Guangdong, China
About this course
There are many jobs and opportunities for further academic development for undergraduate students in mathematics and applied mathematics. Government agencies, banks, insurance companies, securities investment companies, software developers, market survey and analysis companies, e-commerce companies and many high-tech companies all have job opportunities for undergraduate students in mathematics and applied mathematics. Students who wish to pursue graduate studies in mathematics and applied mathematics can also find many opportunities either in China or overseas.
The objective of the undergraduate programs in mathematics and applied mathematics is to produce outstanding students with a solid foundation in mathematics, a broad knowledge base in related areas such scientific computing and other areas of science, and excellent ability of critical thinking and working independently. The department provides a wide verity of courses that will meet the needs of students interested in pure mathematics and applied mathematics. The ultimate training objective of the undergraduate programs is to enable students to excel in their future career choices, whether they choose to work in government or industries, or to become mathematical scientists.
Entry Requirements
● Age 18 or above
● Officer of acceptance is conditional upon presentation of high school diploma
● English proficiency test required (IELTS, TOEFL, SAT scores obtained within last two years are accepted), waived for native English speakers
● Academically prepared for rigorous STEM study
Curriculum
Part I: Requirements of length of schooling, degree awarding and graduate credits
1. Length of schooling: 4 years. Elastic length of schooling is implemented in accordance with the credit system management mechanism.
2. Academic degree: Students who have completed the major requirements of the undergraduate program will be awarded the Bachelor’s degree of Science.
3. Minimum required credits: The minimum required credits for undergraduates majoring in financial mathematics are 146.5 (see part seven for specified requirements).
Part II: Major Disciplines
First-level discipline: Mathematics
Part Ⅲ: Main Courses
Foundational core courses: Mathematical Analysis I&II&III, Linear Algebra I&II, Ordinary Differential Equations A, Complex Analysis, Probability Theory, Mathematical Statistics, Abstract Algebra, Numerical Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Partial Differential Equations, Theory of Functions of a Real Variable, Functional Analysis, Programming and Database, and etc.
Part Ⅳ: Main Practical Teaching Links
Undergraduate Thesis/Project, Research Projects and Internship, etc.
PartⅤ：Course structure and the minimum required credit distribution
Scheme 1: Taking courses in Mathematical Analysis series
GE Required Courses: 60.5 credits (including Linear Algebra I and excluding Calculus I & II)
GE Elective Courses: 10 credits
Major Foundational Courses: 14 credits (credits of Linear Algebra I are included in GE Required Courses)
Major Core Courses: 26 credits
Major Elective Courses: 26 credits
Practical Course: 10 credits
The minimum required credits for graduation add up to 146.5.
Scheme 2: Taking courses in Calculus series
GE Required Courses: 68.5 credits (including Calculus I & II and Linear Algebra I)
GE Elective Courses: 10 credits
Major Foundational Courses: 4 credits (4 credits of Linear Algebra II are included)
Major Core Courses: 26 credits
Major Elective Courses: 28 credits
Practical Courses: 10 credits
The minimum required credits for graduation add up to 146.5.
Note: Credits of required courses exclude practical courses credits, but include that of laboratory courses of theory courses.