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Major in Mathematics (Intensive) |
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Offered to students admitted to Year 1 in |
2023
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Objectives:
The Intensive Major in Mathematics provides students with a solid and comprehensive undergraduate education in the subject. It aims to nurture quantitative reasoning, logical, analytical and critical thinking, innovative imagination, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, skills for problem-solving, and capability to tackle novel situations and ill-defined problems. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize a firm foundation in Mathematics. The strong emphasis on experiential learning in guided studies, projects, seminars or summer internships provides more opportunities for students to carry out research based studies and to develop their expertise. Graduates are expected to have strong academic ability to pursue graduate studies or professional careers that require in-depth mathematical training.
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Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this programme, students should be able to:
| PLO 1 : |
describe and present a variety of concepts and theories in mathematics (by means of coursework and learning activities in the curriculum) |
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apply mathematical theory and techniques to handle research-style questions, scrutinize problems, and appraise the related ethical issues (by means of coursework and learning activities in the curriculum) |
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communicate in mathematical language, and present mathematical ideas and scientific arguments (by means of coursework, seminars, guided studies and projects) |
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collaborate and work with other students in an effective manner (by means of guided studies, projects and seminars) |
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appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics (by means of guided studies, projects and seminars) |
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Impermissible Combination:
Major in Mathematics
Minor in Computational & Financial Mathematics
Minor in Mathematics
Minor in Operations Research & Mathematical Programming
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Required courses (144 credits)
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Notes:
1. These are core courses in the regular Mathematics Major (96 credits) curriculum.
2. Students must have level 2 or above in HKDSE Extended Module 1 or 2 of Mathematics or equivalent to take this major. Students who do not fulfill this requirement are advised to take MATH1011 University mathematics I.
3. Students taking the Mathematics related major/minor should check the exemption and replacement arrangement for the introductory level Disciplinary Core Mathematics courses at https://www.scifac.hku.hk/current/ug/academic/overlapping-course-requirements.
4. Candidates who have been admitted to Year 1 in 2020-21 (and thereafter) and have achieved any one of the following qualifications are exempted from taking SCNC1111. It is optional for them to take this course. Those who do not take this course should take a 6-credit disciplinary elective course of the science major in lieu.
- Level 4 or above in Mathematics Extended Part Module 1 or 2 in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Level 5 or above in Mathematics Higher Level in International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Grade B or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL)
- Mathematics qualification in Gao Kao will be considered on a case-by-case basis
5. Candidates who have been admitted to Year 1 in 2021-22 (and thereafter) and have achieved any one of the following qualifications are exempted from taking SCNC1112. It is optional for them to take this course. Those who do not take this course should take a 6-credit disciplinary elective course of the science major in lieu.
- Level 4 or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
- Level 5 or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics Higher Level in International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Grade B or above in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCEAL)
- Biology, Chemistry, and Physics qualification in Gao Kao will be considered on a case-by-case basis
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Remarks:
Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the
selected primary science major
in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements.
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