Mathematical Studies
Why Study Mathematical Studies?
Mathematics is a powerful and versatile tool for solving practical problems, and a highly creative field of study, combining logic and precision with intuition and imagination. Mathematicians seek to reveal and explain patterns and to analyse and measure growth and change. Mathematics, both as a language and a body of knowledge and technique, has long been recognised as providing the fundamental underpinning of Science and Technology. Today the influence and applicability of Mathematics includes the Physical Sciences and Engineering, Medicine, Business and Finance, the Life Sciences and the Social Sciences. Mathematical Studies provides the ideal background for those wishing to teach mathematics at second level.
Overview
Mathematical Studies is a broadly based course in the theory and practice of mathematics, specially designed for students in the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences.
Postgraduate Opportunities in UCC
MPhil in Mathematical Studies • PhD in Mathematical Studies
What will you be studying?
Year 1
Mathematical Studies
Year 2
Differential Calculus • Integral Calculus and Differential Equations • Elementary Number Theory • Linear Algebra • Discrete Mathematics • Geometry
Year 3
Introduction to Abstract Algebra • Dynamical Systems • Introduction to Statistics • Advanced Calculus • Transformation Geometry • History of Mathematics
For complete module descriptions, see the Book of Modules for Mathematical Studies
