UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENTAL HANDBOOK
2016

FOR

BSc. PROGRAMMES IN THE DEPARTMENT

OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

© Copyright 2016
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Science
University of Port Harcourt

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 UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT

FACULTY OF SCIENCE

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND

STATISTICS

CURRICULUM FOR B.Sc. DEGREE

IN

MATHEMATICS
STATISTICS
MATHEMATICS/STATISTICS
MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE
STATISTICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE

University of Port Harcourt Press Ltd.

Choba, Nigeria.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 1

Objective 1

Curriculum 2

Departmental Entry Requirements 3

Eligibility to Graduate 3

Withdrawal and Academic Probation 3

Auditing of Courses 4

Academic Advisers 4

Policies on Examinations 4

Grading System 4

Degree Classification 5

Staff Disposition 5

Degree Programme for B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics 10

Degree Programme for B.Sc (Hons) Statistics 14

Degree Programme for B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics/Statistics 18

Degree Programme for B.Sc (Hons) Mathematics/Computer Science 22

Degree Programme for B.Sc (Hons) Statistics/Computer Science 26

Course Description 31

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 INTRODUCTION

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a broad

integrated programme of studies in Mathematical disciplines.

The first two years of the structured programme afford each

student the maximum opportunity to develop the knowledge,
skills, attitudes that will best motivate and equip him/her to
choose the field of endeavor most appropriate to his or her talents.
Basic Mathematics knowledge and skills are emphasized at that
level. In the last two years each student concentrates on one of the
five areas: Mathematics, Statistics, Mathematics/Statistics,
Mathematics/Computer Science, and Statistics/Computer
Science.

Objective
The programmes are designed to equip graduates for a wide
variety of careers in the Mathematical disciplines. The main
objectives are as follows:
(i) To solve the manpower needs of the immediate
environment in particular and the nation in general as
regards the disciplines of Mathematics, Statistics and
Computer Science.

(ii) To prepare students for employment in establishment and

industries and for research and graduate studies in these
disciplines.

The applicability of these disciplines in the modern industrial

environment is highly emphasized. As industries nowadays
depend heavily on the use of computers for aspects of their day-
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to-day operations, the Mathematics and Statistics programme is
tailored to developing computing skills that will enable the
graduates to fit into the modern industrial environment. The
Mathematics/Statistics programmes, as well as stressing
traditional methods, also incorporates new computer-based
techniques and popular statistical softwares. Consequently
Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) is
emphasized for students in the department.

Curriculum
The curriculum for the BSc. Degree programmes in the
Department consists of two sections namely the introductory and
the advanced sections. The introductory section consists of
foundation courses which are taken by all the students of the
department and it extends over the first four semester of the four-
year degree programme. The foundations courses seek to provide
a strong grounding in Mathematics and basic sciences.

The advanced part of the degree programme commences from the

first semester of year three. The department offers five streams of
courses and students can choose any of them. The following are
the programmes:

(i) Mathematics (Pure and Applied)

(ii) Statistics
(iii) Mathematics/Statistics
(iv) Mathematics/Computer Science
(v) Statistics/Computer Science

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Departmental Entry Requirements
The minimum requirement for entry into a Bachelor Degree
program in the Department is the SSSC or WASC or GCE O/L or
the equivalent with credits (in at most two sittings) in English,
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other subject,
depending on the sub-programme of study. Candidates for B.Sc.
Mathematics, Statistics Mathematics/Statistics, Statistics and
Computer programmes require credit in Biology or Economics or
Geography while candidates for B.Sc. Mathematics/Computer
Science programmes require credit in Biology. Attention of each
student is drawn to the document “Statement of Academic
Polices” of the University of Port Harcourt general entry
requirements.

Eligibility to Graduate
Students are eligible to graduate upon completion of the
prescribed courses for the relevant programme including
Research project, with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point
Average (CGPA) OF 1.50. Computations of CGPA as well as
other matters relating to students status and eligibility to graduate
can be obtained from Statement of Academic Policies of the
University of Port Harcourt.

Withdrawal and Academic Probation

A student whose CGPA falls below 1.00 at the end of an academic
year will be placed on probation in the subsequent year and will
be restricted to carry credit load of 15 to 18units. A student will
be required to withdraw from a programme if the CGPA is below
an approved minimum of 1.00 after a period of probation.

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Auditing of Courses
Students may take courses outside their proscribed programmes.
The courses shall be recorded in their transcripts. However
audited courses shall not be used in calculating the CGPA.

Academic Advisers
Every student is attached to an Academic Adviser who is a
member of the academic staff of the department and who will
advise him/her on academic affairs as well as on personal matter
where necessary. Academic Advises are expected to follow their
students’ academic progresses and provide counseling to them. It
is the duty of the Head of Department to assign an Academic
Adviser to each student at the beginning of each academic
session.

Policies on examinations
The policies on examinations shall be as contained in the
Academic policy of the University of Port Harcourt.

Grading System
Mark/Score (%) Grade Grade Point
70 and above A 5.00
60-69 B 4.00
50-59 C 3.00
45-49 D 2.00
40-44 E 1.00
0-39 F 0.00

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Degree Classification
Degree Class CGPA Range
FIRST CLASS 4.50 - 5.00
SECOND CLASS UPPER 3.50 - 4.49
SECOND CLASS LOWER 2.40 – 3.49
THIRD CLASS 1.50 -2.39

Staff Disposition (Teaching Staff)

S/N Name Qualification/ Area of Designation
Institution Of Specialization
Study
1 NDUKA, E.C. B.Sc., M.Sc., Applied Professor
UNN, Ph.D. Statistics/
IBADAN Biometrics
2 ASIBONG-IBE B.Sc., M.Sc. Algebra Professor
U.I ABU, M. Phil,
Waterloo, Ph.D.,
New York
3 IWUEZE, I.S. B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. Time Series Adjunct
(SHEFFIELD) Analysis and Professor
ENGLAND Forecasting
4 IGBOKWE D I. B.Ed. UNN, M.Sc. Functional Adjunct
UNIJOS, Analysis Professor
Ph.DUNN
5 UMOREN M. U. B.Sc., M.Sc., Experimental Adjunct
Ph.D.UNN Design Professor
6 NJOSEH I.N. B.Sc.(Ed).Ekpoma, Adjunct
P.GD. Comp. Sci. Numerical Reader
Benin, M.Sc., Ph.D Analysis
Ibadan.

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7 DAVID, E. E. B.Sc., ABU. Algebra Senior
M.Sc., IBADAN, Lecturer
Ph.D. UPH
8 IWUNDU, M .P. B.Sc., UYO, Experimental Senior
M.Sc., Ph.D. UNN Design Lecturer
9 IJOMAH, M.A. B.Sc. IMSU, Applied Senior
M.Sc., Ph.D. UPH, Statistics/ Lecturer
Ph.D. NAU Econometrics
/Acting HOD
10 JACKREECE, P.C. B.Sc. UST, M.Sc., Functional Senior
IMSU., Ph.D. UST Differential Lecturer
Equation
11 IWOK, I.A. B.Sc. UNICAL, Time Series Senior
M.Sc. IBADAN, Analysis Lecturer
Ph.D. UST
12 NZEREM, F.E. B.Sc. UNN, M.Sc., Applied Senior
FUTO, Ph.D. UNN Mathematics Lecturer
13 EZEORA, J.N. B.Sc. EBSU, Functional Senior
M.Sc., EBSU, Analysis Lecturer
Ph.D. AUST.
14 UDO-AKPAN, B.Sc., SOKOTO, Applied Lecturer I
I.U. M.Sc. IBADAN Mathematics
15 IKONWA, I.O. B.Sc., M.Sc. UNN Applied Lecturer I
Mathematics
16 BAZUAYE, F. E. B.Sc., M.Sc., Numerical Lecturer I
UNIBEN. Ph.D. Analysis
EBSU.
17 OLISA, J. D. B.Sc., UNN, Applied Lecturer I
M.Sc., Ph.D. UPH Mathematics
18 AKPAN, N. P. B.Sc., UYO, Operations Lecturer I
M.Sc., UNN, Ph.D Research
RSUST
19 NWAKUYA, M.T. B.Sc., IMSU, Econometrics Lecturer I
M.Sc. IMSU, Ph.D
MOUA

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20 ORUMIE, C.U. B.Sc., UNN, Operations Lecturer I
M.Sc., UNN, Ph.D. Research
UPH.
21 MUSA, A. B.Sc., ABRAKA, Applied Lecturer II
M. Sc., Ph.D. UPH Mathematics
22 OGOKE, U.P. B.Ed. – UNN, Lecturer II
M.Sc., Ph.D. UPH. Biostatistics

Senior Staff: Non-Teaching

S/N Name Qualification Designation
1 EWA VERONICA I. B.Sc. Secretarial Personal Secretary II
Administration
2 EKEH RAPHAEL I. B.Sc. Marketing, Admin Officer
MBA Marketing,
M.Sc. Marketing
3 ONYIA OBIANUJU B.Sc. Mass Admin Officer
.F. Communication
4 BIU, OYAINEBISUN. E. B.Sc., Statistics, Data Processing
M.Sc. Statistics. Officer
5 MUNERIGHA WAEC Chief Clerical Officer
EGUBANSI
6 Kiriki Goodluck WAEC Chief Clerical Officer

Junior Staff: Non-Teaching

S/N Name Qualification Designation
1 Otosere Barilee WAEC Computer Operator
Dolly
2 Ogbuka Comfort WAEC Caretaker
3 Ogboloeligo Beauty WAEC Messenger/cleaner
4 Adulphous Bright O WAEC Laboratory Assistant

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 DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR
B.Sc. (Hons) Mathematics
(Pure and Applied)

Year I
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3
MTH 110.1 Algebra & Trigonometry 3
MTH 120.1 Calculus 3
PHY 101.1 Mechanics & Properties of Matter 3
PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice I 1
FSB 101.1 General Biology 3
CHM 130.1 General Chemistry I 3
GES 102.1 Introduction to Philosophy & Logic 2
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 101.1 Computer Appreciation & Application 2
GES 103.2 Nigerian Peoples & Culture 2
MTH 114.2 Introduction to Set, Logic & Algebra 3
MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3
PHY 112.2 Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism 3
PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice II 1
CHM 131.2 General Chemistry II 3

17 Units

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 Year II,
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis I 3
MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra I 3
CSC 280.1 Introduction to computer 3
Programming
MTH 252.1 Classical Dynamics 2
MTH 270.1 Introduction to Numerical 2
Analysis
STA 260.1 Introduction to Probability & 3
Statistics
19 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 250.2 Elementary differential Equation 3
MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods I 2
MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3
MTH 226.2 Real Analysis II 3
FSC 2C1.2 Community Service 1
STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistic I 3
CSC 282.2 Database Programming 2
STA 264. 2 Statistics for Agric. and Biological 3
Sciences

20 Units

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 Year III
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 340.1 Ordinary Differential Equations I 3
MTH 312.1 Introduction to Discrete Combinatorial 3
Mathematics
MTH 320.1 Real Analysis III 3
MTH 330.1 Topology 3
MTH 324.1 Complex Analysis I 2
MTH 350.1 Rigid Body Dynamics 3
GES 300.1 Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
Development 2
Elective: One course from
CSC 280.1 Structured Programming 2
STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3
21/22 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3
MTH 342.2 Mathematical Methods II 3
MTH 352.2 Analytical Dynamics 3
MTH 326.2 Complex Analysis II 2
MTH 322.2 Measures and Integration 3
Elective: One course from
MTH 314.2 Number Theory 3
CSC 287.2 Object Oriented Programming 2
MTH 344.2 Mathematical Modeling 3
16/17 Units

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 Year IV
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 410.1 Group Theory 3
MTH 440.1 Partial Differential Equation 3
MTH 420.1 Functional Analysis 3
GES 400.1 Essentials of Entrepreneurship 2
Elective: Three courses from
MTH 452.1 Quantum Mechanics 3
MTH 454.1 Fluid Mechanics 3
MTH 456.1 Elasticity 3
MTH 422.1 Measure Theory 3
STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3
MTH 432.1 Functional Equations 3
20 Units

Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Credit Units

MTH 492.2 Numerical Methods 3
MTH 423.2 Fields and Galois Theory 3
MTH 424.2 Ordinary Differential Equations II 3
MTH 470.2 Research Project 6
Elective: Any course from the following
MTH 412.2 Coding and Combinatorial Mathematics 3
MTH 450.2 Continuum Mechanics 3
MTH 414.2 Introduction to Semi-group Theory 3
MTH 418.2 Rings and Modules 3
STA 474.2 Probability theory 3
MTH 458.2 Electromagnetic Theory 3
MTH 448.2 Mathematical Methods II 3
MTH 416.2 Lattices and Algebraic Systems 3
Units 18

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 DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR
B.Sc (Hons) Statistics

Year I
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3
MTH 110.1 Algebra & Trigonometry 3
MTH 120.1 Calculus 3
PHY 101.1 Mechanics & properties of Matter 3
PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice I 1
FSB 101.1 General Biology 3
CHM 130.1 General Chemistry I 3
GES 102.1 Introduction to Philosophy &Logic 2
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 101.2 Computer Appreciation & 2
Application
GES 103.2 Nigerian Peoples & Culture 2
MTH 114.2 Introduction to Set, Logic & Algebra 3
MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3
PHY 112.2 Introduction to Electricity & 3
Magnetism
PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice II 1
CHM 131.2 General Chemistry II 3
17 Units

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 Year II
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3
STA 260.1 Introduction to Probability & 3
Statistics
MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra I 3
CSC 280.1 Introduction to Computer 3
Programming
MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis I 3
MTH 270.1 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 2
CSC 283.1 Introduction to Information System 3
& File Structure
20 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 250.2 Elementary differential Equation 3
STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistic I 3
MTH 226.2 Real Analysis II 3
CSC 262.2 Database Programming 2
FSC 2C1.2 Community Service 1
MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods I 2
MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3
STA 264. 2 Statistics for Agric. and Biological 3
Sciences

20 Units

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 Year III
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3
SAT 370.1 Operations Research 3
Sampling Theory and Quality
STA 372.1 Control 3
MTH 320.1 Real Analysis III 3
STA 374.1 Probability 3
Fundamental of Entrepreneurship
GES 300.1 Dev 2
Elective: Any course
from
CSC 288.1 Structured Programming 2
Discrete& Combinatorial
MTH 312.1 Mathematics 3
MTH 324.1 Complex Analysis I 3
19/20 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 362.2 Statistical Inference 3
STA 363.2 Distribution Theory 2
STA 368.2 Non-Parametric Methods 3
STA 366.2 Statistical Computing 3
MTH 322.2 Measures and Integration 3
Elective: Any course from
CSC 287.2 Object oriented Programming 2
MTH 344.2 Mathematical Modeling 3
STA 365.2 Demography 3
MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3
MTH 364.2 Analysis of Categorical Data 3
MTH 342.2 Mathematical Methods II 3
16/17 Units

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 Year IV
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 462.1 Design and Analysis of Experiments 3
STA 463.1 Multivariate Analysis 3
STA 464.1 Regression Analysis and model building 3
STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3
GES 400.1 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Dev 2
Elective: Any course from
MTH 420.1 Functional Analysis 3
STA 469.1 Decision Theory 3
STA 468.1 Bayesian Inference 3
CSC 486.1 System Analysis and Design 3
17 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 472.2 Time Series Analysis 3
STA 478.2 Stochastic Processes 3
STA 477.2 Simulation and Modeling 3
STA 470.2 Project 6
Elective: Any two courses from
STA 476.2 Econometric Methods 3
STA 474.2 Probability Theory 3
STA 473.2 Biometry 3
CSC 494.2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
21Units

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 DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR
B.Sc (Hon) Mathematics /Statistics

Year I
First Semester
Credit
Course No. Course Title Units
GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3
MTH 110.1 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
MTH 120.1 Calculus 3
PHY 101.1 Mechanics and Properties of Matter 3
PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice in Physics 1
FSB
101.1 Fundamental Principles of Life 3
CHM 130.1 General Chemistry 1 3
Introduction to Philosophy
GES 102.1 &Logic 2
21Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
Computer Appreciation &
GES 101.2 Application 2
MTH 114.2 Introduction to Set, Logic &Numbers 3
MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3
GES 103.2 Nigeria People & Culture 2
Introduction to Electricity &
PHY 112.2 Magnetism 3
PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice in Physics 1
CHM131.2 General Chemistry11 3
17 Units

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 Year II
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3
STA 260.1 Introduction to Probability & Statistics 3
MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra 1 3
CSC 280.1 Introduction to computer programming 3
MTH 252.1 Classical Dynamics 2
MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
MTH 270.1 Numerical analysis 2
Units 19

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 250.2 Elementary Differential Equations 3
STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistics 3
MTH 226.2 Real analysis II 3
CSC 282.2 Database Programming 2
FSC 2C1.2 Community Service 1
MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods II 2
MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3
STA 264. 2 Statistics for Agric. and
Biological Sciences 3
Units 20

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 Year III
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 320.1 Real Analysis III 3
MTH 340.1 Ordinary Differential Equation I 3
STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3
STA 370.1 Operations Research 3
STA 372.1 Sampling Theory and Quality Control 3
MTH 324.1 Complex Analysis I 3
GES 300.1 Fundamental of Entrepreneurship Dev 2
Elective: Any course from
CSC 288.1 Structured Programming 2
MTH 312 Discrete& Combinatorial Mathematics 3
22/23 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 322.2 Measures and Integration 3
MTH 326.2 Complex Analysis II 2
STA 362.2 Statistical Inference 3
STA 366.2 Statistical Computing 3
STA 368.2 Non-Parametric Methods 3
Elective: Any course from the following
MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3
STA 363.2 Distribution Theory 3
CSC 397.2 Object Oriented Programming 2
MTH 287.2 Mathematical Modeling 3
STA 365.2 Demography 3
STA 364.2 Analysis of Categorical Data 3
MTH 342.2 Mathematical Methods 3
16/17 Units

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 Year IV
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
MTH 420.1 Functional Analysis 3
STA 462.1 Design and Analysis of Experiments 3
STA 463.1 Multivariate Analysis 3
STA 464.1 Regression Analysis and model building 3
STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3
GES 400.1 Essentials of Entrepreneurship 2
Elective: Any course from
STA 469.1 Decision Theory 3
STA 468.1 Bayesian Inference 3
CSC 486.1 System Analysis and Design 3
MTH 430.1 Functional Equations 2
19/20Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 472.2 Time Series Analysis 3
STA 478.2 Stochastic Processes 3
MTH 442.2 Numerical Methods 3
MTH 470.2 Project 6
Elective: Any course from
STA 476.2 Econometric Methods 3
STA 474.2 Probability Theory 3
STA 473.2 Biometry 3
STA 477.2 Simulation and Modeling 3
18 Units

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 DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR
B.Sc (Hon) Mathematics /Computer Science
Year I
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3
GES 102.1 Introduction to Philosophy &Logic 2
MTH 110.1 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
MTH 120.1 Calculus 3
PHY 101.1 Mechanics and Properties of Matter 3
PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice in Physics 1
FSB 101.1 Fundamental Principles of Life 3
CHM 130.1 General Chemistry 1 3
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
GES 101.2 Computer Appreciation & Application 2
GES 103.2 Nigeria People & Culture 2
MTH 114.2 Introduction to Set, Logic &Numbers 3
MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3
Introduction to Electricity &
PHY 112.2 Magnetism 3
PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice II 1
CHEM131.2 General Chemistry11 3
17 Units

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 Year II
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra 1 3
CSC 280.1 Introduction to computer programming 3
Introduction to Information Systems & File
CSC 283.1 Structures 2
MTH 270.1 Numerical Analysis 2
Introduction to Probability &
STA 260.1 Statistics 3
CSC 288.1 Structured Programming 2
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 250.2 Elementary Differential Equations 3
MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods I 2
MTH 226.2 Real analysis II 3
FSC 2C1.2 Community Service 1
STA 264. 2 Statistics for Agric. and Biological 3
Sciences

STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistics I 3

CSC 282.2 Database Programming 2
CSC 286.2 Data Structures 2
Elective: One course from
MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3
CSC 287.2 Object Oriented Perogramming I 2
21/22Units

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 Year III
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 340.1 Ordinary Differential Equation I 3
MTH 312.1 Discrete& Combinatorial Mathematics 3
Automata Theory, Computability &
CSC 396.1 FormalLanguage 3
CSC 382.1 Computer Architecture I 2
CSC 394.1 Operating Systems 3
GES 300.1 Fundamental of Entrepreneurship Dev 2
Elective: Choose One course from
STA 370.1 Operation Research 3
STA 372.1 Sampling Theory &Quality Control 3
19 Units

Year III - Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 300.2 Industrial Work Experience 9
9 Units

Year IV
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 410.1 Group Theory 3
MTH 440.1 Partial Differential Equations 3
CSC 480.1 Database Management 3
CSC 482.1 Compiler Construction 2
CSC 486.1 System Analysis and Design 3
CSC 498.1 Data Communication & Network 3
GES 400.1 Essentials of Entrepreneurship 2
19Units
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 Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 442.2 Numerical Methods 2
CSC 492.2 Computer Graphics 2
CSC 494.2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
STA 470.2 Project 6
Elective: One course from
STA 477.2 Simulation and Modeling 3
MTH 412.2 Coding and Combinatorial Mathematics 3
MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3
STA 366.2 Statistical Computing 2
MTH 344.2 Mathematical Modeling 3
MTH 342.2 Mathematical Methods II 2
MTH 423.2 Fields and Galois Theory 3
STA 474.2 Probability Theory 3
15/16Units

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 DEGREE PROGRAMME FOR
B.Sc (Hon) Statistics/Computer Science

Year I
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3
GES 102.1 Introduction to Philosophy &Logic 2
MTH 110.1 Algebra and Trigonometry 3
MTH 120.1 Calculus 3
PHY 101.1 Mechanics and Properties of Matter 3
PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice in Physics 1
FSB 101.1 Fundamental Principles of Life 3
CHEM 130.1 General Chemistry 1 3
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
GES 101.2 Computer Appreciation & Application 2
GES 103.2 Nigeria People & Culture 2
MTH 114.2 Introduction to Set, Logic &Numbers 3
MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3
Introduction to Electricity &
PHY 112.2 Magnetism 3
PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice II 1
CHEM131.2 General Chemistry11 3
17 Units

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 Year II
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3
MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis 3
STA 260.1 Introduction to Probability & Statistics 3
CSC 280.1 Introduction to computer programming 3
CSC 288.1 Structured Programming 2
MTH 270.1 Numerical analysis 2 2
Introduction to Information Systems & File
CSC 283.1 Structures 2
Elective: One course from
MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra 1 3
CSC 284.1 Introduction to Digital Systems 3
21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
MTH 250.2 Elementary Differential Equations 3
MTH 226.2 Real analysis II 3
FSC 2C1.2 Community Service 1
STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistics I 3
CSC 282.2 Database Programming 2
CSC 286.2 Data Structures 2
MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3
Elective: One course from
MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods I 2
PHY 351.1 Electronics I 2
CSC 287.2 Object Oriented Programming I 2
19 Units

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 Year III
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3
STA 370.1 Operation Research 3
STA 372.1 Sampling Theory &Quality Control 3
CSC 394.1 Operating Systems 3
GES 300.1 Fundamental of Entrepreneurship Dev 2
Elective: Choose One course from
CSC 382.1 Computer Architecture I 2
MTH 312.1 Discrete& Combinatorial Mathematics 3
MTH 340.1 Ordinary Differential Equations I 3
CSC 397.1 Computational Methods 2
16/17 Units

Year III
Second Semester

Course No. Course Title Credit Units

MTH 300.2 Industrial Work Experience 9
9 Units

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 Year IV
First Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit
Units
STA 462.1 Design & Analysis of Experiments 3
Regression Analysis and Model
STA 464.1 Building 3
CSC 486.1 Systems Analysis and Design 3
CSC 480.1 Database Management 3
STA 366.1 Statistical Computing 2
CSC 482.1 Compiler Construction 2
GES 400.1 Essentials of Entrepreneurship 2
Elective: Any course from
CSC 471.1 Object Oriented Programming II 3
STA 463.1 Multivariate Analysis 3
CSC 498.1 Data communication and Network
STA 469.1 Decision Theory 3
STA 468.1 Bayesian Inference 2
STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3
MTH 310.1 Modern Algebra II 2
STA 364.1 Analysis of Categorical Data 3
MTH 410.1 Group Theory 3
20/21 Units

Second Semester
Course No. Course Title Credit Units
CSC 492.2 Computer Graphics 2
STA 476.2 Econometric Methods 2
STA 362.2 Statistical Inference 3
STA 477.2 Simulation and Modeling 2
STA 470.2 Project 6
Elective: One course from
CSC 494.2 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3
CSC 469.2 Software Systems 3
MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3
MTH 344.2 Mathematical Modeling 3
MTH 412.2 Coding and Combinatorial Mathematics 3
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STA 472.2 Time Series Analysis 3
STA 478.2 Stochastic Processes 3
STA 474.2 Probability Theory 3
STA 469.2 Decision Theory 3
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 University of Port Harcourt
Faculty of Sciences
Department of Mathematics and Statistics

COURSE DESCRIPTION
YEAR I COURSES FOR B.Sc PROGRAMMES

GES 100.1 Communication Skills in English 3 units

The course seeks to develop in the students a well-informed
attitude to the English Language and to equip them with the
knowledge of English communication and study skill that will
facilitate their work in the University and beyond.

MTH 110.1 Algebra And Trigonometry 3 units

Elementary notions of sets, Subsets, Union, Intersection,
Compliments, Venn Diagrams. Real Numbers Integers, rational
and Irrationals, Mappings of a set. Real functions and their
compositions. Quadratic functions. Cubic function, Roots of
quadratic and cubic functions. Partial fractions. Equations with
complex roots. Complex number. Geometric representation of
complex numbers, De Moirvers, Series and sequences. Principle
of mathematical induction, Binomial theorem. Trigonometry
functions of angles. Circular function. Addition Theorems.
Double and half angles.

MTH 120.1 Calculus 3 units

Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity.
The derivative as limit of rate of change. Technique of
differentiation. Extreme curve sketching; integration as an
inverse of differentiation. Methods of integration. Definite
integrals. Application to areas, volumes.

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PHY 101.1 Introduction of Mechanics and Properties of
Matter 3 units
Topics covered in this course will include the following:- Motion
in one dimension, motion in a plane, work and energy,
conservation laws, collision, solid friction, rotational kinematics
and rotational dynamics, equilibrium of rigid bodies, oscillations,
gravitation, fluid statics and fluid dynamics. Surface Tension,
Viscosity and Hydrostatics.

PHY 102.1 Laboratory Practice I 1 unit

This course emphasizes experimental verification and
quantitative measurements of physical laws, treatment of
measurement errors and graphical analysis. The experiments
include studies of mechanical systems, static and rotational
dynamics of rigid bodies, viscosity, elasticity, surface tension and
hydrostatics.

FSB 101.1 General Biology I 3 units

Characteristics of life. Investigations in Biology, the scientific
method; the substance of life, the unit of life (including methods
of study); activities of cells, the control of metabolic activities;
basic principles of inheritance (Genetics), Evolution.

CHM 130.1 General Chemistry I 3 units

Basic principles of matter and energy from the chemist’s point of
view. A broadly based course suitable for students from various
schools as well as those from the Faculty of Science. Topics to be
covered will include atomic theory and molecular structure,
stoichiometry, the periodic classification of the elements, atomic
structure, chemical bonding, properties of gases, solids, liquids
and solutions, chemical equilibrium, Ionic equilibrium, chemical
thermodynamics, electrochemistry and chemicals kinetics.

GES 102.1 Introduction to Logic and Philosophy 2 units

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A brief survey of the scope, notions, branches and problems of
philosophy symbolic logic, specific symbolic logic, specific
symbolic logic, specific symbols in symbolic logic. Conjunction,
affirmation, negations, disjunction, equivalence and conditional
statements. Law of thought. The method of deduction, using rule
of inference and bi-conditions. Quantitative theory.

GES 101.2 Computer Appreciation and Applications 2 units

History of Computers, Generation and Classification of
computers; IPO model of a computer Components of a computer
system-Hardwares and Softwares; Programming Language,
Organization of Data; Data Computer techniques; Introduction to
Computer Networks; Software and its applications; Use of Key
board as an input device; DOS Windows, Word processing
Spreadsheets; Application of Computers in Medicine, Social
Sciences, humanities, Education and Management Sciences.

GES 103.2 Nigerian People and Culture 2 units

The overall objective of this course is to help students understand
the concept of culture and its relevant to human society especially
as it relates to development. In more specific terms, the course
will be designed to help the students know the history of various
Nigerian cultures beginning with pre-colonial Nigeria society.
Colonialism constitutes a vital watershed in Nigerian history.
This the course will

1. Identify the influence of colonialism on Nigerian culture.

2. Focus on contemporary Nigerian culture explaining
issues that relate to the political, economic, educational,
religious and social institutions in the nation.
The course outline includes: the concept of culture.

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MTH 114.2 Introduction to Sets, Logic and Algebra 3 units
Set Theory –with proofs of set theoretic theorems involving
union, intersection, and compliments of sets.
Difference sets, De Morgan’s Laws, Power Sets; Poset Diagrams,
Cardinality of a set. Product sets and relations on sets. Logic-
statements and statement formula, connectives and truth tables.
Implication and equivalence. Quantifiers and quantified
statements. Truth functions. Substitution and replacements inn
statements. Elementary notions of prepositional and predicate
logic proofs. Rules of inference Techniques (direct, indirect,
elimination and contradiction). Demonstration of proof.

MTH 124.2 Coordinate Geometry 3 units

Straight lines, circles, parabola, ellipse, hyperbola. Tangents,
normal. Addition of Vectors. Scalar and Vector products. Vector
equation of a line and place. Kinematics of a particle.
Components of velocity and acceleration of a particle moving in
a plane. Force, momentum, laws of motion, under gravity
projectiles, resisted vertical motion, elastic string, simple
pendulum impulse. Impact of two smooth spheres. Addition of
Vectors

PHY 112.2 Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism: 3 units

This is the introductory course on Electricity and Magnetism.
Topics covered will include:-
the Electric field, Gauss’s Law Electric potential, Capacitors and
Dielectric, current and resistance, electromotive force and
circuits, the magnetic field, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law of
induction.

PHY 103.2 Laboratory Practice II 1 unit

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The experiment carried out in this course will cover areas
discussed in PHY 1122.Tes experiments include verifications of
the current electricity, measurement of the electrical properties of
conductors, d.c. and a.c. circuit properties, series and parallel
resonant circuits, transformer characteristics and other electrical

CHEM 131.2 General Chemistry II 3 units

Application of the principles of chemical and physical change to
the study of the behavior of matter and the interaction between
matter. Course content includes:- the chemistry of the
representative elements and their common compounds with
emphasis on graduation of their properties, brief chemistry of the
first series of transition elements, general principles of extraction
of metals, introductory nuclear chemistry.

STA 160.1 Descriptive Statistics 3 units

Essence of Statistics, Methods of Data Collection, Collation.
Tabulation and Presentation. Statistical Notations.
Charts: Pie Simple, Component, Multiple bar charts etc.
Diagrams: Tree, Stem-and-Leaf, Box-and-Whisker etc.
Graphs: Histogram, frequency polygon, cumulative frequency
distribution (Ogive), line graphs etc.
Measures of Central Tendency (location): Arithmetic, Geometric
and Harmonic Means, Mode Median, Quartiles etc. Measures of
Variation: Range, Variance, Standard deviation, etc. Measures of
Symmetry: Skewness and Kurtosis. Etc.

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YEAR II COURSES FOR B.Sc PROGRAMMES

MTH 210.1 Linear Algebra 3 units

Vectors space over the real field. Subspaces, linear independence,
basis and dimension. Linear transformations and their
representation by matrix – range, null space, rank. Singular and
non-singular transformation and matrices. Systems linear
equation and change of basis, equivalence and similarity.
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors. Minimum and characteristic
polynomials linear transformation (Matrix).
Caley-Hamilton Theorem. Bilinear and quadratic.

MTH 220.1 Introduction to Real Analysis 3 units

Real numbers: order – upper and lower bounds. Least upper
bounds axiom for real numbers and its consequences. Basic
properties of convergent sequences. Upper and lower limits.
Monotonic sequences. Cauchy’s principles of convergence.
Series (of positive terms): Integral test. Euler’s constant. Index
and ration tests. Comparison test for series. Alternating series
tests for series. Series in General Absolute and conditional
convergence. Atel and Dirichet test. Rearrangement properties.
Power series – Circle of convergence and multiplication series.
Function of a Real variables: Continuity of a set. Elementary
properties of continuous functions, uniform continuity.
Monotonic functions. Differentiation of functions of a real
variable: Mean value theorem Rolle’s Theorem. etc. and its
applications. De L’ Hospital’s theorem. Tailors series with
remainder. Maxima and minima.

MTH 230.1 Modern Algebra 3 units

Review of mappings relations, permutations, equivalence
relations on a set. Review of integers- divisibility, division
algorithm congruence modulo and Diophantine equation. Binary
operations, algebraic structures-groups, semigroups, rings groups
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with examples, Groups and subgroups. Cossets in groups.
Legranges theorem and applications. Cyclic subgroups and cyclic
groups. Normal subgroups. Homomorphism of groups quotient
groups. Isomorphism of groups. Concrete examples of groups.
Groups of orders 2 to 8 including permutation group S and
dinedrol groups D4. Partially orders set diagram of sub-groups.

CSC 280.1 Introduction to Computer Programming 3 units

Historical details of computers. Principles of programming.
Programming with FORTRAN Language.

CSC 280.1 Structured Programming 3 units

Function of several Variables: The n-dimensional Euclidean
space. Continuity, Partial and total derivatives. Chain rule.
Implicit functions theorem. The inverse function theorem.
Directional derivatives. Higher partial derivatives. The mean
value theorems. Taylor series. Maxima and minima of function
of several variables. Necessary conditions for free and
constrained cases. Lagrange multi-pliers. Integration of
Functions of Several Variables. Definition of multiple integrals
as limit of sum. Evaluation of multiple integrals (transformation
of integrals). Line
integrals and Green’s formula. Uniform Convergence: Uniformly
convergent sequences and series of analytic functions and their
properties. Infinite products. Absolute and uniform convergence
of infinite products.

MTH 270.1 Introduction to Numerical Analysis 2 units

Solution of algebraic and transcendental equations. Curve fitting.
Error analysis. Interpolation and approximation. Zeros or non-
linear equation to one variable Systems of linear equations.
Numerical differentiation and integral equation. Initial value
problems for ordinary differential equation.
STA 260.1 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 3 units
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Definition of probability, frequency and probability of events.
Equally likely events counting techniques. Conditional
probability. (Baye’s Theorem) independent events, random
variables, probability distributions. The central limit theorem,
mathematical expectation, moments, the mean, variance, variance
of a sum, covariance and correlation, conditional expectation.
Analysis of variance plus contingency tables plus parametric
inference.

MTH 250.2 Elementary Differential Equations 3 units

First order ordinary differential equations. Existence and
uniqueness. Second order ordinary differential equations with
constant co-efficient. General theory of nth order linear
equations. Laplace transform solution of initial-value problem by
Laplace transform method. Sturm Liurville problems and
applications. Simple treatment of partial differential equations in
two independent variables. Application of O.D.E to physical, life
and social sciences. Pre-requisite MTH120.1.

MTH 224.2 Mathematical Methods I 2 units

Review of differentiation and integration and their applications
and mean value theorem. Taylor series. Real –valued functions or
two or three variables. Partial derivatives chain rule, extreme
Lagrange multipliers. Increments, differentials and linear
approximations. Evaluation of line, integrals, multiple integrals.
Integrals transform and applications

MTH 240.2 Vector Analysis 3 units

Review of vectors. Equation of curves and surfaces. Vector
differentiation and applications. Gradient, divergence and curl.
Vectors integrals, line, surface and volume integrals. Green’s,
Stoke’ and divergence theorems. Applications. Tensor products
of vector spaces. Tensor algebra. Symmetry. Cartesian tensors.

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STA 264.2 Statistics for Agric. and Biological Sciences
Use of Statistical methods in biology and agriculture. Frequency
distributions. Laws of probability. The binomial. Poisson and
normal probability distributions. Estimation and tests of
hypothesis. The binomial design of simple agricultural and
biological experiments. Analysis of variance and covariance,
simple regression and correlation, contingency tables. Some non-
parametric test. (MTH 129.1 or MTH 110.1) (This course is not
for Students in Mathematics and Statistics, computer Science
Department).

MTH 226.2 Real Analysis II 3 units

Metric spaces: Metrics, Norms. Examples of metric spaces.
Minikowski’s inequality. Open balls, closed balls, spheres. Open
sets, closed sets. Closure of a set. Foundary and diametric
subspaces of a metric space. Continuous functions on metric
spaces. Complete metric spaces. Subsets of complete metric
spaces. Complete metric spaces. Subsets of complete metric
space. Completion of compact spaces. Finite intersection
property. The Heine-Borel Theorem.
Integration: The Riemann-Stieljes integral of bounded functions.
Conditions of integrality. Properties of Riemann integrals.
Fundamental theorem of integration. Mean value theorems of
integrals. Integration by parts and by substitution.

FSC 2C1.2: Community Service 1 unit

The course is geared towards community development with the
aim of creating a positive influence to the immediate environment
and host community.

STA 262.2 Mathematical Statistics I 3 units

Distribution of random variables, the probability density
function, the distribution function, the moment generating
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function, characteristic functions, factorial moments,
Chebyshev’s inequality. Conditional probability and stochastic
independence marginal and conditional distributions, the
correlation coefficient covariance.
Distributions of functions of random variables, sampling theory,
transformation of variables of the discrete and continuous types,
the t and F distributions, the moment generating function
technique.

CSC 282.2 Computer Programming II 3 units

Review of Fortran programming with exercises. Principles of
good programming, structured programming concepts,
debugging and testing, string processing, file principles internal
searching and sorting, data structures, recursion.

YEAR III COURSES FOR B.Sc PROGRAMMES

MTH 340.1 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 units
Series solution of second order linear equations. Bossel, Legendre
and hypergeometric equations and functions gamma Beta
functions sturnliovelle problems. Orthogonal polynomials and
functions, fourier, Fomier-Bessel and Fmier Legendre series.
Fourie transformation. Solution of laplace, wave ad heat
equations by Fourier method. MTH 424.

MTH 312.1 Discrete Mathematics 3 units

Groups and subgroups, group axioms, Permutation groups,
cosets, Generation of groups and defining relations. Graphs,
directed and undirected graphs, subgraphs, cycles, connectivity,
application (flow charts) and state transition graphs-lattices and
Eollean algebra, finite fields, minipolynomials. Irreducible
polynomials, polynominal roots application (error-correcting
codes, sequences generators) coding theory. Introduction to
combinatorics.

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MTH 320.1 Real Analysis III 3 units
Integration: Review of Riemann-Stieljes integrals. Improper
Riemann-Stieljes integrals. Functions of Bounded variations,
Sequences and Series of Function, Sequences in metric spaces.
Cluster points of a sequence, Cauchy sequence, Sequences and
series of functions. Uniform convergence of sequences and of
functions. Test for uniform convergence of series, and properties
of uniformly convergent series power series. Weiestrass
approximation theorem.

MTH 330.1 Topology 3 units

Review of metric spaces. Dence subsets of metric space.
Compactness connectedness of metric space. Topological spaces,
definition, open and closed sets, neighbourhoods, Coarser and
finer topologies. Basis and sub-bases. Separation axioms,
Compactness, local compactness, connectedness. Construction of
new topological spaces from given homeomorphism, topological
invariance, spaces of continuous function: point-wise and
uniform convergence.

MTH 324.1 Complex Analysis 2 units

Functions of a complex variable. Limits and continuity of
functions of complex variable. Deriving the Cauchy-Riemann
equations. Analytic functions. Bilinear transformations,
conformal mapping contour integrals. Cauchy’s theorems and
consequences. Convergence of sequences and series of functions
of complex variable. Power series. Taylor series. Laurent
expansions. Isolated singularities and residues.

MTH 350.1 Rigid Body Dynamics 3 units

General motion of a rigid body and a translation plus a rotation.
Moment. And products of inertia in three dimension. Parallel and
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perpendicular axes theorems. Principles axes, Angular
momentum, kinetic energy of a rigid body. Impulsive motion.
Examples involving one and two dimensional motion of simple
systems. Moving frames of reference rotating and translating
frames of reference. Coriolis force. Motion near the Earth’s
surface. The Foucault’s pendulum. Euler’s dynamical equations
for motion of a rigid body with one point fixed the symmetrical
top.

GES 300.1 Fundamental of Entreprenuership Development

STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3 units
Non parametric: Order statistics and their distributions.
Kolmogorov type of tests statistic. Common non-parametric test
including runs, sing rank order and rank correlation. Null
distribution: Bivariate normal distribution, the gamma, chi-
square, 2 types of beta distribution of functions of random
variables. Probability integral transformation. Bivariate moment
generating functions, univariate characteristic functions. Various
modes of convergence, laws of large numbers and the central
limit theorem using characteristic functions.

MTH 310.2 Modern Algebra II 3 units

Rings, integral domains, division rings, field rings of
polynomials, and matrices, quaternious rings. Homomorphism
theorem for rings. Quotient rings. Ideals Polynomial rings and
factorization-Euclidean algorithm and god for rings.
Fundamental theorem of algebra.

MTH 342.2 Mathematical Methods II 3 units

Calculus of variation: Lagrange’s functional and associated
density, Necessary condition for a weak relative
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extremumhamilton’s principles. Lagrange’s equations and
geodesic problems. The Du Bois-Raymond equation and corner
condition. Variable end-points and related theorms. Sufficient
conditions for a minimum. Isoperimetric problems. Variational
integral transforms. Laplace, Fourier and Hankel transforms.
Complex variable methods convolution theorems. Application to
solution of differential equations.

MTH 352.2 Analytical Dynamics 3 units

Degrees of freedom. Holonomic and holonomic constraints
Generalised co-ordinates Lagrange’s equations for holonomic
system’s face dependent on co-ordinates only, force obtainable
from a potential. Impulsive force.

MTH 326.2 Complex Analysis II 2 units

Calculus of residue, and application to evaluation of integrals and
to summation of series. Maximum modulus principle. Argument
principle. Rouche’s theorem. The fundamental theorem of
algebra. Principle of analytic continuation. Multiple valued
functions and Riemann surfaces.

MTH 322.2 Measures and Integration 3 units

Countability of sets and cardinal numbers, out measure
measurable set and Lebseque measure, measureable functions,
the Lebesque integral, convergence of sequence of measure le
functions General Lebesque integral. Lp spaces, riesz-Fischer
theorem.

MTH 314.2 Number Theory 3 units

Residue classes, the Fermat-Euler theorem. Solution of
congruence of a prime modulus. Primitive roots Arithmetic
functions, multiplicative functions. The function (n), u(n), d(n),
o(n), r(n). Orders of magnitude of these functions. The
representation f numbers as sums of squares. Some simple
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Diophantine equations. Rationals and irrationals. The distribution
of prime numbers. The work of Tchebycheff, Hertens and
Riemann, The Riemann Zeta-function. The prime theorem with
de la ValleePoussin’s form of the error term. Dirichlet characters
and series primes in arithmetic progression.

MTH 344.2 Mathematical Modelling 3 units

Modeling with differential and integral equations; The logistic
curve Problem of growth and decay. Solution of problem of
growth of two conflicting populations physical models-sterring,
rocket and flow problems. Differentive models. Chemical
Models. Mathematical modeling of intramuscular injection. The
problem of the pendulum and introduction to elliptic integrals.
Radiative test transfer and solution of integral equations.
Stochastic modules and applications to games theory-network
flow problems.
STA 360.1 Mathematical Statistics II 3 units
Non parametric: Order statistics and their distribution.
Kolmogorov type of tests statistic. Common non-parametric test
including runs, sing rank order and rank correlation. Null
distribution and their approximations.

Distribution: Bivariate normal distribution, the gamma, chi-

square, 2 types of beta distribution of functions of random
variables. Probability integral transformation. Bivariate moment
generating functions, univariate characteristic functions. Various
modes of convergence, laws of large numbers and the central
limit theorem using characteristic function.

STA 370.1 Operations Research 3 units

Definition and scope of operations research. Elementary
inventory models, replacement maintenance and reliability
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problem. Linear programming: formulations and simplex
method. Allocation problems (simplex, assignment and
transportation algorithms) and their applications to routing
problems. Queueing theory, Game theory, sequencing problems.

STA 372.1 Sampling Theory and Quality Control. 3 units

Fundamentals of survey sampling; survey and sampling designs,
mechanical selection, randomization and frames. Review of
sampling techniques; simple random sampling, stratified, cluster,
quota and systematic sampling. Sub-sampling and multi-stage
sampling. Statistical analysis of the sampling methods.

STA 362.2 Statistical Inference 3 units

Estimation with normal models. Point estimation, by least square,
and maximum likelihood methods. Properties of point estimators;
unbiasedness sufficiency, completeness, uniformly minimum
variance unbiasedness. Cramer-Rao inequality, consistence,
efficiency, best asymptotic normality. Interval estimaties;
esatimation of mean and variance, comparison of two means and
two variances; estimation involving pair observations. General
methods of finding confidence bound.
Test of hypothesis: types of errors, power function, one tailed and
two tailed tests, other chi-squared test and contingency test.
Likelihood ratio. Nyman-Pearson theorem. Rayesian estimates,
Checking the model, goodness of fit test; Empirical cumulative
distribution function and quantile plots. Fitting a straight line,
linear models, parameter estimates tests of significance and
confidence intervals, residual plot and tests of fit.

STA 364.2 Analysis of Categorical Data 3 units

Analysis of simple, double and multiple classification of balanced
data in crossed and nested arrangement. Analysis of two-ways,
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three-ways contingency tables for test of homogeneity,
independence and interactions. Analysis involving incomplete
tables, missing values, etc. analysis of variance involving
unbalanced data. Multi-variate analysis of variance. Analysis of
multi-factor, multi-response of variance such as missing
observations. Non-normality, heterogeneity of variance,

STA 366.2 Statistical Computing 3 units

General principles. Summary and inspection of data using tables
and graphical methods. Sorting and ranking. Simulation.
Algorithms for generation of uniform distribution in a given
interval. Generation of random samples from non-uniform
distribution such as exponential, normal, binomial distributions.
Simple Data manipulation and use of files using a high level
programming language, significance tests and confidence
intervals.

Regression and ANOVA: computational techniques for fitting a

given regression. Solution normal equations for full rank and less
then full rank cases-Algorithm for solving triangular system of
equations. e.g. Caussian elimination. Choleshy LU
decomposition & variants of it, Householder transformations.
Pre-requisite MTH260.1, MTH 262.2.

STA 368 Non-Parameter Methods 3 units

Order Statistics and their distributions. Kolmogorov type of test
statistic. Common non-parametric test including runs, sing rank
order and rank correlation. Nuldistributons ad their
approximations, efficiency properties. Estimates based on test
statistics.

STA 363.2 Distribution Theory 3 units

Bivariate normal distribution, the gamma, chi-squared, beta
I2types), t and f, distribution. Distribution of functions of random
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variables: Cumulative distribution function, Moment generating
function Transformation (change of variable) techniques.
Distribution of order statistics.

STA 365.2 Demography 3 units

Definition of Basic concepts. Sources and assessment of
Demographic data. Construction and uses of life tables.
Estimation of Population parameters (also from defective data).
Stable and Quasi-stable population. Models for population
projections (examples from Nigerian Population.)

STA 374.1 Probability I 3 units

Expectations (moments) and Moment generating functions,
Chabychev’s Inequality. Bivariate, marginal and conditional
distributions and their moments. Convolution of two
distributions.

STA 376.1 Statistical Quality Control

Process Control: Construction and uses of Control Charts (x, b
and range). Tolerance limits Product control: Design of Sampling
Plans (simple, double, multiple and sequential). Comparison of
different sampling plans, Cusum, Mcusum etc.

YEAR IV COURSES FOR B.Sc PROGRAMMES

MTH 410.1 Group Theory 3 units

Abelian groups. Structure of finality generated abelian groups.
Permutation representation of group actions. Burnside lemma;
Sylow theorems. Derived groups. Nilpotent and soluble groups.
Free groups. Groups of order 8 to 15.
MTH 440.1 Partial Differential Equation 3 units
Linear equations of the first order, non-linear equations of the first
order. Characteristics. Existence and uniquences of solutions.

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Second order linear and quasi-linear equations in two
independent variables. Elliptic, hyperbolic and parabolic
equations. Well set mathematical problems. Applications to
equations of mathematical physics.

MTH 420.1 Functional Analysis 3 units

Contraction mapping theorem. Arzela-Ascoli lemma. Stone-
Weierstrass theorem. Categories. Nowhere differentiable
continuous functions.
Normedspaces: Banach spaces. Hahn-Banach theorem. Uniform
boundedness principle. Open mapping and closed graph theorem.
Riecz lemma. Duality theory in Banch spaces. Dual of LP spaces.
Riecz representation theorm. Compact operators. The Riecz-
Schauder theory.
Helbert spaces: Projection theorem. Riecz representation
theorem.
Banch Algebras:Commutative Banachalgegras. Maximal ideals
Gelfard representation for Banach algebras with identity.

GES 400.1 Essential of Entrepreneurship 2 units

Opinion Poll Data Consultancy Service and Feasibility Study for
Social Research. Meaning of Social Research. Quantitative and
Qualitative Debate in a Social Research. Primary assumptions of
the ethicals of Social Research. Definitions and types of Ethics.
Rules of Social Research. Foundation of Social Research. Data
Consultancy. Definitions, Management, types of Data,
Consultancy. Entrepreneurship significant of Data Consultancy.
Feasibility Study. Elements of good feasibility study. Factors of
feasibility study.

MTH 452.1 Quantum Mechanics 3 units

Dirac Formulation os Quantum Mechanics: linear spaces and
operators, kets and bras. Hermitian operators; observables, eigen-
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functions, eigen-values, expectation values, probability
omplitueds. Quantization conditions: poisson brackets and
commutators; schrodinger representation in Cartesian
coordinates. Upitary operators, corresponding to spatial
translations and their infinitesimal generator, conservation of
momentum. Schrodinger. And Heisenbery pictures. Heisenbery
equations of motion. Creation and amitilation operators. Angular
Momentum: Angular momentum operators as infinitesimal
rotation generators (j) representation. Spin; Pauli matrices.
Addition of angular moments with calculation of Clebach-
Cordon coefficients. Wigher-theorem. Identical Particles and
Spin: Physical meaning of identity. Symmetric and ant-
symmetric wave function. Distinguishability of identical
particles. The exclusion principles connection with statistical
mechanics. Collision of identical particles. Spin and statistics.
Hydrogen-like atom.

MTH 454.1 Fluid Mechanics 3 units

Cartesian tensors and the Navier Stokes equation; some exact
solutions. Regnolds Number.
Invisid flow: The Eulers equation. Velocity potential and stream
functions. Sources and sinks. Circulation and vorticity. Flow past
a circular cylinder. Complex potential. Confermal
transformation. Viscous flow: the boundary layer approximations
in incompressible flow. Similar exact solutions. Approximate
solutions. Heat transfer in boundary layer flows. Boundary layer
theory. Free convection flows.

MTH 456.1 Elasticity 3 units

Analysis of Stress and strain: the stress vector and the stress
tensor. The body stress equation. The displacement vector. Strain
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components. Stress and strain invariants. Transformation of stress
and strain. Equations of compatibility of strain and equation of
equilibrium. The Elastic Solid: The Lame’s stress-strain relations
of isotropic elasticity. Young’s modulus and Poisson’s ratio.
Strain energy function and derivation of general stress-strain
relations. The fundamental partial differential wquatuion for the
distortional vector. Velocities of dillational and distortional
waves. The equations of elasticity in complex coordinates.
Uniqueness of solution; Saint-Venant principles. Generalized
Hooke’s law, anisotropy, isotopy and elastic constants. Two-
Dimensional Elasticity: Plane strain and generalized plane stress
by Airy stress function and complex potential method. Tension,
torsion and flexure with sheer of beams and rods. Elementary
theory of thin plates under trans-verse loads.

Three-Dimensional Elasticity: Simple three-dimensional

solution of the fundamental equation: force-nucleus in infinite
solid. Isolated force on Plane boundary of semi-infinite solid.
Rigid sphere cemented into infinite elastic solid. Orthogonal
curvilinear coordinates. Application to circular cylindrical shafts
in steady motion; torsion of shafts or verying circular cross-
section; live’sbiharmonic stress function in problems of axial
symmetry.

STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3 units

Linear Programming: Revised Simplex methods, duality theory
and applications. Unconstrained Optimization: Search methods,
Grid, Nelder and Meads Methods. Gradient methods for
unconstrained optimization; steepest descent, Newton-Raphson,
constrained: classical methods of optimization, Maxima and
Minima, Lagrange’s multipliers. Kuhn-Tucker conditions.
Parametric programming, integer programming. Dynamic
programming. Pre-requisite MTH 370.1.

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MTH 432.1 Functional Equations 3 units
Equation for functions of a single variables, methods of
Solutions, Continuity, Monotonuity and uniqueness of solution of
the form F(G(x,y))=F(f(x),y) and similar types. Cauchy’s and
Jensen’s functional equation and applications. D’Alemburt’s
functional equations and application. Functional Equations and
addition theorems. Plexider’s functional Equations and related
ones. Wilson’s generalizations of D’Alemburt’s equation.

MTH 492.2 Numerical Methods 3 units

Solution of ordinary Differential Equations: Linear equations,
finite difference method for boundary value problems. Non-linear
equations, Runge-Kutta and Shooting algorithms. Method of
quasi-linearization. Partial differential equation: Parabolic
equations, explicit finite, differences scheme. Implicit scheme.
Elliptic and hyperbolic equations and finite differences. Finite
element methods.

MTH 423.2 Fields and Galois Theory 3 units

Fields, homomorphisms of fields. Finite fields. Prime fields.
Guotient rings which are fields. Irreducibility Esenstein criterion.
Field extensions degree of an extension, minimum polymonial
algebraic and transcendental extensions, straightedge and
compass construction. Algebraic closure of a field. The
JacobsorBourbaki correspondence. MTH 310.2, MTH 423.

MTH 450.2 Continuum Mechanics 3 units

Tensor Calculus of double fields. Deformation and its derivative
tensor. Kinematics of lines, surfaces and volumes, Analysis for
Stress. Isotropy groups of material. Equations of balance with and
without discontinuity surfaces. Thermoechanical constitutive
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relations for various materials with the without kinematics
constaints. Solution of simple equations of motion of selected
materials.

MTH 414.2 Introduction to Semigroup Theory 3 units

Basic Notions of Semigroups. Monogenic semigroups. Ordered
Sets, seim-lattices and lattices. Congruences. Three semigroups.
Grenn’s relations. The structure of D_classes. Regular D_classes.
Regular Primitive idempotents. Semilattice of groups.
Invsersesemigroups.

MTH 418.2 Rings and Modules 3 units

Modules –Basic Notions, Submodules, homomorphism of
modules. Artunian and Noetherian modules. Jordan-Holder
theorem. The krull Schmidt theorem. Rings_Primitive and
Semiprimitive rings, radical of a ring. Density theorems and
Artinian rings. The structure of algebras. Prime ideals, Ni-radical.
Prime spectrum of a commutative rings. The basis theorem.
Deurapostition of rings and modules

STA 474.2 Probability Theory 3 units

Probability spaces, measures and distribution. Distribution of
random variables as measureable functions. Product spaces;
product of measurable spaces, product probabilities.
Independence and expectation of random variables; weak
convergence, convergence almost everywhere, convergence in nth
mean, central limit theorem, laws of large number. Characteristic
function and Laplace transforms.

MTH 458.2 Control Theory 3 units

Dynamical systems in the state space, Reachability, stabilizability
and detecability. Equivalences of controllability and pole
assignability. The Calculus of variations. Generalized Huygen’s
principle. Reachable sets. Optimal Control with quadratics cost.
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Pontryagin’s maximum principles. The Algebraic Riccati
equation. Lyapunov stability. Applications to Economic
stabilization, planning, manpower development, resource
allocation under constraints etc.

MTH 416.2 General Algebraic System 3 units

Lattices-Basic notions of lattices distributive lattices, modular
and non-lattices. Sublattices and homomorphisms of lattices.
Category Theory: Basic Notion of categories, objects and maps.
Functors and natural transformations Concrete Examples of
categories, Universal subalgebras, homomrphism of algebras
products. Congruences, congruence lattice on algebras. Free
algebras, concrete examples universal algebras. Subdirect
products

MTH 455.2 General Relativity 3 units

General theory principles of equivalence,
Riemann_Christorffelecurvature tensor, field equation of the
general theory and their rigorous solutions, experimental tests,
and equations of motion; and unified field theories. Weyl’s
gauge-invariant geometry, Kaluza’s five dimensional theory and
projective field theories, and a generalization of Kaluza’s theory.,
(MTH 240, MTH 343).

STA 462.1 Design and analysis of Experiments 3 units

Basic design, completely random, randomized block and Latin
square designs. Use of models for estimating effects; missing data
and confidence limits. Graeco Latin square and split plot designs.
Analysis is variance and hypotheses tests. Factorial experiments,
the 22 and 23 experiments, standard errors for factorial effects.
Confounding factorials in blocks, fractional factorials factors at 2
levels and 3 levels. In complete block designs, estimation of
model parameters analysis of variance of BIB experiments (with
symmetrical BIB arrangement). Pre-requisite MTH 360.1.
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MTH 454.2 Electromagnetic Theory 3 units
Review of curvilinear coordinates.
Electrostatics-Gauss’s law, electrostatic scalar potential, dipoles
and quadrupoles. Solution of Laplace equation in Cartestian,
cylindrical and spherical polar coordinates. Two-dimensional
problems and complex variable methods. Magnetic field of
currents- EiotSavat Law. Complete Maxwell’s equations. Vector
potential Special Relativity and Maxwell’s equations.
Electromagnetic Waves.

MTH 430.1 Algebraic Topology 3 units

Brief review of basics from general topology L-connectedness,
components, paths, path-connectedness, path-components, the set
(x). Algebraic background, including free groups, groups defined
by deneraters and relations, exact sequences. Homotopy,
homotopy equivalence, retracts and deformation retracts,
contractible spaces, the fundamental group. Simplexes, simplicial
simplexes, subcomplexes, simplical maps derived (barycentric)
subdivision, simplical approximation theorem. The edge-path
group, its isomonphism with the fundamental group, calculations
of 1 (k) especially for closed surfaces, Brouwer fixed point
theorem in the plane. Simplicial homology groups. The induced
homoorphism f* when f is simplicial, outline proof of topological
invariance of the homology groups. Calculation of Hn(Sm), proof
that Sn and Sm are not homotopy equivalent and Rn and Rm are
not homonorphic (n=m), generalized Brouwer fixed point
theorem. Mayer-Vietoris sequence calculation of homology
groups, especially for closed surfaces.

STA 463.1 Multivariate Analysis 3 units

The multivariate normal distribution. Estimation of mean vector
and the covariance matrix. The distribution and used of sample
correlation coefficient. The generalized T2- statistics.
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Classification of observations. Procedures of classification into
one of two or three specified multicariate normal populations.
Discriminant function when populations are unknown. Principal
components and factor analysis

STA 464.1 Regression Analysis and Model Building 3 units

Multiple linear regression models, polynomial regresson. Tests of
independence and goodness-of- fit. Use of summy variables.
Non-linearity in parameters requiring simpletransformation.
Partial and conditional regression and correlation models.
Canonical correlation. Tests of independence of regression
coefficients. Other problems associated with “Best Regression
Models”

STA 466.1 Optimization Methods 3 units

Linear Programming: Revised Simplex methods, duality theory
and applications. Unconstrained Optimization: Search methods,
Grid, Nelder and Meads Methods. Gradient methods for
unconstrained optimization; steepest descent, Newton-Raphson,
constrained: classical methods of optimization, Maxima and
Minima, Lagrange’s multipliers. Kuhn-Tucker conditions.
Parametric programming, integer programming. Dynamic
programming. Pre-requisite MTH 370.1.

STA 468.1 Bayesian Inference 3 units

Bayes’ Theory. Posterior distributions. One parameter cases in
some standard continuous discrete distributions. Point and
interval estimation. Prediction of future observation. Choice of
priors: natural conjugate families of prior distribution, simple
non-informative priors. Comparison of the means and variance of

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two normal and Poisson distributions, linear regression. Tests of
hypothesis.

STA 472.2 Time Series Analysis 3 units

Components of time series, measurement of trend, the seasonal
index, the cyclical component and random fluctuations. Serial
correlation, correlogram. Stationary time series, estimation of
mean and their covariance function. Linear prediction in time
series, autoregressive process. Moving average process. Seasonal
models. Models identification.

STA 476.2 Econometric Methods 3 units

Nature and quality of econometrics data and use of econometric
models. Problems of regression analysis; multicollinearity,
heteroscedasticity, Autocorrelation, Errors in Variables and their
effects. Time as a variable, Dummy Variable, Grouped data.
Lagged variables and distributed lag models; application to cross-
section and time series data, demand studies, measurement of
production, consumption and investment functions. Simultaneous
equation and identification, Bias in reduced form. Estimation:
Indirect least squares and two –stage lease squares. Ideas of
model specification and specification error. Maximum likelihood
methods applied to econometric.

STA 478.2 Stochastic Processes 3 units

Introduction to Stochastic and definition of terms, e.g. absorbing
and reflecting barriers. Random walk. Examples of random walk
with reflecting and absorbing barriers, and examples from
queuing theory. The general Markov Chain, a two-state Markov
Chain, the classification of states and the limit theorem, closed
set of states Stationary transition probabilities. Morkov processes
with discrete state in continuous time, the Poission process. Pre-
requisite MTH 360.1, MTH 320.1.

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STA 473.2 Biometry
Purpose, history and structure of biological assays. Types of
Bioassays. Feller’s theorem and its analogurs. The Behrens
distribution. Dillution assays adjustments for body weight. Direct
assay with covariance. Design and criticisms of direct assays.
Indirect asays. The dose-response regression.

STA 477.2 Simulation and Modeling

Basic Concepts: Philosophy, development implementation and
design of simulation models.
Pseudo-Random Numbers: Generation of random numbers,
Uniform distribution and its importance to simulation.
Simulation Techniques: Mid-square, mid-product, Fibonacci,
Congruential, mixed method, multiplicative etc.
Tests for Random Number Generator: Frequency, Gap, Runs,
Poker etc.
Simulation Languages: Overview and Comparison, GPSS,
GASP, SIM ULA, DYNAMO etc.
Simulation Modeling:Queues, sales of insurance policies
production line maintenance.

MTH 470.2: Research Project 6 units

Students are expected to carry out research works in areas that are
of interest to the students and are related to the mathematical
knowledge and skills gained during the course work.The research
work shall be in line with the degree to be awarded. The research
work shall be summarised in a project report to be examined by
internal and external examiners.
COURSES FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMME

COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTION

CSC 280.1 Introductions to Computer Programming (2 Unit)
Principles of programming. Program design, algorithms, flowcharts,
pseudocodes. Programming with FORTRAN: declarations,
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input/output, loops, decisions, arithmetic/assignment statements.
Arrays and subroutines.

CSC 281.1 Computer Systems Fundaments (3 Units)

The Von-Neumann computer. Simple computer organization. Alu
Registers: accumulator register, instruction register, instruction pointer.
The instruction fetch-execute cycle. Microinstructions,
Microprograms, Microprogram Execution. Hard-wired
Microprograms. Memories: memory cycles, memory buffer register,
word lengths, memory hierarchies-RAM, LI cache, L2 cache. The
bootstrap loader. Loaders and link editors. Assembly languages and
assemblers-the two-stage operation of the assembler. Machine
instruction sets.
CSC 282.2 Database Programming (3 Units)
Characteristics of business programming. Records, files. File creation,
accessing. Record accessing, insertion, updating, deletion. Searching
and retrievals. Programming with dBase, and MS Access, or other
suitable language. Introduction to SQL.
CSC 283.1 Information Systems and File Structures (2 Units)
Data hierarchy: bits bytes, data types, records, files. File design: serial
and sequential files, random and index sequential files. File
maintenance: master files, transaction files, etc. Tape and disk devices:
timing, record blocking, etc.

CSC 286.2 Data Structures (2 Units)

Bits, Bytes, words, linear structures and lists structures; arrays, tree
structures, sets and relations, higher level language data types and data-
handling facilities. Techniques for storing structured data list, files,
tables trees, etc., their space and access time properties, algorithm for

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manipulating linked lists, binary, b-trees, b*trees, and A VIAL trees.
Algorithm for transversing and balancing trees.

CSC 287.2 Object Oriented ProgrammingI (3 Units)

Preprocessor directives, library naming and access, comments,
statements. Data types, constants, variables, expressions and
assignment statements. String class. Input/output statements. Selection,
repetition. Functions. Arrays. File manipulation, Pointers, and Classes.
Use C language, C++ or C# to illustrate these concepts.
CSC 288.1 Structured Programming (2 Units)
Principles of good programming style, expression; structured
programming concepts; control flow-invariant relation of a loop;
stepwise refinement of both statement and data; program
modularization (Bottom up approach, to-down approach, nested virtual
machine approach); languages for structured programming debugging
testing verifying code inspection; semantic analysis. Test construction.
Program verification, test generation and running. The use of PASCAL
to illustrate these concepts. String processing, Record Structures, file
Processing, Dynamic data types for lists, etc. Recursion for tree search,
sorting, etc. writing efficient programs. Turbo PASCAL project
management facilities.

CSC 289.2 Object Oriented Programming I Practicals (1 Unit)

CSC 291.1 FORTRAN Programming Practicals (1 Unit)

CSC 292.2 Database Programming Practicals (1 Unit)

CSC 382.1 Computer Architecture 1 (2 Units)

Basic logic design and Circuits; Data representation; instruction
formats; computer Architecture; Study architecture of an actual simple
mini-computer. Assembly languages and assemblers-the two-stage

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operation of the assembler. Machine instruction sets. Bootstrap
Programs and Link Editors.

CSC 394.1 Operating Systems (3 Units)

Principles of operating systems; Types of operating systems, batch,
multi- programming multiprocessing. Processes, inter processor
communication, synchronization, deadlocks storage management and
resource allocation. illustrated from a popular operating system such as
UNIX.

CSC 395.1 Operating Systems Practicals (1 Unit)

CSC 398.1 Computational Method (2 Unit)

Computational Geometry-convex hull, triangulation, curves and
surfacing. Formal specification, Bunches and bunch theory, pigeonhole
principles, surjection, injections, inverses, composition, reflexivity,
equivalence relations, transitivity, cardinality – relate practical
examples to appropriate termination detection. Implications of
uncomputability, tractable and intractable problems. Optical computing
– integrity models such as Biba and Clark – Wilson.

CSC 480.1 Database Management (3 Units)

Basic concepts. Data integration. Data independence. Functions and
architecture of a DBMS. Data models. Storage structures and access
stractegies. Relations and relational operations. Relational algebra and
calculus. Normalization. Security and integrity issues. Relational
systems, INGRES, DBASE entity – relationship model. E-R. diagrams.
Semantic and semantic nets. IKBS’s

CSC481.1 Object-Oriented Programming II (3 units)

Object-Oriented programming structures and principles. Practical
illustration with Java, Rubby, and Python programming languages.
Preprocessor directives, library naming and access, comments,
statements. Data types, constants, variables, expressions and
assignment statements. String class. Input/output statements. Selection,

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repetition. Functions. arrays. Files manipulation. Classes and object-
oriented design.
CSC 482.1 Compiler Construction (2 Units)
Translators; compilers, assemblers, interpreters, preprocessors.
Functional blocks of a complier. The compilation process – Lexical
analysis, syntax and semantic analysis. Code generation, code
optimization. Error detection and recovery. Lexical analysis, transition
diagrams. Review of context – free grammars. Parsing context –free
expressions. Top-down and bottom-up praising. LL(K) & LR parsing.
Operator –precedence paring. Symbol table structures.

CSC 483.1 Algorithms (2 Units)

Design and specification of algorithms. Efficiency of algorithms:
running and memory usage, polynomial time and super-polynomial
time algorithms. Analysis of algorithms: best-case, average-case,
worst-case analyses. Asymptotic programming, randomized
algorithms. Searching: sequential and binary search. Sorting
algorithms: bubble, insertion quick sort, merge sort, heap sort.
Exponential algorithms: performance optimization.
CSC 486.1 Systems Analysis And Design (3 Units)
Introduction to systems analysis, structured and object-oriented
analysis and design, structured and object-oriented tools, the systems
life cycle. Organizational structure. Systems investigation. Feasibility
studies. Determination and evaluation of alternatives designs of input,
output and file structures. Documentation. Choice of system
characteristics (Hardware and software). Testing, conversion. Parallel
runs. Evaluation of system performance. Maintenance.

CSC 492.2 Computer Graphics (3 Units)

Hardware aspect; plotters microfilm, plotters displays, graphic-tablets,
light pens, other graphical input aids. Facsimile and its problems.
Refresh display, refresh buggers, changing images light pen interaction.
Two and three dimensional transformation perspective. Clipping
algorithms, hidden live removal, Holden surface removal; warrock’s
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method, shading, data reduction for graphical input. Institution to hand
writing and character recognition. Curve synthesis and fitting.
Contouring ring structures versus doubly linked lists. Hierarchical
structures; Data structure; organization for inter-active graphics.
CSC 496.1 Programming Languages (3 Units)
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Introduction to 4 and 5 Generation Programming Languages, The
role and comparison of programming languages generations. Benefits
of Fourth and Fifth Programming languages. Data manipulative based
fourth generation language- Structured Query Language Programming,
logic based Fourth Generation Languages-Ruby and /or Python,
Advanced Queries and Object-Oriented Query handling. General
purpose/multi purpose representations in 4GL – Input/Ouput, Types,
objects and declarations. Expression and statements. Methods, Practical
Illustrations.
CSC 498.1 Data Communication and network (3 Units)
Introduction, waves Fourier analysis, measure of communication
channel characteristics, transmission media, noise and distortion,
modulation and demodulation; multiplexing TDM FDM and FCM.
Parallel and serial transmission (synchronous vs anachronous). Bus
structures and loop systems, computer network. Examples and design
consideration: data switching principles; broadcast techniques; network
structure for packet switching, protocols, description of network e.g.
ARPANET, DSC etc.

CSC 499.2 Computer Graphics Practicals (1 Unit)

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