Mathematics Statistics & Computer Science

Department of Mathematics  Statistics & Computer Science

Head of Department

Department Email
Email: mscd@uam.edu.ng

Staff List

 

CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc MATHEMATICS PROGRAMME

 Philosophy of the Programme

The Philosophy, Aims and Objectives are to:

  • instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for Mathematics and an appreciation of its application in different areas;  and to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
  • provide students a broad and balanced foundation in Mathematics knowledge and practical skills in Statistics and Computer Science.
  • develop in students the ability to apply their Mathematics knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
  • develop in students, through an education in Mathematics, a range of transferable skills of value in mathematical related and non-mathematical related employment.
  • provide students with knowledge and skills base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of Mathematics or multi-disciplinary areas involving Mathematics.
  • generate in students an appreciation of the importance of Mathematics in industry, economy, environmental and social sciences.

 

Admission and Graduation Requirement

UTME

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science  at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.

 

Direct Entry

  • All Candidates for Direct Entry must possess the UTME entry requirements.
  • Holders of GCE A’level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and at least one other relevant subject may be admitted into 200 level.
  • ND Holders with minimum of Upper Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • NCE Holders with two credit passes in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • Holders of HND with Lower Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level. Holders of HND with Upper Credit or Distinction in relevant discipline may be admitted into 300 Level.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. a) Regime of Subject Knowledge

All  Bachelors honours level Mathematics graduates  are expected to develop cognitive abilities and skills relating to intellectual tasks

including problem solving in Mathematics

  1. b) Competencies and Skills

They should be able to demonstrate practical skills relating to the solution of mathematical problems and its applications.

  1. c) Behaviourial Attitudes

 

They should be able to demonstrate general skills relating to non-subject specific competencies, computer literacy, communication skills, interpersonal skills, organization skills, IT skills and life-long learning skills. 

Attainment Levels 

Graduates of  Mathematics  are expected to have the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in Mathematics and other related areas in relation to national and societal needs.

Graduation Requirements:       UTME :             158 Credit Units

Direct Entry :             114 Credit Units

 

 

CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc STATISTICS PROGRAMME

Philosophy of the Programme.

The philosophy, aims and  objectives are to:

  • instill in students a sense of enthusiasm for Statistics and appreciation of its application in different areas;  to involve them in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying.
  • provide students a broad and balanced foundation in Statistics knowledge and practical skills in Statistics and Computer Science.
  • develop in students the ability to apply their statistics knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in Statistics.
  • develop in students, through an education in statistics, a range of transferable skills of values in Statistics related and non-statistics related employment.
  • provide students with knowledge and skills- base from which they can proceed to further studies in specialized areas of statistics or multi-disciplinary areas involving Statistics.
  • generate in students an appreciation of the importance of Statistics in an industrial planning, economic planning, environmental and social planning,

Admission and Graduation Requirement

UTME

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Agricultural Science  at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.  In addition, an acceptable pass in the University.

Direct Entry

  • All Candidates for Direct Entry must possess the UTME entry requirements.
  • Holders of GCE A’level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and at least one other relevant subject may be admitted into 200 level
  • ND Holders with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • NCE Holders with two credit passes in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • Holders of HND with Lower Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level. Holders of HND with Upper Credit or Distinction in relevant discipline may be admitted into 300 Level.

 

Learning Outcomes

  1. a) Regime of Subject Knowledge

All  bachelors  honours level, Statistics  graduates  are expected to develop cognitive abilities and skills relating to statistics.

  1. b) Competencies and Skills

They should be able to demonstrate practical skills relating to the solution of           statistical problems and its applications.

  1. c) Behaviourial Attitudes

They should be able to demonstrate general skills relating to non-subject specific competencies, ICT capability, communication skills, interpersonal skills and organization skills.

 

Attainment Levels 

Graduates of  Statistics  are expected to have the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in Statistics and other related areas in relation to national and societal needs.

Graduation Requirements:  UTME                        :  163 Credit Units

Direct Entry        :  117 Credit Units

 

 

 

CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc. COMPUTER SCIENCE

 Philosophy of the Programme.

The philosophy, aims and objectives are to:

  1. to create in students the awareness of and enthusiasm for Computer Science and its capabilities.
  2. to involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying
  3. to provide a broad and balanced foundation in Computer Science knowledge and practical skills.
  4. to develop in students through an education in Computer Science a range of transferable applicable skills of information technology to all aspects of human endeavours.
  5. to generate in students an appreciation of the importance of computer in an industrial, economic, technological and social context.
  6. to provide students with knowledge and skills base for further studies in Computer Science or multi-disciplinary studies involving Computer Science.

 

Admission Requirement

UTME

The entry requirements shall be at least credit level passes in five subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,  Physics, Biology or Agricultural Science at the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent.

 

Direct Entry

  • All Candidates for Direct Entry must possess the UTME entry requirements.
  • Holders of GCE A’level/IJMB passes in Mathematics and at least one other relevant subject may be admitted into 200 level.
  • ND Holders with a minimum of Upper Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • NCE Holders with  two credit passes in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level.
  • Holders of HND with Lower Credit in relevant discipline may be admitted into 200 level. Holders of HND with Upper Credit or Distinction in relevant discipline may be admitted into 300 Level.

 

   Learning Outcomes

  1. a) Regime of Subject Knowledge

Each institution providing degree programmes in Computer Science is free, within the context of university autonomy and academic freedom to decide on the content, nature and organization of its courses and modules.  However, it is expected that all programmes will ensure that students are conversant with the core areas  of computer science:

  1. b) Competencies and Skills

Students are expected to develop a wide range of different abilities, dynamism and skills.

These may be divided into three categories, viz.

  • Cognitive Abilities and Skills
  • Practical Skills
  • General Skills

 

  1. c) Behaviourial Attitudes

General skills relating to non-subject specific competencies, communication, interpersonal,  organization skills.

 

Attainment Levels

Graduates of  Computer Science are expected to have the ability to apply knowledge and skills to solving theoretical and practical problems in Computer Science, development of relevant ICT for national  development and societal needs.

      Graduation Requirements:       UTME   :  165 Credit Units

Direct Entry  :  120 Credit Units