Introduction
Our vision is to be among the leading Mathematics departments of the country, which provides quality education in Mathematics and is the center of active and innovative research. The department aspires to promote understanding of Mathematics through teaching and research and inculcate in students the attributes of logical and critical thinking. The Department of Mathematics has been established in June 2014. In June 2014, the Department of Mathematics & Statistics has been bifurcated as two independent departments.
Mathematical life at AIOU is very active. It comprises original investigations, discussions, lectures, and teaching at many levels. We are deeply committed to superior research in mathematics and the scientific excellence of our faculty is well recognized in the mathematical community.
The following degree programs are being offered in the Department of Mathematics. All these programs are approved by Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad.
- PhD Mathematics
- MPhil Mathematics
- BS Mathematics
- AD in Mathematics
Presently, these degree programs are offered at main campus only. However, in near future, the Department intends to offer these degree programs at main regional headquarters.
The Department provides instructional support to all the faculties of the University in the teaching of courses related to Mathematical sciences. Presently, the Department is offering courses for post-graduate and graduate programs which are carefully designed with a thoughtful selection of courses from applied, pure, financial, and computational domains of mathematics in the light of guidelines provided by the HEC.
The Department offers programs in various specializations which include Pure, Applied, Computational and Financial Mathematics. Academia and students frequently participate in national, regional and international conferences. The research interests of the Department of Mathematical Sciences range from abstract to applied aspects of the discipline. Building on our current strength, our goal is to strengthen areas related to Pure and Applied Mathematics. We believe that it will help students keep pace with the latest trends in mathematics on the one hand and contribute to society at large on the other. A clearer idea of the exact areas engaging the Department's current interest can be formed from the list of the faculty and their individual areas of research.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must have FSc/HSSC certificate in HSSC with major Mathematics or equivalent exams approved/verified by Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC).
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Face to Face
Total Credits Hours Required
| S# | Course Title | Code | CH | Category |
| 1 | Functional English | ENGL3505 | 3 (3+0) | GE: Functional English |
| 2 | Islamic Studies / Ethics | ITHC3501 / HADH3501 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Islamic Studies |
| 3 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | PKST3502 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
| 4 | Introductory Statistics | STAT3501 | 3 (3+0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 5 | Pakistani Adab-I | URD3503 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Arts and Humanities |
| 6 | Calculus-I | MATH3502 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |||
| S# | Course Title | Code | CH | Category |
| 1 | Expository Writing | ENGL3504 | 3 (3+0) | GE: Expository English |
| 2 | Civics and Community Engagement | SOC3503 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Civics and Community Engagement |
| 3 | Application of Information Communication & Technologies | CS3503 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Applications of ICT |
| 4 | Introduction to Sociology | SOC3506 | 3 (2+1) | GE: Social Sciences |
| 5 | Calculus-II | MATH3509 | 3 (3+0) | |
| 6 | Set Theory & Logic | MATH3507 | 2 (2+0) | Major |
| 7 | Pakistan Studies | PKST3501 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| S# | Course Title | Code | CH | Category |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning-I | MATH3508 | 3 (3+0) | GE: Quantitative Reasoning |
| 2 | Entrepreneurship | MGT3503 | 2 (2+0) | GE: Entrepreneurship |
| 3 | Basics of Environmental Science | ENVS4501 | 3 (2+1) | GE: Natural Sciences |
| 4 | Linear Algebra | MATH3512 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| 5 | Analytical Geometry | MATH4502 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| 6 | Discrete Mathematics-I | MATH3505 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| S# | Course Title | Code | CH | Category |
| 1 | Quantitative Reasoning-II | MATH4505 | 3 (3+0) | GE: Quantitative Reasoning |
| 2 | Introduction to Probability and Probability Distributions | STAT3503 | 3 (3+0) | Interdisciplinary |
| 3 | Mathematical Methods | MATH4504 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| 4 | Vector and Tensor Analysis | MATH4503 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
| 5 | Computer and Scientific | MATH3510 | 3 (2+1) | Major |
| 6 | Applications C++ Group Theory | MATH5503 | 3 (3+0) | Major |
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Semesters
Assessment Weightage
| For Theory Courses: | ||||
|
S.No. |
Components |
Total Marks |
Weightage |
Passing Marks |
|
1 |
Assignment |
10 |
20% |
50% (In aggregate) |
|
2 |
Assignment 2 |
10 |
|
|
|
3 |
Mid Term |
30 |
30% |
|
|
4 |
Attendance |
100 |
Nil |
70% |
|
5 |
Final Exam |
100 |
50% |
50% |
| For Theory-Practical Courses: | ||||
|
S.No. |
Components |
Total Marks |
Weightage |
Passing Marks |
|
1 |
Assignment |
10 |
20% |
50% (In aggregate) |
|
2 |
Assignment 2 |
10 |
|
|
|
3 |
Mid Term |
30 |
30% |
|
|
4 |
Practical |
15 |
|
|
|
5 |
Attendance |
100 |
Nil |
70% |
|
6 |
Final Exam |
100 |
50% |
50% |
| For Practical/FYP Courses: | ||||
|
S.No. |
Components |
Total Marks |
Weightage |
Passing Marks |
|
1 |
Attendance |
100 |
Nil |
70% |
|
2 |
Final Exam |
100 |
100% |
50% |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).