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Mathematics

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Mathematics will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in the principles and concepts of a range of foundation areas in mathematics.
2 Describe the breadth of the discipline, its role in other fields and the way that other fields contribute to development in mathematics.
3 Interpret information communicated in mathematical form.
4 Communicate mathematical concepts and findings through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, and effectively respond to questions and challenges.
5 Construct logical, clearly presented and justified arguments incorporating inductive reasoning.
6 Formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms using a variety of methods.
7 Solve practical and abstract problems in mathematics using a range of concepts, techniques and technologies, working professionally, ethically and responsibly and with consideration of social and cultural perspectives, as individuals or as part of collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.