Mathematics

Course summary

Mathematics is the science of logic of shape, quantity and arrangement; it helps us to understand the world around us, in everything we do. Mathematics is fundamental for everything in our daily lives, including mobile devices, architecture, art, money, engineering and even sports. Mathematicians seek and use patterns to formulate conjectures and then endeavour to resolve the truth or falsehood of these conjectures by mathematical proof. Mathematical reasoning can provide insight or predictions about nature and, often, abstract mathematical structures can be used as good models of real phenomena. Mathematics applies to any kind of career that involves the environment, planning, or collecting and interpreting data. Popular careers for people with mathematics qualifications include cryptographer, engineer, accountant, teacher, scientist, statistician, economist, architect, computer scientist, programmer, and stockbroker.