B.Sc Mathematics Hons at Azim Premji University, Bangalore Offline Course

The Undergraduate Programme offers Majors in Sciences. Students are required to choose one major area of disciplinary study.

In addition, students also go through a Common Curriculum which provides them the opportunity to study interdisciplinary areas like Development, Sustainability, Education, and Media.

The Mathematics major is split into two sections- The first section is the disciplinary part which has core courses (8) and electives (3). The pedagogical approach (Inquiry Based Learning) in the first- year courses gives importance to the journey of mathematical exploration.

Core Courses

• Introduction to mathematical thinking 1
• Introduction to mathematical thinking 2
• Calculus 1

The second- and third-year courses use a mix of Inquiry Based Learning (IBL) and traditional lecture-tutorial method and will expose students to higher order mathematical concepts.

• Linear Algebra
• Abstract Algebra
• Probability
• Calculus 2
• Calculus 3

Elective Courses

In addition, students will choose elective courses (9 credits) which are designed to cater to the interest of student in the direction of

• Data- Computing
• Economics
• Physics
• Pure Mathematics

Supporting Courses

Supporting courses (15 credits) give a broad overview of applications of mathematics in related disciplines. These could include courses in introductory physics, chemistry, biology and economics. In addition, students will complete a two- semester sequence in programming which will develop skills in numerical methods, simulations and functional programming.

Honours

The honours pathway is designed to intensify the exploration of Mathematics and ignite a spark in the mind of the student.

Honours students have to complete additional 12 credits and the pathway has three parts :

• Research methods course (3 credits),
• Two electives (6 credits) and
• An independent study project (3 credits).

The research methods course will expose the student to a variety of topics across various branches and exposure to the research being done in these areas. Experts in subject areas will be invited to interact with students and discuss their work. The two electives will give them further in-depth exposure to advanced topics. Finally, the independent study project done over the breaks after fourth and fifth semester will culminate in sixth semester with a thesis that is written and presented in the sixth semester.