Mathematics and Statistics

Overview

This breadth track progressively develops knowledge and skills in mathematics and statistics. It commences with the standard first year package for students with VCE Specialist mathematics or equivalent and progresses to a choice of Level 2 subjects to introduce students to the fields of pure mathematics, applied mathematics or probability.

Subject Options

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
MAST10006	Calculus 2	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST10007	Linear Algebra	Summer Term (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

And one of:

Code	Name	Study period	Credit Points
MAST20004	Probability	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST20006	Probability for Statistics	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST20009	Vector Calculus	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5
MAST20026	Real Analysis	Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)	12.5

Notes

These subjects are not approved as breadth for Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Engineering students.

Some of these subjects are not available as breadth for all Bachelor of Environments students. Refer to Restrictions for Breadth Options within the Bachelor of Environments - relating to specific majors for more information.

What is a Breadth Track?

A breadth track is a sequence of three or more subjects (taken as part of a Melbourne Bachelor degree) that progressively develops knowledge and skills relevant to a coherent domain, theme, topic or issue. It is a suggested set of subjects, rather than a requirement.

Last updated: 9 November 2024

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