Bachelor of Science

Stream: (Mathematics and Physics Stream)
Qualification code: 98801 - MAP 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
COS1511 - Introduction to Programming ICo: EUP1501
EUP1501 - Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions
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
APM2611 - Differential EquationsPre: MAT1512 & MAT1613
COS2633 - Numerical Methods IPre: COS1511 & MAT1512 & MAT1503
MAT1613 - Calculus BCo: MAT1512
MAT2611 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT1503
MAT2612 - Introduction to Discrete MathematicsPre: MAT1512 or MAT1503 or MAT1613
MAT2613 - Real AnalysisPre: MAT1512 & MAT1613
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
PHY2606 - Waves (Physics)Pre: PHY1503, PHY1505, PHY1506, MAT1503 & MAT1512
PLS2601 - Critical Reasoning
PLS2607 - Philosophy of Science

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: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second level
MAT3701 - Linear AlgebraPre: MAT2611
MAT3705 - Complex AnalysisPre: MAT2613 or MAT2615
MAT3706 - Ordinary Differential EquationsPre: Any 2 APM or MAT modules on second 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
PHY3709 - Computational ModelingCo: APM2611

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