Mathematics

The Department of Mathematics is earmarked to offer a BSc degree in Pure and Applied Mathematics. Courses offered include calculus, statistics, real analysis, topology, numerical analysis, fluid mechanics, and operations research.  The main purpose of the BSc programme is to prepare students in the sciences, business and engineering.  The Department services all schools offering mathematical related courses.

Departments operate under the leadership of a Head of Department. Each Department operates through a Departmental Boards and a Board of Examiners through which quality standards of teaching and research may be assured. These departmental Boards look into the running of academic matters in respective departments; moderate examination results prior to the School’s Examination Committee Meetings. Boards are answerable to the Board of Studies.

Academic regulations in the Departments are designed to be consistent with the School General Regulations. Each Department offers specialist programmes from the BSc level and leading to doctoral studies. Both Departmental and School Regulations shall be used in conjunction with the General Regulations of the University.

Departments must be consulted for their approved programmes that may not be featured in this edition of the SMNS Handbook. Future editions shall carry all approved programmes.The Departments of Biological Sciences, Mathematics, and Physical Sciences are planning to offer, respectively, the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics. Double major options in the BSc may be available in the following combinations: Biology and Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics, and Mathematics and Physics.

The Department of Mathematics and Science Education offers programmes preparing educators in mathematics and science education as follows:

• Bachelor of Science in Biology Education
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry Education
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education
• Bachelor of Science in Physics Education

The Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), the Master of Science, and the PhD in Mathematics and Science Education shall be offered.