UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Contents hide

1 UNAM Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

1.1 Degree

1.2 Admission Criteria

1.3 Duration of Study

1.4 Modules

1.5 See Also

University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Degree

Bachelor of Science Honours

Admission Criteria

To register for a B.Sc. in Mathematics (Honours), a candidate needs to have obtained at least a C-symbol in NSSC Mathematics. . To register for a B.Sc. in Financial Mathematics (Honours), a candidate needs to have obtained at least a B-symbol in NSSC Mathematics. English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum C symbol or English as a First Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum D symbol. In addition, a minimum C symbol in Physical Science is required for a candidate choosing the Physics Stream.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to undergraduate studies (Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on places available in courses, subjects and programmes and is awarded on the basis of merit.

Duration of Study

A student should be able to complete this programme in a minimum of four (4) years.

Modules

Year 1, Semester 1
English Communication & Study Skills
Basic Mathematics
Computer Literacy
Analytic Geometry
Matrices and Complex Numbers
Physics for Physical Sciences I

Year 1, Semester 2
English for Academic Purposes
Contemporary Social Issues
Introduction to Probability
Precalculus
Physics for Physical Sciences II

Year 2, Semester 1
Calculus I
Sets and Logic
Numerical Methods with MATLAB
Optics
Mechanics and Waves
Probability Theory

Year 2, Semester 2
Calculus II
Elementary Linear Algebra
Ordinary Differential Equations
Electromagnetism
Electronics

Year 3, Semester 1
Real Analysis I
Linear Algebra I
Numerical Analysis I
Elements of Set Theory
Research Methodology
Electrodynamics

Year 3, Semester 2
Real Analysis II
Linear Algebra II
Vector Analysis
Number Theory
Partial Differential Equations

Year 4, Semester 1
Research Project
General Topology
Numerical Analysis II
Complex Analysis I

Year 4, Semester 2
Research Project
Normed Vector Spaces
Category Theory
Algebra
Complex Analysis II