Mathematics with Ocean and Climate Sciences BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

This multidisciplinary program combines ocean sciences with mathematics to equip students with the understanding of climate change and its effects on the environment. Through a combination of lectures, practicals, and research projects, students will gain a strong grounding in mathematics, oceanography, and climate science, preparing them for careers in computer modeling, environmental monitoring, and other related fields.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Climate change is a major challenge we all currently face.

• To offer a strong grounding in mathematics.
• To prepare students for careers in computer modelling in oceanography, meteorology or environmental monitoring.
• To acquire a broad knowledge of mathematics and the analytical and numerical techniques for solving problems.

Description:

This degree is offered in collaboration between the Department of Mathematics in the School of Physical Sciences and the internationally renowned National Oceanography Centre in Liverpool. It is accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology.

Outline:

Year One:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Calculus I (MATH101)
• CALCULUS II (MATH102)
• Climate, Atmosphere and Oceans (ENVS111)
• Introduction to Linear Algebra (MATH103)
• Marine Ecosystems: Diversity, Processes and Threats (ENVS122)
• Study Skills (Ocean and Climate Sciences) (ENVS103)
• NEWTONIAN MECHANICS (MATH122)
• Introduction to Climate Change and Mitigation (ENVS189)

Year Two:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Key Skills for Environmental Data Analysis (ENVS202)
• Sampling the Ocean (ENVS220)
• Research and Career Skills (ENVS204)
• Oceanography, Plankton and Climate (ENVS245)
• VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS (MATH225)
• Differential Equations (MATH221)
• CLASSICAL MECHANICS (MATH228)
• Climatology (ENVS231)

Year Three:

• Compulsory Modules:
• Global Carbon Cycle (ENVS335)
• Contemporary Issues in Ocean and Climate Sciences (ENVS366)
• Sea Practical (ENVS349)
• Independent Research Project (ENVS306)
• Ocean Dynamics (ENVS332)
• Mathematics of Networks and Epidemics (MATH338)

Assessment:

Assessment matches the learning objectives for each module and may take the form of written exams, coursework submissions in the form of essays, scientific papers, briefing notes or lab notebooks, oral and poster presentations and contributions to group projects. Coursework is designed around the types of problems encountered, and the skills needed, in commercial, research and public sector jobs. Emphasis is placed on good laboratory practice and maintaining useful lab notebooks in the context of scientific integrity and scientific data management.

Teaching:

Teaching takes place through lectures, practicals, workshops, seminars, tutorials and computer based learning, with an emphasis on learning through doing. Students value the learning opportunities provided by field classes, including the rapid feedback on performance. You will typically receive at least 15 hours of formal teaching each week. Between 30 and 100 hours of fieldwork and hands-on activities are provided each year depending on the discipline.

Careers:

A mathematically-based degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities, including some of the most lucrative professions.

Recent employers of our graduates are:

• Barclays Bank plc
• Deloitte
• Forrest Recruitment
• Marks and Spencer
• Mercer Human Resource Consulting Ltd.
• Venture Marketing Group.
• BAE Systems
• BT
• Guardian Media Group
• Royal Bank of Scotland
• Siemens
• Unilever.

Other:

• A number of the School’s degree programmes involve laboratory and field work.
The field work is carried out in various locations, ranging from inner city to coastal and mountainous environments. We consider applications from prospective students with disabilities on the same basis as all other students, and reasonable adjustments will be considered to address barriers to access.
• Our staff are all actively involved in marine and climate research and bring the results of their research into your lectures and laboratories.
• Your course will be delivered by the Department of Mathematical Sciences and the Department of Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences.
• From arrival to alumni, we’re with you all the way:
• Careers and employability support, including help with career planning, understanding the job market and strengthening your networking skills
• Confidential counselling and support to help students with personal problems affecting their studies and general wellbeing
• We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
• Studying with us means you can tailor your degree to suit you.
Here's what is available on this course:
• Global opportunities
• Language study
• Year in China
• Year abroad
• Semester abroad
• Summer abroad
• Every student at The University of Liverpool can study a language as part of, or alongside their degree.
You can choose:
• A dedicated languages degree
• A language as a joint or major/ minor degree
• Language modules (selected degrees)
• Language classes alongside your studies
• Day to day teaching will take place across campus, with computer based learning taking place in the Central Teaching Laboratories, a state-of-the-art facility for practical work.
• 89.5% of environmental sciences students are in work and/or further study 15 months after graduation.
(Discover Uni, 2018-19).
• We believe in treating applicants as individuals, and in making offers that are appropriate to their personal circumstances and background.
For this reason, we consider a range of factors in addition to predicted grades, widening participation factors amongst other evidence provided.
• Applications from mature students are welcome.
• 7 June 2022: New course pages
• 7 December 2022: Module changes
• 7 December 2022: Accreditation

Full-time place, per year £9,250 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £1,385 Full-time place, per year £24,800 Year abroad fee £12,400