy and social context and their impact on learning outcomes.

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K32

How learners learn and understand mathematics with particular focuses on cognition, language and communication.

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K33

Approaches to teaching mathematics, including a focus on technology, and how teaching relates to learning.

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K34

Understanding and managing variability through the science of data investigation.

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K35

Formulating probability-based models in order to make inferences from samples.

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On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Math BSc

Math MMath

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

C1

Demonstrate knowledge of key mathematical concepts and topics

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C2

Comprehend problems, abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically

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C3

Demonstrate knowledge of the core of economic theory and applied economics

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C4

Demonstrate knowledge of the mathematical techniques that can be employed to model the kinds of stochastic processes that arise in financial markets

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C5

Conduct research using a range of sources of business-related materials

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C6

Comprehend problems and abstract the essentials of problems in mathematics, accounting and finance

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C7

Select and apply the appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems

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C8

Reflect critically on the central themes and issues in modules within the programme

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C9

Critically assess and interpret evidence from data and text derived from sport-related enquiry

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C10

Present a reasoned argument to assess the merits of contrasting theories, explanations and instructional models

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C11

Relate theory to practice in sport and exercise

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C12

Apply knowledge to solve problems in a variety of laboratory and sport-based practicals

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C13

Apply, appraise and distinguish between key elements of learning and developing understanding of mathematical concepts and topics

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C14

Design and evaluate approaches to teaching mathematics and recognise how teaching approaches have influenced a student’s own learning

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C15

Demonstrate awareness of the ways in which an education in mathematics is essential to human lives and how the ways mathematics is approached in the educational system promotes or disadvantages lives in particular cases or groups

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C16

Demonstrate knowledge of key mathematical and statistical concepts and topics

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On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Math BSc

Math MMath

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

P1

Construct and develop logical mathematical arguments with clear identification of assumptions and conclusions

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P2

Select and apply the appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems

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P3

Apply knowledge and problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments

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P4

Comprehend problems, abstract the essentials of problems and formulate them mathematically

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P5

Apply core economic theory and economic reasoning to applied topics

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Use appropriate techniques to enable manipulation, treatment and interpretation of the relevant statistical and economic data and apply appropriate mathematical tools to solve problems

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P7

Formulate and solve problems in mathematics and business using appropriate tools

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P8

Use critical thinking, analysis and synthesis to evaluate and apply concepts and insights from business disciplines, including comprehension of complex scenarios

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P9

Advise on business decisions using appropriate qualitative and quantitative skills, including the ability to identify and evaluate a range of alternative scenarios

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P10

Relate theory to practice in business and management

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P11

Formulate and solve problems in mathematics, accounting and finance using appropriate tools

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P12

Record and summarise transactions and other economic events

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P13

Prepare financial statements

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P14

Use appropriate analytical tools for accounting and financial managements tasks

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P15

Gather relevant data and evidence from various sources, integrate them appropriately and reference sources adequately

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P16

Critically evaluate arguments and evidence

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P17

Design and evaluate approaches to learning and teaching mathematics both as observers and teachers

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P18

Apply knowledge of key mathematical concepts and topics to problems in mathematics and its applications

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P19

Select and apply the appropriate mathematical and statistical tools to solve problems

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P20

Design and conduct of experimental and observational studies and analyse the data resulting from them

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P21

Apply knowledge of key mathematical concepts and topics to problems in mathematics and statistics and their applications

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On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Math BSc

Math MMath

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

T1

Possess general study skills, including the ability to learn independently using a variety of media

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T2

Have good time-management and organisational skills

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Have highly developed skill of numeracy

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Have general IT skills

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T5

Have good communication skills

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T6

Have the ability to study in a manner that is largely self-directed

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T7

Communicate quantitative and qualitative information, analysis, argument and conclusions in appropriate ways

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T8

Gather relevant data and evidence from various sources, integrate them appropriately and reference sources adequately

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T9

Critically evaluate arguments and evidence

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T10

Be able to work with others in collaborative ways

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T11

Demonstrate insight into issues in learning and teaching both in their own studies and when working with other learners

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Programme title and code

Programme Code

Title

Abbreviation

MAUB10

Mathematics BSc

Math

MAUM10

Mathematics MMath

MAUB20

Maths with Economics

M w Ec

MAUB21

Financial Mathematics

FM

MAUB22

Maths and Management

M & Man

MAUB23

Maths, Accounting and Financial Management

MAFM

MAUB25

Maths and Sport Science

M & SS

MAUB28

Mathematics with Mathematics Education

M w MEd

MAUB29

Mathematics with Statistics 

M w Stats

4.1         Part A

Code

Module Title

Cred

Sem

Math

M w Ec

FM

M & Man

MAFM

M & SS

M w MEd

M w Stats

MAA140

Analysis 1

10

1

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MAA142

Linear Algebra

10

1

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MAA145

Mathematical Thinking

10

1

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MAA150

Mathematical Methods 1

10

1

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MAA155

Introduction to Applied Mathematics

10

1

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MAA160

Computer Applications in Mathematics

10

1

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MAA240

Analysis 2

10

2

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MAA242

Geometry and Groups

10

2

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MAA245

Numbers

10

2

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MAA250

Mathematical Methods 2

10

2

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MAA251

Mechanics

10

2

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MAA270

Introductory Probability and Statistics

10

2

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BSA017

Financial Accounting

20

1

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BSA020

Microeconomics for Financial Studies

10

1

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BSA505

Organisational Behaviour

10

1

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BSA525

Introduction to Accounting

10

1

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BSA019

Accounting in Context

10

2

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BSA022

Macroeconomics for Financial Studies

10

2

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BSA025

Introduction to Law

10

2

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BSA506

Management of Human Resources

10

2

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BSA526

Accounting for Managers

10

2

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ECA001

Principles of Macroeconomics

20

1 & 2

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ECA002

Principles of Microeconomics

20

1 & 2

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PSA001

Teaching and Coaching 1

20

1 & 2

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PSA020

 Introduction to Human and Exercise Physiology

 10

 1

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PSA028

Biomechanics of Sport

10

1

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PSA026

Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology

10

2

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PSA027

 Acquiring Movement Skills

 10

 2

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4.4    Part D

Code

Name

Cred

Sem

Math

MAD300

MMath Mathematics Project

30

1 & 2

x

MAD102

Regular and Chaotic Dynamics

15

1

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MAD103

Lie Groups and Lie Algebras

15

1

o

MAD202

Nonlinear Waves

15

2

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MAD203

Functional Analysis

15

2

o

MAP102

Programming and Numerical Methods

15

1

o

MAP104

Introduction to Measure Theory and Martingales

15

1

o

MAP111

Mathematical Modelling 1

15

1

o

MAP114

Stochastic Models in Finance

15

1

o

MAP201

Elements of Partial Differential Equations

15

2

o

MAP202

Static and Dynamic Optimisation

15

2

o

MAP204

Stochastic Calculus and Theory of Stochastic Pricing

15

2

o

MAP211

Mathematical Modelling 2

15

2

o

MAP213

Fluid Mechanics

15

2

o

TTP210

Advanced Reliability, Availability and Maintainability

15

1

o

BSc Candidates

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Mathematics MMath Candidates

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