Computational Mathematics, Testamur Major (T118)

  • Western Sydney University Major Code: T118

Previous Code:  MT3040.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

The power of modern computers adds substantial clout to traditional mathematical and statistical techniques — provided that you know how to make use of the opportunities that computers offer. Building on the Bachelor of Mathematics, this major equips graduates with the skills to make the best use of computational tools. You will learn how to use computers effectively as a mathematician or a statistician, with a focus on efficiency, reliability, and security. These skills are absolutely indispensable if you consider enrolling for an HDR degree, but they will also help you make a case in your next job application.

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Campbelltown Campus Internal Associate Professor Volker Gebhardt
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal Associate Professor Volker Gebhardt
Penrith Campus Internal Associate Professor Volker Gebhardt

Recommended Sequence

Students must successfully complete 80 credit points as per the recommended sequence below.

Full-time intake

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Spring sessionCredit Points
COMP 2008 Computer Organisation 10
COMP 2014 Object Oriented Programming 10
 Credit Points20
Year 2
Autumn session
COMP 2009 Data Structures and Algorithms 10
 Credit Points10
Spring session
INFO 3006 Information Security 10
 Credit Points10
Year 3
Autumn session
MATH 3011 Probabilistic Models and Inference 10
COMP 3033 Quantum Computing and Communication 10
 Credit Points20
Spring session
INFS 3003 Artificial Intelligence 10
COMP 3020 Social Web Analytics 10
 Credit Points20
 Total Credit Points80

Equivalent Subjects 

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.  

MATH 2009 Introduction to Data Science, replaced by COMP 2025 Introduction to Data Science

Part-time intake

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Spring sessionCredit Points
COMP 2014 Object Oriented Programming 10
 Credit Points10
Year 2
Spring session
COMP 2008 Computer Organisation 10
 Credit Points10
Year 4
Autumn session
COMP 2009 Data Structures and Algorithms 10
 Credit Points10
Spring session
INFO 3006 Information Security 10
 Credit Points10
Year 5
Autumn session
COMP 3033 Quantum Computing and Communication 10
 Credit Points10
Spring session
COMP 3020 Social Web Analytics 10
 Credit Points10
Year 6
Autumn session
MATH 3011 Probabilistic Models and Inference 10
 Credit Points10
Spring session
INFS 3003 Artificial Intelligence 10
 Credit Points10
 Total Credit Points80

Equivalent Subjects 

The subjects listed below count towards completion of this program for students who passed these subjects in 2021 or earlier.  

MATH 2009 Introduction to Data Science, replaced by COMP 2025 Introduction to Data Science