Bachelor of Science

Stream: (Applied Mathematics and Statistics Stream)
Qualification code: 98801 - AMS 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, and Mathematics with at least 50%. 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
STA1501 - Descriptive Statistics and Probability
STA1502 - Statistical Inference ICo: STA1501
STA1503 - Distribution Theory IPre: STA1501; Co: STA1502 & MAT1512

Second level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM2611 - Differential EquationsPre: MAT1512 & MAT1613
APM2614 - Applied Dynamical SystemsPre: MAT1503, MAT1512, MAT1613 & APM1513
APM2616 - Computer AlgebraPre: MAT1503, MAT1512, MAT1613 & APM1513
COS2633 - Numerical Methods IPre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503
MAT1613 - Calculus BCo: MAT1512
MAT2611 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT1503
MAT2615 - Calculus in Higher DimensionsPre: MAT1503 & MAT1512
PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science
STA2601 - Applied Statistics IIPre: STA1501 & STA1502
STA2602 - Statistical Inference IIPre: STA1501 & STA1502; Co: STA1503
STA2603 - Distribution Theory IIPre: STA1503 & MAT1512
STA2604 - Forecasting IIPre: STA1501 & STA1502

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
APM3701 - Partial Differential EquationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
APM3711 - Numerical Methods IIPre: COS2338
APM3712 - Mechanics and Calculus of VariationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
APM3713 - Special Relativity and Riemannian GeometryPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
MAT3706 - Ordinary Differential EquationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
STA3701 - Applied Statistics IIIPre: STA2601; Co: MAT2611 & STA3703
STA3702 - Statistical Inference IIIPre: STA2603
STA3703 - Distribution Theory IIIPre: STA2603 & MAT2615
STA3704 - Time Series IIIPre: STA2604
STA3710 - Mathematical Techniques in StatisticsPre: STA2603

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