Mathematics 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.
Options may involve certain prerequisites and will be chosen in consultation
with the Department. Options on offer in 2006/07 are listed below.
| CORE |
OPTIONS |
- Numerical Analysis: MA385 (2 units)
- Statistics: MA387 or MA487 (2 units)
- Algebra: MA343 (Group Theory) and
MA491 (Field Theory) (1 unit each)
- Analysis: MA341 (Metric Spaces) and
MA482 (Functional Analysis) (1 unit each)
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- MA287 Complex Variable
- MA284 Discrete Mathematics
- MA342 Topology
- MA344 Group Theory II
- MA410 Artificial Intelligence
- MA490 Measure Theory
- CS201 Operating Systems
- CS402 Cryptography
- ME502 Expert Systems (2 units)
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Leagan Gaeilge
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