Bachelor of Science

Stream: (Statistics and Physics Stream)
Qualification code: 98801 - STP 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
MAT1503 - Linear Algebra
MAT1512 - Calculus A
PHY1503 - Physics Practical Work ICo: PHY1505 & PHY1506
PHY1505 - Mechanics (Physics)
PHY1506 - Electromagnetism and Heat (Physics)
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
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
PHY2606 - Waves (Physics)Pre: PHY1503, PHY1505, PHY1506, MAT1503 & MAT1512
STA2601 - Applied Statistics IIPre: STA1501 & STA1502
STA2602 - Statistical Inference IIPre: STA1502; Co: STA1503
STA2603 - Distribution Theory IIPre: STA1503 & MAT1512
STA2604 - Forecasting IIPre: STA1501 & STA1502

Third level

ModulePre/Co-requisite
Group A. Compulsory
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
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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