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Course plan for

Bachelor's Programme in Mathematics

Admission requirements

Admission to the programme requires three years of mathematics studies at the upper secondary school level.

Recommended previous knowledge

Two years of physics and three years of mathematics at upper secondary school level.

General description and profile

The aim of the programme is to provide basic knowledge in mathematics and statistics. The second year is an optional one-year program elected.

Programme Structure
1. sem MA-163-1 Calculus 1 15 sp MA-164-1 Algebra 7.5 sp INF119-1 Programming with Applications in Mathematics 7.5 sp
2. sem MA-166-1 Statistics 15 sp MA-216-1 Calculus 2 15 sp
3. sem Choose branch (3. and 4. semester)
4. sem
5. sem MA-215-1 Differential Equations 7.5 sp MA-217-1 Statistical Machine Learning 7.5 sp MA-218-1 Linear Algebra 7.5 sp MA-304-1 Concepts in Analysis 7.5 sp
6. sem MA-305-1 History of Mathematics 5 sp EX-100-1 Exam Philosophicum 10 sp MA-306-1 Bachelor Thesis 15 sp

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • has broad knowledge of key topics and methods within mathematics

 

SKILLS

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • can apply mathematical and statistical techniques commonly used in practice
  • can apply software relevant for mathematics

 

GENERAL COMPETENCE

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • can understand problems in mathematics, obtain solutions and communicate the solutions to others
  • give oral and written presentations in mathematics to others.

 

Teaching methods

Instruction comprises lectures, computer lab work, work in small groups, and laboratory work. There are compulsory tasks and project work in all courses.

Assessment methods

Assessment is based upon final written and oral examinations, and project report. There will be final examinations in all courses. Please see separate course descriptions for more information.

Internationalization

In 5. semester there are possibilities for studying abroad.

Occupational profiles / further studies

With an education in mathematics, there are many possible jobs. For example, in industries with research and development departments, various engineering and technology companies, oil industry, media, administration, education, mapping, environmental monitoring, mobile communications, multimedia application, insurance, banking and finance, IT, energy, biotechnology, medical research, pharmaceutical industry and hospitals.

The program provides good background for further studies in mathematics and subjects such as physics, geophysics and mechanics, and for studies in engineering and other sciences. The program qualifies for admission to Masterprogram in Mathematics at the University of Agder. The study, together with a master's degree qualify for admission to teacher training in general subjects (PPU-A) at the University of Agder, and provide the opportunity for employment in schools. It's then important to choose a teaching subject in the second year.

Qualification awarded

Bachelor of Mathematics

Evaluation

Study programme evaluation is carried out in accordance with standard procedure in the quality assurance system, chapter 2.3.1., by way of an annual evaluation in the study programme committee with student representatives from each class/year in the programme.

Contact person

ECTS department co-ordinator
Professor Said Hadjerrouit
Faculty of Engineering and Sciences
Gimlemoen, postboks 422
4604 Kristiansand
Phone: +47 38 14 17 03
Fax: +47 38 14 10 71
E-mail address: said.hadjerrouit@uia.no

Other information

Last semester can be offered in english.

It is a requirement that all students at UiA have their own portable computer (`laptop¿) for use in teaching and examinations, see Examination Regulations, University of Agder, §12d

Mode of study

Full-time.

Choose year:

Credits

180

Scope

Full time

Campus

Kristiansand 

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering and Science