Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics
Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences - Mathematical Sciences
Purpose and Rationale
Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics
The general purpose of the Bachelor of Science Honours in Applied Mathematics is to equip students with a deep theoretical body of knowledge in Applied Mathematics. This program aims to enable graduates to undertake professional work or progress to further learning at the Master's level. Graduates will possess coherent and advanced knowledge of the underlying principles and concepts in one or more disciplines of Applied Mathematics, along with related research principles and methods.
Rationale: The program is designed to address the need for trained personnel and graduates in the field of Applied Mathematics. By increasing the levels of trained professionals in this area, the aim is to meet the demands of the job market and expand the pool of students available for further research training.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to applied mathematics.
- Rigorously critique and evaluate current research and participate in scholarly debates in an area of applied mathematics.
- Relate theory to practice and vice versa.
- Identify, analyse and deal with complex and/or real world problems and issues drawing systematically and creatively on the theory, research methods and literature.
- Apply advanced information retrieval and processing skills to identify, critically analyse, synthesise and independently evaluate quantitative and/or qualitative data and undertake a study of the literature and current research in applied mathematics.
- Produce a relevant research report under supervision which meets the standards of scholarly/professional writing.
- Be able to present and communicate the results of the research to general audience.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria For Exit Level Outcomes
- Demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of the theory, research methodologies and techniques relevant to applied mathematics.
- Be capable of providing rigorous criticism and evaluate current research practices.
- Be able to participate in scholarly debates in an area of applied mathematics.
- Relate theory to practice.
Integrated Assessment
- Assessment methods for each module are through traditional methods such as assignments, tests and examinations.
- For the project, only the final report is assessed.
- The assessment is conducted after completion and submission of the report.
- Independent external moderation follows the same assessment format as the internal examination for consistency and fairness.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Honours Degree
- NQF Level
- 08
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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