Academic programme
Associate of Science (Mathematics)
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I & II; and III from 1998) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grade A, B or C) and must include English Language and Mathematics.
- A Certificate/Diploma/Associate Degree/Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guyana, plus a pass in one of the following such as MTH031, CSEC, IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE AS-Level Mathematics.
- An Associate Degree in Mathematics or Science from CXC or other examination board or University.
- A Trained Teachers' Certificate or Associate Degree in Education (option: Secondary Mathematics) from Cyril Potter College of Education.
- A mature student (age 21 years and over) with a pass in one of the following such as MTH031, IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE AS-Level Mathematics, together with a pass at the University of Guyana Entrance Examination (UGEE).
- At least three (3) units of CAPE (Grades I - III) or three (3) subjects GCE A-Level which must include Pure Mathematics, plus two (2) subjects at CSEC or IGCSE/GCE 'O' level inclusive of English A.
- A pass in GTTE with specialization in Ordinary Diploma in Science or Commerce together with a pass in one of teh following such as MTH031, CSEC, IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE AS-Level Mathematics.
- Any qualification considered by the University of Guyana equivalent to any of the above.
- A minimum of five (5) CSEC General Proficiency (Grades I & II; and III from 1998) or five (5) passes at IGCSE/GCE 'O' level (Grade A, B or C) and must include English Language and Mathematics.
- A Certificate/Diploma/Associate Degree/ Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guyana, plus a pass in one of the following such as MTH031, CSEC, IGCSE/GCE 'O' level, CAPE Unit 1 or GCE 'AS' Level Mathematics.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
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First Year
Semester 1
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1101 | Additional Course (4 Credits) | 4 | This is an additional course slot that is not needed for this programme. Please consult your HoD if you before your choose an additional course. |
| MTH1101 | Algebra | 4 | — |
| MTH1104 | Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry I | 4 | — |
| CSE1100 | Introduction to Computing I | 4 | — |
| MST1102 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 | — |
| ENG1105 | Introduction to the Use of English | 4 | — |
Semester 2
4 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH1204 | Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry II | 4 | — |
| MTH1202 | Calculus I | 4 | — |
| PHY1200 | Foundation Physics | 3 | — |
| ENG1203 | Technical Communication | 4 | — |
Second Year
Semester 1
7 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1106 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | This is an additional course slot that is not needed for this programme. Please consult your HoD if you before your choose an additional course. |
| AAA2103 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | This is an additional course slot that is not needed for this programme. Please consult your HoD before your choose an additional course. |
| MTH2103 | Analysis I | 4 | — |
| MTH2101 | Calculus II | 4 | — |
| PHY1106 | Introduction to Mechanics | 3 | — |
| MTH2105 | Linear Algebra I | 4 | — |
| MST2103 | Probability, Distribution Theory & Inference 1 | 4 | — |
Semester 2
6 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTH2205 | Abstract Algebra I | 4 | — |
| AAA2203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | This is an additional course slot that is not needed for this programme. Please consult your HoD if you before your choose an additional course. |
| AAA1203 | Additional Course (3 Credits) | 3 | This is an additional course slot that is not needed for this programme. Please consult your HoD if you before your choose an additional course. |
| MST2202 | Applied Statistical Methods | 4 | — |
| MTH2204 | Discrete Mathematics | 4 | — |
| MTH2206 | Multivariate Calculus | 4 | — |