VU Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Mathematics

BS (Mathematics)

Introduction

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics program is designed for those students who want to pursue their study in the field of Mathematics. Mathematics is a basic and powerful tool for solving problems and a highly creative field of study. Mathematics is important to all areas of our society and is a foundation for many different kinds of careers. Mathematical graduates are in high demand and can obtain well paid work in many areas, including teaching, investment banking and finance; the civil service; the pharmaceutical industry; and medicine statistics. Mathematics graduates are highly employable due to the advanced problem-solving, analytical skills and higher level numeracy skills developed by studying this subject.

The program will afford the students:

  • An opportunity to expand their knowledge in the field of mathematics and its applications by providing courses at graduate level;

  • Preparation for a professional career in education, or in business, industry and research institutions;

  • To continue their studies in mathematics, comprehensive knowledge in mathematics and its applications, as well as an opportunity to decide whether they are willing to become mathematicians.

Objectives

  • An opportunity to expand students’ knowledge in the several fields of mathematics and its applications by providing courses at graduate level.
  • A unique academic experience via a high-quality international program.
  • Preparation for a professional career in education, or in business, industry and research institutions.
  • For those wishing to continue their studies in mathematics, comprehensive knowledge in mathematics and its applications, as well as an opportunity to decide whether they are willing to become mathematicians.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate / A -level / I. Com / DAE or equivalent relevant qualification with Mathematics having at least 45% marks.

Note:

  • Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

  • "Zero Semester" is not applicable.

BS Entry Route:

Applicants having B.Sc./Associate Degree (14 years of education) from an HEC recognized university / institute with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out 4.0 are eligible for course exemption (as determined by the Equivalence Committee of VU). However, applicants shall meet admission entry requirements based on their 12 years of education as stated above.

Assessment Criteria

  • Class Tests/Quizzes/MDBs/GDBs/Assignments/Seminars or any other such academic activity given by the respective teacher to the students in a Semester shall be called "Semester Work". In addition to this, any assessment mode employed during the semester may also contribute to the "Semester Work".
  • The distribution of marks for each theory course/subject in a Semester shall be as under:

Award of Degree

To become eligible for the award of BS Mathematics degree, the student is required to complete prescribed course work of at least 134 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.

Project / Internship / Practicals

Students are required to complete a project of 6 credit hours in the final year (distributed in two semesters) of their BS degree program. The choice of the Project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. Students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Project and may be required to give a presentation.

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 134
Total Semesters 8
Duration 4 Years


BS (Mathematics) Course Selection Rules
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS101 Introduction to Computing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG101 English Comprehension Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
GSC101 General Science Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH102 Basic Algebra and Trigonometry Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH104 Sets and Logic Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ETH202 Ethics (for Non-Muslims) Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
ISL202 Islamic Studies Elective 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning Required 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
CS201 Introduction to Programming Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG201 Business and Technical English Writing Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH101 Calculus And Analytical Geometry Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH202 Discrete Mathematics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PHY101 Physics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
PAK301 Pakistan Studies Required 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
ECO401 Economics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ENG301 Business Communication Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH304 Statics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH401 Differential Equations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH403 Calculus and Analytical Geometry - II Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH405 Elementary Topics in Pure Mathematics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MGT211 Introduction To Business Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH201 Multivariable Calculus Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH404 Dynamics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH501 Linear Algebra Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS301 Data Structures Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO402 Microeconomics Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA301 Statistics and Probability Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 5
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MTH621 Real Analysis I Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH622 Vectors and Classical Mechanics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH633 Group Theory Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH643 Introduction to MATLAB Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS502 Fundamentals of Algorithms Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS602 Computer Graphics Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO403 Macroeconomics Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO606 Mathematical Economics I Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA630 Research Methods Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA632 Sampling Techniques Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 6
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MTH603 Numerical Analysis Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH623 Tensor Analysis and its Applications Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH631 Real Analysis II Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH634 Topology Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
CS402 Theory of Automata Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
ECO607 Mathematical Economics II Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
STA642 Probability Distributions Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 7
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MTH600A Final Project for Mathematics-I Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH601 Operations Research Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH632 Complex Analysis and Differential Geometry Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH641 Functional Analysis Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH642 Fluid Mechanics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 8
Course Code Title Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MTH600B Final Project for Mathematics-II Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH644 Measure Theory Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH645 Fuzzy Logic and Applications Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH646 Partial Differential Equations Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MTH647 Methods in Mathematical Physics Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)