ObjectivesA quantitative approach is vital to solving modern problems of the environment, and this degree combines relevant units from the School of Mathematics and Statistics with Physical Geography. As well as physical geography and environmental science, students take core mathematics and a selection of modules in either applied mathematics or probability and statistics. You'll spend roughly half your time studying mathematics and statistics, and the other half on geography.
Entry requirements-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB including A in Mathematics and B in Geography -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers - AAAB-AABB (plus at least two Advanced Highers) -Irish Leaving Cert. - ABBBB-AABBB -International Baccalaureate - 32-33 points including 5 in Higher Maths
Academic titleBSc Environmental Mathematics
Course descriptionThis is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Earth's Changing Surface
-Mathematics with Maple
-Matrices and Geometry
-Physical Systems At The Global Scale
-Practical Calculus
-Practical Methods for Physical Geography
-Probability, Sets and Complex Numbers
-Applications of Probability and Statistics
-Differential and Difference Equations
-Foundations of Probability and Statistics
-Geographical Data Analysis I
-Geographical Data Analysis II
-Information and Communication Skills for Geographers
-Mechanics in Action
-Numbers and Proofs
-Probability and Inference
-Statistical Data Analysis in Geography
-Vectors and Motion
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Advanced Calculus
-Linear Mathematics for Applications
-Research Design in Physical Geography
-Atmospheres and Oceans
-Dryland Geomorphology
-Environmental Change
-Glacial Environments
-Applied Differential Equations
-Environmental Modelling
-Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
-Introduction to Remote Sensing
-Mechanics
-Methods for Differential Equations
-Probability Modelling
-Socio-Spatial Analysis
-Statistical Modelling
-Statistical Reasoning
-Statistics Core
-Vectors and Fluids
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Geo-Environmental Project
-Contemporary Climate Change and Processes
-Drylands Environments Fieldclass
-Environmental Impact Assessment
-GIS and the Environment
-Geological Hazards
-Glacial and Periglacial Geomorphology
-Marine Environments
-Planetary Geoscience
-Practical and Applied Statistics
-Applied Probability
-Bayesian Statistics
-Continuum Mechanics
-Differential Equations: A Case Study
-Fluid Mechanics I
-Introduction to Relativity
-Linear Models
-Mathematical Methods
-Milestones in Applied Mathematics 1: Electromagnetism
-Milestones in Applied Mathematics II: Quantum Theory
-Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
-Optimisation
-Sampling Theory and Design of Experiments
-Time Series
-Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme in Mathematics
-Waves