What is this subject about?
Mathematics Specialist is the furthest extension of mathematics at the VCE level. The subject is designed around application style mathematics, taking real world problems and using mathematics to find real solutions. This subject is ideal for any students interested in studying engineering or pursuing a career in the medical field.
What are we going to be studying?
* Complex and Imaginary Numbers
* Vectors / Vector Calculus
* Kinematics / Mechanics
* Functions and Relations
* Probability / Statistics
* Differentiation
* Antidifferentiation / integration
* Circular functions
Where does this subject go?
Mathematics Specialist can be used in place of Chemistry in some University course pre-requisites – speak with a careers advisor to check. During your VCE years, Methods will support your studies in Physics, Economics, Environmental Science, Chemistry and Biology.
This subject is advantageous if you’re looking at careers in these fields:
*Engineer
*Accountant
*Surveyor
*Pilot
*Geophysicist
*Medical Practitioner
*Computer Programmer
*Biochemist
*Naval Architect
*Meteorologist
*Optometrist
*Psychiatrist
*Quantity Surveyor
*Mathematics Teacher
*Astronomer
*Financial Advisor
*Actuary
*Army/Navy/Airforce Officer
