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Module
Choices 2009/10 (and planned modules for 2010/11)
General Advice
Apart
from this informal guide, there are
plenty of other resources to
help you with your module choices:
Some questions you should ask
yourself:
- Which areas of maths do you find most interesting and
enjoyful?
- Which areas of maths do you find easiest to understand?
- If you already have a career in mind, which are the
relevant modules? (Consult the Careers Centre.)
- What are the prerequisites for modules you plan to take the
year after?
Answers
to these
questions vary enormously among students!
Don't take anecdotal evidence too seriously.
Make up your own mind!
Maths (1MM) - You
have 40 credits to choose.
- Don't base your choices on your experience from highschool.
For example, some students don't take statistics in their first year,
since they did not like it in highschool, and regret it later. Same
applies to geometry! University maths is quite different from maths in
school.
- Math 1382 (Fundamentals of Particle Dynamics) is a
prerequisite for some applied maths modules at level 2.
- MATH 1725 (Introduction to Statistics) is a prerequisite
for many statistics modules at level 2.
Stats (1MM) You
have 30 credits to choose.
- Don't base your choices on your experience from highschool!
For example, some students don't take geometry in their first year,
since they did not like it in highschool, and regret it later.
University maths is quite different from maths in school.
- Math 1382 (Fundamentals of Particle Dynamics) is a
prerequisite for some applied maths modules at level 2.
Maths with Finance
(1MK) - No choices to make.
Mathematical Studies
(1MX) - You can choose 40 credits of electives.
- A
full catalogue of electives is available on the web at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/electives
- You
are encouraged to choose all your electives from the same subject area.
Not
all of these modules
might be options for your programme!
Pure Maths - Level 2
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| MATH
2015 - Analysis 2 |
This
modules is compulsory for Year 2 Mathematics students, and is a
continuation of MATH1035 Analysis 1.
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| MATH
2033 - Rings, Polynomials and
Fields |
This
module builds
on topics
covered in group theory and linear
algebra, and is a prerquisite for MATH3193/5193, MATH3285, MATH5285,
and MATH5245.
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| MATH
2040 - Mathematical Logic 1 |
Even
though this
module has no
modules as prerequisite, it requires an understanding of formal
mathematical
language and proof writing. It is very abstract. Leeds offers a wide
range of modules in logic at the higher level, and this one is
essential for all of them. |
| MATH
2051 - Geometry of Curves and Surfaces |
This
modules builds
on
topics covered in calculus and linear algebra. The objects of study are
curves and surfaces. It is a prerequisite for modules in differential
geometry. |
| MATH
2080 - Further Linear Algebra |
This
module builds
on MATH 1060,
and is prerequisite for a number of level 3 modules. (only
for Math. Studies, Maths with Finance, and Joint Honours students) |
| MATH
2090 - Real and Complex Analysis |
This
module covers
the basic
core of analysis, the theoretical foundations for calculus and
differential equations. (only
for Math. Studies, Maths with Finance, and Joint Honours students) |
| MATH
2210 - Introduction to Discrete Mathematics |
This
module
introduces combinatorial concepts relating to counting problems, graph
theory, and the abstract notion of computable functions. |
Applied Maths - Level
2
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MATH
2340 - The Mathematics of Music
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This
is an essay-based module which aims to discuss how mathematics has
affected the science and culture of musical theory and composition.
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| MATH
2391 - Nonlinear Differential Equations |
This
module builds on techniques from MATH1970 or similar and introduces new
methods for solving equations.
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| MATH
2410 - Special Relativity |
This
module uses mechanics and vector calculus to describe remarkable
physical phenomena, and is a pre-requisite for the level 3 general
relativity module.
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| MATH
2420 - Multiple Integrals and Vector Calculus |
(only
for Math. Studies and Joint Honours students) This module
continues the study of ordinary differential and integral calculus in
two and three dimensions. It is essential for the further study in many
areas of applied mathematics.
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| MATH
2431 - Fourier Series, Partial Differentail Equations, and
Transforms |
(only
for Math. Studies and Joint Honours students) This module
covers Fourier series and Fourier and Laplace transforms and their
applications to the solution of classical Partial Differential
Equations of real-world problems in mathematical physics.
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| MATH
2600 - Numerical Analysis |
Although
knowledge of a computing language is not necessary, this module will
interest students with an interest in using computers to aid
mathematical solutions.
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| MATH
2620 - Fluid Dynamics |
This
module is a
prerequisite for many modules in astrophysical and geophysical fluid
dynamics at higher level.
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MATH
2650 - Calculus of Variations
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This
module extends ideas of maximizing and minimizing to more complicated
situations, and fundamental results are applied to many real-world
problems.
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Statistics - Level 2
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MATH
2715 - Statistical Methods
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We
recommend the following bundles of modules, depending on your interests.
If you have only a passing interest in Statistics, but wish to keep
your options open, take at
least one of MATH2715, MATH2735. This will mean you have
sufficient prerequisites for at
least half of the level 3 modules in Statistics. MATH2715 takes a
more
mathematical approach to statistical methods, while MATH2735 is more
concerned with practical issues of using statistical techniques to
model data.
If you have a moderate interest in Statistics, we recommend that you
take both MATH2715 and MATH2735, and possibly one semester 2 Statistics
module as well.
If you wish to specialise in Statistics, we recommend that you take
MATH2715 and MATH2735
plus at least 2 of the semester 2 modules.
In addition, if you have particular interest in financial applications,
you should take MATH2750,
even if you take no other Statistics modules
this year.
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MATH
2735 - Statistical Modelling
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MATH
2740 - Environmental Statistics
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MATH
2750 - Introduction to Markov Processes
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MATH
2770 - Medical Statistics
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Consider the following modules
if you are interested in the Teaching
of Mathematics
- MATH 2800 - Maths
into Schools. There is an info meeting for this module on 27.April 2009
at 11am in the Leonard Rogers room (Level 8 School of Maths).
- EDUC 2071 - School
Mathematics
from an Advanced Undergraduate Perspective.
Level
3 (for
BSc and MMath students) & Level 5 (for
MMath students. For BSc students in special cases)
Not
all
of these modules might be options for your programme !
A few things to keep in mind:
- MMath students are encouraged to think about their plans
for Year 4 when choosing modules for Year 3.
- Some modules are not offered every year. Check the list
below for what is currently planned to be offered in which years.
- Some level 3 modules are "co-taught" with a level 5
module.
This usually means that they have common lectures, but students taking
the module at level 5 have some extra material to work through, and
take a different exam. MMath students can only take either the level 3
or the level 5 version of such a module.
- In addition to the modules listed below, the following
project modules are available (depending on the rules for your
programme):
- MATH3000 Information Skills in Mathematics (10 credits
over Semester 1 & 2)
- MATH3082 Project in Pure Mathematics 1 (15 credits,
Semester 1)
- MATH3083 Project in Pure Mathematics 2 (15 credits,
Semester 2)
- MATH3422 Project in Applied Mathematics (15 credits,
Semester 1 & 2)
- MATH3752 Project in Statistics 1 (15 credits,
Semester 1)
- MATH3753 Project in Statistics 2 (15 credits,
Semester 2)
- MATH5082 Assignments in Pure Mathematics (35 credits,
Semester 1 & 2)
- MATH5422 Assignments in Applied Mathematics (35 credits,
Semester 1 & 2)
- MATH5812 Assignments in Statistics (35 credits, Semester
1 & 2)
The
following list
groups the
level 3
and 5 modules by area. Some modules appear in more than one area.
Pure Maths - Level 3
& 5
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General
Area
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Modules
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| Algebra
and Number Theory |
MATH
3044 Number
Theory
MATH 3071 Groups and Symmetry
MATH 3171 Algebra and Numbers (only
for Joint Honours and Mathematical Studies students)
MATH 3193/5193 Algebras and
Representations
MATH 3152 Coding Theory
MATH 5245 Fields and Galois Theory (not running
in 2009/10)
MATH 5253 Commutative Algebra and Algebraic
Geometry
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Analysis
& Topology
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MATH
3181 Inner
Product and
Metric Spaces (only for Joint
Honours and Mathematical Studies students)
MATH 3215 Hilbert Spaces and
Fourier Analysis
MATH 3224 Topology
MATH 5015 Linear Analysis 1
MATH 5016 Linear Analysis 2
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Discrete
Mathematics
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MATH
3032 Graph
Theory
MATH 3142 Combinatorics
MATH 3152 Coding Theory
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Geometry
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MATH
3024 Homotopy
and Surfaces
MATH 3112/5031 Differential Geometry
MATH 3232 Transformation Geometry
MATH 5253 Commutative Algebra and Algebraic
Geometry
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Mathematical
Logic
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MATH
3102/5102
Mathemtical Logic
2
MATH 3123/5123 Set Theory (not running
in 2009/10)
MATH 3163/5163 Computability and Unsolvability
MATH 3285/5285 (Basic) Model Theory
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| Applied Maths - Level 3 & 5 |
General
Area
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Modules
to be offered in 2009/10. |
Modules
planned to be offered in 2010/11.
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Astrophysical
and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
|
MATH
3375/5375
Hydrodynamic
Stability |
MATH
3374/5374 Linear and
Non-linear Waves
MATH 3456/5456 Magnetohydrodynamics
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MATH
3501 Modelling with Fluids (for
Mathematical Studies and Joint Honours students)
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Differential
Equations and Numerical Methods
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MATH
3475/5475
Modern Numerical
Methods |
MATH
3365/5365
Mathematical
Methods
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MATH
3341 Partial Differential Equations with Applications (for Mathematical Studies and Joint
Honours students)
MATH 3414 Analytic Solutions to Partial
Differential Equartions
MATH 3474 Numerical Methods
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Integrable
Systems
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MATH
3355/5355
Hamiltonian
Systems |
MATH
3491/5491
Discrete Systems
and Integrability
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Mathematical
Physics
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MATH
3385/5385
Quantum Mechanics
MATH 3435/5435 Electromagnetism |
MATH
3445/5445
General Relativity
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MATH
3531 Cosmology
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Mathematics
in Biology and
Medicine
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MATH
3565/5565 Mathematical
Biology
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Dynamical
Systems
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MATH
3397/5397
Nonlinear Dynamics |
MATH
3396/5396
Dynamical Systems
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Polymer
and Complex Fluids
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MATH
3451/5451
Polymeric Fluids |
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Statistics - Level 3 &
5 - to be offered in 2009/10
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MATH
3713/5713 (Robust) Regression
and
Smoothing
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For
students taking only a small component of statistics, we recommend
choosing from the "core" modules of MATH3713, MATH 3723,
andMATH3802. Other statistics modules cover more specialised
areas of statistics.
If you are interested in finance,
take MATH3733 and MATH3802.
If you are interested in bio-medical
applications of statistics, take MATH3880 (plus MATH5840
if you are doing the MMath).
For MMath students, we
recommend that you do not take the level 3 version of these modules but
take the level 5 versions instead; this can be in your third or fourth
year. Taking the level 5 versions in your third year will not
disadvantage you and will allow you to take a greater number of credits
in Statistics overall.
Students wishing to specialise exclusively in statistics at level 5
should note that separate M.Sc.
degrees in Statistics and Statistics
with Applications to Finance are available at Leeds. If
you might be interested in pursuing this option instead of taking the
MMath, please speak to a member of the Statistics Department as you
need to make appropriate module
choices in year 3.
Finally, notice that if you take enough credits in Statistics modules
then you may, if you wish, graduate with Statistics as your degree
title instead of Mathematics.
You may also qualify for the status of
GradStat, the first
step to being awarded Chartered Statistician status. Please ask
if you wish to know more about these options.
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MATH
3723 Statistical
Theory
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MATH
3733 Stochastic
Financial
Modelling
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MATH
3802/5802 Time
Series/and
Spectral Analysis
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MATH
3823/5823 Generalized Linear Models / and Survival Ananlysis
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MATH
3880/5880 (Introduction to) Statistics and DNA
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MATH
5835 Statistical
Computing
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MATH
5840 Hidden Markov
Models
for Biological Sequence Analysis
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