Bachelor of Arts with Education (Mathematics)

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BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS)

The Bachelor of Arts with Education (Mathematics) degree program offered by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an integrated degree program that will expose the students the following areas, Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Studies. In addition the program will provide graduates not only with a specialized knowledge of the subject areas and pedagogic skills.

Programme Structure

Key to Course Listing and Descriptions:
C = Core,

E = Elective (to be chosen from the teaching subject disciplines)

P = Prescribed (All SAS courses are Core and fall under the (Prescribed’ category)

First Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
SAS 101	Introduction to Reading and Writing Skills (required)	3
MAT 112	Foundation of pure mathematics (C)	3
MAT 113	Differential calculus (C)	3
STA 110	Introduction to Probability and Statistics I (C)	3
EDU 110	Introduction to Education I (C)	3

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
SAS 102	Computer Literacy and Skills (Required)	3
MAT 114	Integral Calculus (C)	3
STA 112	Introduction to Probability and Statistics II (C)	3
EDU 111	Introduction to Education II (C)	3

Second Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
SAS 201	Introduction to Research Methods (Required)	3
MAT 214	Linear Algebra (core)	3
MAT 216	Vector Analysis (core)	3
CIM 210	General Methods of teaching (core)	3
EDF 210	Philosophy of Education (core)	3
PSY 210	General Education Psychology (core)	3
STA 212E	Mathematical Statistics I (elective)	3
STA 213E	Social & Economic Statistics (elective)	3
STA 215E	Introduction to Applied Statistics (elective)	3
MAT 212	Real Analysis I (elective)	3

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
MAT 215	Classical mechanics (core)	3
MAT 217	Linear algebra II (core)	3
CIM 230	Curriculum & Development (core)	3
EDF 211	History of Education (core)	3
CIM 211	Education Media and Resources (core)	3
STA 217E	Principles of Statistical Inferences (elective)	3
STA 218E	Introduction to Time Series Analysis (elective)	3
STA 219E	Categorical Data Analysis (elective)	3

Third Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
SAS 301	Contemporary Gender Issues 3 (Required)	3
MAT 310	Real Analysis II 3 (core)	3
MAT 314	Ordinary Differential Equations I 3 (core)	3
MAT 317	Numerical Analysis 3 (core)	3
CIM 311	Special Methods in Mathematics 3 (core)	3
PSY 310	Human Growth and Development 3 (core)	3
MAT 315	Operations Research I 3 (elective)	3
STA 318	Computing Methods & Data Analysis 3 (elective)	3

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
MAT 312	Complex Analysis I (core)	3
MAT 318	Fluid Mechanics I (core)	3
MAT 319	Advanced Calculus (core)	3
MAT 324	Partial Differential Equations I (core)	3
PSY 311	Educational Measurements and Evaluation (core)	3
CIM 360	Media Practicals and Micro-teaching 3 (core)	3
MAT 313E	Abstract Algebra (elective)	3
MAT 316E	Methods I (elective)	3
MAT 320E	Analytical Mechanics (elective)	3

Fourth Year

First Semester

Code	Title	Units
SAS 401	Policy Analysis and project Management (Required)	3
MAT 416	Functional Analysis (core)	3
MAT 417	Fluid Mechanics II (core)	3
MAT 420	Numerical Analysis II (core)	3
EDF 410	Sociology of Education & Comparative Education (core)	3
EMP 410	Environmental Education (core)	3
EMP 411	Education Administration & Management(core)	3
MAT 410	Rings & Modules (elective)	3
MAT 412	Measure Theory (elective)	3
MAT 413	Topology I (elective)	3
MAT 422	Operations Research II (elective)	3

Second Semester

Code	Title	Units
MAT 419	Partial Differential Equations II (core)	3
MAT 421	Complex Analysis II (core)	3
MAT 424	Fluid Mechanics III (core)	3
MAT 426	Methods II (core)	3
MAT 427	Ordinary Differential Equations II (core)	3
EMP 412	Educational Planning and Economics3 (core)	3
PSY 410	Human Behaviour and Learning (core)	3
MAT 414E	Topology II	3
MAT 423E	Operation Research III	3
MAT 425E	Fourier Analysis	3
MAT 429E	Introduction to Quantum Mechanics	3

Objectives/Admission

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to Bachelor of Arts with Education (Mathematics) degree program, a candidate must be a holder of

i) Kenya certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) as approved by the Moi University Senate. In addition a candidate must meet the following cluster in the KCSE or its equivalent recognized University Senate.

Mathematics OR Mathematics
Physics Physical Science
Second group II Biological Science
Third group II or any group II/IV/V Geography/accounts/commerce

For the privately Sponsored Students Program (PSSP) an applicant must meet the above (i) requirements and have a minimum grade of C+ (plus) in Mathematics.
OR
(ii) Holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with two Principals (2P) and one subsidiary (1S) in science subjects (one principal must be in mathematics.)
OR
(iii) Holder of Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) Diploma in Applied Sciences, Computer Studies, applied Statistics or relevant disciplines or its equivalent from an institution recognized by Moi University Senate (those with credit/Distinction may be admitted to 2nd Year, Pass in 1st year, HND credit 3rd year and pass in second year)

For mature entrance applicants, an applicant must meet the above (iii) requirements and must have worked for at least three years.

Objectives
The course aims at developing and producing knowledgeable and well trained Mathematics or Computer Studies graduates who can teach in secondary schools, middle level colleges and tertiary institutions, and able to work in institutions where mathematics or computer science are applied.

Specific Objectives
At the end of the program the student should be able to:
1.    Demonstrate high level of understanding of Mathematical or Statistical knowledge,
2.    Teach Mathematics studies in tertiary institutions and secondary schools both locally and internationally,
4.    Pursue postgraduate studies in Mathematics or Statistics areas which require such knowledge,
5.    Apply Mathematical or Statistical knowledge in research and work in various fields.

Course Duration
The Bachelor of Arts with Education (Mathematics) degree program shall normally cover a period of four years.