Bachelor of Science

Stream: (Applied Mathematics and Physics Stream)
Qualification code: 98801 - AMP NQF Exit level: 7 Total credits: 360
Admission requirements:A National Senior Certificate (Degree endorsement) with at least 50% in the language of teaching and learning, with at least 50% in Mathematics and Physical Science. A student who does not qualify in terms of the statutory or additional requirements, may follow Unisa's alternative pathways or apply for admission to an appropriate Diploma.

First level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM1513 - Applied Linear Algebra
APM1514 - Mathematical Modelling
COS1511 - Introduction to Programming I
MAT1503 - Linear Algebra
MAT1512 - Calculus A
PHY1503 - Physics Practical Work ICo: PHY1505 & PHY1506
PHY1505 - Mechanics (Physics)
PHY1506 - Electromagnetism and Heat (Physics)

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM1612 - Mechanics IIPre: MAT1512 & PHY1505
APM2611 - Differential EquationsPre: MAT1512 & MAT1613
APM2614 - Applied Dynamical SystemsPre: APM1514, MAT1503, MAT1512 & MAT1613
COS2633 - Numerical Methods IPre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503
MAT1613 - Calculus BCo: MAT1512
MAT2611 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT1503
MAT2615 - Calculus in Higher DimensionsPre: MAT1503 & MAT1512
PHY1604 - Modern PhysicsCo: PHY1505
PHY2601 - Classical MechanicsPre: PHY1505, MAT1503 & MAT1512
PHY2602 - Electricity and Magnetism (Physics)Pre: PHY1506, MAT1503 & MAT1512
PHY2604 - Physics Practical Work IIPre: PHY1505, PHY1506, MAT1503 & MAT1512; Co: PHY2601, PHY2602 & PHY2606
PHY2606 - Waves (Physics)Pre: PHY1503, PHY1505, PHY1506, MAT1503 & MAT1512

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM3701 - Partial Differential EquationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on scond level
APM3711 - Numerical Methods IIPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on scond level
APM3712 - Mechanics and Calculus of VariationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on scond level
APM3713 - Special Relativity and Riemannian GeometryPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on scond level
MAT3706 - Ordinary Differential EquationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on scond level
PHY3702 - Quantum PhysicsPre: APM2611, MAT2611, PHY1604, PHY2601 & PHY2602
PHY3703 - Statistical and Thermal PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702
PHY3707 - Solid State PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702
PHY3708 - Atomic and Nuclear PhysicsPre: PHY2606; Co: PHY3702
Group B. Choose 1 from the following
PHY3706 - Physics Practical Work IIIPre: PHY2604
PHY3709 - Computational ModelingCo: APM2611

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