Course Regulations for Year 2 Pre 2023
These are the old Year 2 regulations for students who started before October 2022. For students commencing their studies in 2022/23, and so starting on the new curriculum, the second year regulations can be found here.
MATHEMATICS BSC. G100
Normal Load = 120 CATS. Maximum Load = 150 CATS.
Students must take the 6 core modules (total 66 CATS), plus options. List A modules have a high mathematical content. The Core modules are: MA259 Multivariable Calculus, MA244 Analysis III, MA251 Algebra I, MA249 Algebra II, MA260 Norms, Metrics and Topologies, MA213 Second Year Essay.
Please note that if you wish to transfer to the G103 degree either in your second year, or later in your third year, you must have fulfilled the conditions for that degree this year (see below).
MASTER OF MATHEMATICS MMATH G103
Normal Load = 120 CATS. Maximum Load = 150 CATS.
The first two years are in common with the BSc Mathematics degree course G100 except that in Year 2 students must take at least 90 CATS credits from the core and List A combined.
To remain on the G103 course at the second year exam board students must have achieved a weighted average on their best 90 CATS of maths modules (Core and List A modules starting with an MA2 code) of a good 2.1 standard. The department strictly interprets this to mean 65.0% or above. Experience has shown that students who do not achieve this threshold struggle with the four year degree, and by being transferred to the BSc. have a better chance of achieving a good 2.1 or first class degree and can plan their future better. For students who take 90 CATS of Core and List A, but fewer than 90 CATS of MA2 modules, we would take the average over the MA2 modules that have been taken, and then look at the overall mark profile, including the other List A modules taken, to make a progression decision on a case by case basis.
Please note:4th year MMath students are not be able to take second year modules except as unusual options. It is highly unlikely that MA2 modules would be allowed as unusual so choose your modules this year to take this into account.
MATHEMATICS WITH BUSINESS STUDIES G1NC
Normal Load = 120 CATS. Maximum Load = 150 CATS.
Students must take the 6 core modules for G100 students (total 66 CATS), plus one of the List B Warwick Business School modules below (coded IBxxx). To transfer to the Business School at the end of the second year students must get at least 50% in one of these modules, gain an overall honours mark (40% end of year) and be successfully interviewed by WBS.
MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS GL11
Normal Load = 120 CATS. Maximum Load = 150 CATS.
Year 2 core consists of 60 CATS of Mathematics and 60 CATS of Economics. The Economics modules are EC204 Economics 2 (30 CATS), plus either EC226 Econometrics 1 (30 CATS) or EC220/221 Mathematical Economics 1a and 1b (30 CATS). The Mathematics modules are MA251 Algebra I, MA244 Analysis III, MA259 Multivariable Calculus, MA260 Norms, Metrics and Topologies, plus 12 CATS from option list A/Core for the second year of the Mathematics BSc (G100). Students taking EC226 as a core module should consider, as recommended options, ST202 Stochastic Processes and/or ST213 Mathematics of Random Events. Students taking EC220/1 as a core module should consider MA209 Variational Principles.
Note, in year 3 GL11 students transfer to the Economics department where overcatting is not permitted and level 1 modules are also not allowed as options.
For a full list of available modules see the relevant course regulation page.
Maths Modules
| Term | Code | Module | CATS |
List GL11 |
List Others |
| Term 1 | MA241 | Combinatorics | 12 | List A | List A |
| MA243 | Geometry | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA244 | Analysis III | 12 | Core | Core | |
| MA251 | Algebra I: Advanced Linear Algebra | 12 | Core | Core | |
| MA259 | Multivariable Calculus | 12 | Core | Core | |
| MA2K3 | Consolidation (by invitation) | 6 | Unusual | Unusual | |
| Terms 1 & 2 | MA213 | Second Year Essay | 6 | List A | Core |
| Term 2 | MA117 | Programming for Scientists | 12 | List B | List B |
| MA249 | Algebra II: Groups and Rings | 12 | List A | Core | |
| MA250 | Introduction to Partial Differential Equations | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA252 | Combinatorial Optimization | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA254 | Theory of ODEs | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA257 | Introduction to Number Theory | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA260 | Norms, Metrics and Topologies | 12 | Core | Core | |
| MA261 | Differential Equations: Modelling and Numerics | 12 | List A | List A | |
| MA269 | Asymptotics and Integral Transforms | 12 | List A | List A | |
| Term 3 | MA209 | Variational Principles | 6 | List A | List A |
| MA256 | Introduction to Mathematical Biology | 6 | List A | List A |
Maths Modules for External Students
These modules are not available to Maths students.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS |
| Term 1 | MA258 | Mathematical Analysis III | 12 |
| Term 2 | MA222 | Metric Spaces | 12 |
Interdisciplinary Modules (IATL and GSD)
Second, third and fourth-year undergraduates from across the University faculties are now able to work together on one of IATL's 12-15 CAT interdisciplinary modules. These modules are designed to help students grasp abstract and complex ideas from a range of subjects, to synthesise these into a rounded intellectual and creative response, to understand the symbiotic potential of traditionally distinct disciplines, and to stimulate collaboration through group work and embodied learning.
Maths students can enrol on these modules as an Unusual Option, you can register for a maximum of TWO IATL modules but also be aware that on many numbers are limited and you need to register an interest before the end of the previous academic year. Contrary to this is GD305 Challenges of Climate Change which replaces a module that used to be PX272 Global Warming and is recommended by the department, form filling is not required for this option, register in the regular way on MRM (this module is run by Global Sustainable Development from 2018 on).
Please see the IATL page for the full list of modules that you can choose from, for more information and how to be accepted onto them, but some suggestions are in the table below:
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | IL005 | 15 | Unusual | |
| GD305 | Challenges of Climate Change (also runs again in Term 2) | 15 | Unusual | |
| Term 2 | IL008 | Reinventing Education | 15 | Unusual |
| IL031 | 10/15 | Unusual | ||
| IL016 | The Science of Music | 15 | Unusual | |
| IL023 | Genetics: Science and Society | 15 | Unusual |
Statistics Modules
Students who have successfully completed the first year in Maths and have taken statistics options in their first year may apply to the Department of Statistics for transfer to the joint degree. Alternatively, transfer may be made at the beginning of the third year if the appropriate second year modules have been taken.
For those interested in probability and statistics modules, please see the Studying Probability and Statistics for further information.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | ST222 | Games, Decisions and Behaviour | 12 | List B |
| ST220 | Introduction to Mathematical Statistics | 12 | List A | |
| Term 2 | ST202 | Stochastic Processes | 12 | List A |
Economics Modules
The Economics 2nd and 3rd Year Handbook is available on request from the Economics Department and contains details of their modules and prerequisites, including information on which will actually run during the year. This information is also available from the Economics web pages.
See the Economics Handbooks for information on the Joint degree in Mathematics and Economics.
Once you have consulted the Economics handbook, the Economics department should be consulted if you have questions about the joint degree, or about economics options for the maths degrees.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS |
List GL11 |
List Others |
| Term 1 | EC220 | Mathematical Economics 1A | 15 | Op Core |
List B but must have taken EC106 or EC107 |
| Term 2 | EC221 | Mathematical Economics 1B | 15 | Op Core |
List B but must have taken EC106 or EC107 |
| Terms 1,2,3 | EC204 | Economics 2 | 30 | Core | N/A |
| EC226 | Econometrics 1 | 30 | Op Core | N/A |
Computer Science
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | CS260 | Algorithms | 15 | List B |
| Term 2 | CS262 | Logic and Verification | 15 | List B |
| CS254 | Algorithmic Graph Theory | 15 | List B |
Physics
Students from the Department of Mathematics may take any combination of the modules listed below. All exams are one hour per 6 CATS. Please contact the Physics department to answer any queries concerning their second year modules.
Module Seminars for Physics Options: Certain physics modules are supported by module seminars which start one week after the start of the module. These are timetabled locally and details will be announced at the start of each module.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | PX267 | Hamiltonian Mechanics | 7.5 | List B |
| PX281 | Computational Physics | 15 | List B | |
| Terms 1 & 2 | PX262 | Quantum mechanics and its Applications | 15 | List B |
| PX280 | Environmental Physics | 15 | List B | |
| PX276 | Methods of Mathematical Physics | 7.5 | List B | |
| PX282 | Stars and the Solar System | 15 | List B | |
| Term 2 | PX264 | Physics of Fluids | 7.5 | List B |
| Terms 2 & 3 | PX263 | Electromagnetic Theory and Optics | 7.5 | List B |
Philosophy Modules
Students following modules in Philosophy should register for them as normal on the module registration system, but are also encouraged to check with the Philosophy department to ensure that the module still has places available in case it is oversubscribed.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | PH210 | Logic II: Metatheory | 15 | List B |
| Terms 1 & 2 | PH201 | History of Modern Philosophy | 30 | List B |
| Term 2 | PH342 | Philosophy of Maths | 15 | List B |
Warwick Business School
Students intending to transfer at the end of the second year to the joint degree Mathematics and Business Studies run by the Warwick Business School should note at the end of the second year students must get at least 50% in any IB coded module, gain an overall honours mark (40% Seymour) and be interviewed by WBS. See the information for all WBS modules.
Note that for any WBS module you MUST register on both the University registration system (eVision) and the WBS system (MyWBS), with the same CATS weighting. Failure to do this may mean that you will not be permitted to continue on the module and be removed from it.
You will need to register on myWBS in the Spring of the previous academic year to ensure you have secured your place on the modules. NOTE that from next year IB132 and IB133 will be available to maths students, but will have different module codes for second year students.
PLEASE NOTE 2: From 2020/21 all 2nd year WBS modules will only be available at 15 CATS not 12.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 1 | IB2D3 | Accounting in Practice | 15 | List B |
| IB207 | Mathematical Programming II | 12 | List B | |
| Term 2 | IB2D9 | Finance in Practice | 15 | List B |
| IB320 | Simulation | 15 | List B |
Centre for Education Studies
Note: we advise students to take this module in their second year rather than third since it involves teaching practice over the Easter vacation which may interfere with revision for final year modules examined immediately after that vacation.
| Term | Code | Module | CATS | List |
| Term 2 | EP304 | Introduction to Secondary Maths Teaching | 15 | List B |
| EP304 | Introduction to Secondary Maths Education | 30 | List B |
Languages
The Language Centre offers academic modules in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish at a wide range of levels. These modules are available for exam credit as unusual options to mathematicians in all years. Pick up a leaflet listing the modules from the Language Centre, on the ground floor of the Humanities Building by the Central Library. Full descriptions are available on request. Note that you may only take one language module (as an Unusual Option) for credit in each year. Language modules are available as whole year modules, or smaller term long modules; both options are available to maths students. These modules may carry 24 (12) or 30 (15) CATS and that is the credit you get. We used to restrict maths students to 24 (12) if there was a choice, but we no longer do this.
Plan ahead! Note 3rd and 4th year students cannot take beginners level (level 1) Language modules.
There is also an extensive and very popular programme of lifelong learning language classes provided by the centre to the local community, with discounted fees for Warwick students. Enrolment is from 9am on Wednesday of week 1. These classes do not count as credit towards your degree.
The Transnational Resources Centre provides resources in the FAB building for all students registered with the Language Centre, more information can be found here.
A full module listing with descriptions is available on the Language Centre web pages.
Important note for students who pre-register for Language Centre modules
It is essential that you confirm your module pre-registration by coming to the Language Centre as soon as you can during week one of the new academic year. If you do not confirm your registration, your place on the module cannot be guaranteed. If you decide, during the summer, NOT to study a language module and to change your registration details, please have the courtesy to inform the Language Centre of the amendment.
Information on modules can be found at
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/languagecentre/academic/
Objectives
After completing the second year the students will have
- covered the foundational core;
- had the opportunity to follow options which build on their core knowledge;
- acquired sufficient knowledge and understanding to be in a position to make an informed choice of options in their final years;
- (joint degrees) acquired their core mathematical knowledge and been prepared, through their choice of options, for their final year in the department of their second specialism.