Syllabus

Higher Diploma In Mathematics

The Diploma is aimed at students with a good General Degree in Mathematics. It is intended to provide a qualification in some of the more applicable mathematical disciplines. Under certain circumstances the Higher Diploma may be accepted as an entrance qualification to the M.Sc. Degree Course in Mathematics/Mathematical Science. Entry requirement will be a primary degree (e.g. B.A. or B.Sc.) with commendation or Distinction in Mathematics, or an equivalent to be determined by the Department of Mathematics.

Duration: The course is of one academic year's duration.

The course for the Diploma will comprise lecture courses with a total value of ten units together with an essay-type project. The lecture courses will consist of a CORE of four two-unit courses and two one-unit OPTIONS.

A single unit consists of one hour a week of lectures throughout the academic year.

CORE:

(1) Numerical Analysis: MA385 (2 units)

(2) Statistics: MA387 or MA487 (2 units)

(3) Algebra: MA343 (Group Theory) (1 unit) and MA491 (Field Theory) (1 unit)

(4) Analysis: MA341 (Metric Spaces) (1 unit) and MA482 (Functional Analysis) (1 unit)

OPTIONS:

Options may involve certain prerequisites and will be chosen in consultation with the Department. Options on offer in 1995/96 will include the following one-unit courses:

MA287 Complex Variable

MA284 Discrete Maths.

MA342 Topology

MA344 Group Theory II

MA410 Artificial Intelligence

MA490 Measure Theory

CS201 Operating Systems

CS402 Cryptography

ME502 Expert Systems (2 units).