BSc Mathematics

This programme is available in Edinburgh.

Programme Director:Prof. Bernd Schroers

Programme Code: F111-MAT

For further information about course choices consult:

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.


Mark Lawson

Year 1

Year 1 Director of Studies:Prof Mark Lawson

  • General information for 1st Year mathematics students: click here

 

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Mandatory) Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F17CA Calculus A F17CB Calculus B
F17CC Introduction to University Mathematics F17GA Problem Solving
F77SA Introduction to Statistical Science A F77SB Introduction to Statistical Science B
Semester 1 (Optional) Semester 2 (Optional)
F17GC Mathematics in Context F17SC Discrete Mathematics
1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course 1 SCQF Level 7 Elective Course

Anatoly Konechny

Year 2

Year 2 Director of Studies: Dr Anatoly Konechny

 

 

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Honours degree students must study 6 mandatory courses, together with 2 optional courses and no electives.
Ordinary degree students must study 6 mandatory courses, up to 2 optional courses, and up to 2 approved elective courses. The choice of elective courses can be found under useful links on the right hand side.

Semester 1 (Mandatory) Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F18AA Applied Mathematics A F18CE Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis B
F18CD Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis A F18NA Numerical Analysis A
F18CF Linear Algebra F18PA Pure Mathematics A
Semester 1 (Optional) Semester 2 (Optional)
B28PO Photonics & Optics B28TP Thermal Physics & Properties of Matter
C38FM Financial Markets Theory C28EP Contemporary Economic Policy and Institutions
C38FR Financial Reporting C38FN Corporate Financial Theory
F17LP Logic and Proof C38MO Management Accounting in Organisations
F18GD Mathematics for Direct Entrants C38SE Social and Environmental Accounting
F27IS Interactive Systems F17SC Discrete Mathematics
F78PA Probability and Statistics A F18GW Mathematics Workshop
F27WD Web Design and Databases
F78PB Probability and Statistics B
F78SC Statistics for Science

Martin YoungsonYear 3

For All Students Except Waterloo Exchange Students

Year 3 Director of Studies: Dr Martin Youngson

 

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Honours degree students must study 3 mandatory courses, together with 5 optional courses and no electives.
Ordinary degree students must study 3 mandatory courses, together with up to 5 optional courses and up to 2 approved elective courses.The choice of elective courses can be found under useful links on the right hand side.

Semester 1 (Mandatory) Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19GB Project Preparation and Skills (inc. careers) F19MO Ordinary Differential Equations
F19PL Abstract Algebra
Semester 1 (Optional)
Semester 2 (Optional)
F19MV Vector Analysis F19AB Applied Mathematics B
F19PB Pure Mathematics B F19MC Complex Analysis
F19NB Numerical Analysis B

For Waterloo Exchange StudentsDaniel Coutand

Exchange Coordinator:Dr Daniel Coutand

2 taught courses (2 mandatory 60-credit courses).

Semester 1 (Mandatory) Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F19WA Year Abroad – Waterloo A F19WB Year Abroad – Waterloo B

Andy White

Year 4

Year 4 Director of Studies: Prof Andy White

  • For an overview of what is in the 4th year courses, click on the Brief Descriptions PDF.
  • Some options run subject to demand.

Semester 1 Timetable
Semester 2 Timetable

Semester 1 (Optional) Semester 2 (Mandatory)
F10AC Applied Mathematics C F10GP 4th Year Project
F10AM Mathematical Biology A Semester 2 (Optional)
F10MF Functional Analysis F10AN Mathematical Biology B
F10MM Optimisation F10MP Partial Differential Equations
F10NC Numerical Analysis C (ODEs) F10ND Numerical Analysis D (PDEs)
F10PC Pure Mathematics C F10PD Pure Mathematics D
F10PG Geometry