Master's Programme in Applied and Computational Mathematics

Start-up Date

Autumn and spring.

Objectives / Contents

Applied and computational mathematics (ACM) is a field in which mathematics is used to solve practical and theoretical problems for different applied areas. Applied problem areas are often found within the natural sciences, in industry, resource management, medical image processing and other areas. The relevant problems are described mathematically in one or more equations through a modelling process. These equations are solved by using numerical tools, and the results are used to improve the understanding of the original problems. Another essential part of the field includes basic method development within applied mathematics, where one examines how different classes of mathematical problems can be represented and solved efficiently by using computers.

An education in applied and computational mathematics enables the student to solve practical problems within different applied areas by using mathematical modelling, analysis and numerical calculation. Moreover, the student is taught a theoretical fundament which contributes to the understanding of relevant academic literature and how to make use of new methods and results in applied work.

The master thesis in ACM can be written within one of the following specializations: applied analysis, computational science, image processing, hydrodynamics and ocean modelling, inverse problems, mechanics and dynamical systems, environmental mathematics, numerical mathematics, or reservoir mathematics.

Start-up Date

Autumn and spring.

Admission requirements

Admission

All bachelor degrees with the following minimum of mathematical prerequisite knowledge will qualify for admission: MAT111 - Calculus I, MAT112 - Calculus II, MAT121 - Linear Algebra, MAT131 - Differential Equations I, MAT212 - Functions of Several Variables, INF100 + one of the courses MAT213 - Functions of a Complex Variable, MAT230 - Nonlinear Differential Equations , MAT251 - Classical Mechanics, MAT252 - Continuum Mechanics , MAT160 - Scientific Computing I, STAT110 - Basic Course in Statistics. (Note: grade point average in these courses must be at least C. We will not recommend applying this master program if the grade of the central mathematical topic MAT212 is lower than C.) Recommended prerequisite knowledge is MAT160, MAT213 and MAT230. The minimum requirement is grade C or better in the courses that are required. If there are more applicants to a program than there are vacant places, applicants will be ranked according to grades in their application for admission. It is important to document the content and learning outcomes of the central mathematics subjects. 

Application Procedure

More information about admission and application procedures can be found at:

http://www.uib.no/matnat/en/education/admission

The Degree

The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Mathematics. It is a two year programme (120 ECTS credits).

Start-up Date

Autumn and spring.

Objectives / Contents

Applied and computational mathematics (ACM) is a field in which mathematics is used to solve practical and theoretical problems for different applied areas. Applied problem areas are often found within the natural sciences, in industry, resource management, medical image processing and other areas. The relevant problems are described mathematically in one or more equations through a modelling process. These equations are solved by using numerical tools, and the results are used to improve the understanding of the original problems. Another essential part of the field includes basic method development within applied mathematics, where one examines how different classes of mathematical problems can be represented and solved efficiently by using computers.

An education in applied and computational mathematics enables the student to solve practical problems within different applied areas by using mathematical modelling, analysis and numerical calculation. Moreover, the student is taught a theoretical fundament which contributes to the understanding of relevant academic literature and how to make use of new methods and results in applied work.

The master thesis in ACM can be written within one of the following specializations: applied analysis, computational science, image processing, hydrodynamics and ocean modelling, inverse problems, mechanics and dynamical systems, environmental mathematics, numerical mathematics, or reservoir mathematics.

Admission Requirements

Admission

All bachelor degrees with the following minimum of mathematical prerequisite knowledge will qualify for admission: MAT111 - Calculus I, MAT112 - Calculus II, MAT121 - Linear Algebra, MAT131 - Differential Equations I, MAT212 - Functions of Several Variables, INF100 + one of the courses MAT213 - Functions of a Complex Variable, MAT230 - Nonlinear Differential Equations , MAT251 - Classical Mechanics, MAT252 - Continuum Mechanics , MAT160 - Scientific Computing I, STAT110 - Basic Course in Statistics. (Note: grade point average in these courses must be at least C. We will not recommend applying this master program if the grade of the central mathematical topic MAT212 is lower than C.) Recommended prerequisite knowledge is MAT160, MAT213 and MAT230. The minimum requirement is grade C or better in the courses that are required. If there are more applicants to a program than there are vacant places, applicants will be ranked according to grades in their application for admission. It is important to document the content and learning outcomes of the central mathematics subjects. 

Application Procedure

More information about admission and application procedures can be found at:

http://www.uib.no/matnat/en/education/admission

Compulsory courses

The master´s programme consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with your academic supervisor.

Teaching methods

In the work with the master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The master´s programme in applied and computational mathematics aims to give knowledge and understanding of mathematical methodics and mathematical methods. The subject of the thesis decides which methods you will use.