| Program Description |
Programme Objectives:
›› In the first two years of study, all three subjects (Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics) are taught
›› In the third year, only Mathematics course will be taught, leading to the final degree awarded: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Mathematics.
The programme is built on the four paradigms to study science: Theory, Experiment, Data Analysis and Simulation. In the first two formative years, the focus is given on Computer Science training in the current, modern context. This includes: The use of a computer more as a tool for problem solving, Data Structures with Python, Database or Information system (including associated lab work), Data Visualization, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Web Technology and Design.
B.Sc. Honours is a six-semester program. Students are admitted to this program after completing 12th class under CBSE (or equivalent) boards from any state of India. In the first four semesters students take a three subject combination (say Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry or Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, etc.). In the last two semesters they specialize in one of the three subjects for Honors degree. Students after completing the program either join M.Sc. Mathematics or some professional courses like MCA or take up jobs in various fields including software development.
Programme Specific Objectives:
The B.Sc. Mathematics Honors syllabus aims to achieve the following objectives:
1. To provide a broad based knowledge of mathematics: For this purpose courses have been built based on students’ knowledge at the entry level. For example Calculus of several variables based on Calculus of one variable, Linear algebra based on Matrix theory, etc.
2. To provide the essential mathematical tools: For this purpose, a number of courses such as Differential Equations, Probability Theory, Linear Programming etc. are given which train the students in using the mathematics as tools in all the branches of science as well as social sciences.
3. To develop mathematical understanding: This is achieved by courses like Foundations of Mathematics, Real analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra with emphasis on writing and designing proofs. These courses give the students the much-needed foundation in rigour of mathematical thinking.
4. To strengthen mathematical base: In the last two semesters, of the Honours program the students are to undergo additional courses on Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra. Also they are exposed to sophistications of Complex analysis, Topology, Numerical Methods. This is to satisfy the need to strengthen the basics of the students who opt for mathematics Honours. These courses form the core of the Honours programme.
5. To develop interest in specialization: In each of the last two semesters elective courses are provided. Students can choose the electives from two streams – namely Mathematics and Computer Science, depending on their interest.
6. To train in computer usage: This is achieved by the provision of Software laboratory courses, one in each of the last two semesters. Here the students learn some programming languages as well as hands on experience on computer usage on different platforms.
7. To train students in Research: In order to train the students in research a provision has been made for a project in the Third Year of the programme. This is a 3 Credit project. Student may opt for it in lieu of one of the four elective courses in the B.Sc Math Hons. programme.
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