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Industrial Mathematics, Bachelor's Programme

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 FYS131-1 Mekanikk 10 sp INF120-1 Programming with applications in mathematics 10 sp MA-183-1 Analysis 10 sp
ORG001-1 Health, Safety and Environment 0 sp
2. sem MA-186-1 Statistics 10 sp MA-185-1 Linear Algebra 10 sp MA-184-1 Analysis 2 10 sp
3. sem MA-225-1 Statistical machine learning 10 sp FYS134-1 Optics, thermodynamics and electrisity 10 sp MA-226-1 Differential Equations 10 sp
4. sem EX-100-1 Exam Philosophicum 10 sp MA-227-1 Analysis 3 10 sp FYS132-1 Moderne fysikk 10 sp
5. sem MA-312-1 Stochastic processes 10 sp MA-310-1 Nonlinear differential equations and dynamic systems 10 sp MA-309-1 Integration and probability 10 sp
6. sem Electives FYS136-1 Physics and energyresources 10 sp

Learning outcome

KNOWLEDGE

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • has broad knowledge of key topics, theories, issues, proceccec, tools and methods within the subject areas mathematics, statistics and physics
  • is familiar with research and development work, especially in recent applications
  • can update him/herself, and acquire expanded knowledge, within the subject area
  • has insight into the subject area's history, traditions, uniqueness and significance for society

SKILLS

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • can apply knowledge and relevant results from research and development work in mathematics, programming, statistics and physics in practical and theoretical issues in industry, administration and business, and justify their choices
  • can use software relevant to applications of mathematics and statistics, especially for interpreting and understanding large amounts of data
  • can use relevant academic tools, techniques and forms of expression to be able to transform current physical problems into mathematical language
  • can find, evaluate and refer to information and subject matter and present this so that it sheds light on a current issue in a work situation
  • can reflect on his/her own professional practice and adjust this under supervision

GENERAL COMPETENCE

On successful completion of the programme, the student

  • can familiarize his/herself with theories and problems within industrial mathematics, process these and communicate proposed solutions to others
  • is able to model phenomena using knowledge of mathematics, statistics, physics and informatics and can analyze the models mathematically and use numerical and statistical calculation techniques
  • has insight into relevant professional and ethical issues
  • can plan and carry out varied work tasks and projects that extend over time, alone or as a participant in an interdisciplinary team
  • can communicate views and experiences with others and through this contribute to the development of good practice in a work situation
  • Has insight in new innovation processes within industrial mathematics

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