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Degree: Bachelor
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Campus: Beirut, Debbieh, Tripoli
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Faculty: Science
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Department: Mathematics and Computer Science
Program Description
Mission
The program provides students with the opportunity to study the primary areas of contemporary mathematics, provides physical and social science majors with the necessary mathematical tools for work in their disciplines, and introduces all students to serious and interesting mathematical ideas and their applications.
Objectives
The program strives to enable students to:
1. Build a foundation of basic knowledge of mathematics.
2. Improve analytical and problem-solving skills.
3. Develop research skills and be aware of the variety problems related to the field of study.
4. Enhance professional thinking.
Learning Outcomes
The mathematics program enables students, by the time of graduation, to achieve the following learning outcomes:
a. Knowledge and understanding of:
1. The basic theorems and concepts in the different areas of mathematics.
2. The implementation of theories in problem solving.
3. The different areas of research in mathematics.
b. Intellectual abilities:
1. Ability to understand the different math concepts and be able to implement them in our everyday problems.
2. Ability to consider problems that could be solved by implementing concepts from different areas in
mathematics.
3. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems.
c. Professional and Practical competencies:
1. Efficient use of computers, laboratories and software to handle problems that are difficult to be solved
manually.
2. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
3. Efficient use of the techniques, skills and tools of modern mathematics.
d. General and Transferable Skills:
1. Functioning in multi-disciplinary teams.
2. Communicate ideas effectively in graphical, oral, and written media.
3. Recognize and respond to the need for lifelong and self-learning for a successful career.
Career Opportunities
1. Teaching
2. Consultants to actuaries
3. Management Services & Computing
4. Accountancy
5. Statistical Work
Chairperson: Prof. Mohammad N. Abdulrahim
Professors: Prof. Ali Yassine El-Zaart, Prof. Toufic Anis El Arwadi
Associate Professors: Dr. Noura Mohammad Yassin, Dr. Abdullah al-Chakik, Dr. Maher Jneid
Assistant Professors: Dr. May AbdelHafiz Itani, Dr. Lama Ahmad Affara, Dr. Julie Imad Bou Daher, Dr. Mahmoud Ahmad Al Skafi, Dr. Layal Imad Abou Daher, Dr. Bilal Ezzedine Nakhal, Dr. Mohammad AlSaleh, Dr. Majdi Hamza Awad, Dr. Mohammad Ahmad Daher, Dr. Nader Yasser Bakir, Dr. Rabih Kamal Damaj
The program strives to enable students to:
- Build a foundation of basic knowledge of mathematics.
- Improve analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Develop research skills and be aware of the variety problems related to the field of study.
- Enhance professional thinking.
The mathematics program enables students, by the time of graduation, to achieve the following learning outcomes:
a- Knowledge and understanding of:
- The basic theorems and concepts in the different areas of mathematics.
- The implementation of theories in problem solving.
- The different areas of research in mathematics.
b- Intellectual abilities:
- Ability to understand the different math concepts and be able to implement them in our everyday problems.
- Ability to consider problems that could be solved by implementing concepts from different areas in mathematics.
- Ability to identify, formulate, and solve problems.
c- Professional and Practical competencies:
- Efficient use of computers, laboratories and software to handle problems that are difficult to be solved manually.
- Understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.
- Efficient use of the techniques, skills and tools of modern mathematics.
d- General and Transferable Skills:
- Functioning in multi-disciplinary teams.
- Communicate ideas effectively in graphical, oral, and written media.
- Recognize and respond to the need for lifelong and self-learning for a successful career.
To obtain the Bachelor Degree in Mathematics’ Program, students must successfully complete a total of 97 credit hours + IC3, where the standard duration of study is 6 semesters. There is one general semester of study for the students of the Mathematics Program.
Teaching, Consultants to actuaries, Management Services & Computing, Accountancy, Statistical Work.
I. University Requirements |
Credits |
* University Mandatory Courses |
5 |
* University Elective Courses |
11 |
II. Program Requirements |
Credits |
Faculty Core Courses |
17 |
Major Core Courses |
46 |
Departmental Electives |
12 |
**Faculty Electives |
6 |
Total |
97 |
Faculty Core Courses:
Courses |
Crs. |
Pre-Co/requisites |
MATH |
241 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry |
3 |
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CHEM | 241 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
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CHEM | 241L | Principles of Chemistry Laboratory | 1 | Co-requisite: CHEM241 |
PHYS | 243 | General Physics | 3 |
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PHYS | 243L | General Physics Laboratory | 1 | Co-requisite: PHYS243 |
CMPS | 241 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
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MATH | 242 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
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MATH Core Courses:
Courses |
Crs. |
Pre-Co/requisites |
MATH |
244 |
Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
246 |
Real Analysis I |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
248 |
Multivariable Calculus |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
341 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
--- |
MATH |
342 |
Vector Calculus |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
343 |
Special Functions |
3 |
MATH 244 |
MATH |
344 |
Real Analysis II |
3 |
MATH 246 |
MATH |
354 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
--- |
MATH |
346 |
Abstract Algebra I |
3 |
MATH 345 |
MATH |
348 |
Numerical Methods |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
441 |
Introduction to Complex Analysis |
3 |
MATH 241 |
MATH |
442 |
Abstract Algebra II |
3 |
MATH 346 |
MATH |
443 |
Topology |
3 |
MATH 246 |
MATH |
446 |
Fourier Series and Applications |
3 |
MATH 246 |
MATH |
454 |
Mathematical Computation |
2 |
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MATH |
444 |
Senior Project |
2 |
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*A total of 16 credits is required as University Requirements:
5 credits are selected from the University Mandatory courses list.
At least one course from social sciences and one course from humanities should be selected among the university elective courses.
** A total of 6 credits is required as faculty electives.
Students can enroll in any course offered by the Faculty of Science.
Academic Years |
2013/2014: 46 |
2014/2015: 56 |
2015/2016: 51 |
2016/2017: 54 |
2017/2018: 37 |
Academic Years |
2013/2014: 10 |
2014/2015: 11 |
2015/2016: 10 |
2016/2017: 24 |
2017/2018: 15 |
Study Plan:
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours Distribution |
Course Type |
First Semester |
CHEM241 |
Principles of Chemistry |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec) |
FC |
CHEM241L |
Principles of Chemistry Laboratory |
1 |
(1Cr.:3Lab) |
FC |
CMPS241 |
Introduction to Programming |
3 |
(3Crs.:2 Lec.,2Lab) |
FC |
MATH241 |
Calculus and Analytical Geometry |
3 |
(3 Cr.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
FC |
PHYS243 |
General Physics |
3 |
(3Crs.:3Lec) |
FC |
PHYS243L |
General Physics Laboratory |
1 |
(1Cr.:3Lab) |
FC |
Second Semester |
MATH242 |
Probability and Statistics |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 2 Lab.) |
FC |
MATH244 |
Ordinary Differential Equations |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH246 |
Real Analysis I |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH248 |
Multivariable Calculus |
3 |
3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
------- |
University Requirement |
2 |
(2 Crs.) |
CUR |
Third Semester |
MATH341 |
Linear Algebra |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 1 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH343 |
Special Functions |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH345 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 2Lec.,0 Tut., 2 Lab.) |
MJC |
------- |
Departmental Elective |
3 |
(3crs.) |
DE |
Student can enroll in any course offered by BAU faculties, with at least one course outside the department offering the program.
------- |
Faculty Elective |
3 |
(3crs.) |
FE |
------- |
University Requirement |
2 |
(2 Crs.) |
CUR |
Fourth Semester |
MATH342 |
Vector Calculus |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH344 |
Real Analysis II |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH346 |
Abstract Algebra I |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH348 |
Numerical Methods |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 2Lec.,0 Tut., 2 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH454 |
Mathematical Computation |
2 |
(2 Crs.: 2 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
------- |
University Requirement |
3 |
(3 Crs.) |
CUR |
Fifth Semester |
MATH441 |
Introduction to Complex Analysis |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH443 |
Topology |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
------- |
Faculty Elective |
3 |
(3crs.) |
FE |
------- |
Departmental Elective |
3 |
(3crs.) |
DE |
------- |
University Requirement |
4 |
(4crs.) |
CUR |
Sixth Semester |
MATH442 |
Abstract Algebra II |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH444 |
Senior Project |
2 |
(2 Cr.:2Lec.,0Tut.,0Lab.) |
MJC |
MATH446 |
Fourier Series and Applications |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
MJC |
------- |
Departmental Elective |
6 |
(6crs.) |
DE |
Departmental Elective (DE)
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Hours Distribution |
Course Type |
MATH351 |
Differential geometry |
3 |
(3 Crs.: 3 Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH352 |
Number Theory |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 1 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH353 |
Set Theory |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH354 |
Introduction to Dynamics |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH355 |
Calculus of Variations |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH451 |
Differential Calculus |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH452 |
Partial Differential Equations |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH453 |
Advanced Probability and Statistics |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 1 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH455 |
Topics in Linear Algebra |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 1 Lab.) |
DE |
MATH456 |
Topics in Mathematics |
3 |
(3 Cr. : 3Lec.,0 Tut., 0 Lab.) |
DE |