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Chair:
Andel Bailey
Email:
abailey@ncu.edu.jm
Tel: (876)-963-7392-3
The programmes offered in the Department are designed to provide knowledge and
experience in the pure and applied sciences of mathematics, physics and engineering.
Beyond this, the Department seeks to inculcate in its students Christian values of
excellence, moral soundness and professional ethics. These, along with the theories and
applications of logic, creative thinking, problem-solving and effective communication skills
will fit the students for service in all branches of science, business and the humanities. The
Department provides the mathematical knowledge and skills that are required by students
in most departments of the University. The math programmes offers an Actuarial Science
concentration as well as a general degree in math.
Entry Requirements
Students, who have passed Mathematics at CXC or GCE O’Level or have passed
equivalent examinations, may begin their mathematical courses by registering for College
Algebra or Fundamentals of Mathematics according to the requirements of their
programme of study. Students who plan to go on to higher-level math courses should do
College Algebra.
Students who have not passed mathematics at CXC/GCE level are required to do
Introductory Mathematics (MATH 095), which satisfies the requirements for entry to College
Algebra or Fundamentals of Mathematics.
Programmes
Offered
Mathematics
Engineering
Matriculation
Requirements
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In the case of any deficiencies in the matriculation requirements stated below, applicants must enroll in the Pre-College Department of the University to prepare to take external examinations.
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Applicants transferring from tertiary institutions or having good passes in appropriate subjects in GCE (‘AO’ or ‘A’ levels) and CAPE may (upon transcript evaluation), receive credits for work done.
Mathematics
1. In addition to meeting all other University
requirements as stated in the ‘Admissions’ section of the
current Bulletin, all applicants, at a minimum,
must have passes in five (5) CXC or GCE subjects, including
English Language
and
Mathematics
(CXC General Proficiency level I, II or III/G.C.E.
at grade A, B, or C), a satisfactory score in SAT I (outside
this region) or equivalent.
Engineering
To complete the Associate Degree Programme in the stated time (2
years), students must enter with following minimum matriculation
requirements:
i) GCE A’ Level Mathematics & Physics, PLUS a minimum standard of
CXC/GCE O’ Level Passes in English Language, and two other technical
or science related subjects
OR
ii) CAPE Mathematics Units I & II,CAPE Physics Units I & II, , PLUS a
minimum standard of CXC/GCE O’ Level Passes in English Language, and
two other technical or science related subjects
iii) Students who DO NOT satisfy the above (2) requirements (Students
without A Level or CAPE Passes) will complete their study in 3 years or
more, with the first year being used to complete preliminary courses which
are prerequisites for the programme. The minimum entry requirements for
such students are:
CXC/GCE O Level Mathematics, Physics, English, and two other
science related subjects (preferably technical)
COURSE EXEMPTIONS
• For a student to be awarded credits for College Algebra, a student must have
previously passed College Algebra (MATH121), with a grade C or better.
Credits in College Algebra are not applicable towards the bachelor’s or
associate’s degree in Mathematics.
• Students must obtain a minimum pass of 3 in CXC or “C” in GCE Physics to be
exempted from Introduction to Physics I & II (PHYS 101 & 102). Credits in
Introduction to Physics I & II (PHYS 101 & 102) are not applicable in credit
count towards the any bachelor’s or associate’s degree within the department.
Minor (bachelor
degree programmes only)
- Students may select any
minor offered by the University.
- Students must have external
passes in the minor selected.
Prerequisite/Co-requisite Courses
Each course
in the Department has one or more prerequisite or corequisite
requirement(s). A student is not allowed to register for
a course until all these requirements are fully met. Please see
the “Description of Courses” below for prerequisites and
co-requisites.
Graduation
Requirements
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An overall G.P.A. of 2.0; a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 in core
courses and a minimum G.P.A. of
2.25 in the minor.
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At least a ‘C+’ grade for all core courses.
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At least a ‘C’ grade in all cognate classes.
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All required external examination passes.
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