LAGOS STATE UNIVERSITY

DIRECTORATE OF SANDWICH DEGREE

PROGRAMME
MATHEMATICS EDUCATION COURSE GUIDE
 Mathematics
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
Philosophy
Nigeria cannot afford to ignore the role which computer literacy plays in achieving the
national goal of technological development. Hence she has resolved to introduce
Mathematics education in primary and secondary schools. For meaningful teaching of
Mathematics in our primary and secondary schools, there is a need to produce
professional teachers in the discipline. Hitherto there has been provision for the training
of Mathematician in the universities and the polytechnics but little attention was paidto
the training of teachers in Mathematics education. There is now an urgent need to offer
Mathematics studies as a subject in the programme of professional preparation of
teachers.
The philosophy of the programme include the production of well-groomed science
teachers who will acquire solid background in the concept, knowledge and use of
chemistry with professional abilities, and who will be able to teach Mathematics science
at the secondary school level
Objectives

The objectives of the programmes are to ensure that graduates acquire capabilities and skills in
three areas:

1. Teach mathematics at the Secondary School level;

2. Write progammes and process data with maximum speed and accuracy;
3. Demonstrate reasonably high level of competence in preparation for further
studies in Mathematics education.
4. Motivate students’ interest in the study of Mathematics. Through teaching/learning strategies.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

UTME
i. Five (5) ‘O’ Level credit passes in in SSCE/NECO/GCE including English Language,
Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry
ii. Grade II teachers’ Certificate in related subjects
Direct Entry
iii. Two ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics, or NCE passes at Merit Level in
Computer Education/Computer Science Education, or Physics and Mathematics.
iv. NCE technical with passes at Merit Level
v. LASU Foundation Graduates
Examination Malpractices
The department frowns seriously at any act of examination malpractice. The penalty
for examination malpractice is dismissal.
Approved Procedure for the Re-Assessment of Examination Scripts
The complainant will submit in writing an application for remarking to the Head of Department
clearly stating the reasons in writing and copy the Vice-Chancellor and the Dean of the Faculty.
Student will then pay a prescribed fee of N500.00 for a re-assessment.
The Head of Department conducts a discrete investigation into the request and takes one of the
following actions:
i) Advises the students to drop the request if he finds no substance in it.
ii) Where a complainant is dissatisfied with the advice of the Head of Department in (i)
above, the following procedure will operate.
iii) The complainant pays the sum of five hundred naira (N500.00) to the University
iv) Makes the request for remarking to the Dean of the Faculty through the Head of
Department clearly stating his/her reasons in writing
v) Depending on the prevailing circumstances, the remarking could be undertaking by the
Head of Department or any other Lecturer who could make a professional judgment on the
course being remarked and on the Lecturer. The Dean, in consultation with the Head of
Department or any other suitably qualified person, sends a sends a sample representing the
spread of the grades in the course together with the questions and marking scheme to the
external examiner or any other expert in the subject who is not lower in rank than the internal
examiner. The decision of the external examiner shall be final and the Dean shall report the
outcome of the exercise to the Vice Chancellor
Any disciplinary action that might arise from a request for re-marking shall be treated according
to existing regulations governing such matters.
Re-sit Examination
There shall be NO RESIT EXAMINATION in any course offered. However, students may retake
the course after they have attended lectures at the next available opportunity.
STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the responsibility of each student to ensure the following:
(a) Prompt registration at the beginning of each semester
(b) Regular attendance at lectures
(c) Quick response to official calls
(d) Completion of all academic assignments
(e) Effective use of the library and studying at his/her convenience
(f) Close relationship with his/her level adviser
(g) Good preparations and success in all examinations
(h) Compliance with all rules and regulations of the university
(i) Eschews all acts that can lead to suspension or dismissal from the university. Some of
such serious acts are joining cult and examination malpractice.
To this end, students should know that their success or failure depends on how they are able to
manage their resources and comport themselves in the university.
STAFF OFFICE HOURS
Lecturers in the department keep office hours that are displayed on the door of each academic
 staff.

MODULE 1 : Mathematics Education

S/N Course Code Title Unit Status
1. CHM 102 General Chemistry II 4 E
2. EDM 101 Introduction to Educational Management 2 C
3. EFC 101 Introduction to Education foundation 2 C
4. EST 104 School Curriculum and Instruction 2 C
5. LAS 112 Introduction to the Teaching Profession 2 C
6. GNS 111 Communication in English and Use of Library 2 C
7. GNS 104 Yoruba Language and Culture 2 C
8. MAT 101 Algebra 3 C
9. MAT 111 Trigonometry 2 C
10. MAT 112 Calculus 3 C
11. MAT 141 Coordinate Geometry I 2 C
12. MAT 162 Introductory Statistics 2 C
13. PHY 101 General Physics 2 C
14. PHY 102 Basic Optics and Sounds 3 C
15. PHY 104 General Physics II 3 C
16. PHY 105 Experimental Physics I 2 E
Total Units ( 32 UNITS COMPULSORY AND 6 38
UNITS ELECTIVES)
 MODULE 2: Mathematics Education
S/N Course
Code Title Unit Status
1. CSC 215 Software Practice I 2 C
2. EDM 211 Fundamental of Educational Planning 2 C
3. EFC 211 History of Western Education 2 C
4. EFC 231 Child growth development 2 E
5. EFC 232 Psychology of Learning 2 C
6. EFC 241 Introduction to Sociology of Education 2 C
7. ENT 202 Basic Principles of Entrepreneurship 2 C
8. EST 224 Production and Utilization of Instructional 2 C
Materials
9. EST 252 Mathematics Methods 2 C
10. GNS 201 Lagos and African History 2 C
11. MAT 142 Coordinate Geometry II 2 C
12. MAT 201 Abstract Algebra 2 C
13. MAT 202 Linear Algebra 2 C
14. MAT 211 Real Analysis 1 2 C
15. MAT 212 Real Analysis II 2 C
16. PHE 202 First Aid and Safety Education 2 C
17. PHY 106 Experimental Physics II 2 E
18. GNS 111 Communication in English and Use of Library
2 C*
(DE only)
Total Units ( 32 units compulsory and 4 units 38
electives)
MODULE 3: Mathematics Education

S/N Course
Code Title Unit Status
1. MAT 222 Dynamics of Particles 2 C
2. CSC 228 Software Practice II 2 C
3. EDM 311 School Organisation Management 2 C
4. EFC 321 Introduction to Special Education 2 R
5. EFC 322 Philosophical Foundation of Education 2 C
6. ENT 302 Practical in Entrepreneurship 2 C
7. MAT 221 Vector Analysis 2 C
8. EST 311* Elements of Special Education 2 E
9. EST 327 Instructional Strategies in Mathematics 2 C
10. GNS 301 Philosophy, Science and Environment 2 C
11. LAS 321 Curriculum Development 2 C
12. MAT 232 Numerical Analysis 2 C
13. MAT 251 Mathematical Methods 2 C
14. MAT 261 Probability Theory and Distribution 2 C
15. MAT 312 Real Analysis IV 2 E
16. MAT 311 Real Analysis III 2 E
17. MAT 321 Vector and Tensors Analysis 3 E
18. *Yoruba Language and Culture (Direct entry
GNS 104 2 C*
only
Total Units (28 UNITS COMPULSORY, 4units 37
required AND 5 UNITS ELECTIVES)
 MODULE 4 Mathematics Education
S/N Course Code Title Unit Status
1. MAT 302 Theory of Modules 3 C
2. MAT 313 Complex Analysis I 3 C
3. MAT 301 Groups and Rings 3 C
4. EDM 315 Quantitative Methods in Educational Management 2 E
5. EFC 328 Introduction to Early Childhood Education 2 E
6. EFC 341 The School and Society 2 E
7. EFC 391 Introduction to Guidance and Counselling 2 E
8. EST 305 Test Measurement and Educational Statistics 3 C
9. EST 324 Issues in Mathematics Education 2 E
10. EST 497 Teaching Practice I & II 6 C
11. EST 398 Research Methodology 2 C
12. MAT 322 Dynamics of Rigid Body 3 C
13. MAT 351 Mathematical Methods II 3 C
14. MAT 362 Probability Distribution Theory and Elementary Limit 3 C
Theorem
Total Units (29 UNITS COMPULSORY AND 10 39
UNITS ELECTIVES)
 MODULE 5 Mathematics Education

S/N Course
Code Title Unit Status
1. EST 326 Introduction to Computer in Education 2 E
2. EDM 411 Leadership Styles in Formal Organization 2 E
3. EDM 413 Costs Benefit Analysis and Project 2 E
Management
4. EFC 417 Issues in Early Childhood Education 2 E
5. EST 411 Curricular Innovation 2 E
6. EST 415 Learning System Designs 2 E
7. EST 417 Application of Computer in Education 2 R
8. EST 420 Improvisation of Materials in Mathematics 2 R
Education
9. EST 498 Research Project 4 C
10. MAT 402 Advanced Algebra II 3 E
11. MAT 431 Numerical Analysis III 3 E
12. MAT 432 Numerical Analysis IV 3 E
13. MAT 441 Ordinary Differential and Integral Equation 3 E
14. MAT 442 Partial Differential Equations 3 E
15. MAT 411 General Topology 3 E
16. MAT 413 Complex Analysis II 3 E
17. MAT 461 Statistical Inferences 3 E
Total Units (4 UNITS COMPULSORY, 4 UNITS
44
REQUIRED AND 36 UNITS ELECTIVES
DESCRIPTION OF COURSES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

A short description of each of the courses that are offered within the
department are provided in this section.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

MAT 101 ALGBRA

Real number system, principle of mathematical induction, theory of

quadratic equations, inequalities, and partial fractions, series, A.P., G.P.
Taylor’s and Maclaurin’s series. The Binomial theorem, set theory, set laws,
equivalence relations. Set functions and inverse set functions, polynomials.
The remainder and factor theorems. Polynomial equations and inequalities
(especially linear, quadratic and cubic) domain and zeros of rational
functions; curve sketching of polynomials and rational functions. N root of
unity. Introduction to algebra of m z n and square matrices. Properties of
determinants.

MAT 103 MATHEMATICS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES I

Mathematics concept in management and social science. Mathematics

and symbolic logic, indices, fractions and logarithms and applications to
business and economics. Series: AP and GP and application to business
and economics (Hint: preparation of salary structures). Linear Quadratic
and simultaneous equation and their applications. Set theory and
applications of Venn diagram for market analysis. Interest/shares: simple
and compound, discounting rate, annuity and amortization, amortization
schedule and their application in preparing banks statements. Matrices
and applications in estimation and allocation of resources.

MAT 104 MATHEMATICVS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCE II

Equation of a line, function and their graph, demand and supply equations.
The limit and continuity of a function, the tangent line, the derivatives and
techniques of differentiation. Marginal cost, elasticity of cost and marginal
revenue. Derivative as a rate of change the chain rule and implicit
differentiation. Derivatives of and maximum values and point of inflection.
Derivatives of higher order and second derivative test. Price elasticity of
demands and profit. Integration and techniques of integration. Definite
and indefinite integrals and application in economics.

MAT 105 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT SCIENCE I

Meaning of statistics, why statistics? Importance of statistics, scope of

statistics. Organization of statistical survey, planning the survey. Sources
of data in statistical method, nature of data and types of data. Sampling
and sampling designs. Data classification and tabulation. Diagrammatic
and graphic presentation. Measures of central value and measures of
variation.

MAT 106 STATISTICS OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE II

Elementary probability, probability distribution. Normal, binomial, poisson

and hyper-geometric, elementary sampling theory, index numbers,
combinatorics, conditional probability, tree diagrams and independence,
Venn diagrams and mutually exclusive events, vital statistics, random
variables and probability, expectation and variance of random variables,
discrete and continuous random variables.

MAT 108 DYNAMICS

A vector, velocity acceleration. Vector representation, vector and scalar

product, DOT and cross product, velocity, acceleration, work, power and
energy.

MAT 111 TRIGONOMETRY AND COORDINATE GEOMETRY

Trigonometry, circular measures. Trigonometric ratios. Sum and product

formulae, multiples and sub multiple angles. Trigonometric functions,
inverse trigonometric functions. Trigonometric equations.

MAT 112 CALCULUS

Elementary functions of single variable and their graphs. Limit and idea of
continuity. Differentiation: rate of change, product and quotient rules;
function of a function, implicit functions, differentiation of trigonometric
and inverse trigonometric functions, exponential and logarithmic
differentiation, stationary values of simple functions, maxima and minima,
point of inflexion and curve sketching. Integration as an inverse of
differentiation. Integration of simple and harder functions. Integration by
parts and by substitution, definite integrals. Area Walls formula, Simpson’s
and Trapezoidal Rules.

MAT 141 COORDINATE GEOMETRY I

Two dimensional coordinate geometry. Straight lines, perpendicular lines,

circles: tangent and normal to circles.

MAT 142 COORDINATE GEOMETRY II

Properties of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola

MAT 162 INTRODUTORY STATISTICS

Tabulation of data, frequency table, discrete and grouped data, frequency

polygon, curve and give, measures of location: mean, median, mode
derivation, standard deviation, quartiles, deciles, scatter diagrams, fitting of
straight lines, linear regression, correlation coefficients, rank correlation
coefficients, measures of skewness, simple concept of probability
(probability laws, addition and multiplication of probabilities), introduction
to random variable (Discrete and continuous).

MAT 171 ANCILLARY MATHEMATICS I

Elements of set theory. Quadratic equations. Graph of simple functions

polynomials, logarithm and trigonometry. Matrices, solutions of linear
equations in three unknowns. Trigonometric ratios, sum of angles, small
angles, solution of triangles. Differentiation and integration. Areas and
volumes of revolutions of solids, descriptive statistics: mean, media, mode
and standard deviation, frequency, distribution and related graph.

MAT 172 ANCILLARY MATHEMATICS II

Simple series: Taylor, binomial, exponential logarithm and trigonometric.
Simple first and second order differential equations with constant
coefficients. Complex number, algebra of complex number, the argand
diagram. Introduction to probability. Binomial Poisson and Normal
distributions. Introduction to large sample, estimates on tests using
normal distributions. Linear regression and correlation.

MAT 201 ABTRACT ALGBERA

Sets. Relations. Mappings, binary operations, POSET, lattices (dentition

and examples), groups, rings, integration domains, and fields.
Homomorphism of groups, fundamental theorem of arithmetic numbers
system, elementary number theory, divisibility and primes, Fermat and
Euler’s theorems. Euclid’s algorithm and congruence.

MAT 202 LINEAR ALGEBRA

Vector spaces, liner dependence, liner mappings, rank and nullity. Matrix of
a linear mapping, algebra o matrices, basis and dimensions. Eigen values
and Eigen vectors. Echelon forms, row/column rank of a matrix,
determinant (elementary properties). Laplace expansion of determinants,
matrix inverse. Linear equations, solution o homogenous systems of linear
equations. Change of basis, similarity, matrices and linear mappings.

MAT 205 STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES III

Population and sample, random sampling, sampling distributions;

estimation 9point and interval), hypothesis concerning population mean,
proportions and variances for large and smalls samples, multiple
regression and correlation, elementary time series analysis, analysis of
variances. Goodness of fit tests, index numbers. Introduction to and use
of calculators, computation (using calculators), involving topics in STA 105,
STA 106 and STA 205. Introduction to computers’ structure, types, uses
and applications.

MAT 205: STATISTICS FOR MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES IV

Sampling techniques and survey methods. Simple random sampling and

stratified random sampling. Vital statistics. Quality control, non-
parametric methods. Bayesian Statistics, Economics statistics. Use of
computers in statistical computing. Introduction to statistical packages;
spreadsheets, SYSYTAT, D BASE, C.STAT MINITAB, SPSS. Use of BASIC
and FORTRANS programs in solving problem in MAT 205 and MAT 206.

MAT 211 REAL ANALYSIS

Inequalities, convergence of sequences and series of real numbers. Test

of convergence of series of nonnegative terms. Altering series. Absolute
and condition; convergence continuity, differentiability. Rolle’s and mean-
value theorems. Taylor series indeterminate firm.

MAT 212 REALY ANLYSIS II

Reimann integral, the fundamental theorem of integral calculus. Improper

and infinite integral special functions of analysis: exponential logarithmic
and trigonometric functions.

MAT 221 VECTOR ANALYSIS

Elementary vector algebra, vector and triple vector products (more

applications of solution of vector equations, plane curves and space
curves); geometrical equation of lines and planes. Linear independence of
vectors; components of vectors. Direction cosines, position vector scalar
product; senent-frenet formulae; differential definition of gradient,
divergence and simple multiplications.

MAT 222 DYNAMICS OF A PARTICE

Motion of a particle in a resisting medium (harder problems), force

oscillation. Plane motion of a particle treated in polar coordinates; the
motion of displacement, speed, velocity and acceleration of a particle.
Newton’s laws of motion. Work, power and energy conical pendulum.
S.H.M.; projectiles, application of the principles of conservation of energy
to motion of particles and those involving elastic strings. Collision of
smooth spheres. Resultant of any number of forces acting on a particle.

MAT 232 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS I

Introduction to numerical computation; solution of non-linear equation,
(simplex methods). Solution of simultaneous linear equation both
interactive and direct schemes. Finite difference operations. Interpolation,
approximation and errors. Least squares polynomial and functional
approximation. Introduction to numerical differentiation and quadratic
formulae. Elementary numerical integration (Trapezoidal and Simpson’s
rules).

MAT 242 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Formations of deferential equations. First Order O.D.E Exact equations,

separable variables, homogenous and linear. Second Order O.D.E with
constant coefficients. D –operator. Particular solutions. Series solution of
simple ordinary differential equations (separable variables). Evaluation of
inverse differential operator as a sum of definite integrals. Elementary
treatment of Laplace transform.

MAT 251 MATHEMATICS METHODS

Techniques of integration. Reduction formula. Lebnitz-theorem. P.D.E

application to classification of critical points of functions of two variable
coordinate system, Cartesian, polar, spherical and cylindrical coordinates,
linear independence, Wronskian. Partial and total derivatives. Evaluation of
lies, surface and volume integrals. Stoke’s theorem. Solar and vector
potential. Laplace’s and Poisson’s equation.

MAT 261 PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION

Discrete and continuous sample space. Definition and rules of probability.

Independence, conditional probability. Baye’s theorem. Probability
distributions (rectangular, Binomial, Poisson and normal distribution).
Random variables, calculus of expectation. Introduction to probability
generating functions.

MAT 301 GROUPS AND RINGS

Group theory: sub-groups, cyclic groups, costs, langrage’s theorem.

Cayley’s theorem, normal sub-groups. Quotient group. Fundamental
theorem of homomorphisms: integral domain, group/ring homomorphisms,
fields unique factorization domain, isomorphism theorem for groups,
symmetric groups. Groups acting on sets, sylow theorems, cummutator,
direct product; composition series. Prime and maximal idea, PID,
isomorphism theorem for rings.

MAT 302 THEORY OF MODUES

Modules: submodules, quotient modules and free modules. System of

linear equtions, change of basis, equivalence and similarity. Eigenvalues
andeigenvectors. Minimum and characteristics polynomials of a linear
transformation (Matrix). Cayley-Hamilton theorem. Ring of a
Endomorphisms’. Dual spaces, bilinear and quadratic forms, orthogonal
diagonalization. Canonical forms, real and complex inner product. Tesnors,
exterior and symmetric products.

MAT 311 REAL ANALYSIS III

Double sequences and series. Limits and continuity of several variable

derivations of functions of several variables, partial derivatives Taylor’s
theorem. Jacobian, Extremum problems, Lagrangian multipliers. Remann-
Stieltjes integral. Function of bounded variations, integration by parts.

MAT 312 REAL ANALYSIS IV

Uniform convergence, term by term, differentiation and integration of a

series functions. Uniform continuity, Weistresstrass approximation
theorem. Multiple integrals change of variables. Partial integration formula,
means value theorem.

MAT 313 COMPLEX ANALYIS I

Limits and continuity of function of a complex variable. Analytic function.

Complex integration, Cauchy’s theorem and its converse, Cacuchy’s
Riemann’s equations, derivative theorems. Taylor’s and Laurent’s
theorems. Classification of singularities convergence of sequences and
series of complex functions (including analytic functions by power series)
residues. Cauchy’s residue evaluation of definite integrals.
MAT 314 METRIC TOPOLOGY

Set metrics and examples. Open sphere (or balls) open sets and
neigbhourhoods, closed sets, interior, exterior, frontier, limit, point and
closure of a set. Dense subsets and separable spaces convergence in
metric space. Homomorphisms continuity and compactedness. First
countable, second countable space. Hausdoff, regular, normal spaces, T1,
T2, T3, and T4 spaces.

MAT 321 VECTOR AND TEN SORS ANALYSIS

Gradient, divergence and curl. The integral definition of gradient,

divergence and curl, line, surface and volume integrals. Green’s and
Stoke’s theorem. Curvilinear coordinates with Cartesian tensors: index
notation, transformation law, operations with tensors, causes theorem the
quotient role.

MAT 322 DYNAMIC OF A RIGID BODY

General motion of a rigid body as a translation and rotation, Moments and

products of inertia in 3 dimensions parallel and perpendicular axis
theorems. Principal axes. Angular momentum, kinetics energy of a rigid
body. Impulsive motion. Moving frame s of reference. Rotating and
translating frames of reference. The Foucault’s pendulum, Euler’s dynamic
equations.

MAT 323 ANALYTICAL DYNAMICS

General coordinates, virtual work, conservative fields, holonomic and non-

holonomic systems, kinetic generalized momentum, Lagrange’s equation,
small oscillation, normal nodes, variational principle, Hamilton’s principles.
Canonical transformation, Hamilton on Jacobi equation.

MAT 324 HYDRODYNAMICS

Historical introduction: physical properties. Kinematics: differentiation

following the motion. Equation of continuity streamlines and path lines.
Momentum equations, Euler’s and Bernoulli’s equations.
Inviscid Fluids: kelvins’ circulation theorem. Irrotational motions and
velocity potentials. Stream functions, 2-dimension flows, with axial
symmetry. Flow past a circular cylindrical circle and Blasius theory.
Joukowski theory and aerofoils theory of flight. Vortex motion.

Limitation of Inviscid Theory D.Alembert’s paradox. Boundary layer,

introduction. Hele-show cell.

MAT 331 NUMBERAL ANALYSIS II

Solution of non-linear equations Newton’s Raphson Scheme for systems.

Numerical solution of ODE, direct and iterative methods for solution of
linear system, numerical differentiation and quadrature. Newton Code
formulate matrix operation and solution of set of linear equations, implicit
methods, algebra of Eigen-value problems. The power method, Jacobi
method.

MAT 333 OPERATION RESEARCH

Network theory-notation, flow problems, shortest path problems,

assignment and transportation problems critical path method,
mathematical programming non-linear programming, dynamic
programming. Introduction to optimization theory of games. Calculus of
variation.

MAT 334 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL MODELLING

Methodology of model building, identification, formulation and solution of

problems, cause-effect diagrams. Equation types, algebraic, ordinary
differential, partial differential difference, integraland functional equations.
Application of mathematical models to physical, biological, social and
behavioral sciences.

MAT 351 MATHEMATICAL METHODS II

Operational methods of solution of linear equations SturmLiouville

problems. Series solution about ordinary and regular problems. Series
solution about ordinary and regular points. Special functions and some of
their elementary properties; Bassel, Legendre, Hypergeometric, Laguerre
etc. Expansion in orthogonal functions. Fourier series. Laplace transforms,
and applications to initial value problems. Solution of boundary value
problems and eigenvalue. Transform techniques. Sturm-Liouville
problems, Green’s functions; methods of characterization.

MAT 362 PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION THEORY AND ELEMENTARY LIMIT

THEOREM

Distribution of sum of independent random variables bivariate distributions.

Distribution and frequency functions. Moment’s factorial cumulative
generating functions for Bernoulli, Binomial, Poisson, Negative, Binomial,
Geometric, hyper-geometric and multinomial distributions. Their means
and variances. Characteristic functions laws of large number. Centre limit
theorem. Borel-antelli lemmas zero=one law. Kolmogory and other
inequalities, distribution associates with normal, X2 and F, gama and Beta
(their means and variances).

MAT 401 ADVANCE ALGEBRA I

Lattice theory, Noetherian and Artenian modules and rings. Hilbert basis
theorem Chinese remainder theorem. Semi-simple modules and rings.
Prime spectrum of a commutative ring, free groups, finite fields, Gallois
theory, root fields.

MAT 402 ADVANCED ALGEBRA II

Boolean algebra, rings factorization. Field extensions, splitting fields and

normal extensions. Separable and inseparable extension. Primitive
elements, solvable and nilpotent groups, straight edged and compass
construction.

MAT 411 MEASURE THEORY AND LEBES QUEINTEGRALS

Lebesque measure; measurable and non-measurable sets. Measurable

functions Lebesque integrals. Integration of non-negative functions, the
general integral convergence theorems. Normed and inner product spaces.
Completeness, Banach and Hilbert spaces in L-space.

MAT 412 COMPLEX ANALYSIS II

Complex integration and Cauchy’s theorem, Jordan Curve Theorem,

Green’s theorem, Morera’s theorem, Cauchy, integral formulae and related
theorems. Maximum modulus and minimum modules theorem, the
Augument theorem, Liouville;s theorem, conformal mapping. Bilinear
transformation, analytical continuation.

MAT 414 GENERAL TOPOLOGY

Set functions, properties of set functions, definition of topological spaces

with example; discrete, usual. Co-finite topological spaces lower and upper
bound topology. First and second countable topology. Properties of
interior points; open and closed set, closure, dense set. Product topology,
separation Axioms: T1, T2, T3, T4, and T5 topology, Housedorff topology.
Definition of continuous maps, Homeomorphisms. Topology (invariant)
properties, compact spaces, locally compact spaces and para-compact
spaces. One point compactification, connected spaces. Components,
locally connected spaces, open and closed functions.

MAT 421 QUANTUN MECHANICS

Critical experiments for high quanta and wave nature of matter. Postulates
of Bahr Schrodinger equation: developmet and its physical interpretations
uncertainty principles, Eigen functions and Eigen values. Simple systems,
harmonic oscillation, free parcel, Heisenberg formulation Angular
momentum. Approximation methods for stationery problems.

MAT 422 FLUID MECHANICS

Real and fluid. Mimetic in motion, viscous and non-viscous fluid. The
Navires stakes equation for an incompressible flow, two and three
dimensional flow, boundary layer theory. The Reynolds number and
stresses.

MAT 423 ELASTICITY

Analysis of stress and strain. The elastic solid. Sain Vernant principle.
Two dimensional elasticity. Basic principle of boundary value problem.

MAT 424 ALGEBRAIC TOPOLOGY

Category theory, homology theory. Fundamental group. Homotopye theory

of spaces,

MAT 431 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS III

Existence of solution one step schemes and theory of convergence and

stability. Chebshey poly nomials and application to ordinary linear
differential equation and boundary value problems. Multistep methods,
orthogonal expansion in algebraic trigonometric polynomials. Least
squares method, minimal polynomials, rational function approximation.

MAT 432 NUMERICAL ANALYSIS IV

Classification of partial differential equations, finite difference methods

(FDM) and finite element method (FEM), Crank-Nicholson scheme, Gauss-
Seidal iterative schemes, investigation of stability convergence and
truncation errors. Solutions; Grenn’s function; Poisson’s formula
propertised, of harmonic functions, hyperbolic equations; the wave
equation retarded potential transmission line equation; Riemann method.
Parabolic equations; diffusion equation; singularity function; boundary and
initial-value problems,.

MAT 441 ORDINARY DIFFERENTIATION EQUATIONS

Existence and uniqueness theorem. Dependence of solution on initial data

and parameter. Properties of solution; Sturm-comparism theorems. Linear
systems’ floquests theory. Non-classifiation, Fredholm’s alternative;
method of successive application, Neumann’s series, Resolvent kernel.
Volterra equations. Reduction of ordinary differential equation to integral
equations application to ordinary differential equations. Linear stability
analysis and Lyapunov stability, control theory and applications.

MAT 442 PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Theory and solution of first order equations. Second order linear equations;
classifications; canonical forms. Cauchy problems. Elliptic equations.
Laplace’s and Poisson’s equation, Monge’s methods. Boundary value
problems.

MAT 461 STATISTICAL INFERENCE

Basic idea of sampling. Types. Random numbers sampling distribution.

Estimation criteria of estimation-consistency, unbiasedness, efficiency,
estimation methods, minimum likelihood, least square and method of
moments: point and interval estimation Likelihood ratio test of hypothesis.
Simple and composite hypothesis. Likelihood ratio test. Inference about
means and variance. Introduction to stochastic processes. Poisson
process. Random walk. Markov Chain, test hypothesis.

MAT 497 SEMINAR IN MATHEMATICS

Students are allowed to present a write up and talk on any concept of

interest in mathematics. The write up must be relevant and more
importantly should prepare the student for the final year project in the
second semester.
EST 104: School Curriculum and Instruction (Compulsory; 2 Units)

The concept of curriculum, overview of the Nigerian School curriculum, and

process, Introduction to methods and media. Classroom interaction and
evaluation.

EST 111: Introduction to the Teaching Profession (Compulsory; 2 Units)

The course provides awareness and basic information about teacher’s roll
in communities and nation building, professionalization of teaching, ethics
of teaching, unionism and other professionals in education.

EST 224: Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials

(Compulsory; 2 units)

The course is to introduce student teachers to the basic techniques

involved in the production of instructional materials for their specific
subjects. The course would also familiarize them with the common teacher
made visual and audio media. The course is fully practical based requiring
hands – on methods and the use of basic production tools.

EST 252: Mathematics Methods (Compulsory: 2 units)

Aims and objectives of Mathematics teaching in schools. Leading and

service function of Mathematics in relation to other school subject.
Learning theories and Implications for Mathematics teaching and learning.
Learning processes and Mathematics teaching and learning. A critical view
of the National Secondary School Mathematics Curriculum. Instructional
materials, facilities and strategies in Mathematics teaching and learning,
motivating students to learn mathematics. Evaluation of teaching and
learning outcome in mathematics. Lesson plan.

EST 305: Tests, Measurement and Educational Statistics (Compulsory; 3

units)

Construction and use of tests, selection of test items, types of test, item
analysis, administering and scoring of tests. Use of test results. Elementary
statistics in education. Computation analysis and interpretation.

EST 311: Elements of Special Education (Compulsory; 2 Units)

Survey of field of special education, definitions, terminology, national policy

provision on special education, characteristics and educational
implications of impairments and other handicapping conditions in children,
inclusive classrooms, general hints about teaching exceptional children,
attitudes in special education, professional and programs in special
education

EST 326: Introduction to Computer in Education (Compulsory; 2 Units)

Overview of computer in education, computer hardware and software basic,
computer information properties, computer personnel and people ware,
computer operating conditions, computer utilization in education,
educational software production, internet as an educational resource and
conducting research in computer education.

EST 327: Instructional Strategies in Mathematics (Compulsory; 2 units)

Basic Mathematics Instructional strategies, classroom climate and

classroom organization. Observation and educational practices, interaction
analysis, micro-teaching and stimulation in classroom instruction.
Organization and presentation of instruction in mathematics.

EST 397: Teaching Practice I (Compulsory; 2 units)

Supervised observation of classroom practices. Classroom practices.

Classroom integration analysis and discussion, Micro-teaching practice in
how to prepare and teach the lesson.

EST 398: Research Methodology (Compulsory; 2 units)

Identification of Research problem areas. Choosing a topic. Literature

Review. Research Design and Procedure. Choice of statistics for analysis.
Data gathering. Reporting research findings.

EST 324: Issues in Mathematics Education (Compulsory; 2 units)

Meaning and scope of learning, Objective of teaching Mathematics, Works

and Implications of psychologists in the teaching and learning
Mathematics, Issues intelligent Quotients, chronological and mental ages,
preparation of lesson plans, modes of instruction in Mathematics,
interaction Analysis, Motivation, transfer of learning, critical and changes in
examination of national curriculum in mathematics,

EST 497: Teaching Practice II (Compulsory; 2 units)

(From September – October at the end of 300 level attachment to schools

for classroom teaching and other related activities (Exams Services to
School Organization of out-of-school learning activities etc) for a period of
5 weeks under joint supervision of co-operating teachers and staff of
Faculty of Education.

EST 420: Improvisation of Materials in Mathematics Education (Required;

2 units)

Practice improvisation on different instructional materials for mathematics

instruction. The need for improvisation in mathematics. Material for
improvisation. Construction of shapes in wood and other local materials.
Aesthetics in the improvisation of materials.

EST 498: Research Project (Compulsory; 4 units)

Supervises, original work on general and specific issues in education, with

emphasis on analytical literature review and report of action research or
pedagogical product development.