F1A1-MWS - Mathematics with Statistics, BSCH v5.0

Edinburgh, September intake

Anatoly Konechny

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An optional course may not run if there is insufficient demand for it; some choices of courses may not be available to students in some years because of timetabling constraints.


Year 1

Pamela Docherty

Year coordinator:
Pamela Docherty

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F17CA - Calculus AF17CB - Calculus B
F17CC - Introduction to University MathematicsF17GA - Problem Solving
F77SB - Elements of ProbabilityF77SA - Topics in Statistical Practice
Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Optional)
F17LP - Logic and ProofF17SC - Discrete Mathematics

Progression to year 2: A minimum of grade D in at least 6 qualifying courses including F17CA, F17CB, F17CC, F17GC, F77SA and F77SB. All courses at grade E or better.


Year 2

Richard Davison

Year coordinator:
Richard Davison

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F18CD - Real AnalysisF18CE - Multivariable Calculus
F18CF - Linear AlgebraF18NA - Numerical Analysis A
F78AP - Algorithmic and Scientific ProgrammingF18PA - Pure Mathematics A
F78PA - Probability and Statistics AF78PB - Probability and Statistics B

Progression to year 3: a minimum of Grade D in at least 6 courses including F18CD, F18CE, F18CF, F78PA and F78PB. All courses at grade E or better.


Year 3

Oana Pocovnicu

Year coordinator:
Oana Pocovnicu

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19PL - Abstract AlgebraF19MC - Complex Analysis
F79MA - Statistical Models AF19MO - Ordinary Differential Equations
F19MV - Vector AnalysisF79MB - Statistical Models B
Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Optional)
F19PB - Pure Mathematics BF19AB - Applied Mathematics B
F79PS - Further Statistical MethodsF19NB - Numerical Analysis B

Progression to year 4: An average mark on qualifying courses of at least 40%. All courses at grade E or better.


Year 4

David Bourne

Year coordinator:
David Bourne

Semester 1 (Mandatory)Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F79SP - Stochastic ProcessesF79BI - Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Semester 1 (Optional)Semester 2 (Optional)
F10AM - Mathematical Biology AF10AN - Mathematical Biology B
F10MF - Functional AnalysisF10MP - Partial Differential Equations
F10MM - OptimisationF10ND - Numerical Analysis D
F10NC - Numerical Analysis CF10PG - Geometry
F10PC - Topology
F70TS - Time Series and Machine Learning

Degree classifciation: based on average over all courses in Year 3 and Year 4 with a 40:60 weighting for Year 3:Year 4.