Mathematics and Statistics to Enhance Physics and the Physical Sciences
Mathematics and statistics are a core part of any major studies in the physical sciences. Indeed a physics or meteorology major requires first and second year mathematics subjects. Given this, students often do additional mathematics subjects at both second and third year level. The following are some common choices. To achieve a major in Mathematical Physics, students should do the subjects as specified by the Department of Physics plus Complex Analysis plus at least one of the other listed third year options.
VCE Study Score |
First Year |
Second Year |
Third Year |
≥38 in VCE Specialist Mathematics3/4
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Accelerated Mathematics 1 (or 620-157 Mathematics 1 in 2008) |
Multivariable and Vector Calculus |
Complex Analysis |
Accelerated Mathematics 2 (or 620-158 Mathematics 2 in 2008) |
Group Theory with Linear Algebra |
Metric & Hilbert Spaces or Geometry or Ordinary Differential Equations or Partial Differential Equations |
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27 to 40 in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4
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Vector Calculus |
Complex Analysis |
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Real Analysis with Applications |
Metric & Hilbert Spaces or Geometry or Ordinary Differential Equations or Partial Differential Equations |
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Group Theory with Linear Algebra or Mathematical Modelling |
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≥25 in VCE Mathematics Methods 3/4 and no (or <27 in) Specialist Mathematics 3/4
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Vector Calculus |
Complex Analysis |
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Real Analysis with Applications |
Metric & Hilbert Spaces
or Geometry or Ordinary Differential Equations or Partial Differential Equations |
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Group Theory with Linear Algebra or Mathematical Modelling |
** Linear Algebra may be deferred until Summer of second year.