Science and Technology Undergraduate Handbook 2020-2021

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THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES HANDBOOK 2020-2021
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Table of Contents
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN ........................................................................................................... 11
ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK ............................................................................................................... 12
ACADEMIC CALENDAR................................................................................................................... 13
SEMESTER I DATES 2020-2021 ................................................................................................................ 13

SEMESTER II DATES 2020-2021 ............................................................................................................... 13
GRADUATION DATES............................................................................................................................... 13
STAFF ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
FACULTY OFFICE ...................................................................................................................................... 14
CENTRE FOR RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (CERMES) ........................... 15
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES ..................................................................... 16
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ........................................................................................................................ 17
CHEMICAL SCIENCES ........................................................................................................................... 17
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ................................................................................................................. 18
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & PHYSICS ...................................................... 18
COMPUTER SCIENCE ........................................................................................................................... 19
MATHEMATICS .................................................................................................................................... 19
PHYSICS & ELECTRONICS ..................................................................................................................... 19
THE CARIBBEAN INSTITUTE FOR METEOROLOGY & HYDROLOGY (CIMH).............................................. 21
IMPORTANT NAMES AND NUMBERS ............................................................................................. 23
ABOUT THE FACULTY ....................................................................................................................24
ADMISSIONS .................................................................................................................................. 25
QUALIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................... 25
APPLICATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................................................... 25
PROFICIENCY TEST FOR NEW STUDENTS ................................................................................................ 27
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE/STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME ..................................................... 27
DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS ................................................................................................................... 28

GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 30
ACADEMIC ADVISORS ............................................................................................................................. 30

COURSES AND TIMETABLING .................................................................................................................. 30
COURSE REGISTRATION .......................................................................................................................... 30
Major ................................................................................................................................................... 30
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credits and exemptions........................................................................................................................... 30

ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES ........................................................................ 30
UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON PLAGIARISM .......................................................................................... 32
APPLICATION OF THESE REGULATIONS .............................................................................................. 32
DEFINITION OF PLAGIARISM ............................................................................................................... 32
OTHER DEFINITIONS............................................................................................................................ 32
EVIDENCE OF PLAGIARISM .................................................................................................................. 32
STUDENT STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM ............................................................................................. 33
ELECTRONIC VETTING FOR PLAGIARISM............................................................................................. 33
LEVEL 1 PLAGIARISM ........................................................................................................................... 33
LEVEL 2 PLAGIARISM ........................................................................................................................... 33
CLEARANCE ON A CHARGE OF LEVEL 2 PLAGIARISM .......................................................................... 34
LEVEL 2 PLAGIARISM: APPEAL TO THE SENATE .................................................................................. 34
DELEGATION BY DEAN OR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT ............................................................................ 34
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISQUALIFICATION ....................................................................................... 34
GRADE POINT AVERAGE REGULATIONS.................................................................................................. 35
PRIZES AWARDED ANNUALLY IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY & DEAN’ LIST
REGULATIONS ...............................................................................................................................39
THE GRAHAM GOODING BIOLOGY PRIZE ............................................................................................... 39

R. L. SEALE & CO. LTD. PRIZE IN CHEMISTRY........................................................................................... 39
SYSTEMS CONSULTING LTD. (SCL) PRIZES............................................................................................... 39
SYSTEMS CONSULTING LTD. (SCL) PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS .................................................................. 39
FACULTY PRIZE ........................................................................................................................................ 39
DEAN’S PRIZES, FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................... 39
THE PFIZER CARIBBEAN SCIENCE PRIZE .................................................................................................. 40
LOUIS CHINNERY ECOLOGY PRIZE ........................................................................................................... 40
DEAN’S LIST REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 40
THE WRITING CLINIC ............................................................................................................................... 40

GLOSSARY TO THE REGULATIONS ................................................................................................42
FACULTY REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE .................................... 44
A. QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION ....................................................................................................... 44

B. OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME ............................................................................................ 44
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C. REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................................... 45
D. PROGRESS THROUGH THE PROGRAMME .......................................................................................... 46
E. EXAMINATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 46
F. GPA AND CLASS OF DEGREE ................................................................................................................ 47
G. LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL ....................................................................... 47
H. TIME LIMITS FOR COMPLETION & ENFORCED WITHDRAWALS ......................................................... 48
I. EXEMPTIONS AND TRANSFERS ............................................................................................................ 49
J. AEGROTAT DEGREE.............................................................................................................................. 50
INDEX TO THE REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 51
APPENDIX I .............................................................................................................................................. 54
(a) LIST OF APPROVED SCIENCE CAPE / GCE A-LEVEL SUBJECTS ........................................................ 54
(b) LIST OF APPROVED SCIENCE CSEC GENERAL PROFICIENCY/GCE O-LEVEL SUBJECTS: ................... 54
APPENDIX II ................................................................................................................................... 55
LIST OF MAJORS IN THE UWI SCIENCE FACULTIES: ............................................................................. 55

APPENDIX III ............................................................................................................................................ 56
FOUNDATION COURSES ...................................................................................................................... 56
APPENDIX iV ............................................................................................................................................ 58
GRADING SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................... 58
APPENDIX V ............................................................................................................................................. 58
OPTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER FACULTIES ........................................................................ 58
A. PROGRAMMES WITH THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES ............................................................. 58
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ACCOUNTING ..................................................................................... 59
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ACCOUNTING ................................................................................... 60
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS ....................................................................................... 61
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ECONOMICS...................................................................................... 62
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT................................................................................... 63
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT ................................................................................. 64
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING ....................................................................... 65
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH ACCOUNTING ..................................................................... 66
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS ......................................................................... 67
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH ECONOMICS ....................................................................... 68
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT .................................................................... 69
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 70

BSc MATHEMATICS AND ACCOUNTING .............................................................................................. 71
BSc MATHEMATICS WITH ACCOUNTING ............................................................................................ 72
BSc MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS ................................................................................................ 73
BSc MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS .............................................................................................. 74
SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................. 75
SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 76
BSc CHEMISTRY AND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. 77
BSc CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................... 78
BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT ........................................................................ 79
BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT ....................................................................... 80
BSc METEOROLOGY AND MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 81
BSc METEOROLOGY WITH MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................... 82
B. PROGRAMMES WITH THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES & EDUCATION .................................... 83
SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 84

SCIENCE WITH PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................................. 85
SCIENCE WITH SPANISH .......................................................................................................................... 86
SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION..................................................................................................................... 87
BSc BIOLOGY WITH EDUCATION ......................................................................................................... 88
BSc BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY ........................................................................................................ 89
BSc BIOLOGY WITH PSYCHOLOGY ....................................................................................................... 90
BSc CHEMISTRY WITH EDUCATION ..................................................................................................... 91
BSc CHEMISTRY AND PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................... 92
BSc CHEMISTRY WITH PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................. 93
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION ...................................................................................... 94
BSc ELECTRONICS WITH EDUCATION.................................................................................................. 95
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH EDUCATION ........................................................................ 96
BSc MATHEMATICS WITH EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 97
BSc METEOROLOGY WITH EDUCATION .............................................................................................. 98
BSc PHYSICS WITH EDUCATION .......................................................................................................... 99
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES................................................................................................................ 102
MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY..................................................................................................................... 102
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MINOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY..................................................................................................................... 103

MAJOR IN BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 104
MINOR IN BIOLOGY ............................................................................................................................... 105
double major in biological sciences ...................................................................................................... 106
MAJOR IN ECOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 107
MINOR IN ECOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 108
MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 109
MINOR IN MICROBIOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 110
CHEMICAL SCIENCES ................................................................................................................... 111
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY .......................................................................................................................... 111

MINOR IN CHEMISTRY .......................................................................................................................... 111
DOUBLE MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................................ 112
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ................................................................................................................... 114
Major in environmental science ........................................................................................................... 114
Minor in environmental science ........................................................................................................... 115
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................... 116
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES; CHEMICAL SCIENCES; ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES .......................... 116
BSc BIOCHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................... 116

BSc BIOLOGY ..................................................................................................................................... 117
BSc DOUBLE MAJOR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ................................................................................ 118
BSc ECOLOGY .................................................................................................................................... 119
BSc MICROBIOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 120
BSc CHEMISTRY ................................................................................................................................. 121
BSc CHEMISTRY (double) .................................................................................................................. 122
BSc BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................... 123
LEVEL I (24 CREDITS) ......................................................................................................................... 123
BSc biology and CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................................. 124
BSc Environmental Science ............................................................................................................... 125
BSc BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ................................................................................. 126
BSc CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ............................................................................ 127
BSc ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ................................................................................ 128
BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY ...................................................................... 129
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ................................................................................................. 130
PRELIMINARY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ..................................................................................... 130

LEVEL I BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ................................................................................................ 131
LEVEL II BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ............................................................................................... 133
LEVEL III BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES .............................................................................................. 140
CHEMISTRY COURSES ................................................................................................................. 149
PRELIMINARY CHEMISTRY COURSES .................................................................................................... 149

LEVEL I CHEMISTRY COURSES ............................................................................................................... 149
LEVEL II CHEMISTRY COURSES .............................................................................................................. 151
LEVEL III CHEMISTRY COURSES ............................................................................................................. 153
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ........................................................................................ 158
LEVEL I ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ....................................................................................... 158

LEVEL II ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ...................................................................................... 158
LEVEL III ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ..................................................................................... 160
COURSES BY SEMESTER: METEOROLOGY .................................................................................. 166
COMPUTER SCIENCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ............. 167
MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ............................................................................................................ 168

Minor IN Computer science .................................................................................................................. 169
MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................. 170
MINOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .............................................................................................. 171
DOUBLE MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE.............................................................................................. 172
MAJOR IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (UWICIIT) ................................................................................... 175
ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................................................. 176
MAJOR IN ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................................................... 176

MINOR IN ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................................................... 177
MINOR IN MEDICAL ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................................... 177
MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................ 179
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS..................................................................................................................... 179

MINOR IN MATHEMATICS..................................................................................................................... 179
DOUBLE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS ...................................................................................................... 180
METEOROLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 182
MAJOR IN METEOROLOGY .................................................................................................................... 182

MINOR IN METEOROLOGY .................................................................................................................... 183
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PHYSICS ....................................................................................................................................... 185
MAJOR IN PHYSICS ................................................................................................................................ 185

MINOR IN PHYSICS ................................................................................................................................ 186
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE .......................................................................................................... 188
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRONICS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, Software
Engineering, PHYSICS AND METEOROLOGY ................................................................................ 188
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE................................................................................................................... 188

BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................................... 189
BSc ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................................................. 190
BSc MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................... 191
BSc MATHEMATICS (DOUBLE) .......................................................................................................... 192
BSc METEOROLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 193
BSc PHYSICS....................................................................................................................................... 194
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE DOUBLE .................................................................................................... 195
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONICS ................................................................................... 197
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS ................................................................................. 198
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY ................................................................................ 199
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS ............................................................................................ 200
BSc ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ..................................................................... 201
BSc ELECTRONICS AND MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................ 202
BSc ELECTRONICS AND METEOROLOGY ........................................................................................... 202
BSc ELECTRONICS AND PHYSICS........................................................................................................ 204
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS................................................................... 205
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND METEOROLOGY .................................................................. 205
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICS .............................................................................. 207
BSc MATHEMATICS AND METEOROLOGY......................................................................................... 208
BSc MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS ..................................................................................................... 209
BSc METEOROLOGY AND PHYSICS .................................................................................................... 210
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS .................................................................. 211
BSc ELECTRONICS WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS ............................................................................. 212
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS .................................................... 213
BSc PHYSICS WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS ...................................................................................... 214
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COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES ............................................... 215
PRELIMINARY COMPUTER scienCE COURSES ....................................................................................... 215

LEVEL I COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES ................................................................................................. 215
LEVEL III COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES ............................................................................................... 219
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING .......................................................................................................... 225
LEVEL I SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSES ........................................................................................ 225

LEVEL II SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSES ....................................................................................... 228
LEVEL III SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSES ...................................................................................... 231
LEVEL IV SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSES ...................................................................................... 234
ELECTRONICS .............................................................................................................................. 237
LEVEL I ELECTRONICS COURSES ............................................................................................................ 237

LEVEL II ELECTRONICS COURSES ...............................................................................................238
LEVEL III ELECTRONICS COURSES............................................................................................. 240
MATHEMATICS ............................................................................................................................ 245
PRELIMINARY MATHEMATICS COURSES............................................................................................... 245

LEVEL I MATHEMATICS COURSES ......................................................................................................... 246
LEVEL III MATHEMATICS COURSES ....................................................................................................... 255
PHYSICS ....................................................................................................................................... 264
PRELIMINARY PHYSICS COURSES .......................................................................................................... 264

LEVEL I PHYSICS COURSES ..................................................................................................................... 265
LEVEL II PHYSICS COURSES .................................................................................................................... 267
LEVEL III PHYSICS COURSES ................................................................................................................... 269
METEOROLOGY ............................................................................................................................ 276
LEVEL I METEOROLOGY COURSES ......................................................................................................... 276

LEVEL II METEOROLOGY COURSES ........................................................................................................ 277
LEVEL III METEOROLOGY COURSES ....................................................................................................... 280
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MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

Welcome to a world of innovation, creativity and imagination. In the
world of Science and Technology, you get the rare and wonderful
opportunity to develop innovative solutions for both real world problems
and tough theoretical questions, using the latest technology and
scientific techniques.
Science and Technology touches every aspect of life such as agriculture,

politics, law, art, music, information technology, economics,
environment, social media and health. In each case, science and
technology provides solutions to difficult problems, new methodologies
are developed, and new careers are created.
With Science and Technology, you develop problem solving skills,

DR. COLIN DEPRADINE
creativity, logical thinking and analytical skills. Skills that can be applied
throughout life, enhancing your employability and your standard of
living.
The Faculty provides a number of opportunities to make significant contributions to the advancement of science and
technology and by extension the Region through its research and outreach. Within the Faculty, a number of student
focused initiatives have been created that support these ideals both within and outside of the classroom.
 Faculty Innovation (FINO) Award - https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/initiatives/fst-innovation-award.aspx

 Entrepreneurship Hub - https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/students-central-hub/fst-entrepreneurship-hub.aspx
 Embrace Your Inner NERD Initiative - https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/initiatives/embrace-your-inner-nerd.aspx
 Faculty Associations/Clubs – https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/students-central-hub/faculty-student-associations-
clubs.aspx
Each of these areas develops you personally and technically, enhancing your soft skills as well as your scientific and
technical expertise.
The Faculty has adopted and promotes the philosophy of Science for ALL. Through this philosophy, we strongly
believe that Science should be made available to all who are interested, regardless of their income, gender or disability
(https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/initiatives/science-for-all-initiative.aspx).
Finally, the Faculty is not solely work and no fun. Go to our social media pages for pictures of past events.
 NERD Day - https://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst/students-central-hub/fst-nerd-day.aspx
 Facebook: /nerdatfst or https://www.facebook.com/nerdatfst/
 Instagram: @nerdatfst or https://www.instagram.com/nerdatfst/
 Twitter: @fstcavehill
So welcome to the fascinating world of Science and Technology and prepare for one of the most exciting journeys of
your life.
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DISCLAIMER: The information in this booklet is

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK accurate at the time of printing. Subsequent
publications may therefore reflect updated
information. Students should consult their Dean where
This booklet gives information on programmes and
clarification is required.
courses offered in the Faculty of Science and
Technology at the Cave Hill Campus of The University
DISCLAIMER - PROGRAMMES & COURSES:
of the West Indies (Barbados).
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course outlines or any other course materials provided
For courses offered at the other campuses, please see
by the University, the University reserves the right at
Faculty booklets for the
any time to altogether withdraw or modify
programmes or courses as it deems necessary.
Mona Campus (Jamaica) at
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DISCLAIMER – PRIZES & AWARDS
and the
In the case where Faculty/Student Prizes or Awards
may be listed, the Faculty does not bind itself to award
St Augustine Campus (Trinidad & Tobago) at
any or all of the listed prizes/awards contained herein
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or its stated value and reserves the right to modify or
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altogether remove certain prizes/awards as described
in either or both the electronic and printed versions of
This Guide is intended for students entering the
the Faculty Handbook.
Faculty of Science and Technology from academic year
2020-2021. Continuing students must refer to the
Faculty Regulations that govern their year of entry-
available on the Faculty website.
The University reserves the right to make such

changes to the contents of this publication as
may be deemed necessary.
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ACADEMIC CALENDAR
SEMESTER I DATES 2020-2021

Semester I Begins August 30, 2020
Teaching Begins September 07, 2020
Teaching Ends December 04, 2020
Examination Begin December 07, 2020
Examination End December 22, 2020
Semester I Ends December 22, 2020
SEMESTER II DATES 2020-2021

Semester II Begins January 17, 2021
Teaching Begins January 18, 2021
Teaching Ends April 16, 2021
Semester Break April 19-25, 2021
Examination Begin April 26, 2021
Examination End May 11, 2021
Semester II Ends May 11, 2021
GRADUATION DATES
Open Campus October 10, 2020
Cave Hill January 2021
St. Augustine October 22-24, 2020
Mona October 30-31, 2020
Teachers’ Colleges of Jamaica November 01, 2020
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STAFF
FACULTY OFFICE
Tel: (246) 417-4310 – 12 Website: http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fst
Fax: (246) 417-4579 Email: fst@cavehill.uwi.edu
Colin Depradine
B. Eng. (University College London),
MSc. (Imperial College London), Ph.D. (UWI)
DEAN
Adrian Als
BSc, MPhil (UWI)
Ph.D. (Sheffield Hallam)
DEPUTY DEAN
UNDERGRADUATE
MATTERS
Leah Garner-O’Neale
BSc, PhD (UWI)
DEPUTY DEAN
GRADUATE STUDIES,
OUTREACH & RESEARCH
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Project Officer
Natasha Corbin Senior Environmental Science Technician
BSc, MSc (UWI), PMP Damian Greaves
417-4739 BSc (UWI)
417-4914
Administrative Assistant
Kay Browne Senior Electronics Workshop Technician
BSc, MSc (UWI) Brian Haynes
417-4311 BSc (UWI)
417-4314
Administrative Assistant (Projects & Planning)
Lisa-Ann Rollins Senior Electronics Workshop Technician
BSc, MSc (UWI) Andrew Phillips
417-4913 BSc (UWI)
417-4314
Secretary
Shana Odle (LCCI) CENTRE FOR RESOURCE
417-4310 MANAGEMENT AND
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Stenographer/Clerk
Claire-Dawn Cadogan (CERMES)
BSc (UWI)
414-4312 Tel: (246) 417-4339/4316
Fax: (246) 424-4204
Office Assistant Website: http://cavehill.uwi.edu/cermes
Anthony Howell E-Mail: nrm@cavehill.uwi.edu
417-4916
IT Technician
Shamar Kellman
BSc (UWI)
417-4914
Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician

Glendon Pile
417-4914
Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician

CERMES Director
Grantley Forde
417-4914
Patrick McConney
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BSc. (Bangor), M. ES. (Dalhousie), PhD (UBC) 417-4568

417-4725
Project Assistant
Administrative Assistant Maria Pena
Jennifer Hurley BSc, MSc (UWI)
(LCCI), APS, BA (Hons), PhD (UWI) 417-4727
417-4339/4316
Senior Marine Technician
Stenographer/Clerk (Secretary) Ms. Kristie Alleyne
Ms. Mia Clarke Research Assistant
BA (UWI) MSc (UWI)
417-4317 417-4827
Professor of Marine Ecology and Fisheries Senior IT Technician

Hazel Oxenford Dale Benskin
BSc (Exeter), PhD (UWI) BSc (UWI)
417-4571 417-4313
Emeritus Professor Mr. Joseph Weekes

Robin Mahon Laboratory Technician
BSc (UWI), MSc., PhD (Guelph) BSc (UWI), MSc (UWI)
417-4567
Lecturer
Janice Cumberbatch DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL
BSc (UWI), MSc (York), AND CHEMICAL SCIENCES
PhD (UWI)
417-4569 Tel: (246) 417-4323
Fax: (246) 417-4325
Dr. Hugh Sealy E- Mail: bcs@cavehill.uwi.edu
Lecturer
BSc (McGill), MSc (Brunel), PhD (Liverpool)
417-4344
Senior Lecturer
David Yawson
BSc (Cape Coast), MSc (Wageningen),
PhD (Dundee)
417-4830
Coordinator – Graduate Programmes HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
Neetha Selliah
Dr. Avril Williams, BSc, PhD (UWI)
BSc (Surrey), MSc (UWI)
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Senior Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry Lecturer

Bidyut Mohapatra
Administrative Assistant BSc (OUAT), MSc (Calcutta)
Shirley Jones PhD (Kochi)
417-4323 417-4859
Stenographer/Clerk Lecturer
Eldawna Bynoe Marilaine Mota-Meira
417-4574 Ing. (Curitiba) MSc, PhD (Laval)
417-4354
Stenographer/Clerk
Toni Russell Lecturer
417-4324 Thea Scantlebury-Manning
BSc, PhD (Concordia)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 417-4356
Professor of Plant Biology

C. M. Sean Carrington
BSc (Edin.), DPhil (York-UK) Senior Lecturer
417-4330 Henri Vallès
BSc (Oviedo), MSc (UWI-CERMES), PhD (McGill).
417-4361
Professor of Conservation Ecology
Julia A. Horrocks Lecturer
BSc (Reading), PhD (UWI) Yvonne Vallès
417-4320 BSc (Oviedo), MSc (San Francisco State), PhD (UC
Berkeley).
Senior Lecturer 417 4331
Angela Alleyne
BSc, MPhil, PhD (UWI) Senior Research Fellow in Sports Agronomy
417-4808 Francis Lopez
BSc, PhD (UWI)
Lecturer 417-4345
Shane Austin
BSc (UWI), MSc (McGill), PhD (MUW) CHEMICAL SCIENCES
417-4360
Professor of Theoretical and Computational
Lecturer Chemistry
Darren Browne Sean McDowell
BSc, PhD (UWI) BSc (UWI), PhD (Cantab)
417-4328 417-4352
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Professor of Organic Chemistry Lic, PhD (Aix-Marseille I)

Winston Tinto 417-4837
BSc, PhD (UWI), CSci, CChem, FRSC
417-4357/4329 Lecturer
Casey Allen
Senior Lecturer BSc (Utah), MSc (Utah), PhD (Arizona)
Jeanese Badenock 417-4321
BSc (UWI), PhD (Dartmouth)
417-4336 DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS &
Senior Lecturer
PHYSICS
Sergei M. Kulikov
MS (Novosibirsk State U.), PhD, BSc (Russ. Acad. Sci.)
Tel: (246) 417-4365
417-4351
Fax: (246) 438-9198
E-Mail: cmp@cavehill.uwi.edu
Dr. Mechelle Gittens,
Senior Lecturer
Srinivasa Popuri
BSc (Nagarjuna), MSc (DAVV), PhD (SVU)
417-4340
Senior Lecturer
Avril Williams
BSc, PhD (UWI)
417-4342
Lecturer
Leah Garner-O’Neale HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
BSc, PhD (UWI)
BSc (UWI), MSc, PhD (W. Ont.)
417-4343
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
(W. Ont.)
Lecturer
Emma Smith
Administrative Assistant
BSc (Liverpool), MSc (Heriot-Watt), PhD (Plymouth)
Wavney Weekes
417-4838
BSc (UWI)
417-4365
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE Stenographer/Clerk

Geniveve Harris
Senior Lecturer 417-4364
Isabelle Gouirand
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Stenographer/Clerk
Angella Blades
BSc (UWI) Lecturer
417-4943 Curtis Gittens
BSc (UWI), MSc, PhD (W.Ont.)
COMPUTER SCIENCE 417-4473
Lecturer Lecturer
Adrian Als Paul Walcott
BSc, MPhil (UWI), PhD (Sheffield Hallam) BSc, MPhil (UWI), PhD (City)
417-4793 417-4372
Senior Lecturer
John Charlery MATHEMATICS
BSc (UWI), Dip. Trop. Met. (Miami)
Adv. Dip. (Comp. Sci), MPhil, PhD (UWI) Professor of Mathematical Statistics
417-4363 Smail Mahdi
BSc, MSc (Constantine), PhD (Montreal)
Dwaine Clarke
SB, MEng, PhD (MIT) Senior Lecturer
417-4333 Peter Chami
BSc, PhD (UWI)
Colin Depradine
BEng. (UCL), MSc (ICL), PhD (UWI) Lecturer
417-4375 Bernd Sing
Dipl.-Phys. (Tübingen), PhD (Bielefeld)
Senior Lecturer
417-4737
Mechelle Gittens
BSc (UWI), MSc, PhD (W. Ont.)
417-4465 PHYSICS & ELECTRONICS
Lecturer Professor of Theoretical Physics

Thomas Edward Tane Ray
BSc, PhD (UWI) BSc, (Illinois), PhD (Boston)
417-4792 417-4377
Lecturer
Jeffery Elcock Emeritus Professor of Condensed Matter Physics
BSc (UWI), MSc. (Oxon.), Ph.D. (UWI) Upindranath Singh
417-4380 BSc, MPhil. (UWI), MSc, PhD (Delaware)
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Emeritus Professor of Physics

L. Leo Moseley
BSc, MSc (UWI), PhD (Wales)
417-4373
Senior Lecturer
Carlos Hunte
BSc, MPhil., PhD (UWI)
417-4382
Senior Lecturer
Janak Sodha
BSc, MSc, PhD (Manch.)
417-4573
Lecturer
Legena Henry
BSc (Howard), SM (MIT), PhD (UWI)
417-4158
Lecturer
Ramon Sargeant
BSc, MPhil (UWI), MSc, PhD (King’s Col)
417-4374
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THE CARIBBEAN INSTITUTE FOR Lecturer

Jonathan Cox
METEOROLOGY & HYDROLOGY
BSc (Cardiff), PhD (Salford-Manchester)
(CIMH) 425-1362
Is an Affiliate Institution whose Faculty members teach
our degree programme in Meteorology Lecturer
Margarette Mayers-Als
Tel: (246) 425-1362 BSc, MPhil (UWI)
Fax: (246) 424-4733 425-1362
Website: http://www.cimb.edu.bb
Lecturer
Director Lawrence Pologne
David Farrell BSc (UWI), MSc (Florida State), PhD (UWI)
BSc (W. Ont.), MSc, PhD (Manitoba) 425-1362
425-1367
Lecturer
Senior Lecturer Andrea Sealy
Adrian Trotman BSc (Jackson State), MSc (Penn. State), PhD (Howard)
BSc (UWI), MSc (Reading), MPhil. (UWI) 425-1362
425-1362
Lecturer
Lecturer Cédric Van Meerbeeck
Shawn Boyce MSc (Ghent), PhD (Amsterdam)
BSc (UWI), MSc (Newcastle) 425-1362
425-1362
Lecturer
Lecturer & Coordinator UWI Programme Ashford Reyes
Kathy-Ann Caesar BSc (UWI), PhD (Howard)
BSc (SUNY) MSc (Texas A & M) 425-1362
425-1362
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PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST

INDIES
Visitor Professor Archibald McDonald – Mona

Her Majesty the Queen MBBS, DM (Surg) UWI, FRCSEd, FACS
Chancellor Professor Clement Sankat – St. Augustine

Mr. Robert Bermudez BSc, MSc UWI, PhD Guelph, MASAE, MAPETT,
FIAgreE
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Luz Longsworth – Open Campus

Professor Sir Hilary Beckles BA, MBA UWI, MA Queens, DBA. Bath
BA, PhD Hull, Hon DLitt, Hull, Hon DLitt Knust
CHAIRMEN, CAMPUS COUNCILS DEPUTY CAMPUS PRINCIPALS
Sir Paul Altman Professor R Clive Landis– Cave Hill

GCM, BCH, JP, BBA Mia, Hon. LLD UWI BSc Birmingham, MSc Loyola, PhD Loyola
Dr. Marshal Hall Professor Ishenkumba Kahwa – Mona

CD, BSc Col, Ph.D. Wis BSc , MSc Dar, PhD Louisiana State
Mr. Ewart Williams Professor Rhoda Reddock – St. Augustine

BSc, MSc UWI BSc UWI, MSc ISS The Hague, PhD Amsterdam
Sir K. Dwight Venner Professor Julie Meeks Gardner – Open

KBE, CBE, BSc, MSc, UWI Campus
BSc, Dip Nutrition, PhD UWI
PRO-VICE CHANCELLORS
Professor Alan Cobley University Registrar

BA Manc, MA York, UK, PhD Lond Dr. Maurice Smith
Professor Dale Webber University Bursar

BSc UWI, PhD UWI Mr. Archibald Campbell
BSc MSc UWI, FAC
Professor Andrew Downes
BSc (Hons), MSc UWI, PhD Manc University Librarian
Mrs. Karen Lequay
Professor V. Eudine Barriteau – Cave Hill BSc UWI, MSc Soton, MSc Lough
BSc UWI, MPA NYC, PhD Howard
PUBLIC ORATORS
Professor Archibald McDonald Dr. Jennifer Obidah-Alleyne – Cave Hill
MBBS, DM (Surg) UWI, FRCSEd, FACS BA Hunter Col, MA Yale, PhD U of California,
Berkley
Professor Clement Sankat
BSc, MSc, UWI, PhD Guelph, MASAE, MAPETT,
FIAgreE Dr. Michael Bucknor – Mona
BA, PhD UWI
Dr Luz Longsworth
BA UWI, MBA UWI, MA Queens, DBA Bath Dr. Brian Cockburn – St. Augustine
BSc, PhD UWI
Campus Principals
Dr. Francis Severin – Open Campus
Professor V. Eudine Barriteau – Cave Hill BA, MSc, PhD UWI
BSc UWI, MPA NYC, PhD Howard
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IMPORTANT NAMES AND NUMBERS
STUDENT AFFAIRS
Tel: (246) 417-4119
Fax: (246) 438-9145
Admissions:
Assistant Registrar Mr. Timothy Arthur, BA, MSW 417-4119
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Deborah Knight 417-4122
Administrative Assistant (Ag.) Mrs. Carol Jordan BSc, MSc 417-4862
Science & Technology Faculty Clerk Ms. Annika Weekes BSc 417-4471
Secretary Ms. Kathy-Ann Watson 417-4120
Summer School Representative Mrs. Nidra Grant 417-4114
Examinations:
Assistant Registrar Miss Orwyn Herbert BSc, MSc 417-4133
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Eudine Spooner 417-4139
Administrative Assistant Ms. Ingrid Lashley 417-4135
Stenographer/Clerk Mrs. Denise Greenidge 417-4137
Records:
Administrative Assistant 417-4140
Stenographer/Clerk Ms. Esther Layne, BSc 417-4142
(Transcripts & Academic Records)
School for Graduate Studies and Research:

Senior Assistant Registrar Mr. Owen Ellis 417-4902
Administrative Assistant Mrs. Fay Williams, BSc 417-4907
Administrative Assistant 417-4910
Science & Technology Faculty Clerk Miss Tara Moseley, BSc 417-4905
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In the undergraduate BSc programme, courses are

ABOUT THE FACULTY
offered in all major scientific disciplines, with first year
courses also taught at Tertiary Level Colleges in
The University of the West Indies is a regional and
Antigua and St. Lucia. Students may major in one or
international institution primarily serving the needs of
two disciplines and current enrollment in the Faculty
the Commonwealth Caribbean. Established in 1948 at
is approximately one thousand undergraduates, most
Mona, Jamaica, as a college in special relationship with
of whom are full-time students. Science graduates may
the University of London, it received full university
register for the research degrees of M.Phil. and Ph.D.
status in 1962, as an independent degree granting
under the supervision of a member of the Academic
institution. In 1960, a second campus was established
Staff. The Faculty also offers MSc. programmes in
at St Augustine, Trinidad, and in 1963 teaching started
various fields. CERMES offers a MSc. in Natural
in Barbados, first at a temporary site at the Bridgetown
Resource and Environmental Management, as well as
Port and then at the Cave Hill Campus. Sciences have
a MSc. in Renewable Energy Management.
been taught at the Cave Hill Campus of the University
of the West Indies from its inception. The Faculty was
The Department of Computer Science and
formerly known as the Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Mathematics offers a series of taught Masters
later the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences before
programmes from the discipline of Computer Sciences.
deciding that the name Faculty of Science and
The Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Technology best represented the degrees being offered.
offers a taught Masters and Diploma in Biosafety.
Our full-time Academic Staff are mainly Caribbean
nationals but we are also very much an international
The research interests in the Faculty are diverse,
Faculty with about one third of our lecturers drawn
addressing both fundamental questions in Science as
from countries far and wide. Our degree programmes
well as finding scientific solutions to real life problems
are well-respected regionally and internationally with
facing Caribbean people. Faculty members also
many of our graduates working or pursuing further
constitute an unmatched source of expertise to
studies overseas.
Governments, Non-Governmental Organisations and
The Faculty comprises of three sections:-
the Private Sector in providing technical advice. The
• Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences –
Sports Agronomy Research Unit (SARU), within the
undergraduate & graduate programmes
Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences,
• Department of Computer Science, Mathematics &
conducts basic and contract research and provides
Physics – undergraduate & graduate programmes
consultancy services in the area of living grass surfaces
• Centre for Resource Management and Environmental
for sporting and recreational activities. It complements
Studies (CERMES) – graduate programmes
the UWI Centre for Cricket Excellence. Through
collaboration with the Caribbean Institute for
Meteorology and Hydrology, the Faculty offers a Major
in Meteorology within the BSc degree.
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Departmental Requirements).
ADMISSIONS
2. In order to be admitted to the four-
year degree programme, candidates
QUALIFICATION must satisfy the University
requirements for Matriculation (see The
Before registration, and before beginning the courses UWI University Regulations for
leading to the degree in the Faculty of Science and Students) and have passed Elementary
Technology: Mathematics at CSEC General
Proficiency level at Grades I, II or, since
1. In order to be admitted to the three- 1998, Grade III (or equivalent
year degree programme, candidates qualification).
must satisfy the University
requirements for Matriculation (see The
UWI University Regulations for APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Students) and have passed Mathematics Applications for entry to all Faculties must be received
and two approved science subjects at on or before January 10 of the year in which the
CSEC General Proficiency level at applicant wishes to enter and should be accompanied
Grades I, II or, since 1998, Grade III (or by:
equivalent qualification) • Certified evidence of all examinations passed;
and • A signed statement from parent/guardian
(a) Have obtained passes in four Units at agreeing that the applicant shall become an
CAPE, at least two Units in one subject, all undergraduate in the Faculty
at Grade V or better (or equivalent • A signed statement from parent/guardian or
qualification). One of the CAPE subjects from a responsible individual or authority
must be an Approved Science subject. that funds will be available for the payment of
or fees
(b) Have an approved Associate Degree with • The relevant application fee.
a GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent qualification) or
higher, from a Tertiary Level Institution. Students are required to apply on-line at
www.cavehill.uwi.edu/apply.
(N.B. Candidates must also satisfy
Table 1:
Minimum CAPE (or equivalent) qualifications for entry to 3-Year BSc Science Programmes
BSc Major in Required CAPE Passes

Biochemistry Biology & Chemistry
Biology 1 Biology or Environmental Science & Chemistry
Ecology Biology or Environmental Science & Chemistry
Microbiology Biology or Environmental Science & Chemistry
Environmental Science Two science subjects relevant to course of study**
Chemistry 1 Chemistry & another subject
Computer Science 1 Mathematics & another subject
Information Technology (IT) Mathematics & another subject
Software Engineering Mathematics & another subject
Mathematics 1 Pure Mathematics & another subject
Electronics Mathematics & Physics##
Physics Mathematics & Physics
Meteorology Mathematics & Physics
BSc Options 2
Mathematics & another subject

Computer Science (or IT) & Accounting
Mathematics & another subject
Computer Science (or IT) & Management
Pure Mathematics & another subject
Mathematics & Economics
Pure Mathematics & another subject
Mathematics & Accounting
Science & Management

Mathematics & requirements as for the Science Major
Science & Psychology Requirements as for the Science Major
1 DoubleMajor also offered 2 Numbers taking these Options are restricted
**Two of CAPE Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Science; or BCC Associate Degree in Environmental
Science or Equivalent
##Physics may be replaced with another approved CAPE subject. However, CSEC Physics will then be required
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PROFICIENCY TEST FOR NEW FOUN0100 is coordinated by the Academic Literacies

Unit of the Faculty of Humanities and Education and
STUDENTS
is presently offered in both semesters for a fee of
All applicants to the University are required to take a
BBD500 and in the Summer School for the regular
proficiency test in English. The application form for the
Summer School fee.
test is available online at
http://www.cavehill.uwi.edu/fhe/studyhumanities/e
nglish-proficiency-test.aspx. This form should be INTERNATIONAL
returned/submitted at the same time as the normal
application form, to the Admissions Section, Student EXCHANGE/STUDY ABROAD
Affairs at Cave Hill, Mona or St. Augustine, or to
PROGRAMME
Resident Tutors or University Representatives in Non-
Campus Countries.
The exchange programme allows students to spend one
or two semesters abroad at overseas universities in
The test is normally scheduled to take place in March
order to broaden their experience, understanding and
preceding the start of the academic year. Students who
perception. Such exchanges typically take place in Year
have obtained one of the following are exempted from
2 of the BSc degree and the application deadline is
taking the test:
December 1st of the year prior to the exchange. UWI
 Grade 1 in CSEC General Proficiency in English A
students, while at exchange Universities, continue as
 Grade 1 or 2 in the CAPE Communication Studies
regular full-time students of the University of the West
 Grade A in the Cambridge GCE O’ Level English
Indies. They pay UWI tuition and other fees and pursue
Language
matching and approved courses for credit. Credits
 Grade A or B in the Alternative Ordinary (AO) earned abroad are transferred to UWI and applied to
General Paper regular Faculty degree requirements in accordance
 Entrants to the Faculty of Law, who already hold a with Regulation 38. For study abroad the requirements
degree or a pass in English Literature at Advanced may vary. Interested students are advised to consult
Level. the International Exchange/Study Abroad brochure
 Graduates of the Barbados Community College available from the Admissions Section of Student
(BCC) receiving Grade B or higher in the course Affairs. This contains a current list of Universities with
CORE 100 English and Communication. Those which UWI has entered into cooperative arrangements
who pass or are exempted from the test do one of for study exchanges. Programmes of study must be
the Level I English Language Foundation courses: pre-approved by the Dean.
(1) FOUN1006 or FOUN1008 offered by the
Faculty of Humanities and Education.
Those who fail or did not take the test (and do not
possess one of the exemptions listed above) are
required to pass the remedial course FOUN0100:
Fundamentals of Written English and then to do the
two Level I English Language Foundation courses.
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DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS Credit/Credit Hours: The University’s way of

measuring work towards a degree. To graduate, a
Academic Year: The academic year normally runs
student must complete a minimum number of
from August until May.
credits/credit hours.
Academic Advising: All students are assigned an

Credits: The weighting given to a course.
Academic Advisor on entry to the Faculty, who is there
to provide guidance in relation to your academic
Discipline: A field of study, inquiry, research or
career. The name of your Academic Advisor appears on
branch of knowledge, taught and researched at the
your CHOL account.
college or university level.
Academic Warning: A student whose GPA falls

Electives: Optional courses in the degree programme
below 2.0 in any one semester will be placed on
from which students can freely select.
“academic warning”.
Exemptions and Credits: A student may be granted

Award of Honours: Awards assessed on the
credits for courses completed and passed in other UWI
student’s performance in all credits gained from Level
programmes or at other affiliated institutions.
II and Level III courses.
Exemptions without Credit: Exemptions granted

Change of Major: Students are allowed to change
as above but not for credit. In this case, students will be
their current major at the beginning of the Academic
required to replace the exempted course with another
Year. Only Final Year students are allowed to change
course for obtain the relevant credits.
their major at the beginning of the semester in which
they are expected to graduate.
Full-Time Registration: A student who is fully
matriculated and therefore registered for not more
Co-Curricular Courses/Credits: Courses offered
than 18 and not less than 12 credits per semester.
through the Office of Student Services, designed to
Fulltime students should not be in full-time
complement your programme. Students are eligible to
employment.
count no more than 3 co-curricular credits towards
their degree.
Grade Point Average (GPA): GPA is the average
obtained by dividing the total grade points earned by
Core Courses: Courses that are compulsory in the
the total quality of hours for which the student is
degree programme concerned.
registered, exclusive of foundation courses, audited
courses and courses taken for preliminary credits.
Course Code: A letter number and numeric
combination used to identify a course e.g. COMP1205.
Leave of Absence: Students can apply to the Faculty
The letter part of the code identifies the subject area
for a Leave of Absence from classes for a semester or
(eg. BIOL – Biology; COMP – Computer Science),
an academic year. Only 4 semesters’ leave are allowed.
while the first digit of the number part of the code
identifies the level of the course (eg. 1205 - Level 1;
Oral/Written Supplemental: Students in their
2000 – Level II; 3000 – Level III).
final year who have failed up to two courses needed to
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graduate with at least 45% may be eligible for an oral completion of a minimum of which (determined by
examination in the courses. such regulations) makes a candidate eligible for the
award of a degree/diploma/certificate.
Overrides: During the registration add/drop period,
the override feature allows students to apply online to Matriculation: The process of enrolment into the
register for a course for which they have encountered University.
registration issues and therefore have received an error
prompt. Students can request overrides for full classes, Major: An area of study that requires a specific
course clashes, missing prerequisite, etc. The requests number of credits (30) including prescribed courses
are routed to the relevant department which has the from Levels I, II and III from a single discipline.
discretion to grant overrides.
Minor: A specific number of credits (15) including
Part-Time Registration: A student who is admitted prescribed courses from Levels II and III from a single
based on CSEC qualifications only must be registered discipline.
as a Part Time student. Part-time students shall
register for no more than 11 credits per semester. Semester: Half-year term in the academic year,
normally a 13-week period of instruction.
Plagiarism: A form of cheating and is a serious
offence. See section on University Regulations on Summer School: Optional period of study governed
Plagiarism. by Summer School Regulations. This period of study is
normally held from May to July each year. The courses
Pre-requisite: A course that must be passed before offered in the Summer Session are not always the same
enrollment in a desired course. from year to year.
Programme: A sequence of courses (designed to Required to Withdraw: Students will be required to

achieve pedagogical goals), the taking of which is withdraw from the Faculty if, after receiving a warning
governed by certain regulations and the satisfactory letter concerning their poor academic performance in
one semester, do not improve and have a GPA of less
than 2.00 in the following semester.
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curricular courses, are awarded on a pass/fail basis and
GENERAL STUDENT
are not used in calculating the class of degree.
INFORMATION
Major
ACADEMIC ADVISORS Students admitted to the Faculty must declare a Major,
or a Double Major. A Major is a student’s principal
Academic counselling is available for all students
subject area of study: for example, if a student is
within the Faculty. Whether you need to discuss your
pursuing a degree in Biology then Biology is their
academic progress, are experiencing difficulty in your
“Major”. This Major (30 credits) must be declared from
academic programme, need help with your degree
among the following subjects offered by the
requirements, course selection etc., an Academic
Department of Biological Sciences: Biochemistry,
Advisor is available to assist you.
Biology, Ecology, Environmental Sciences and
Microbiology or from among the following subjects
Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor for the
offered by the Department of Computer Science,
duration of his/her undergraduate career and is
Mathematics and Physics: Computer Science,
advised to meet with this Advisor at least once per
Electronics, Information Technology, Mathematics,
semester. Students should contact their Department or
Meteorology (in association with CIMH) and Physics.
check their CHOL account to learn who their Academic
Students may also declare a Double Major in any two
Advisor is and to arrange a meeting as early as possible.
subjects offered in the Faculty of Science and
Technology.
COURSES AND TIMETABLING
The Faculty reserves the right to withdraw or to add
CREDITS AND EXEMPTIONS
courses as may be necessary or desirable but, except in
Credits/Exemptions may be awarded for courses
cases of extreme emergency or difficulty, no course will
already passed at this or another institution.
be added or withdrawn during an academic year. The
Undergraduate students applying for
Faculty does not guarantee that all courses listed in the
credit/exemptions should make such requests through
following pages will be available this academic year.
their respective Deans or the Student Affairs/
Additionally, timetabling constraints may impose
Admissions Office. An official transcript is required for
restrictions on the combinations of courses
assessment by the appropriate authority. Requests for
permissible. Students are not permitted to register for
Credits/Exemptions must be made before the start of
courses that clash on the timetable.
registration.
COURSE REGISTRATION
ACCOMMODATION FOR
Students are required to register for courses each
semester that make up their declared major. They may STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
also register for elective courses provided these can be The UWI Cave Hill Student Disability Policy promotes
accessed. See Regulations for the number of credits “an inclusive campus that enables the productive
that may be taken per semester/academic year. Co- participation of all students regardless of disability”
Curricular Course and calls for the provision of accommodations for
students with disabilities. Students with disabilities
A maximum of one (1) co-curricular course (3 credits) may receive reasonable accommodations to enable
at either level II or III can count towards the overall them to participate in all aspects of campus life. Click
number of courses for the degree. However, co- here to download the Disability Policy.
be given when you meet with the DSC to discuss

“Reasonable accommodation is a modification to the accommodations.
delivery of instruction and method of assessment for a
course, program, facility or service that seeks to
eliminate or minimizes disability-related barriers. It
aims to facilitate the student’s learning experience and
for the instructor to fairly evaluate the student's
progress without interference from the disability.”
All students are required to meet approved standards

of competency in all aspects of their work, and students
with disabilities are no exception. The provision of an
accommodation does not mean compromising the
content, quality or level of instruction.
PRELIMINARY STEPS:
 Before coming to Cave Hill Campus find out about
Services to Support persons with disabilities;
 Peruse the UWI website to find out about the
services being offered, to support students'
success.
 Visit the Office of Student Services and speak to
the Disability Services Coordinator (DSC) to
discuss your functional limitations and concerns.
All information is kept confidential.
 Complete the Application for Accommodation for
Persons with Disabilities (Click here) and submit
it to the Office of Student Services in a sealed
envelope. You are required to provide
documentation of your disability from a certified
services provider, e.g. doctor, educational
psychologist, occupational therapist.
 Register with the Student Health Clinic (SHC).
Complete online registration form:
www.cavehill.uwi.edu/studentservices/health-
wellness/health-clinic/registration.aspx
 Complete Student Intake Questionnaire. This
form consists of a series of questions that provide
historical information related to their functional
limitations and accommodations. This form will
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UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS ON c. The task set or undertaken requires

producing a result by teamwork for joint
PLAGIARISM
credit regardless of the level of individual
(First Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates)
contribution;
d. The task set or undertaken requires extensive
APPLICATION OF THESE REGULATIONS adaptation of models within a time period of
such brevity as to exclude extensive
1 These Regulations apply to the presentation of attribution;
work by a student for evaluation, whether or not e. The task set or undertaken requires the use of
for credit, but do not apply to invigilated written an artificial language, such as is the case with
examinations. computer programming, where the use of
unoriginal verbal formulae is essential.
DEFINITION OF PLAGIARISM 4 It is not a justification under Regulations 2 and 3

2 In these Regulations, “plagiarism” means the for the unacknowledged use of the words, ideas
unacknowledged and unjustified use of the words, and creations of another that the user enjoys the
ideas or creations of another, including unjustified right of use of those words, ideas and creations as
unacknowledged quotation and unjustified a matter of intellectual property.
unattributed borrowing;
OTHER DEFINITIONS
“Level 1 plagiarism” means plagiarism which does 5 In these Regulations,
not meet the definition of Level 2 plagiarism; “Chairman” means the Chairman of the relevant
Campus Committee on Examinations;
“Level 2 plagiarism” means plagiarism undertaken
with the intention of passing off as original work “Examination Regulations” means the
by the plagiariser work done by another person or Examination and other forms of Assessment
persons. Regulations for First Degrees Associate Degrees
Diplomas and Certificates of the University;
3 What may otherwise meet the definition of
plagiarism may be justified for the purposes of “set of facts” means a fact or combination of facts.
Regulation 2 where the particular
EVIDENCE OF PLAGIARISM
unacknowledged use of the words, ideas and
6 In order to constitute evidence of plagiarism under
creations of another is by the standards of the
these Regulations, there shall be identified as a
relevant academic discipline a function of part or
minimum the passage or passages in the student’s
all of the object of the work for evaluation whether
work which are considered to have been
or not for credit, for example:
plagiarised and the passage or passages from
a. The unacknowledged use is required for
which the passages in the student’s work are
conformity with presentation standards;
considered to have been taken.
b. The task set or undertaken is one of
translation of the work of another into a
different language or format;
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STUDENT STATEMENT ON PLAGIARISM LEVEL 2 PLAGIARISM
7 When a student submits for examination work 12 Where an examiner has evidence of Level 2
under Regulation 1, the student shall sign a plagiarism in the material being examined, that
statement, in such form as the Campus Registrar examiner shall report it to the Head of Department
may prescribe, that as far as possible the work or the Dean and may at any time provide the
submitted is free of plagiarism including Registrar with a copy of that report. In cases
unattributed quotation or paraphrase of the work where the examiner and the Dean are one and the
of another except where justified under same, the report shall be referred to the Head of
Regulation 3. the Department and also to the Campus Registrar.
8 Quotation or paraphrase is attributed for the 13 Where any other person who in the course of duty
purpose of Regulation 7 if the writer has indicated sees material being examined which he or she
using conventions appropriate to the discipline believes is evidence of Level 2 plagiarism that
that the work is not the writer’s own. other person may report it to the Head of
Department or the Dean and may at any time
9 The University is not prohibited from proceeding report it to the Campus Registrar who shall take
with a charge of plagiarism where there is no such action as may be appropriate.
statement as prescribed under Regulation 7.
14 Where a Dean or Head of Department receives a
ELECTRONIC VETTING FOR report either under Regulation 12 or 13, the Dean
PLAGIARISM or Head of Department, as the case may be, shall
10 The results of any electronic vetting although
capable, where the requirements of Regulation 7 a. where in concurrence with the report’s
are satisfied, of constituting evidence under these identification of evidence of Level 2
Regulations, are not thereby conclusive of any plagiarism, report the matter to the Campus
question as to whether or not plagiarism exists. Registrar; or

b. where not concurring in the identification of
LEVEL 1 PLAGIARISM evidence of plagiarism, reply to the examiner
11 In work submitted for examination where the declining to proceed further on the report; or
Examiner is satisfied that Level 1 plagiarism has c. where concluding that there is evidence of
been committed, he/she shall penalise the student Level 1 plagiarism, reply to the examiner
by reducing the mark which would have otherwise indicating that conclusion and the Examiner
been awarded taking into account any relevant shall proceed as under Regulation 11.
Faculty regulations.
15 Where a report is made to the Campus Registrar
under Regulation 14a or 16, the Campus Registrar
shall lay a charge and refer the matter to the
Campus Committee on Examinations.
16 Where the Campus Registrar receives a report

alleging Level 2 plagiarism from the Examiner or
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any other person except the Dean or Head of CLEARANCE ON A CHARGE OF LEVEL 2
Department, the Campus Registrar shall refer the PLAGIARISM
matter to a senior academic to determine whether
there is sufficient evidence to ground a charge of 20 A determination of the Campus Committee on
plagiarism and where such evidence is found, the Examinations that Level 2 plagiarism has not been
Campus Registrar shall proceed as under found will be reported to the Campus Registrar
Regulation 15. who shall refer it to the Examiner and notify the
student. Where the Committee has not identified
17 Where the matter has been referred to the Campus Level 2 but has identified Level 1, it shall be
Committee on Examinations pursuant to reported to the Campus Registrar who shall refer
Regulation 15, the proceedings under these it to the examiner.
Regulations prevail, over any other disciplinary
proceedings within the University initiated against LEVEL 2 PLAGIARISM: APPEAL TO THE
the student based on the same facts and, without SENATE
prejudice to Regulation 21, any other such
disciplinary proceedings shall be stayed, subject to 21 A student may appeal to the Senate from any
being reopened. decision against him or her on a charge of
plagiarism made by Academic Board.
18 If the Campus Committee on Examinations is
satisfied, after holding a hearing, that the student DELEGATION BY DEAN OR HEAD OF
has committed Level 2 plagiarism, it shall in DEPARTMENT
making a determination on the severity of the
penalty take into consideration: 22 The Dean or Head of Department, as the case may
be, may generally or in a particular instance
a. the circumstances of the particular case; delegate that officer’s functions under these
b. the seniority of the student; and Regulations.
c. whether this is the first or a repeated
incidence of Level 2 plagiarism. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
DISQUALIFICATION
19 Where the Campus Committee is of the view that
the appropriate penalty for an offence of Level 2 23 Any person who has at any time been an examiner
plagiarism is for the student to be: of work or been involved in procedures for laying
charges in relation to which an issue of plagiarism
a. awarded a fail mark;
is being considered under these Regulations shall
b. excluded from some or all further
withdraw from performing any functions under
examinations of the University for such
these Regulations other than those of supervisor
period as it may determine;
and examiner.
c. be dismissed from the University, it shall
make such recommendation to the Academic
Board.
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE

(ii) For the purposes of these Regulations:
REGULATIONS
1. These Regulations will apply to all new students (a) LEVEL I, II AND III COURSES:
entering the system in August 2014 to pursue first Levels I, II and III courses are courses so
degrees, associate degrees, diplomas and designated by the Board for Undergraduate
certificates. These Regulations will also apply to all Studies.
other students, who entered the system prior to
the 2014/2015 academic year, to pursue first (b) GRADE POINTS:
degrees, associate degrees, diplomas and Grade points are determined by multiplying
certificates except for those students in the Faculty the quality hours by the quality points for a
of Engineering. Students in the Faculty of course.
Engineering who entered a programme prior to
(c) GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA):
academic year 2014/15 will be governed by the
Grade Point Average is the average obtained
GPA regulations dated 2011 until the end of the
by dividing the total grade points earned by
academic year 2015/16
the total quality hours for which the student
2. In order to be eligible for the award of a First has registered for any stated period of time,
Degree, all students shall have a minimum GPA of excluding courses taken on a pass/fail basis,
2.00. audited courses, preliminary courses, not for
credit courses and courses for which the
3. (i) For purposes of these Regulations, the following designation I or IP is awarded under
meanings shall apply, except where the context Regulation 6(iv).
otherwise requires:
(d) WEIGHTED GRADE POINT
(a) CREDIT HOURS EARNED: AVERAGE:
‘Credit hours earned’ means the credits for Weighted Grade Point Average is the average
each course that count toward the degree determined by applying appropriate weights
requirement and for which a passing grade is for Levels I, II, and III courses to the grade
obtained. points and the quality hours used in
determining grade point average as set out at
(b) QUALITY HOURS: Regulation 3(ii)(c) above.
‘Quality hours’ means the credits for each
course that is included in the GPA calculation. (e) CREDIT HOURS:
Quality hours shall be assigned even when a The credit values for courses, as well as for
grade of F1, F2 or F3 is obtained in a course. projects, laboratory sessions, foreign
Courses that are not counted in the language classes or other contact hours, shall
determination of the GPA shall be assigned be determined by the respective Faculty
zero quality hours. Board and approved by the Board for
(c) QUALITY POINTS: Undergraduate Studies or in the case of the

‘Quality points’ means the numerical value Open Campus, recommended by Academic
assigned to the relevant letter grade earned.
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Board and approved by the Board for A+ 4.30

Undergraduate Studies. A 4.00
A- 3.70
4. (i) The class of degree shall be awarded on the basis
B+ 3.30
of the Weighted GPA as set out in these
B 3.00
Regulations.
B- 2.70
C+ 2.30
(ii) In determining the Weighted GPA, the weights to
C 2.00
be used for each Level I, II and III course shall be
as prescribed in Faculty Regulations. F1 1.70
F2 1.30
(iii) Except for the purpose of determining the class F3 0.00
of degree the term GPA in these Regulations shall
mean the GPA as defined at Regulation 3(ii)(c) (ii) The following designations may be assigned, but
above. shall not be used in the calculation of Grade Point

Average:
5. First Degrees awarded by the University except as
stated in sub-clauses i and ii are as follows: AB: Absent for acceptable reasons other than a
medical problem
First Class Honours (Weighted GPA 3.60 and Above) AM: Absent Medical
Upper Second Class Honours (Weighted GPA 3.00 – 3.59) CR: Credit
Lower Second Class Honours (Weighted GPA 2.50– 2.99) DB: Debarred
Pass (Weighted GPA 2.00-2.49) DEF: Deferred
EC: Exemption with credit
(i) The degree of Bachelor of Medical Sciences shall EQ: Examination Query
be classified as follows: EX: Exemption
FM: Failed Medical – where failure in an
Distinction GPA 3.70 AND ABOVE examination is attributed to medical reasons as
Honours GPA 3.30 – 3.69 supported by a certificate from an authorized
Pass GPA 2.00 – 3.29 medical practitioner
I: Incomplete - indicates that the student has
(ii) The Degrees of MBBS, DDS and DVM shall be made progress in a course but at the end of the
classified as follows: semester has not finished the work required to
receive a letter grade. An I designation is not
Distinction
counted in credit hours earned, or quality hours
Honours
until a letter grade is reported. If neither a letter
Pass
grade nor notification of an extension of time is
received by the Registry from the Office of Dean,
6. (i) In the determination of GPA, the defined grades
the I designation is replaced by an F3 grade at the
with the corresponding quality points shall be:
end of the first six weeks into the next semester.
An extension of time may be granted but shall not
normally extend beyond the end of the semester
in which.the extension is granted. Any remaining
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I symbol at the end of the period of extension will Examiners in the examination component of the
be deemed an F3. course FO: Failed Oral (where an oral
IM: Incomplete Medical examination forms part of the assessment of the
IP: In Progress - when a dissertation, course)
thesis, project, student teaching, practicum, FP: Failed Practical
internship, proficiency requirement, or other FT: Failed Theory
course intended to last more than one semester is
not completed during the semester in which the 7. The scheme to be used for conversion of numerical
student is registered. The IP designation must be marks to letter grades shall as follows:
replaced with an appropriate grade on
completion of the course. GRADE GPA/ MARKS %
LW: Late Withdrawal A+ 90-100
NFC: Not for credit A 80-89
NP: Not Passed – when a student has failed a A- 75-79
course taken on a pass/fail basis. B+ 70-74
NR: Not Reported – when a lecturer fails to B 65-69
submit grades by the published deadline, B- 60-64
through no fault of the student. C+ 55-59
NV: When a student has been permitted to audit C 50-54
a course but has not done so satisfactorily. F1 45-49
P: Pass – a pass obtained in a course taken on a F2 40-44
Pass/Fail basis. F3 0-39
PC: Preliminary Credits – used for matriculation

8. The courses to be used for the purpose of
purposes or the satisfying of prerequisites only.
determining the Weighted GPA for the class of
V: Audited – when the course has been taken in
degree to be awarded shall be as prescribed in
accordance with Regulation 13
Faculty Regulations.
(iii)The following designations may be assigned and

9. Where a course has been repeated, the penalty to
shall count towards the GPA:
be applied for failure, and the grade to be used in
DIS: Disqualified the computation of the student’s GPA if the course
EI: Examination Irregularity – Candidate is subsequently passed, shall be as prescribed in
disqualified from examination on account of Faculty Regulations.
breach of the Regulations

10. (i) Where credit for a course taken at another
FA: When a student is absent from an
institution is requested, it is the student’s
examination without a valid reason
responsibility to provide all the information
FC: Failed Coursework – indicates that a
needed by the University to enable it to assess
candidate has failed to satisfy the Examiner in the
the course.
coursework component of the course.
FE: Failed Examination – when a candidate has
successfully completed the coursework
requirement but has failed to satisfy the
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(ii) Credit hours earned from another institution at

the time of admission to the University of the
West Indies will not be used in the computation
of a grade point average.
11. (i) A UWI student who wishes to take academic

courses elsewhere and apply those credits
toward the UWI degree must obtain approval in
advance from the relevant Academic Board on
the recommendation of the Board of the Faculty
in which he/she is registered.
(ii) Only the grade equivalent as determined by the

Board for Undergraduate Studies of the results
achieved and not the marks or grades so earned
at another institution shall be used in the
computation of such student’s GPA.
12. (i) Except where otherwise prescribed in Faculty

Regulations, a student whose GPA for a given
semester is less than 2.00 shall be deemed to be
performing unsatisfactorily, and shall be placed
on warning. A student on warning whose GPA
for the succeeding semester is less than or equal
to 1.99, will be required to withdraw. However,
a student may be reinstated if his/her GPA
improves beyond 1.99 in Semester 2 by credits
obtained in Summer School.
(ii)Except for the students in the Faculty of

Engineering, students who entered a programme
prior to the academic year 2014/2015 and who
have a GPA of less than 2.00 may be given leave
by their Faculty to continue into the academic
year 2014/2015.
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Management and have attained the highest average

PRIZES AWARDED
grade which must be at least B+.
ANNUALLY IN THE
None of these courses should have been repeated.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY & DEAN’ LIST SCL will offer each Prize winner a three-month paid
work attachment at SCL after graduation.
REGULATIONS
THE GRAHAM GOODING SYSTEMS CONSULTING LTD.

BIOLOGY PRIZE (SCL) PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS
The prize consists of a commemorative scroll and
voucher for BDS $ 600.00 to be spent on books related The prize consists of a voucher of BDS $500 to be spent
to the Biological Sciences. It will be awarded to the best on books on Mathematics and related fields. Students
student majoring in the Biological Sciences must be graduating in the current year, have majored
(Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology, Microbiology) based in Mathematics and have attained the highest average
on the student’s performance (minimum B+ average) marks in the Mathematics courses relevant to the
in the courses comprising the Biological major. major with an overall average grade of at least B+.
R. L. SEALE & CO. LTD. PRIZE IN None of the courses should have been repeated.
CHEMISTRY
This prize consists of a book voucher of BDS $600.00
FACULTY PRIZE
and a commemorative scroll. It is awarded to the best
student (who meets the standard) on the basis of
This prize consists of a voucher of BDS $ 500 to be
performance in Chemistry courses during the final two
spent on books. It is awarded to the Part I/Level I
years of the programme.
student with the best academic performance.
SYSTEMS CONSULTING LTD. DEAN’S PRIZES, FACULTY OF

(SCL) PRIZES SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
in (a) Computer Science
(b) Computer Science and Accounting or Computer There shall be two (2) Prizes awarded annually, called
Science and Management the Dean’s Prizes, Faculty of Science and Technology.
The Prizes shall be awarded to two (2) students
These prizes consist of a cash voucher of BDS $1500 to registered in the Faculty of Science and Technology
be spent on computer-related materials. Students must who:
have completed Year 1 of the Science and Technology • have obtained at least an A average grade over 64
Programme; and have fulfilled the Year 1 requirements credits in the Faculty of Science and Technology
for the major in Computer Science or Computer courses at Levels II/III
Science and Accounting or Computer Science and • should be nominated by their Department and
interviewed by an Interdisciplinary panel. The names
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shall be inscribed on an appropriate plaque to be  Foundation courses

displayed in the Faculty Office.  Co-curricular offerings
 Audited courses
 Summer courses
The value of the Prizes shall be:  Not-for-credit courses
(e) Repeat courses will be included in the

FIRST PRIZE (Bds) $900.00
computation of the Semester GPA towards the
SECOND PRIZE (Bds) $500.00
Dean’s List.
(f) Special consideration will be given to students
who are differently-abled and who have obtained
THE PFIZER CARIBBEAN
a semester GPA of 3.60 and above but who have
SCIENCE PRIZE registered for less than 12 Faculty credits. Such
students must declare and provide supporting
Valued at BDS $1000, it is open to undergraduate documents, to the relevant University authority,
students registered for a major in Biology, Chemistry as evidence of their disability at the start of the
or their sub-disciplines in the Department of Biological semester. Decisions for inclusion of such
and Chemical Sciences. differently-abled students in the Dean’s List will
be taken at the Faculty’s Board of Examiners
LOUIS CHINNERY ECOLOGY Meeting.
PRIZE THE WRITING CLINIC
A commemorative scroll and a voucher for BDS

The Writing Clinic is available to all undergraduate and
$900.00 to be used in the purchase of books related to
graduate students of The University of the West Indies,
the Biological/Ecological/Environmental Sciences.
as well as staff members who require support in writing
Awarded to the best student majoring in Ecology with
projects, assignments, proposals, or in their general
a minimum B+.
writing skills. The Clinic offers developmental as well
as remedial support.
DEAN’S LIST REGULATIONS Are you experiencing "writer’s block"? Book an

appointment with the Clinic, let us help you work
Eligibility for inclusion on the Dean’s List
through it.
The following guidelines are applicable:
(a) Inclusion on the Dean’s List will be on a yearly
WHAT DO WE DO?
basis. The Summer School Programme will not be
 Provide support for student writing
considered.
 Provide support for staff writing
(b) Students must obtain a Semester GPA of 3.60 and
 Offer one-on-one tutoring in writing for students
above in both semesters.
 Offer one-on-one consultation on writing projects
(c) Full-time students must have passed a minimum
for academic and/or senior admin staff
of 12 Faculty credits in the semester. Part-time
 Diagnose and treat chronic areas of weakness in
students must have passed a minimum of 6 credits
writing
of Faculty courses in the semester.
 Provide writing resources for individualized
(d) Credits gained for the following will NOT be taken
instruction
into consideration in computing the Dean’s List:
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HOW IS IT DONE? To access the services of the Clinic, call for an

 Through a flexible and needs-specific programme appointment at 417-4405 or visit the Department of
of individual tutoring, mentoring, and Language, Linguistics and Literature, Faculty of
consultation. Humanities and Education.
 Through easily accessible writing resources.
CONTACT US
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GLOSSARY TO THE REGULATIONS

Anti-requisites Honours GPA
Two courses of which credit may be granted for only Weighted grade point average used to determine the
one. class of degree. This GPA is computed on the basis of
all courses done in the Advanced Part (Levels 2 & 3) of
Course the degree programme, weighted with respect to
A body of knowledge circumscribed by a syllabus to be credits and to earned quality hours.
imparted to students by sundry teaching methods and
usually followed by an examination. In-Faculty Courses
All Faculty courses originating in the Science Faculties.
Credit
A measure of the workload required of students. 1 Level
Credit Hour = 1 hour lecture/tutorial/problem class A measure of the standard of a course, designated at
per week OR 2 hours laboratory session per week, for a UWI by the first digit in the course number.
Semester.
Major
Cumulative GPA 30 credits (minimum) from prescribed courses at
Grade point average obtained by dividing the total Levels 2 & 3 (as defined).
grade point earned by the total quality hours for which
the student has registered for any period of time Marginal Failure
excluding courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis, audited A score for the overall examination of a course which is
courses, courses taken for Preliminary credit, not more than 5 marks below the minimum pass mark
incomplete and in-progress courses. for that course.
Discipline Minor
A body of knowledge encapsulated in a set of courses 15 credits (minimum) of prescribed courses at Levels 2
distinguishable from other such bodies on the basis of & 3 (as defined).
criteria such as method of enquiry, axioms, areas of
application. Option
A prescribed programme, comprising in-Faculty and,
Elective in some cases, out-of-Faculty courses, leading to a
A course within a programme taken by choice of the specific degree.
student.
Out-of-Faculty Courses
Faculty Courses All Faculty courses originating in Faculties other than
All courses except Foundation and Co-curricular the Science Faculties.
courses.
Preliminary Course
Foundation Courses A Level 0 course used to satisfy entry requirements but
Broad-based courses, three of which must be taken, does not contribute towards the requirements for the
and which provide a general foundation of knowledge. award of the degree.
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Pre-requisite defined in The UWI Grade Point Average Regulations

A course which must be passed before another course Booklet).
for which it is required may be pursued.
Subject
Programme An area of study traditionally assigned to the purview
A selection of courses (designed to achieve pedagogical of a department.
goals) the taking of which is governed by certain
regulations and the satisfactory completion of which Supplemental Examination
(determined by such regulations) makes a candidate A re-sit of an examination of a course which is not more
eligible for the award of a degree/diploma/certificate. than 5 marks below the minimum pass mark for that
course.
Science Faculties
The Faculties of Science and Technology at Cave Hill, Supplementary Oral
Mona and St. Augustine. An oral examination, offered on recommendation of
Department and Faculty, to candidates who have
Semester GPA registered a marginal failure in a Level 2 or 3 course.
Grade point average (GPA) computed on the basis of
all courses done in a semester, without reference to
weighting except in terms of credits. (The terms Grade
Point, GPA, Quality Hours and Quality Points are
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have passed Elementary Mathematics at CSEC
FACULTY REGULATIONS
General Proficiency level at Grades I, II or, since
FOR THE DEGREE OF 1998, Grade III (or equivalent qualification) plus
at least two of the disciplines listed in Appendix
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
I(b).
All students of the University are subject to the

B. OUTLINE OF THE DEGREE
University Regulations for Students approved by the
Senate of the UWI. PROGRAMME
Where there is conflict between the regulations of any 3. The degree of B.Sc. is awarded on the basis of a
Faculty and the University Regulations, the University programme of studies comprising combinations of
Regulations shall apply. courses in Science disciplines, together with
certain Foundation courses. Approved Out-of-
A. QUALIFICATION FOR Faculty (see Glossary) courses may be included.
ADMISSION
4. The Science Faculties offer the following
1. In order to be admitted to the three-year degree
Bachelors degrees in Science (the terms Major,
programme, candidates must satisfy the
Minor, Option etc., are defined in the Glossary):
University requirements for Matriculation (see
The UWI University Regulations for Students) and (a) A degree with a single Major (30 credits
have passed Mathematics and two approved minimum from Levels 2 and 3) or a double
science subjects [Appendix I(b)] at CSEC General Major in one or two Science disciplines (2
Proficiency level at Grades I, II or, since 1998, x 30 credits minimum or 1 x 60 credits
Grade III (or equivalent qualification) minimum, from Levels 2 and 3). (See
and Appendix II for a list of Science Majors
(a) Have obtained passes in four Units at CAPE, offered).
at least two Units in one subject, all at Grade
(b) A degree with a single Major in a Science
V or better (or equivalent qualification). One
discipline plus
of the CAPE subjects must be an Approved
Science subject [see Appendix I(a)]. (i) one or two Minors from other distinct
or Science disciplines (each with 15
(b) Have an approved Associate Degree with a credits minimum from Levels 2 and 3)
GPA of 2.5 (or equivalent qualification) or (ii) a Major, or one or two Minors, from
higher, from a Tertiary Level Institution. other Faculties. Out-of-Faculty Majors
and Minors are governed by the
(N.B. Candidates must also satisfy Departmental regulations of the Faculty of origin.
Requirements). Only certain such combinations are
allowed and these are considered
Option. (See Appendix VI).
2. In order to be admitted to the four-year degree 5. The following types of courses, which may consist
programme, candidates must satisfy the of both theoretical and practical parts, are offered
University requirements for Matriculation (see by the University:
The UWI University Regulations for Students) and
(a) Courses taught by the Science Faculties (in- period equivalent to at least six semesters of
Faculty courses) include Preliminary full-time study from entry into Level 1;
(Level 0) and Levels 1, 2 and 3 courses. and
(Preliminary courses may be used to satisfy
(b) have passed courses totalling a minimum of
entry requirements of Regulation 1 above, but
93 credits from Level 1, 2 and 3 Faculty and
do not contribute towards the requirements
Foundation courses for the degree as follows:
for the award of a degree.)
Level 1 24
(b) Service courses, which provide students
Level 2 and Level 3 60
with basic techniques and skills needed for
Foundation courses 9
dealing with the academic programme.
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(c) Approved Out-of-Faculty courses which
(i) A minimum of 12 credits at Level 1
may contribute toward the requirements for
and 30 credits at Levels 2 and 3
the award of a degree.
must be taken from in-Faculty
(d) Foundation courses (see Appendix III) courses.
which are given throughout the University to
(ii) Specific Options, or Cross-Faculty
augment the general education of students.
programmes, may require more
(e) Co-curricular activities approved for than 93 credits (see Appendix VI)
credit by Academic Board. A maximum of
(iii) have a Degree GPA of at least 2.00.
three credits of co-curricular activities may
be included as part of the credits required for C. REGISTRATION
the award of a degree, but shall not be taken
into account in the determination of the
8. A student pursuing a degree in the Faculty may
Cumulative GPA or the class of degree. They
register full-time or part-time. A student who is in
may not be substituted for Foundation
full-time employment may pursue a degree on a
Courses. Co-curricular credits gained in
part-time basis only.
excess of three will be entered on the
student’s transcript but will not contribute
9. Students must register for courses at the
toward the requirements for the degree.
beginning of the academic year. Time limits
governing changes in registration are as outlined
6. Courses normally extend over not more than one
in the student handbooks for each Campus. A
semester, but in special cases may extend over two
student is deemed to be registered for a course
semesters. The contact hours for a course are
only after his/her financial obligations to the
expressed in terms of Credit Hours (credits) and
University have been fulfilled.
the credit-rating of a course is determined by the
Faculty which administers the course. (See
10. Registration for any course (except audited
Glossary).
courses) automatically implies entry for the
associated examinations. A student who fails to
7. In order to be eligible for award of the degree,
attend the examinations without having
candidates must:
previously withdrawn from the course (see Reg.9),
(a) have been in satisfactory attendance for a or without having tendered evidence of illness at
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the time of the examinations, certified by a 14. The maximum number of credits for which a
medical practitioner recognized by the University, student may register in any one semester is 18
will be deemed to have failed the course. Medical credits, if full-time, and 11 credits, if part-time.
certificates must reach the Campus
Registrar no later than seven days after the 15. (a) Students must make a final declaration of
date of the examination concerned. their proposed major(s) and/or minor(s) by
the end of the registration period of the
11. (a) A student who has passed a course will not be semester in which they intend to graduate.
permitted to re-register for that course.
(b) Students must graduate as soon as they have
(b) Likewise, students may not register for
met the requirements for the degree for which
Preliminary courses in a subject which
they are registered.
overlaps substantially with any CAPE/GCE A-
Level courses (or equivalent) previously E. EXAMINATIONS
passed.
16. In order to pass a course, a student must have been
in satisfactory attendance at the course and must
D. PROGRESS THROUGH THE
have satisfied the examiners in the associated
PROGRAMME examinations.
12. Students admitted into the four-year degree
programme (Reg.2) who have already obtained 17. The examination associated with each course shall
one CAPE/GCE A-level pass (or equivalent) in an be conducted mainly by means of written and/or
approved science subject, may be permitted to practical papers, normally taken at the end of the
register for up to 9 credits of Level 1 courses. semester in which the candidate has registered for
13. (a) Full-time Part I students are required to the courses concerned. However, oral
register for a minimum of 12 credits from examinations as well as performance in course
Faculty courses and Foundation course, per work in the form of essays, in-course tests,
semester. A student registering for less than research papers, projects, or continuous
twelve credits will be deemed to be a part- assessment of theoretical and/or practical work
time student. may contribute towards the final grade awarded in
(b) In order to register for Level 2 courses, a a course.
student must normally pass a minimum of 18
credits in Level 1 Faculty courses. At least 12 18. (a) When practical papers and/or practical
of these credits must be from in-Faculty coursework contribute towards an
courses. examination, candidates must satisfy the
(c) A student must not register for less than two examiners in both the theoretical and
courses in any one semester, except with the practical aspects of the course. On the basis of
permission of the Dean. performance in the practical component of
(d) The normal load for a full-time student is 15 the course, a candidate may, on the
course credits per semester, plus one recommendation of the Department
Foundation course i.e.: 33 credits over concerned, be exempted from the practical
Semester I & II. part of the examination.
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(b) To obtain a pass in Computer Science and candidate has not attended and/or performed
Mathematics courses, candidates must pass satisfactorily in the course. The grade for such
both coursework and final examination. a candidate will be recorded as Absent Fail.
F. GPA AND CLASS OF DEGREE

19. A candidate who marginally fails the examination
23. (a) A Semester grade point average which
associated with a Preliminary or Level 1 course
includes all approved courses for which the
may, if recommended by the relevant Department,
student is registered in a semester, whether
be granted permission by the Board of Examiners
passed or failed, will be calculated for the
to sit a Supplemental Examination. Such
determination of academic standing.
permission will be given on the basis of the
performance of the candidate in the courses (b) A Cumulative grade point average which
concerned. includes all courses completed excluding
those taken on a Pass/Fail basis, audited
20. A finalist who marginally fails a course needed for courses, Preliminary courses and courses
graduation, having satisfied the Departmental designated I or IP will be calculated and
requirements, may, at the discretion of the Faculty recorded on the student’s transcript.
Board of Examiners, be offered a Supplementary
(c) A Degree grade point average including
Oral. Any candidate who satisfies the examiners in
all Level 2 and 3 courses, whether passed or
a Supplementary Oral will be given the minimum
failed, will be calculated for determination of
passing grade in the course. No more than two
the class of the degree. (See Appendix V for
Supplementary Orals may be gained. However, a
the relationship between marks, grade point
third oral examination may be granted to final
average and class of degree).
year students in circumstances when passing a
single course is all that is required. A
24. All courses included in the computation of the
Supplemental Oral precludes the student
grade point averages in Regulation 23, are
requesting a Remark.
weighted according to their credit rating.
21. A candidate who fails the examination associated
with a course may be given permission to repeat G. LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND
the course and the examination on a subsequent
VOLUNTARY WITHDRAWAL
occasion. In the event that such a candidate has
25. (a) A student who wishes to be absent from the
satisfied the examiners in the coursework, the
Faculty for a semester or more may apply for
candidate may, on the recommendation of the
Leave of Absence, through the Dean, to the
relevant Department, be exempted from the
campus Academic Board, stating the reasons
coursework passed. If such a recommendation has
for the application.
been made, the candidate may apply to the Dean
for permission to take the examination without (b) Leave of Absence will not be granted for more
attending the course (Exam Only). than two consecutive semesters in the first
instance. However, students may apply for an
22. The Academic Board of a candidate’s Campus on
extension of leave.
the recommendation of the Faculty Board
(c) Leave of Absence will not be granted for more
concerned, may debar the candidate from writing
than four consecutive semesters.
the examination associated with a course if the
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(d) Applications for Leave of Absence or 30. (a) Students admitted to the programme under
extension thereof should normally be Reg.1 shall complete the requirements for the
submitted by the end of the registration degree in a minimum of six or a maximum of
period in the relevant semester. ten semesters of full-time study.
(b) Students admitted to the programme under

26. A student who registers for no courses in two
Reg.2 shall complete the requirements for the
successive semesters without having obtained
degree in a minimum of eight or a maximum
Leave of Absence will be deemed to have
of twelve semesters of full-time study.
withdrawn from the Faculty.
(c) Students who cannot complete the
27. A student who voluntarily withdraws from the programme within the maximum periods
university and who applies for re-admission given in (a) and (b) above will normally be
within five years shall be granted exemption and Required To Withdraw from the Faculty at
credit for all courses previously passed unless the the end of the academic year in which the
Department concerned declares that the material maximum is reached.
covered in a course has become outdated. All

grades previously obtained except those for 31. In the event that a student has exhausted the
courses declared outdated shall be used in the maximum periods mentioned in Reg.30 above,
determination of the GPA of such a student. but still requires for the completion of the degree
programme,
H. TIME LIMITS FOR
Either:
COMPLETION & ENFORCED
(a) passes in courses totalling no more than six
WITHDRAWALS credits,
or:
28. For the purposes of Regulations 29 & 30 below, (b) passes in Foundation courses only,
any semester in which a student is registered part-
the Faculty Board may at its discretion
time or any registration for the maximum number
recommend to Academic Board an extension of
of credits for Summer school will be counted as
the period of study by one or two semesters.
half of a semester of full-time study. After the total
of equivalent full-time study has been obtained in
32. For the purposes of Regulations 28 to 31 above,
this way, it will be rounded down to a whole
any semester for which a student has obtained
number.
Leave of Absence from the Faculty shall not be
counted (see Reg.25).
29. (a) A student whose Semester Grade Point
Average is less than 2.00, will be deemed to
33. Notwithstanding Regulations 28 to 32 above,
be performing unsatisfactorily and will be
Academic Board may, on the recommendation of
placed on Warning.
the Faculty Board, require the student to
(b) A student on Warning, whose Semester grade Withdraw from the Faculty at the end of any
point average is less than 2.00, will be semester on grounds of persistent neglect of work
Required To Withdraw from the Faculty. and/or repeated failure in examinations.
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34. A student Required To Withdraw from one I. EXEMPTIONS AND TRANSFERS

Faculty:
36. Holders of degrees from approved universities, or
(a) may register immediately in another, if in the candidates who have partially fulfilled the
opinion of the student and the Dean of the requirements of such degrees, may apply to the
receiving Faculty this is desirable and the Board for Undergraduate Studies, through the
student satisfies that Faculty’s entry Faculty Board of the candidate’s campus, for
requirements; exemption from Level 1 courses. Each such
application will be considered on its own merit.
(b) will be required automatically to withdraw
from the University if not granted registration
37. Students on transfer between different BSc degree
in another Faculty; and
programmes or from other programmes of study
(c) may not register in the ensuing Academic Year, within the University may, on the basis of passes
for any courses in the Faculty from which (s)he already obtained, and on the recommendation of
had been Required To Withdraw. the Departments concerned, be exempted from
(d) if readmitted and Required To Withdraw for some or all of the Level 1 courses, and some of the
a second time, will not be considered for Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses. Students exempted
readmission until a minimum period of five from all Level 1 courses may complete the degree
years has elapsed. programme in a minimum of four or a maximum
35. A student who was Required To Withdraw for of eight semesters of full-time study from the time
reasons of failure to progress may be readmitted of transfer. Students exempted from all Level 1
to the Faculty on the following conditions: courses and some Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses
may complete the degree programme in a
(a) A minimum of one year has passed since the
minimum of two semesters of full-time study from
date of withdrawal
the time of transfer.
(b) The Faculty is satisfied that the circumstances
attending the reasons for the withdrawal have 38. (a) A student who wishes to take academic
altered substantially. courses as an exchange/transfer student at an
institution other than the UWI and to apply
(c) All grades previously obtained, except for
those credits toward the degree must obtain
courses to be repeated (having been deemed
written approval in advance from the Dean.
outdated), shall continue to apply for the
Failure to obtain written approval in advance
purpose of determining the student’s GPA.
may preclude the acceptance of the credits.
(d) Subject to The UWI Grade Point Average
(b) A student must have a minimum GPA of 3.00
Regulation 11, courses pursued at an
by the end of Semester II to be approved as an
institution other than the UWI during the
exchange/transfer student in the following
period of withdrawal may be eligible for
academic year.
credit.
(c) Where the course to be taken is to be
(e) Courses pursued in The UWI Summer School
substituted for a UWI course, the content of
during the period of withdrawal shall be
the course must be certified by the relevant
included in all relevant grade point average
Department as being equivalent to the UWI
calculations if the student re-enters the UWI.
course. Course outlines and syllabuses must
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be provided by the student in order to permit (iii) The application is accompanied by a

the evaluation of the course content. medical certificate attesting to the
illness and issued by a medical
(d) A student may not take courses for degree
practitioner recognized for this purpose
credit at an institution other than the UWI
by the University.
during the semester in which he or she
completes or is expected by the Faculty to
(b) No grade will be awarded in respect of an
complete the requirements for graduation
Aegrotat pass, and a candidate having been
from the UWI.
awarded an Aegrotat pass will not be allowed
to re-enter the examination for the course
J. AEGROTAT DEGREE
concerned on a subsequent occasion. An
39. (a) A candidate who, by reason of illness, was
Aegrotat pass may not be used to satisfy a pre-
prevented from attending examinations or
requisite for other Level 2 and/or Level 3
part of the examinations associated with a
courses.
Level 2 or 3 course in the year of anticipated
(c) A student who, having satisfactorily
graduation may apply to the Board for
completed the degree programme, includes
Undergraduate Studies through the
Aegrotat passes in courses counted for the
University Registrar, for an Aegrotat pass in
degree programme, will be eligible for the
the course. Such an application will be
award of an Aegrotat degree if both of the
granted only if all the following conditions are
following conditions are satisfied:
satisfied:
(i) The courses in which Aegrotat passes
(i) The appropriate Head of Department
have been granted (and which need to be
reports that, on the basis of the
counted toward the award of the degree)
candidate’s performance during the
are equivalent to no more than 24
period preceding the examinations, the
credits.
candidate was expected to pass the
examinations concerned and has (ii) No more than 12 credits mentioned in (i)
satisfactorily completed any associated above arise from courses making up the
course work. candidate’s major.
(ii) The application reaches the University (iii) The Aegrotat degree will be awarded
Registrar not later than 30 days after without Honours.
the date of the last paper in the
examination concerned.
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INDEX TO THE REGULATIONS
Topic Regulation
Absence 16, 22, 25, 26

Admission requirements 1, 2
Advanced part 13b
Aegrotat degree 39
Approved Science subject 1, 2, Appendix I
Associate degree 2
Attendance 7a, 16, 22
Audited courses 10
Change of major 15a
Change of minor 15a
Change of registration 9
Co-curricular credits 5
Contact hours 6
Course length 6
Course load 13, 14
Courses, at other institutions 35d, 38
Courses, maximum 14
Courses, minimum 13
Coursework 17, 21, 39i
Credit, maximum 14
Credit, minimum 13
Credits, co-curricular 5
Credits, in-Faculty 7bi
Credits, required 7b
Debarred from exams 22
Declaration of major 15a
Deemed to have withdrawn 26
Degree length 7a, 31
Degree requirements 7, 15b
Employment 8
Exchange 38
Exemptions 36, 37
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Extension 31
Financial obligations 9
Foundation course 5, 7b
Four-year degree 1, 12a
Full-time 8, 13, 14, 28, 31
GPA 1b, 5e, 7c, 23, 24, 27, 35c, d, e, 38b
GPA, Cumulative 7c, 23b
GPA, Honours 23c
GPA, Semester 23a
Illness 10, 39
In-Faculty courses 7bi
Leave of absence 25, 33
Level II 13b
Major 4, 15a, Appendix II
Matriculation 1, 2
Medical certificates 10, 39
Minor 4, 15a
Option 4, 7bii
Oral exam 20
Out-of-faculty course 4bii, 5, 7bi
Overlap 12c
Part-time 8, 14, 28
Performance, unsatisfactory 22, 29, 34
Persistent neglect 34
Practical 18, 21
Preliminary 5a
Re-admission 27, 35
Re-entry 27, 35
Repeating a course 11, 12c, 21
Required to withdraw 28, 29, 30, 31, 34, 35
Service course 5
Summer school 28, 35e
Supplemental exam 19, 21
Three-year degree 2, 12b
Time limit 30, 31
Transfer 36, 37, 38
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Unsatisfactory performance 22, 29, 30a, 34

Voluntary withdrawal 25, 27
Warning 29
Withdrawal 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 35, 35
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APPENDIX I (i) Further Mathematics with Applied Mathematics
CAPE/GCE A-Level;
(a) LIST OF APPROVED SCIENCE CAPE / (ii) Mathematics (Pure and Applied) with Pure
GCE A-LEVEL SUBJECTS Mathematics or Applied Mathematics at CAPE/GCE A-
Applied Mathematics * Level.
Biology
(b) LIST OF APPROVED SCIENCE CSEC
Botany
GENERAL PROFICIENCY/GCE O-LEVEL
Chemistry
Computer Science SUBJECTS:
Environmental Science Additional Mathematics
Further Mathematics * Biology
Geography Chemistry
Geology Computer Science
Physics Geography
Pure & Applied Mathematics Information Technology (General)
Pure Mathematics* Integrated Science
Zoology Physics
* The following cannot be counted together:

APPENDIX II
LIST OF MAJORS IN THE UWI SCIENCE FACULTIES:
Agriculture
Alternative Energy Food Chemistry
Applied Chemistry Geology
Biochemistry * Information Technology *
Biology* Mathematics *
Biotechnology Meteorology *
Botany Microbiology *
Chemistry * Molecular Biology
Computer Science * Physics *
Ecology * Software Engineering
Electronics * Zoology
Environmental Biology
Environmental Science*
Experimental Biology
Environmental Science
* Offered at Cave Hill
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APPENDIX III (Cannot be taken with FOUN1006)
FOUN 1101 CARIBBEAN CIVILIZATION (3

FOUNDATION COURSES
Credits)
FOUN 0100 – Fundamentals of Written English
1FOUN
This course is designed to develop an awareness of the
1006 – Exposition for Academic Purposes
1FOUN
main process of cultural development in Caribbean
1008 – An Introduction to Professional
societies, highlighting the factors, the problematics
Writing
and the creative output that have fed the emergence of
*FOUN 1101 – Caribbean Civilization
2FOUN
Caribbean identities; to develop a perception of the
1201 – Science, Medicine & Technology in
Caribbean as wider than island nations or linguistic
Society
blocs; to stimulate students’ interest in, and
*FOUN 1301 – Law, Governance, Economy & Society
commitment to Caribbean civilization and to further
their self-determination.
1 Both courses cannot be taken - students must choose
one or the other FOUN 1210 SCIENCE, MEDICINE AND
2 Not normally available to Science Faculty Students TECHNOLOGY IN SOCIETY (3 Credits)
The overall aim of the course is to develop the ability of
*A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign the student to engage in an informed manner in public
Language course. discourse on matters pertaining to the impact of
science, medicine and technology on society. The
FOUN 0100 FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITTEN
course will help students to appreciate the essential
ENGLISH (0 Credits)
characteristics of the scientific method as a mode of
This course is required for all students entering the
enquiry into nature and to understand why it provides
University who are not exempted from the Proficiency
the foundations of the technological world.
Test or have not taken it or failed it.
(Students in the Faculty of Science and Technology
FOUN 1006 EXPOSITION FOR ACADEMIC cannot take this course)
PURPOSES (3 Credits)
FOUN 1301 LAW, GOVERNANCE, ECONOMY
This course is designed to: (1) equip students with the
AND SOCIETY (3 Credits)
study and research skills they will need in order to get
This is a multi-disciplinary course of the Faculty of
the maximum benefit from all their courses at the
Social Sciences which is designed mainly for non-
University; (2) familiarize them with the linguistic
Social Sciences students. The course will introduce
situation in the Caribbean and break down common
students to some of the major institutions in Caribbean
misconceptions they usually have about it; (3)
society. It will expose them to both historical and
introduce students to the rhetorical modes of
contemporary aspects of Caribbean society, including
discourse; and (4) develop skill in critical thinking and
Caribbean legal, political and economic systems. In
reading.
addition, Caribbean culture and Caribbean social
(Cannot be taken with FOUN1008)
problems are discussed.
FOUN 1008 AN INTRODUCTION TO
PROFESSIONAL WRITING (3 Credits)
This course is designed to help students develop skills
common to all professional, workplace-oriented
writing, whether in business or science.
REPLACING A FOUNDATION COURSE WITH

A FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
Students in the Faculty of Science and Technology may

replace FOUN1101 Caribbean Civilization OR
FOUN1301 Law, Governance, Economy and Society
with a foreign language course in French, Spanish,
Portuguese or Chinese.
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A. PROGRAMMES WITH THE FACULTY
APPENDIX IV OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
GRADING SYSTEM
Under an agreement with the Faculty of Social
Table 1: Mark-to-Grade Conversion & Quality Points
(GPA SYSTEM) Table 2: GPA to Honours Conversion Sciences, a limited number of students will be allowed
to pursue the following cross-Faculty programmes,
Grade Mark (%) QP subject to timetable restrictions:-
A+ 90-100 4.30
A 80-89 4.00 • Computer Science & Accounting
A- 75-79 3.70 • Computer Science with Accounting
B+ 70-74 3.30 • Computer Science & Economics
B 65-69 3.00 • Computer Science with Economics
B- 60-64 2.70 • Computer Science & Management
C+ 55-59 2.30 • Computer Science with Management
C 50-54 2.00 • Information Technology & Accounting
F1 40-49 1.70 • Information Technology with Accounting
F2 30-39 1.30 • Information Technology & Economics
F3 0-29 0.00 • Information Technology with Economics
• Information Technology & Management
Table 2: GPA to Honours Conversion
• Information Technology with Management
Class of Honours Cumulative GPA • Mathematics and Accounting
First 3.60 and above • Mathematics with Accounting
Upper Second 3.00 - 3.59 • Mathematics & Economics
Lower Second 2.50 - 2.99 • Mathematics with Economics
Pass 2.00 - 2.49 • Science Major & Management
• Science Major with Management
APPENDIX V
OPTIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH

OTHER FACULTIES
A. Programmes with the Faculty of Social
Sciences
B. Programmes with the Faculty of Humanities
& Education
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ACCOUNTING
LEVEL I (33 Credits) LEVEL III (15 Credits)

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I COMP3320 Design Principles of Operating Systems
COMP1205 Computing I COMP3330 Database Management Systems I
COMP1210 Computing II ACCT3043 Auditing I
COMP1215 UNIX
AND Either
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1
ACCT3040 Accounting Theory
ACCT1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting
OR
ACCT1003 Cost and Management Accounting I
ACCT3041 Advanced Financial Accounting
ECON1001 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics
AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management
one Level III course) from Computer Science
Elective Courses
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS)
AND Six (6) Credits from Level III Accounting

LEVEL II (27 Credits)
Courses
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture
AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
COMP2225 Software Engineering
FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
OR
COMP2611 Data Structures
FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
ACCT2014 Financial Accounting I
ACCT2015 Financial Accounting II
AND
ACCT2017 Management Accounting I
*FOUN1101 Caribbean Civilization
MGMT2023 Financial Management I
*FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
AND Six (6) Credits from Level II

*A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Accounting Courses
Language course
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ACCOUNTING
LEVEL I (33 CREDITS) LEVEL III (15 Credits)

COMP1215 UNIX
AND Either
OR
ACCT1003 Cost & Management Accounting I
Elective Courses
AND Fifteen (15) Level II/III Credits from any

Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
from a Co-Curricular course.
OR
AND

Language course.
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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ECONOMICS

COMP1210 Computing II ECON3049 Econometrics I
COMP1215 UNIX
Elective Courses
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND Four Level II/III ECON courses (12 Credits)
LEVEL II (30 Credits) AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES

COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture OR
COMP2225 Software Engineering FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
*FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ECON2000 Intermediate Microeconomics I
ECON2001 Intermediate Microeconomics II
ECON2002 Intermediate Macroeconomics I
ECON2003 Intermediate Macroeconomics II
Language course.
ECON2026 Statistical Methods II
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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH ECONOMICS

COMP1210 Computing II
COMP1215 UNIX
Elective Courses
AND Fifteen (15) Level II/III credits from any
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) from a Co-Curricular Course.

COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture OR
AND
Language course.
AND One Level II/III ECON course (3 Credits)
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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT

COMP1210 Computing II MGMT3017 Human Resources Management
COMP1215 UNIX
Elective Courses
AND Nine (9) Credits from LEVEL III
Management Courses
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES

OR
AND
MKTG2001 Principles of Marketing
MGMT2006 Information Systems I
MGMT2008 Organizational Behaviour
Language course
MGMT2020 Managerial Economics
MGMT2026 Production & Operations Management
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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT

COMP1215 UNIX
Elective Courses

LEVEL II (27 Credits) FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II OR
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
MGMT2006 Management Information Systems I
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists COMP3330 Database Management Systems I
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I COMP3415 Database Management Systems II
COMP1205 Computing I COMP3435 User Interface Design
COMP1215 UNIX
AND Either
OR
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least
one Level III course) from Information
LEVEL II/III (60 CREDITS)
Technology Elective Courses

AND Six (6) Credits from Level III Accounting
Courses
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering
OR
ACCT2017 Management Accounting I AND
MGMT2023 Financial Management I *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
AND Six (6) Credits from Level II
Accounting Courses *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH ACCOUNTING

COMP1215 UNIX
AND Either
OR
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least
LEVEL II/III (60 CREDITS)

OR
AND
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMICS

COMP1210 Computing II ECON3049 Econometrics I
COMP1215 UNIX
AND Four Level II/III ECON courses (12 Credits)

LEVEL II/III (60 CREDITS

COMP2225 Software Engineering FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts OR
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Language course.
ECON2026 Statistical Methods II
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH ECONOMICS

COMP1215 UNIX
LEVEL II/III (60 CREDITS
COMP2225 Software Engineering AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age OR
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

COMP1215 UNIX
AND Nine (9) Credits from Level III
Management Courses

LEVELS II/III (60 CREDITS)
LEVEL II (33 Credits) OR
AND
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH MANAGEMENT

COMP1215 UNIX
OR
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering AND
COMP2611 Data Structures *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
MKTG2001 Principles of Marketing *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
MGMT2006 Management Inform. Systems I
Language course.
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BSc MATHEMATICS AND ACCOUNTING

MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical ACCT2017 Management Accounting I
Geometry ACCT3043 Auditing I
MATH1190 Calculus A AND Either
MATH1195 Calculus B ACCT3040 Accounting Theory
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems OR
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical ACCT3041 Advanced Financial Accounting
Software
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2
ACCT1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
ACCT1003 Cost & Management Accounting I MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
ECON1001 Introduction to Microeconomics AND
ECON1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics MATH3555 Complex Analysis
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management OR
MATH3560 Metric Spaces
AND 3 Credits from Level II/III Mathematics

Elective Courses
MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus
MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1
AND Six (6) Credits From Level III Accounting
MATH2321 Real Analysis 1
Courses
MATH2305 Differential Equations
OR
AND Six (6) Credits From Level II
Management/Accounting Courses
AND

Language course.
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BSc MATHEMATICS WITH ACCOUNTING

MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical ACCT3043 Auditing I
Geometry AND Either
MATH1190 Calculus A ACCT3040 Accounting Theory
MATH1195 Calculus B OR
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems ACCT3041 Advance Financial Accounting
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical
Software MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
ACCT1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
ACCT1003 Cost & Management Accounting I AND
ECON1001 Introduction to Microeconomics MATH3555 Complex Analysis
ECON1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics OR
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management MATH3560 Metric Spaces

AND Three (3) Credits from Level II/III
Mathematics Elective Courses
OR
AND

Language course.
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BSc MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS

MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical ECON3049 Econometrics I
Geometry MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2
MATH1190 Calculus A MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
MATH1195 Calculus B MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems AND
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical MATH3555 Complex Analysis
Software OR
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 MATH3560 Metric Spaces
ECON1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics AND Three (3) Credits from Level II/III
AND Four Level II/III ECON courses (12 Credits)

OR
AND
ECON2026 Statistical Methods II *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
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BSc MATHEMATICS WITH ECONOMICS

MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2
Geometry MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
MATH1190 Calculus A MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
MATH1195 Calculus B AND
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems MATH3555 Complex Analysis
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical OR
Software MATH3560 Metric Spaces
ECON1001 Introduction to Microeconomics AND Three (3) Credits from Level II/III
ECON1002 Introduction to Macroeconomics Mathematics Elective Courses

OR
AND

Language course.
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SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
LEVEL I AND Nine (9) Credits from LEVEL III

Management Courses
Required Level 1 Courses for Science Major plus
COMP1205 Computing I AND
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems FOUNDATION COURSES
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
ACCT1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting OR
ACCT1003 Cost & Management Accounting I FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
LEVELS II & III
Thirty (30) credits of required Level II/III
Language course.
Courses for Science Major
AND
MGMT2006 Management Info. Systems I
MGMT3017 Human Resources Management
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SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT
LEVEL I
Required Level 1 Courses for Science Major
PLUS
COMP1205 Computing I
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems
OR
AND
LEVELS II & III

Language course.
AND
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The following Science Majors are currently being offered with a Major/Minor in Management
BSc CHEMISTRY AND MANAGEMENT

CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III
CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry MGMT2026 Production & Operations Management
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry MGMT3031 Business Strategy and Policy
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry MGMT3033 Business, Government and Society
ACCT1003 Introduction to Cost & Management AND 6 Credits from:
AccountingECON1001 Introduction to Microeconomics CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
ECON1003 Maths for Social Sciences I CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
MGMT1000 Introduction to Computers CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
AND AND 3 Credits from:
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
OR CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and
ECON1005 Introductory Statistics Toxicology**
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) **Students wishing to pursue this course should
ensure that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite
LEVEL II (39 Credits) course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I OR
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
AND
MGMT2020 Managerial Economics *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
MGMT2021 Business Law I Language course.
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BSc CHEMISTRY WITH MANAGEMENT

CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry AND 6 Credits from:
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
ACCT1002 Introduction to Financial Accounting CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
ACCT1003 Introduction to Cost & Management Accounting CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
ECON1003 Maths for Social Sciences I AND 3 Credits from:
MGMT1000 Introduction to Computers CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
MGMT1001 Introduction to Management CHEM218 Environmental Chemistry and
AND Toxicology**
OR **Students wishing to pursue this course should
ECON1005 Introductory Statistics ensure that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite
course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from
any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can
LEVEL II (33 Credits) come from a Co-Curricular course.
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Language course.
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BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
LEVEL I (30 CREDITS)

LEVEL III (15 Credits)
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans & Climate
OR
ENSC1000 Earth and its Environment
AND TWENTY-ONE CREDITS FROM:
AND
ENSC2003 Sustainable Energy Systems
ENSC1001 Intro. To Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth
ECOL2461 Caribbean Island Biodiversity
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology
CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment
ENSC3000 Natural Hazards and Disasters
METE3505 Climate, Biosphere and Ecosystems
CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
PHIL3100 Environmental Ethics
MDSC3003 Environmental Health
LAW3450 Caribbean Environmental Law**
LAW3460– International Environmental Law**
ENSC3020 Case Study in Environmental Science
ENSC3900 Research Project in Environmental Science
LEVEL II (27 Credits) AND Nine (9) Credits from LEVEL III
ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography Management Courses
ENSC2001 Introduction to the Earth Life System
ENSC2002 Earth’s Climate AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
MKTG2001 Principles of Marketing FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
MGMT2006 Management Info. Systems I OR
MGMT2008 Organizational Behaviour FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND

Language course.
** No Pre-Requisites
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BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE WITH MANAGEMENT

OR
AND TWENTY-ONE CREDITS FROM:
AND
ENSC1001 Intro. To Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth
PHIL3100 Environmental Ethics
MDSC3003 Environmental Health

AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from
ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography
any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
ENSC2002 Earth’s Climate
OR
AND

Language course.
** No Pre-Requisites
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BSc METEOROLOGY AND MANAGEMENT

METE3110 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments
METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
and Basic Analyses
METE3215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab II
METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology
METE3310 The Tropics and Tropical
METE1135 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
Weather Systems
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
AND at LEAST Three (3) Credits from:
METE2305 Fundamentals or Hydrometeorology
METE3420 Radar Meteorology
METE3425 Satellite Meteorology
METE3600 Numerical Weather Prediction and
Computational Methods
LEVELS II & III (63 CREDITS) AND Nine (9) Credits from LEVEL III
Management Courses
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
METE2120 Physical Meteorology FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology OR
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
AND
PHYS2400 – Mathematical Methods in Physics I
Language course.
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BSc METEOROLOGY WITH MANAGEMENT

and Basic Analyses
METE3310 The Tropics and Tropical Weather Systems
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology

METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics
METE2120 Physical Meteorology
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology
OR
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I AND
MKTG2001 Principles of Marketing *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
MGMT2006 Management Info. Systems I *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
MGMT2023 Financial Management I *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
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B. PROGRAMMES WITH THE FACULTY OF HUMANITIES &

EDUCATION
Under an agreement with the Faculty of Humanities & Education, a limited number of students will be allowed to
pursue the following programmes, subject to timetable restrictions:-
• Science Major & Psychology Major

• Science Major with Psychology Minor
• Science Major with Spanish Minor
• Science Major with Education Minor
The Psychology Major comprises 30 credits of specified advanced courses while the Psychology and Spanish Minor
each comprise 15 credits of specified advanced courses. In addition, students must satisfy the requirements of their
Science Major and complete a minimum total of 93 credits.
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SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY
LEVEL I AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES

Required Level I Courses for Science Major plus OR
PSYC1003 Introduction to Psychology
PSYC1004 Introduction to Social Psychology AND
PSYC1012 Introduction to Developmental Psychology *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
PSYC1013 Introduction to Research Methods In *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
Psychology
PSYC1015 Historical Issues in Psychology *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
LEVELS II & III
** Students registered for a Science Research Project
course (eg: BIOC3950, BIOL3950, CHEM3500,
CHEM3505, COMP 3910) must replace PSYC3011 by 6
credits from the electives listed above.
PLUS
PSYC2002 Abnormal Psychology
PSYC2003 Physiological Psychology
PSYC2004 Personality Theory I
PSYC2008 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC2014 Statistics And Research Design II
PSYC2022 Developmental Psychology II: From
Conception to Adolescence
PSYC3017 Personality Theory II
PSYC3030 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PSYC3011 Research Paper in Psychology** (6 credits)
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SCIENCE WITH PSYCHOLOGY
LEVEL I AND Twelve (12) Levels II and III credits from

Required Level I Courses for Science Major plus
come from a Co-Curricular course.

PSYC1004 Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYC1013 Introduction to Research Methods In Psychology
OR
AND
3 Level I Credits from any Faculty** AND
LEVELS II & III

Thirty (30) credits of required Level II/III Courses
for Science Major Language course.
PLUS **If needed to satisfy the Level I requirement.

PSYC2012 Developmental Psychology
PSYC3016 Research Paper in Psychology [Minor] (3
Credits)
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SCIENCE WITH SPANISH
LEVEL I AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from

Required Level I Courses for Science Major plus any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can
SPAN1001 Spanish Language IA come from a Co-Curricular course.
SPAN1002 Spanish Language IB
AND 3 or 6 Level I credits from any Faculty** FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
LEVELS II & III
AND
Thirty (30) credits of required Level II/III Courses
for Science Major

PLUS
SPAN2001 Spanish Language IIA Language course.
SPAN2002 Spanish Language IIB **As required to satisfy the Level I requirement.
SPAN2214 Hispanic Culture

SPAN3502 International Business Spanish
SPAN3503 Spanish for Tourism
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SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION
LEVEL I AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from

Required Level I Courses for Science Major plus
EDPS1001 Introduction to Human Development

AND 6 or 9 Level I credits from any Faculty**
OR
LEVELS II & III FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
Thirty (30) credits of required Level II/III Courses AND
for Science Major *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization

PLUS
EDCU2101 Introduction to Curriculum, Theory, Planning & *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Practice Language course.
EDRS2201 Introduction to Research Methods in Education
EDSO3102 The Social Context of Education **As required to satisfy the Level I requirement.
AND One of the following:

EDMA2111 The Structure and Nature of Mathematics
EDSC2110 The Structure and Nature of Science
AND One of the following:

EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
EDME2211 Testing, Measurement & Evaluation I
EDEA2304 Introduction to Educational Administration
EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
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The following Science Majors are currently being offered with a Major/Minor in Education, Psychology and
Spanish:
BSc BIOLOGY WITH EDUCATION
LEVEL I (24 CREDITS) AND Six (6) Credits from Biological Science
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry Electives Courses:
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics
EDPS1001 Introduction to Human Development LEVEL III (3 Credits)
EDSO3102 The Social Context of Education
AND 9 Level I Credits from any Faculty

AND Six (6) Credits from Biological Sciences
Elective Courses:
Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses 1
LEVEL II (12 Credits):

AND 3 Credits from:
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists
EDCU2101 Introduction to Curriculum, Theory,
Planning & Practice
EDRS2201 Introduction to Research Methods in
Education
AND 3 Credits from:

AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III Credits from
any Faculty. Three (3) of these Credits can come
AND Two courses (6 Credits) from:
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology OR
AND
BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I
BIOL2370 Flowering Plant Physiology
BIOL2371 Ecophysiology of Animals
Language course.
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BSc BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry PSYC3017 Personality Theory II
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I PSYC3030 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II PSYC3011 Research Paper In Psychology** (6 credits)
PSYC1003 Introduction to Psychology AND Six (6) credits from Biological Sciences
PSYC1004 Introduction to Social Psychology Elective Courses:
PSYC1012 Introduction to Developmental Psychology Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
PSYC1013 Intro. to Research Methods In Psychology
PSYC1015 Historical Issues in Psychology AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) OR
AND
PSYC2002 Abnormal Psychology
Language course.
PSYC2008 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology
PSYC2022 Developmental Psychology II: From
Conception to Adolescence

BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology


Elective Courses:
Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
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BSc BIOLOGY WITH PSYCHOLOGY
LEVEL I (24 CREDITS) AND Six (6) Credits from Biological Sciences
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry Elective Courses:
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
PSYC1003 Introduction to Psychology LEVEL III (3 Credits)
PSYC1004 Introduction to Social Psychology PSYC3016 Research Project in Psychology (Minor) (3
PSYC1013 Introduction to Research Methods In Credits)
Psychology
AND Six (6) credits from Biological Sciences
Elective Courses:

OR
AND Two courses (6 Credits) from: AND
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
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BSc CHEMISTRY WITH EDUCATION

AND 3 Credits (one course) from:
CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
CHEM3630 Methods in instrumental Analysis
CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
Toxicology**
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
EDPS1001 Introduction to Human Development **Students wishing to pursue this course should
AND 9 Level I credits from any Faculty course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND 3 Credits (one course) from:
LEVEL II (24 Credits) EDME2211 Testing, Measurement & Evaluation I
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry EDEA2304 Intro. to Educational Administration
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits (five
EDCU2101 Intro. to Curriculum, Theory, Planning & Practice courses) from any Faculty. Three (3) of these
EDRS2201 Introduction to Research Methods in Education credits can come from a Co-Curricular course.
AND 3 Credits (one course) from: AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES

EDMA2111 The Structure and Nature of Mathematics FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
EDSC2110 The Structure and Nature of Science OR
CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III AND
EDSO3102 The Social Context of Education *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization

AND 6 Credits (two courses) from:

CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry Language course.
CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
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BSc CHEMISTRY AND PSYCHOLOGY

CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III
PSYC3017 Personality Theory II
PSYC3030 Introduction to Clinical Psychology
PSYC3011 Research Paper In Psychology (6 credits)
PSYC1012 Introduction to Developmental Psychology
CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
PSYC1015 Historical Issues in Psychology

CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
Toxicology**
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry **Students wishing to pursue this course should
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I ensure that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
PSYC2002 Abnormal Psychology AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
PSYC2003 Physiological Psychology FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
PSYC2004 Personality Theory I OR
PSYC2008 Introduction to Cognitive Psychology FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
PSYC2022 Developmental Psychology II: From Conception to AND
Adolescence *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization

Language course.
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BSc CHEMISTRY WITH PSYCHOLOGY

PSYC3016 Research Project in Psychology (Minor) (3
CHEM1125Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
Credits)

CHEM3630 Methods in instrumental Analysis
Toxicology**
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry **Students wishing to pursue this course should
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry ensure that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from
PSYC2003 Physiological Psychology any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can
PSYC2004 Personality Theory I come from a Co-Curricular course.
PSYC2014 Statistics And Research Design II AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
OR
AND

Language course.
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BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH EDUCATION

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists
COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I
COMP3320 Design Principles of Operating Systems
COMP3330 Database Management Systems I
COMP1215 UNIX
AND
Elective Courses
6 Level I Credits from any Faculty
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
LEVEL II (21 Credits) EDEA2304 Introduction to Educational Administration
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
COMP2611 Data Structures EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits
EDCU2101 Introduction to Curriculum, Theory, from any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits
Planning & Practice can come from a Co-Curricular course.
Education AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
OR
AND

Language course.
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BSc ELECTRONICS WITH EDUCATION

AND at Most Eighteen (18) Credits from:
ELET1200 Basic Circuit Analysis
ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
ELET1210 Digital Electronics I
ELET3220 Control Systems
ELET1215 Digital Electronics II
ELET3230 Essentials of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
ELET1220 Introduction to Electronics
ELET3235 Digital Communication Systems II
ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
MATH1190 Calculus A
ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
ELET3255 Wireless Communications
ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors & Systems
AND
ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project
ELET3298 Group Electronics Research Project

Planning & Practice
Education
AND at Least Twelve (12) Credits from:
ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems
ELET2220 Circuit Simulation & Applications
ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics
ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I
ELET2235 Automation Technology & Applications AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ELET2240 Sensors & Actuation Devices FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics OR
EDMA2111 The Structure and Nature of Mathematics AND
EDSC2110 The Structure and Nature of Science *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
EDSO3102 The Social Context of Education *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.
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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH EDUCATION

COMP1210 Computing II AND 3 Credits from:
COMP1215 UNIX EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
EDPS1001 Introduction to Human Development EDME2211 Testing, Measurement & Evaluation I
AND EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
6 Level I Credits from any Faculty EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
LEVEL II (21 Credits) any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
COMP2611 Data Structures from a Co-Curricular course.
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering OR
EDCU2101 Introduction to Curriculum, Theory, FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
Planning & Practice
AND
Education
AND 3 Credits from:
EDMA2111 The Structure and Nature of Mathematics *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
EDSC2110 The Structure and Nature of Science Language course.

COMP3415 Database Management Systems II
COMP3435 User Interface Design
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BSc MATHEMATICS WITH EDUCATION

AND 3 Credits from Mathematics Elective
MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical
Courses
Geometry
MATH1190 Calculus A AND 3 Credits from:
MATH1195 Calculus B EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems EDME2211 Testing, Measurement & Evaluation I
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical EDEA2304 Introduction to Educational Administration
Software EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
EDPS1001 Introduction to Human Development EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
AND EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
MATH2305 Differential Equations FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 OR
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Planning & Practice
Education
AND 3 Credits from: Language course.

AND
MATH3555 Complex Analysis
OR
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BSc METEOROLOGY WITH EDUCATION

METE2305 Hydrometeorology Fundamentals
and Basic Analyses
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
AND AND 3 Credits (one course) from:
3 Level I Credits from any Faculty EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) EDEA2304 Introduction to Educational Administration
LEVEL II (27 Credits) EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology AND Fifteen (15 Credits) Levels II and III credits
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology from any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can
METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I come from a Co-Curricular course.
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
EDCU2101 Introduction to Curriculum, Theory, AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
Planning & Practice FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
EDRS2201 Introduction to Research Methods in OR
Education FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND 3 Credits (one course) from: AND

EDMA2111 The Structure and Nature of Mathematics *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
EDSC2110 The Structure and Nature of Science *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVEL III (15 Credits) *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
METE3110 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology Language course.
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BSc PHYSICS WITH EDUCATION

AND at least Six (6) Credits (two courses) from
PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of Transitional Motion
Physics Elective Courses:
PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation, Waves and
Thermodynamics AND 3 Credits from:
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and EDPH2016 Philosophy of Education
Circuits EDME2211 Testing, Measurement & Evaluation I
PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Electromagnetic EDEA2304 Introduction to Educational Administration
Waves and Optics EDSE2924 Introduction to Special Education
MATH1190 Calculus A EDTK3304 Media & Technology in Education
MATH1195 Calculus B EDTE3404 Issues in Teacher Education
AND AND Fifteen (15) Levels II and III credits from
3 Level I Credits from any Faculty any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I OR
PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in Physics II FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
PHYS2410 Modern Physics
AND
PHYS2415 Theory of Classical Mechanics
PHYS2420 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
Planning & Practice
Language course.
Education
AND 3 Credits from:


PHYS3420 Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS3480 Theory of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS3485 Theory of Statistical Mechanics
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COURSES BY SEMESTER: BIOLOGICAL AND SEMESTER II

CHEMICAL SCIENCES PRELIMINARY
CHEM0625 Prelim Chemistry II
SEMESTER I
BIOL0052 Biology II
PRELIMINARY
CHEM0615 Prelim Chemistry I LEVEL I
BIOL0051 Biology I BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry
LEVEL I
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology; Dynamic
Earth
METE1110 Introduction to Ocean and Climate LEVEL II
ENSC1000 Earth and its Environment BIOC2366 Protein Biochemistry
BIOC2370 Cell Signals
LEVEL II
BIOL2372 Plants for Caribbean Landscapes
ECOL2462 Marine Biota
MICR2261 Eukaryotic Microbes
MICR2262 Methods in Microbiology
CHEM2513 Fundamentals of Teaching Chemistry
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I
LEVEL III
BIOC 3260 Principles of Biotechnology
LEVEL III
BIOC 3265 Principles of Bioinformatics
BIOC 3261 Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
BIOC 3370 Basis of Human Disease
BIOC 3290 Biochemistry Project for Minors
BIOC 3290 Biochemistry Project for Minors
BIOL 3025 Molecular Plant Pathology
ECOL3460 Biology & Ecology of Coral Reefs
ECOL3100 Statistics for Ecologists
ECOL3461 Ecology of a Changing Planet
ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
ECOL3462 Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach
MICR3266 Ecology of Microorganisms
MICR3265 Microbiology of Food
MICR3268 Microbial Pathogenesis
MICR3267 Essential Virology
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CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III

CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM3950 Basic Project in Chemistry CHEM3800 Nanostructures and Supramolecular
ENSC3000 Climate Variation and Change Chemistry
CHEM3950 Basic Project in Chemistry
CHEM3992 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
YEAR-LONG COURSES
CHEM3955 Research Project in Chemistry
BIOC3990 Biochemistry Project
BIOL3990 Biology Project
ECOL3990 Ecology Project
MICR3990 Microbiology Project
SUMMER COURSES
BIOL2465 Tropical Horticulture
CHEM3990 Professional Placement for Chemists
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences offers Single Majors in Biochemistry, Biology, Ecology and
Microbiology as well as a Double Major in Biological Sciences. Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology and Microbiology Majors
may not be combined; students wishing to pursue such Double Majors must instead register for the Biological Sciences
Double Major. Only the Biology or Biochemistry Major may be combined with the Chemistry Major. Only the Biology
or Ecology Major may be combined with the Environmental Science Major or Minor. Students wishing to combine a
Biology, Biochemistry, Ecology or Microbiology Major with a Major of another discipline must seek the approval of the
Dean and are advised that timetable clashes of courses may make it impossible to complete such degrees in the
minimum 3 year period.
MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I - (24 Credits) LEVEL III - (15 Credits)

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry BIOC3265 Principles of Bioinformatics
AND 12 Credits from among the following:
Current Level II BIOC, Level III BIOC and CHEM
elective courses:
BIOC2900 Biochemistry Exchange Elective
BIOC3370 Basis of Human Disease
BIOC3260 Principles of Biotechnology
BIOC3261 Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
LEVEL II - (15 Credits) BIOL3025 Molecular Plant Pathology
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists1 CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
BIOC2366 Protein Biochemistry
AND 3 Credits from ONE of the following:

1Thiscourse is offered in both semesters but it is recommended that Biochemistry Majors take this
course in Semester 1.
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MINOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions
AND ANY TWELVE (12) Credits from:

BIOC3290 Biochemistry Project for Minors
BIOL3025 Molecular Plant Pathology
CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
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MAJOR IN BIOLOGY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I
BIOL2463 Sustainable Land Use
BIOL2466 Tropical Energy and Bioprocessing
LEVELS II & III (30 credits)
BIOL2900 Biology Exchange Elective
BOTH courses (6 credits): ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques ECOL2461 Caribbean Island Biodiversity
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists 1, ECOL2462 Marine Biota
ECOL2900 Ecology Exchange Elective
Two courses (6 credits) from: MICR2260 Essential Microbiology
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism MICR2261 Eukaryotic Microbes
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology 2 MICR2262 Methods in Microbiology
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology MICR2900 Microbiology Exchange Elective
Two courses (6 credits) from: Level III Courses:

BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I BIOC3260 Principles of Biotechnology
BIOL2370 Flowering Plant Physiology BIOC3261 Mitochondrial Bioenergetics
BIOL2371 Ecophysiology of Animals BIOC3370 Basis of Human Disease
BIOL3901 Multidisciplinary Project
Six (6) credits from: BIOL3990 Biology Project
Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses BIOC3265 Principles of Bioinformatics
Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses BIOL3025 Molecular Plant Pathology
Six (6) credits from: ECOL3460 Biology & Ecology of Coral Reefs
Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses ECOL3461 Ecology of a Changing Planet
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE COURSES ECOL 3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
Level II Courses: MICR3265 Microbiology of Food
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism MICR3266 Ecology of Microorganisms
BIOC2366 Protein Biochemistry MICR3267 Essential Virology
BIOC2370 Cell Signals MICR3268 Microbial Pathogenesis
1This course is offered in both semesters but it is recommended that Biology Majors take this course
in Semester 2.
2 Students pursuing the Biology & Chemistry Double Major should not choose this course as Ecology and Chemistry
courses clash at Level III
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MINOR IN BIOLOGY (Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques*

AND
OR
BIOL2371 Ecophysiology of animals
AND Three 3-credit courses (9 credits) from Biological Sciences Elective

Courses:
Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses (excluding BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists)
*BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques must be replaced in the BIOL Minor by any BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR
3-credit, level 2 or 3 course when BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques is being used in the BIOC, ECOL or
MICR major.
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DOUBLE MAJOR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES: Course Descriptions

LEVEL I BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry BIOL2370 Flowering Plant Physiology
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I BIOL2371 Ecophysiology of Animals
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II BIOL2372 Plants for Caribbean Landscapes
BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics BIOL2463 Sustainable Land Use
LEVELS II & III (60 credits) BIOL2466 Tropical Energy and Bioprocessing
BIOL2900 Biology Exchange Elective
ALL FIVE courses (15 credits): ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism ECOL2461 Caribbean Island Biodiversity
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques ECOL2462 Marine Biota
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists ECOL2900 Ecology Exchange Elective
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology MICR2260 Essential Microbiology
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology MICR2261 Eukaryotic Microbes
TWO of the following (6 credits)
MICR2900 Microbiology Exchange Elective
BIOL2370 Flowering Plant Physiology Level III courses:
BIOL2371Ecophysiology of Animals BIOC3260 Principles of Biotechnology
Nine (9) credits from:
BIOL3901 Multidisciplinary Project
BIOL3990 Biology Project
Thirty (30) credits from:
BIOC3265 Principles of Bioinformatics
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE COURSES ECOL3100 Statistics for Ecologists
Level II Courses: ECOL3460 Biology and Ecology of Coral Reefs
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism ECOL3461 Ecology of a Changing Planet
BIOC2366 Protein Biochemistry ECOL3462 Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach
BIOC2370 Cell Signals ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
ECOL3990 Ecology Project
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MAJOR IN ECOLOGY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I (12 Credits) AND Twelve (12) Credits from the following:
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry* Level III ECOL elective courses
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I* ECOL3460 Biology & Ecology of Coral Reefs
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II* ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics* ECOL3462 Behaviour: an Evolutionary Approach
ECOL3990 Ecology Project (6 credits)
AND/OR
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists*+2
ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography**
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology*
MICR3266 Ecology of Microorganisms***
ECOL2461 Caribbean Island Biodiversity*
ECOL2462 Marine Biota*
LEVEL II or III (18 Credits)

Six (6) Credits:
ECOL3461 Ecology of a Changing Planet*
ECOL3100 Statistics for Ecologists*
*Required courses
**Requires METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate or ERSC1000 Earth and its Environment.
***Requires MICR2260 Essential Microbiology (or MICR2251 General Microbiology) and MICR2261 Eukaryotic
Microbes (or MICR2252 Eukaryotic Micro-organisms)
+Ecology Majors must do this course in Semester 2
+Thiscourse is offered in both semesters but it is recommended that Ecology Majors take this course
in Semester 2.
A student wishing an Ecology Major with a marine-focus may select ENSC2000 Oceanography and ECOL 3460 Biology
and Ecology of Coral Reefs. A student wishing a more terrestrial focus to their Ecology Major may select ECOL3462
Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach and ECOL 3463 Tropical Crop Ecology. The Ecology offerings are completed by
two further compulsory courses; one which exposes students to the impacts of humankind on biodiversity (ECOL3461
Ecology of a Changing Planet) and one which develops methodological and analytical skills (ECOL3100 Statistics for
Ecologists).
2Students following this Major who have passed BIOL1010 Basic Skills for Biologists cannot take BIOL2373 Skills for
Biologists but must substitute this course with any BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR level 2 or 3 course.
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MINOR IN ECOLOGY [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions

AND Three (3) credits from the following:
ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
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MAJOR IN MICROBIOLOGY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I AND Twelve (12) Credits from the following:

LEVEL I (12 Credits)
MICR3265 Microbiology of Food 3
MICR3990 Microbiology Project (6 credits)
BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I 2
LEVEL II and III (30 Credits)
HESC3003 Environmental Health 2
Eighteen (18) Credits BIOC3260 Principles of Biotechnology 2
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism BIOC2370 Cell Signals 2,3
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques PHIL3120 Biomedical Ethics 2
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists1

1Thiscourse is offered in both semesters but it is recommended that Microbiology Majors take this
course in Semester 1.
2
No more than two of these elective courses can be used for the Microbiology major.
3
In order to avoid a clash between BIOC2370 and MICR3265 these two electives cannot be taken
in the same year.
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MINOR IN MICROBIOLOGY [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions
Compulsory: Level III courses [Currently]:

MICR2260 Essential Microbiology MICR3265 Microbiology of Food
AND MICR3266 Ecology of Microorganisms
Twelve (12) Credits from the following: MICR3267 Essential Virology
Level II courses [Currently]: BIOL3025 Molecular Plant Pathology
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CHEMICAL SCIENCES
The Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences offers a Single Major, Double Major and Minor in Chemistry.
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY: Course Descriptions

CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry AND Six (6) Credits from:
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
LEVELS II/III CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
LEVEL II (18 Credits) AND Three (3) Credits from:

CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry Toxicology*
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II *Students wishing to pursue this elective should
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis ensure that they have the relevant Level II
prerequisite course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the
Environment.
MINOR IN CHEMISTRY (Fifteen [15] Credits): Course Descriptions

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DOUBLE MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I (12 Credits) LEVEL III

CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
AND Thirty (30) credits from:

LEVEL II/III CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment
CHEM2513 Fundamentals of Teaching Chemistry
LEVEL II (18 Credits) CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry Toxicology
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I CHEM3800 Nanostructures and Supramolecular
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II Chemistry
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis CHEM 3955 Research Project in Chemistry (6
Credits)
CHEM3990 Professional Placement for Chemists
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism OR ENSC2000
Essentials of Oceanography* OR ENSC2003
Sustainable Energy Systems
*Students wishing to pursue this elective should

ensure that they have the relevant Level I
prerequisite courses: METE1110 Introduction to
Ocean and Climate OR ERSC1000 Earth and its
Environment OR METE1200 Oceans and Climate.
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Equivalences Between Old and New Chemistry Courses for the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and
Minor Requirements
OLD COURSE NEW COURSE
CHEM1010 Fundamentals of Chemistry No Equivalent
CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry No Equivalent
No Equivalent CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM2010 Practical Chemistry I CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I
CHEM2020 Practical Chemistry II CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II
CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry
CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry
CHEM2400 Analytical Chemistry I CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis
CHEM3515 Environmental Chemistry CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment
No Equivalent CHEM2513 Fundamentals of Teaching Chemistry
CHEM3100 Inorganic Chemistry II CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM3200 Organic Chemistry II CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
CHEM3300 Physical Chemistry II CHEM3620 Advanced Physical Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III
CHEM3135 Bioinorganic Chemistry CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM3210 Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry No Equivalent
CHEM3415 Analytical Chemistry III CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis
CHEM3500 Chemistry Project CHEM3950 Basic Project in Chemistry
CHEM3505 Chemistry Research Project CHEM3955 Research Project in Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
No Equivalent CHEM3800 Nanostructures and Supramolecular
No Equivalent Chemistry
No Equivalent CHEM3990 Professional Placement for Chemists
No Equivalent CHEM3992 Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The Department of Biological & Chemical Sciences offers a Single Major and Minor in Environmental Science. . Only
the Biology, Ecology, Chemistry and Meteorology Major may be combined with the Environmental Science Major or
Minor. Students wishing to combine Environmental Science Major with a Major of another discipline must seek the
approval of the Dean and are advised that timetable clashes of courses may make it impossible to complete such degrees
in the minimum 3 year period.
MAJOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I (6 Credits)
Level III
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate
ENSC3000 Climate Variation and Change
OR
AND
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth
PHIL3110 Environmental Ethics**
HESC3003 Environmental Health**
LEVEL II
ENSC3020 Case Study in Environmental Science***
AND 21 Credits from Levels II/III Environmental

Science Electives Courses below: *Requires CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental
LEVEL II Chemistry
ENSC2003 Sustainable Energy Systems ** No Pre-Requisites
ECOL2461 Caribbean Island Biodiversity *** Could be run in Semesters I, II or Summer and need
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology approval from Lecturer
CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment*
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MINOR IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I (6 Credits)
OR
AND
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth
AND Fifteen (15) credits from the following:
LEVEL II
LEVEL III
ENSC3000 Climate Variation and Change
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES; CHEMICAL SCIENCES;

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
BSc BIOCHEMISTRY:
LEVEL I - (24 CREDITS) LEVEL III - (3 Credits)

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry BIOC3265 Principles of Bioinformatics
AND 12 Credits from:
LEVEL II (12 Credits) AND Thirty (30) Levels II and III credits from any
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come from a Co-
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques Curricular course.

OR
AND 3 Credits from:
AND

Language course.
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BSc BIOLOGY

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry AND Six (6) credits from Biological Sciences
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I Elective Courses:
AND Thirty (30) Levels II and III credits from
AND 12 Level I credits from any Faculty any Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come
BOTH courses (6 Credits): FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques OR
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Language course.

Elective Courses:
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BSc DOUBLE MAJOR IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry AND 30 credits from Biological Sciences Elective
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I Level III Courses:
AND 12 Level I credits from any Faculty FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
LEVEL II (15 credits):
Language course.
AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING (6 credits):

BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics
BIOL2371Ecophysiology of Animals
AND 9 credits from Biological Sciences Elective

Level II Courses:
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BSc ECOLOGY
LEVEL I (24 CREDITS) AND Twelve (12) Credits from:

BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry ECOL3460 Biology & Ecology of Coral Reefs
BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II ECOL3462 Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach
BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics ECOL3990 Ecology Project (6 credits)
AND/OR
AND 12 Level I credits from any Faculty ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography

AND Six (6) Credits from:
OR
AND

Language course.
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BSc MICROBIOLOGY
LEVEL I (24 CREDITS) LEVEL III

AND Twelve (12) Credits from:
BIOC2370 Cell Signals***
BIOL2166 Advanced genetics I***
MICR2900 Microbiology Exchange Elective**
AND 12 Level I credits from any Faculty
BIOC3260 Principles of Biotechnology***
HESC3003 Environmental Health***
LEVELS II and III (60 CREDITS)
MICR3990 Microbiology Project (6 credits)
PHIL3120 Biomedical Ethics***
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists1

OR
AND

Language course.
**Substitute Exchange Course
***No more than two of these elective courses can

be used for the Microbiology major.
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BSc CHEMISTRY

AND 3 Credits from:
Toxicology**
**Students wishing to pursue this course should

course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.

CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II OR
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
LEVEL III (3 Credits) AND

CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
AND 6 Credits from:
CHEM3167 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry Language course.
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BSc CHEMISTRY (DOUBLE)

CHEM3955 Research Project in Chemistry (6 cr)
CHEM3990 Professional Placement for Chemists**
OR ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography***
OR ENSC2003 Sustainable Energy Systems

OR
AND

Language course.
**Offered in summer only.
***Students wishing to pursue this elective should
AND Thirty (30) credits from: ensure that they have the relevant Level I prerequisite
CHEM2513 Fundamentals of Teaching Chemistry courses:
CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment METE1110 Introduction to Ocean and Climate
CHEM3630 Methods in Instrumental Analysis OR ERSC1000 Earth and its Environment
CHEM3635 Biological Inorganic Chemistry OR METE1200 Oceans and Climate
CHEM3800 Nanostructures and Supramolecular
Chemistry
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BSc BIOCHEMISTRY AND CHEMISTRY AND Twelve (12) Credits from:

AND Three (3) Credits from:
LEVEL II & III (60 CREDITS)
Toxicology**

BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists OR
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism FUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry AND
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis Language course.
AND Three (3) Credits from: **Students wishing to pursue this course should
BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I ensure that they have the relevant Level II
BIOC2370 Cell Signals prerequisite course: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the
Environment.
BIOC3265 Principles of Bioinformatics

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BSc BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

AND 6 Credits from Biological Sciences Elective
Courses:
CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry LEVEL III (18 Credits)
CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry CHEM3625 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry III
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry AND 6 Credits from:
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) CHEM3175 Advanced Organic Chemistry
BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques AND 6 Credits from Biological Sciences Elective
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists Courses:
BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism Level III BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry AND 3 Credits from:
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry CHEM3630 Methods in instrumental Analysis
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology**
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
AND 6 Credits from: FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
BIOL2166 Advanced Genetics I***
AND
BIOL2370 Flowering Plant Physiology***
BIOL2371 Ecophysiology of Animals***

Language course.
**Students wishing to pursue this course should ensure

that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite course:
CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
*** These courses are best taken in Final Year.
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BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AND Thirty (30) Levels II and III credits from any
Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come from
OR
a Co-Curricular course.
AND AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
AND 6 Level I Credits from FST Courses FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS): *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
Level II (9 Credits)
ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
ENSC2001 Introduction to the Earth Life System Language course.
AND 21 Credits from Environmental Science Electives

Courses
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BSc BIOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Elective Courses:
AND 21 Credits from Environmental Science
OR
Elective Courses
AND
AND Six (6) credits from Biological Sciences
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic
Elective Courses:
Earth

OR
Level II (15 Credits)
AND
Language course.

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BSc CHEMISTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

AND 6 Credits from:
OR
AND
AND 3 Credits from:
Earth
CHEM3218 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology**
AND AND 21 Credits from Levels II/III Environmental

6 Level I Credits from any Faculty Science Elective Courses

Level II (27 Credits) OR
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry AND
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
ENSC2001 Introduction to the Earth Life System Language course.
**Students wishing to pursue this course should ensure
that they have the relevant Level II prerequisite course:
CHEM2725 Chemistry of the Environment.
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BSc ECOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics AND Twelve (12) Credits from:
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate ECOL3460 Biology & Ecology of Coral Reefs
OR ECOL3463 Tropical Crop Ecology
ENSC1000 Earth and its Environment ECOL3462 Behaviour: An Evolutionary Approach
AND ECOL3990 Ecology Project (6 credits)
ENSC1001 Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic AND/OR
Earth MICR3266 Ecology of Microorganisms
AND BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques
6 Level I Credits from any Faculty BIOL2372 Plants for Caribbean Landscapes

Level II (21 Credits) OR
BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND
Language course.
AND 21 Credits from Levels II/III

Environmental Science Elective Courses
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BSc ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY

and Basic Analyses
METE3505 Climate, Biosphere, and Ecosystems
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
Earth

OR
Level II (27 Credits) AND

ENSC2000 Essentials of Oceanography *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ENSC2001 Introduction to the Earth Life System *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
METE2120 Physical Meteorology Language course.

IMETE3300 The Tropics and Tropical Weather Systems
AND 21 Credits from Levels II/III

Environmental Science Elective Courses
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Teaching: Three lectures, one tutorial and three hours
All incoming students registered to take
of practicals per week.
courses in the Department of Biological and
Chemical Sciences must attend a Safety
Method of Examination:
Seminar usually held during registration week.
Theory: Final Examination (3 hours) 60%
Students taking laboratory courses in this
Theory: In-course assessments 20%
Department will only be allowed to perform
Practical: Exercises and reports 20%
experiments if dressed in an appropriate lab
coat, lab goggles and enclosed shoes. Some
exceptions may be made in the wearing of BIOL0052 - BIOLOGY II (6 Credits)
safety goggles for lab procedures where there Pre-requisite: None
is no risk of eye injury (e.g. microscope use).
Syllabus: Bioenergetics: The acquisition of

energy. The role of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) in
the cell. How ATP is generated. Autotrophic nutrition
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE (Photosynthesis). Heterotrophic nutrition. Cellular
COURSES respiration. Biosystems Maintenance: The
Human Digestive system - The structure and
PRELIMINARY BIOLOGICAL function of the human digestive system. The organs of

the digestive system and their role. The types of
SCIENCE COURSES
digestion. The function of enzymes during digestion.
The digestion, absorption and assimilation of
BIOL0051 - BIOLOGY I (6 Credits)
carbohydrates. Proteins. Lipids The Human
Pre-requisite: None
Excretory system - Excretory organs and excretory
products in the human body. The macro- and
Syllabus: Cellular Biology: The historical
microstructure of the kidney. The formation of urine.
development of Cell Theory. Prokaryotic and
The counter-current multiplier of the kidney nephron.
Eukaryotic cells. The Endosymbiotic Theory. Cellular
Osmoregulation in the kidney. Respiratory systems
structures and their functions. The cell membrane (The
- The importance of respiratory surfaces in organisms.
Fluid Mosaic Model). Cellular Transport. Microscopy.
Common features of respiratory surfaces. Respiratory
Biochemistry: The biochemistry and importance of
system in man. Respiratory surface in plants.
water. Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids: Their
Transport systems - Importance of transport
structure and biological importance. Enzymes
systems in multicellular organisms. Structure and
(structure and function). Nucleic Acids. Genetics:
function of the transport system in humans. The
The history of Genetics. Modes of inheritance. The
cardiac cycle. The transport of oxygen and carbon
nature of the genetic material. Mutation. Nuclear
dioxide in the blood. The Bohr shift. The role of white
division (mitosis and meiosis). Molecular Biology:
blood cells in conferring immunity. Structure and
DNA replication, transcription and translation.
function of the transport tissue in plants. Structure
Reproductive Biology: Bacterial reproduction.
and Movement - Comparison of endo-, exo- and
Viral replication. Fungal reproduction. Human male
hydrostatic skeletons. The endoskeleton in humans
and female reproductive systems. Reproduction in
and its functions - The major bones of the human body.
angiosperms
The structure of bone. The different types of joints.
How movement is accomplished across joints. How acids and proteins. Cell biology: structure and
muscle action brings about movement. Muscle function of bacterial, plant and animal cells, and
contraction as explained using the sliding filament membrane transport. Cell fractionation: differential
theory. Nervous and Hormonal Coordination - and sucrose centrifugation.
The importance of coordinated responses in Thermodynamics/bioenergetics: free energy,
organisms. The structure of nervous tissue. The energy changes in redox reactions, ATP, substrate-level
organization of the nervous system. The reflex arc. The phosphorylation. Electron transport-based
structure and regions of the brain. Generation and phosphorylation: oxidative phosphorylation in
conduction of nervous impulses. The role of endocrine mitochondria, photophosphorylation in chloroplasts,
glands and hormones in the human body. Comparison chemiosmotic theory. Biochemical techniques:
of nervous and hormonal coordination. Ecology and chromatography, electrophoresis. Carbohydrate
Evolution: Energy transfer in the ecosystem. metabolism: glycolysis and TCA cycle.
Biogeochemical cycles. The effect of biotic and abiotic
factors on population distribution. Population Teaching: 20 lectures (1h each), 6 tutorials (1h each)
dynamics (Demographics). How diversity arises. The and 6 practical sessions (3h each),
importance of biodiversity in the ecosystem. Human
impact on the environment. Method of Examination:
Teaching: Three lectures, one tutorial and three hours
Theory: In-course tests and assignments 25%
of practicals per week.
Practical reports 25%
Theory: Final Examination (3 hours) 60% BIOL1020 - DIVERSITY OF LIFE I (3 Credits)
Theory: In-course assessments 20% Pre-requisite: CAPE Biology Unit 1 (or BIOL0051) and
Practical: Exercises and reports 20% CAPE Biology Unit 2 (or BIOL0052)
OR
LEVEL I BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE CAPE Environmental Science Units 1 & 2 and CSEC
COURSES Biology
BIOC1015 INTRODUCTION TO Anti-requisite: BIOL1051 Biodiversity I

BIOCHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: CAPE Chemistry Unit 1 (or CHEM0615) Syllabus: Evolution: Evolutionary theories.
and CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 (or CHEM0625) or an Mechanisms of evolution. Evidence of evolution.
approved equivalent Ecology: Introduction to ecology. Major terrestrial
biomes. Trophic structure and energy flow in
Anti-requisite: BIOC1351 Introductory Biochemistry ecosystems. The biodiversity concept. Two-species
interactions within communities. Systematics:
Syllabus: Water and acid/base chemistry: Principles of taxonomy (description, identification,
properties of water and aqueous solutions, ionization nomenclature, classification) and the study of
of water, weak acids and bases, buffers, Henderson- phylogeny. Classification systems. Simple cladograms.
Hasselbach equation. Structure and function of Microbial diversity: Microscopy: theoretical and
biological molecules: lipids, carbohydrates, amino practical aspects. Bacteria, Archaea, eukaryotic
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microorganisms, viruses. Plant diversity: What is a challenges to life on land and how these were met.
plant? Green algae: diversity of form, life cycles and Amniotes – the amniote egg; comparisons of amniote
sexual reproduction. Mosses & liverworts: key features, integuments. Birds – adaptations for flight. Mammals
life cycle, spore dispersal mechanisms. Ferns & Fern - reproductive patterns.
allies: key features, life cycles. Evolution of seeds.
Cycads & conifers: key features, life cycles. Teaching: 24 lectures (1h each) and 12 practical
Angiosperms: unique attributes, floral trends, sessions (2 h each).
adaptations.
Teaching: 24 lectures (1h each) and 8 practical sessions Theory: Final Examination (3 hours) 50%
(3h each). Theory: In-course tests 10%
Practical: quizzes, lab reports, and lab test 40%
BIOL1030 - INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS (3
Theory: final examination (2 hours) 50%
Credits)
Theory: in-course test(s) 10%
Pre-requisite: CAPE Biology Unit 1 (or BIOL0051)
Practical: reports, quizzes 30%
and CAPE Biology Unit 2 (or BIOL0052)
Practical: final practical test 10%
OR
CAPE Environmental Science Units 1 & 2 and CSEC
BIOL1025 - DIVERSITY OF LIFE II (3 Credits) Biology
Pre-requisite: CAPE Biology Unit 1 (or BIOL0051) and OR
CAPE Biology Unit 2 (or BIOL0052) BCC Associate degree in Biology
OR OR
CAPE Environmental Science Units I & 2 and CSEC BCC Associate degree in Environmental Science and
Biology CSEC Biology
Anti-requisite: BIOL1052 Biodiversity II Anti-requisite: None
Syllabus: Sponges – cell aggregate body plan; filter Syllabus: Cell division: The cell cycle, mitosis and
feeding. Cnidarians and ctenophores - diploblastic, meiosis. Heredity: Mendelian genetics, modifications
blind sac, radially symmetrical body plan; from the basic principles, epistasis, linkage and sex-
polymorphism. Flatworms – acoelomate, triploblastic, linked genes. The Nature of the Genetic Material:
bilaterally symmetrical blind sac body plan; Experimental evidence implicating the nucleic acids.
comparison of parasitic and free-living. Nematodes DNA structure and DNA conformation. Organization
and rotifers – pseudocoelomate tube-within-a-tube of eukaryotic chromatin. DNA Replication and
body plan; eutely; parthenogenesis; life cycles. Assortment: Semi-conservative replication. Modes
Molluscs – soft-bodied coelomates with a shell; of replication. The Genetic Material as an
adaptive radiation. Annelids – segmented worms. Information Carrier: The Central Dogma.
Arthropods - factors responsible for their success. Collinearity. Transcription and translation in
Echinoderms – their unique features. The invertebrate prokaryotes & eukaryotes. Population Genetics:
chordates. Fish - evolution of bone, jaws and paired Gene pools; Transmission of genes between
fins; adaptations to life in water. Amphibians - generations; Hardy-Weinberg (2 and 3 alleles);
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Selection pressures; selection against a recessive allele; Selected examples of water-soluble vitamins and lipid-
mutation and migration. soluble vitamins.
Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6) hours

Teaching: 18 lectures (1h each), 6 tutorials (1h each)
of tutorials and Twenty-four (24) hours of practicals.
and 8 practical sessions (3h each).
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 25%
Theory: In-course test(s) and assignments 25%
Practical: 25%
Practical: Quizzes, exercises and reports 25%
LEVEL II BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE BIOC2366 - PROTEIN BIOCHEMISTRY (3

Credits)
COURSES
Pre-requisites: BIOC1015 Introduction to
Biochemistry (or BIOC1351 Introductory
BIOC2365 PRIMARY METABOLISM (3
Biochemistry)
Credits)
Pre-requisites: BIOC1015 Introduction to
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have
Biochemistry (or BIOC1351 Introductory
passed BIOC2352 Biochemistry II
Biochemistry)
Syllabus: Membrane proteins: structure and function.

Protein purification. Definition, structure, mechanism
passed BIOC2351 Biochemistry I
and function of enzymes. Mathematical concepts
related to the calculation of enzyme kinetics. Protein
Syllabus: Glycolysis and TCA cycle; emphasis on
post-translational modifications and use of methods to
thermodynamic favourability and regulation of
determine protein structure and identity. Protein
pathways. Catabolism of hexoses other than glucose:
folding, mis-folding and mechanisms of protein
disaccharides, glycogen and starch. Gluconeogenesis.
degradation and turnover. Function of protein-protein
Biosynthesis of sucrose, starch and glycogen.
interaction and suitable methods for investigating
Glyoxylate shunt. Pentose phosphate pathways.
these.
Photosynthetic carbohydrate synthesis. Oxidation of
fatty acids in mitochondria, peroxisomes, and
glyoxysomes. Oxidation of unsaturated and odd-chain Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6) hours
fatty acids. Ketone bodies. Fatty acid biosynthesis, of tutorials and Twenty-four (24) hours of practicals.
including long chain and unsaturated fatty acids.
Overview of amino acid catabolism. Nitrogen
excretion and the urea cycle. Biosynthesis of amino Method of Examination:
acids. Nitrogen fixation and assimilation. Amino Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
acids as biosynthetic precursors. DNA replication. Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 25%
Protein synthesis: transcription and translation. Practical: 25%
Regulation of prokaryotic gene expression, e.g. lac
operon, trp operon and eukaryotic gene expression.
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BIOC2370 - CELL SIGNALS (3 Credits) In vitro mutagenesis. Vector systems and detection
Pre-requisites: BIOC1015 Introduction to tools. Selected new generation molecular techniques
Biochemistry (or BIOC1351 Introductory used in research.
Biochemistry)
passed BIOC3053 Cell Signalling Method of Examination:
Syllabus: This course provides a comprehensive view of Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 25%
how eukaryotic cells communicate within themselves Practical: 25%
and between each other normally and in a diseased
BIOC2900 - BIOCHEMISTRY EXCHANGE
state. Hormonal signaling in animal systems will be
ELECTIVE (3 Credits)
examined, in addition to the regulatory mechanisms
Pre-requisites: Depends on Institution offering course
used to control these hormones. Animal examples (and
selected examples of organisms) of hormonal signaling
Syllabus: This course provides an administrative
will be used to understand the biochemical modes of
mechanism for a UWI student on exchange at another
action of these chemical messengers.
approved institution to take an elective course in
Biochemistry which has no UWI equivalent. The
course content will depend on the specific course
delivered at the host institution.
Teaching: The teaching methodologies will be
determined by the host institution.
Practical: 25%
BIOC2371 - MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES (3 The course assessment methods will be determined by
Credits) the host institution.
Pre-requisites: BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics

BIOL2166 - ADVANCED GENETICS I (3
(or BIOL1151 Introductory Genetics)
Credits)
Pre-requisites: BIOL1030 Introduction to Genetics
passed BIOL2152 General Molecular Biology
passed BIOL2151 Genetics I
Syllabus: Mutation and DNA repair: Gene, point
Syllabus: Isolation, detection and quantification of
mutations, chromosomal mutations and genomic
DNA, RNA and proteins. Gel electrophoresis and
mutations: origins, consequences and uses. Mutagens,
blotting techniques. Restriction and modification
modes of action and uses in mutation analysis.
systems. Restriction mapping. Hybridization
Mechanisms of DNA repair and disease effects of
techniques. Gene and protein sequencing. Cloning
mutations in DNA repair systems. Gene and genome
and expression vectors. Cloning strategies.
structure: Gene and genome structure and
Construction of Gene libraries. Gene transfer systems.
organization in eukaryotes and prokaryotes.
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Transposons, types and uses in genetic analyses. The development. Practical experimental design and data
C-value paradox and its interpretation. Extranuclear analysis.
genomes (chloroplasts and mitochondria):
Inheritance, detection and consequences of genes in Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6)
extranuclear genomes. Gene expression hours of tutorials and Twenty-four (24) hours of
regulation and RNA processing: Introns, exons, practical.
promoters, leaders, trailers, enhancers and silencers.

Bacterial and viral systems: horizontal gene Method of Examination:
transfer: conjugation, transduction, transformation, Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
lytic and lysogenic infection in bacteriophages and Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%
genetic mapping. Introduction to “cutting edge” Practical: 30%
topics in modern genetics.

BIOL2371 - ECOPHYSIOLOGY OF ANIMALS (3
Credits)
Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6)
Pre-requisites: BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II
hours of tutorials and Twenty-four (24) hours of
practical
passed BIOL2053 Physiology of Plants & Animals or
BIOL3053 Developmental Physiology.
Syllabus: The need for energy. Digestive systems.
Practical: Quizzes, exercises and reports 25%
Acquisition of oxygen. Respiratory surfaces and
BIOL2370 - FLOWERING PLANT ventilation in animals. Carriage of oxygen, respiratory
PHYSIOLOGY (3 Credits) pigments, oxygen dissociation curves. Components of
Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I AND circulatory systems; right to left shunting. Renal and
BIOC1015 Introduction to Biochemistry extra-renal organs. Osmoregulation and nitrogenous

excretion in marine and freshwater animals. The
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have challenge of maintaining water balance on land. Heat
passed BIOL2053 Physiology of Plants & Animals or transfer between animals and the environment.
BIOL3053 Developmental Physiology. Ectothermy and endothermy. Adaptations to cold and

to hot, dry environments. Experimental design and
Syllabus: Functional anatomy: plant cell types, data analysis.
tissues, primary and secondary growth. Water

movement: water potential, xylem structure and Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and
function. Mineral nutrition: nutrient classification, twenty-four hours of practical per semester.
ion movement. Gas exchange: guard cell structure

and function. Photosynthesis: plastids, pigments, Method of Examination:
light reactions, C3/C4/CAM comparison. Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
Translocation: phloem structure & function. Major Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%
stages in plant development: germination to Practical: Laboratory/Field work 30%
senescence. Plant movements: nutation, tropisms

and nasties. Phytohormones: major classes, roles in
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BIOL2372 - PLANTS FOR CARIBBEAN confidence intervals. Frequency analysis (chi-square,

LANDSCAPES (3 Credits) odds ratio, relative risks). Separation of groups:
Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I Parametric tests (t-tests, ANOVA and LSD post-hoc
test). Correlation analysis: Parametric (Pearson), Non-
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have parametric (Spearman). Regression analysis (simple
passed BIOL2058 Tropical Ornamental Plants linear regression, multiple linear regression). Use of
computer software tools for data analysis and
Syllabus: Current plant classification, focusing on presentation of results e.g. EXCEL, Genstat, R, SPSS.
angiosperms. Basal Angiosperms, Monocots and Data handling and graph preparation in Excel. Excel
Eudicots. Descriptive botanical terminology. Features applications useful for descriptive statistics.
of key Basal Angiosperm, Monocot and Eudicot Dealing with numbers and simple
families of the tropics with examples from the mathematical relationships: Scientific notation,
Caribbean garden flora. Classification of ornamental decimal places, significant figures. Simple calculations
plants according to horticultural usage. Natives vs. with number in scientific notation. Precision and
exotics in horticulture. CITES & plant importation. accuracy. SI units and prefixes. The rules of exponents
and logarithms. Simple calculations involving these.
Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; six (6) hours Scientific writing: The format of scientific reporting
of tutorials; twenty-four (24) hours of practical/field - Abstract, Introduction, Material and Methods,
work. Results, Discussion, References. Finding relevant
information on a topic using electronic and non-
Method of Examination: electronic sources. Citing and referencing sources.
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 40% Understanding plagiarism. Common knowledge.
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 10% Quotations. Use of text matching software, e.g.
Practical: Laboratory/Field work 50% Turnitin.
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of interactive

BIOL2373 - SKILLS FOR BIOLOGISTS (3
lectures/tutorials AND Twelve (12) hours
Credits)
tutorials/assessments.
Pre-requisites: 15 credits of level-1 courses including 6
credits from Level 1 BIOC/BIOL courses. Restricted to
students majoring or minoring in Biology, Ecology,
Coursework 100%
Microbiology or Biochemistry.
BIOL2463 - SUSTAINABLE LAND USE (3
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have Credits)
passed BIOL1010 Basic Skills for Biologists. Pre-requisite: Permission of the Department
Syllabus: Scientific enquiry, data handling and Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have
simple statistics: The scientific method. Developing passed BIOL2050 Sustainability & Land Use
a research plan. Simple experimental design.
Categorical and continuous variables. Mode, median, Syllabus: Trade Policy Impact on Land Use and Food
mean, range, quartiles, variance and standard Security in the Caribbean; The State of Agriculture
deviation. Hypothesis testing using p-values and Today; Alternative Agricultural Systems;
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Agricultural Production in the Humid Tropics;

Importance of Livestock in Tropical Agriculture; The Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
Status of Animal Production in the Tropics; Livestock Coursework (incl. field work, practicals, quizzes) 50%
Production and Sustainability; Animal Productivity in
BIOL2466 - TROPICAL ENERGY AND
the Tropics.
BIOPROCESSING (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: Permission of the Department
Teaching: The course will be taught intensively over
four weeks in the summer, typically 3 days per week as
part of the McGill-UWI BITS Programme. Lectures will
passed BIOL2055 Bioprocessing & Tropical Energy.
be given during each of the morning sessions and
labs/field trips will be held in the afternoon sessions.
Syllabus: Tropical energy issues and approaches –
Energy vs food debate; Introduction to the scope of
bioprocessing industries – definitions, technology and
Coursework 40%
products; Basic biofuel processing concepts;
Final examination (2 hours) 60%
Economics of bioenergy, including economics of
BIOL2465 - TROPICAL HORTICULTURE (3 conservation and biofuels on reduction of CO2
Credits) generation; Basic principles of industrial utilization of
Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I AND raw food materials for production of bio-products.
BIOL1025 Diversity of Life II Characterisation of raw material and products for
biotechnological conversion; Utilisation of food
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have residues for the production of bio-products including
passed ECOL2055 Horticulture sugars, antibiotics, amino acids, peptides;
Bioprocessing for production of drug therapeutics,
Syllabus:The importance of horticulture. Principles nutraceuticals and functional foods.
and practices of plant propagation. Impact of
Teaching: The course will be taught intensively over
environmental, agronomic and cultural factors on
four weeks in the summer, typically 3 days per week as
growth and development of plants; protected
part of the McGill-UWI BITS Programme. Lectures will
agriculture technology. Growing media
be given during each of the morning sessions and
characteristics. Water and nutrient management. Crop
labs/field trips will be held in the afternoon sessions.
protection: management of biotic stresses (weeds,
pests and diseases). Production, post-harvest handling
and value chain elements of select tropical fruits,
vegetables and cut-flowers. Turf establishment and
Coursework 40%
management. Tree establishment and management.
Final examination (2 hours) 60%
Introduction to the international framework for global
trade in horticultural species.
BIOL2900 - BIOLOGY EXCHANGE ELECTIVE
(3 Credits)
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of lectures and
Pre-requisites: Depends on Institution offering
twenty-four (24) hours of laboratory work /field trips.
course.
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Syllabus: This course provides an administrative ECOL2461 - CARIBBEAN ISLAND

mechanism for a UWI student on exchange at another BIODIVERSITY (3 Credits)
approved institution to take an elective course in Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I (or
Biology which has no UWI equivalent. The course BIOL1051 Biodiversity I) AND BIOL1025 Diversity of
content will depend on the specific course delivered at Life II (or BIOL1052 Biodiversity II)
the host institution.
Teaching: Depends on Institution offering course. passed ECOL2453 Caribbean Island Biogeography
Method of Examination: Syllabus: Plate tectonics and Caribbean island

Depends on Institution offering course. formation. Spatial and temporal climate variability in
the Caribbean region. Major terrestrial and freshwater
ECOL2460 - ESSENTIALS OF ECOLOGY (3
habitat types of the Caribbean. Typical plant and
Credits)
animal communities associated with these habitats.
Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I (or
Natural and anthropogenic threats to Caribbean biota.
BIOL1051 Biodiversity I) AND BIOL1025 Diversity of
Identification of species in the field using
Life II (or Biodiversity II)
morphological and behavioural characteristics. Basic
field survey methodology.
passed ECOL2051 Population Ecology
Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and twenty-
four hours of practical per semester.
Syllabus: Individuals: Coping with environmental
variation. Populations: Life history, population
distribution and abundance and population dynamics.
Interactions among organisms: Competition,
Theory: In-course Test(s) 10%
predation and herbivory, parasitism, mutualism and
Practical: Field journal/assignments 40%
commensalism. Communities: The nature of
communities, changes in communities and species ECOL2462 - MARINE BIOTA (3 Credits)
diversity in communities. Ecosystems: Production, Pre-requisites: ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology (or
energy flow and food webs, nutrient supply and ECOL2451 Population Ecology)
cycling.
passed ECOL2454 Marine Biology
Syllabus: The abiotic environment. Plankton and
productivity. Cephalopods and fish. Adaptations to life
in the epipelagic. Marine turtles, mammals and
seabirds - diversity, distribution, adaptations for
feeding and reproduction, key Caribbean species and
Practical: 30%
conservation status. Life in the deep sea. Tropical
coastal communities.
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Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and twenty- Bacteria. The domain of Archaea. Laboratory culture
four hours of practical per semester. of microorganisms.
Method of Examination: Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% twenty-four hours of practical per semester.

Practical: Laboratory/Field Work 30% Method of Examination:
ECOL2900 - ECOLOGY EXCHANGE ELECTIVE Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%
(3 Credits) Practical Coursework: Reports, quizzes, test 30%
Pre-requisites: Depends on Institution offering course. MICR2261 - EUKARYOTIC MICROBES (3

Credits)
Syllabus: This course provides an administrative Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I (or
mechanism for a UWI student on exchange at another BIOL1051 Biodiversity I) AND BIOC1015 Introduction
approved institution to take an elective course in to Biochemistry (or BIOC1351 Introductory
Ecology which has no UWI equivalent. The course Biochemistry)
content will depend on the specific course delivered at

the host institution. Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have
passed MICR2252 Eukaryotic Microorganisms
Teaching: Depends on Institution offering course

Syllabus: Phylogeny of eukaryotic microorganisms.
Method of Examination: Archaeplastida. Protists: structure & functions.
Depends on Institution offering course Protists: reproduction, behaviour & ecology.

Amoebozoa. Excavata. SAR: Stramenopiles. SAR
MICR2260 - ESSENTIAL MICROBIOLOGY (3 Alveolata. SAR: Rhizaria. Incertae sedis Eukaryota.
Credits) Fungi: General characteristics. Opisthokonta:
Pre-requisites: BIOL1020 Diversity of Life I (or Ascomycota Opisthokonta: Basidiomycota.
BIOL1051 Biodiversity I) AND BIOC1015 Introduction Opisthokonta: Glomeromycota, Mycorrhizae.
to Biochemistry (or BIOC1351 Introductory Opisthokonta: Zygomycota.
Biochemistry)
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have of tutorials; Twenty-four (24) hours of practical/field
passed MICR2251 General Microbiology work).
Syllabus: An overview of microbial life. Pathways of Method of Examination:

discovery in microbiology. Microbial systematics. Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
Microscopy. Microorganisms & their natural Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 25%
environments. Impact of microorganisms in human Practical: Laboratory/Field work 25%
affairs. Cell structure and function. Microbial growth.
Microbial control. Microbial diversity. The domain of
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MICR2262 - METHODS IN MICROBIOLOGY (3 LEVEL III BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE

Credits)
COURSES
Pre-requisites: MICR2261 Essential Microbiology
(or MICR2251 General Microbiology)
BIOC3260 – PRINCIPLES OF
BIOTECHNOLOGY (3 Credits)
Syllabus: Best laboratory practice. Septic techniques.
Pre-requisite: BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques (or
Levels of biosafety. Preparing a lab book.
BIOL2152 General Molecular Biology)
Microbiological media. Sampling methods. Standard
methods for microbial identification. Methods for
Syllabus: Biotechnology applications to medicine, e.g.
enumeration of micro-organisms. Characterization of
animal and human cell, tissue and organ culture.
microbes. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing. Molecular
Medical/pharmaceutical products of animal cell
techniques for microbial identification and
culture. Biotechnology applications to agriculture e.g.
characterization. Reporting practical work.
plant cell and tissue culture. Plant based production of
biofuels, molecular markers. Applications of
Teaching: Twelve (12) hours of lectures/tutorials;
biotechnology to environmental solutions e.g.,
forty-eight (48) hours of practical/field work).
monitoring, and remediation of contaminated soils.
New and emerging biotechnologies e.g. RNAi, CRISPR,
gene therapy, and synthetic biology among other new
This will be 100% Coursework
techniques.
Laboratory assessments/Field Work 80%
Tutorials 20%
MICR2900 - MICROBIOLOGY EXCHANGE
ELECTIVE (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: Depends on Institution offering course
Syllabus:This course provides an administrative
Practical: reports 25%
mechanism for a UWI student on exchange at another
approved institution to take an elective course in
BIOC3261 - MITOCHONDRIAL
Microbiology which has no UWI equivalent. The
BIOENERGETICS (3 Credits)
course content will depend on the specific course
Pre-requisite: BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism (or
delivered at the host institution.
BIOC2351 Biochemistry I) AND BIOC2371 Molecular
Techniques (or BIOL2152 General Molecular Biology)
Teaching: Depends on Institution offering course.
Syllabus:Definitions of PMF, Δψ and ΔpH.

Mitochondrial respiration and its measurement. Proton
Depends on Institution offering course.
leak, mitochondrial uncoupling and uncoupling
proteins. Types of ROS, production sites and
experimental and physiological conditions. ROS
detoxification systems and mechanisms. Comparison of
bioenergetics of specific cells types. Free radical theory
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of aging. Mitochondrial diseases: MERRF, Leigh BIOC3290 - BIOCHEMISTRY PROJECT

syndrome, PDCD, beta-oxidation defects. (MINORS) (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists AND 6
Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6) hours credits from Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR
courses. Only available to final year students minoring
Method of Examination: in Biochemistry.
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20% Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOL3901
Practical: reports 30% Multidisciplinary Project, BIOL3990 Biology Project,
MICR3990 Microbiology Project, ECOL3990 Ecology
BIOC3265 - PRINCIPLES OF
Project, BIOC3950 Biochemistry Research Project,
BIOINFORMATICS (3 Credits)
BIOL3950 Biology Research Project, MICR3950
Pre-requisite: BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques (or
Microbiology Research Project, ECOL3950 Ecology
BIOL2152 General Molecular Biology)
Research Project or CHEM 3505 Research Project.

Syllabus: Research question. Summary of scientific
passed BIOL3152 Bioinformatics
literature. Collection of data. Analysis of data. Concise
report. Poster presentation. Topics that address real
Syllabus: Descriptive terminology in Bioinformatics
Biochemical questions, whether pure or applied.
and basic computer programming; Biological
Research ethics. Suggestions for specific topics may be
algorithms; Pairwise and Multiple sequence
considered from students but final proposed topics
alignments; Global and Local sequence alignment;
must come from the prospective supervisor and the
BLAST and FASTA searches; Secondary structure
Department must have the resources to execute the
analyses in molecular data e.g. domain and motif
research.
searches; Introduction to key software and databases
including MEGA, MEME, NCBI, EBI, and DDBJ
databases; Phylogenetic and basic cluster analysis
Project report 60%
methods; Genome projects, e.g. the Human genome;
Poster Presentation 25%
Microbiome and cancer genome projects as well as
Supervisor assessment 15%
plant genome projects.
BIOC3370 - BASIS OF HUMAN DISEASE (3
Credits)
Prerequisite: BIOC2371 Molecular Techniques AND

passed BIOC3354 Biochemistry of Human Disease
Syllabus: Characteristics of the selected
diseases/syndromes. Overview of the immune system.
Endocrine organs and systems relevant to the selected
disease states. Mechanisms of hormones and receptors
relevant to the selected disease states. Modulation of
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hormone levels in healthy and in disease states. prospective supervisor and the Department must have
System regulators and errors contributing to the the resources to execute the research.
disease state. Clinical presentation and progression of
the selected diseases/symptoms. The linkage of the Method of Examination:
symptoms with system errors. Overview of diagnostic Project report 70%
tools, drugs and therapies. Disease management. Seminar 15%
Applications of biochemical techniques used in bio- Supervisor assessment 15%
medical research and forensic sciences.
BIOL3501 – PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
FOR BIOLOGISTS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists and 12
of tutorials and Twenty-four (24) hours of practical.
credits from Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR
courses
Restrictions: Not to be taken with CHEM3990
Professional placement for Chemists
BIOC3990 - BIOCHEMISTRY PROJECT (6 Syllabus:The course provides a formal internship of

Credits) 160 hours duration at a relevant private sector, public
Pre-requisites: BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists AND 12 sector or non-Governmental organisation during
credits from Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR which students undertake agreed upon activities
courses. Only available to final year students majoring relevant to his/her studies in the Biological Sciences.
in Biochemistry. Students will work under the guidance of a workplace
supervisor as well as an on-campus supervisor and will
Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOL3901 submit a report and make a presentation within the
Multidisciplinary Project, BIOL3990 Biology Project, Department at the end of the internship. Through
MICR3990 Microbiology Project, ECOL3990 Ecology exposure to the working environment, students will
Project, BIOC3950 Biochemistry Research Project, acquire transferable skills that will be useful in any
BIOL3950 Biology Research Project, MICR3950 future employment sphere.
Research Project, ENSC3900 Research Project in Method of Examination:
Environmental Science or CHEM 3505 Research Placement Report 50%
Project Supervisor’s Appraisal 35%
Oral Presentation 15%
Syllabus: Research question. Review of the scientific
BIOL3025 – MOLECULAR PLANT
literature. Research proposal. Collection of data.
PATHOLOGY (3 Credits)
Analysis of data. Report and illustrated summary. Oral
Pre-requisites: BIOC2365 Primary Metabolism OR
presentation. Topics that address real Biochemical
ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology OR
questions, whether pure or applied. Research ethics.
MICR2260 Essential Microbiology AND SIX credits
Suggestions for specific topics may be considered from
from Level II BIOC, BIOL, ECOL or MICR courses
students but final proposed topics must come from the
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Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have Teaching: Duration of the course is 14 weeks in the
passed BIOL3254 Biochemical Plant Pathology, summer period, with approximately 2 days per week
devoted to individual project work.
Syllabus: This course presents an overview of plant
diseases and their impact on agriculture. Emphasis is Method of Examination:
placed on diseases in tropical agriculture. Central Written proposal plus an interim report: 20%
themes in plant disease studies including pathogen Final report, illustrated summary, poster and oral
infection strategies, molecular and biochemical presentation: 80%
interactions between pathogen and host, disease
BIOL3990 - BIOLOGY PROJECT (6 Credits)
resistance, epidemiology, disease management, and
Pre-requisites: BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists AND 12
molecular disease diagnostics are developed during the
credits from Level II BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR
course.
courses.
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOL3901
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 25% Multidisciplinary Project, BIOC3990 Biochemistry
Practical: reports 25% Project, ECOL3990 Ecology Project, MICR3990
Microbiology Project, BIOC3950 Biochemistry
BIOL3901 - MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
Research Project, BIOL3950 Biology Research Project,
(6 Credits)
MICR3950 Microbiology Research Project, ECOL3950
Pre-requisite: Permission of Department
Ecology Research Project, ENSC3900 Research Project
in Environmental Science or CHEM 3505 Research
Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOC3990
Project
Biochemistry Project, BIOL3990 Biology Project,
MICR3990 Microbiology Project, ECOL3990 Ecology
Syllabus: Elements of scientific research. Research
Project, BIOC3950 Biochemistry Research Project,
questions. Research ethics. Review of the scientific
BIOL3950 Biology Research Project, MICR3950
Analysis of data. Project report writing. Oral
Research Project, ENSC3900 Research Project in
presentation. Selection of a topic that addresses real
Environmental Science or CHEM 3505 Research
biological questions, whether pure or applied.
Project
Syllabus: A lab and/or field project carried out under
prospective supervisor and the Department must have
the supervision of a member of staff as part of the
the resources to execute the research.
McGill UWI BITS Programme. Projects will address
real-world problems related to food, nutrition or
energy at the local, regional or international level.
Project report 70%
Development of a hypothesis suitable for investigation.
Seminar 15%
Experimental work to support or refute this
hypothesis. Analysis and communication of results
obtained.
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ECOL3100 - STATISTICS FOR ECOLOGISTS (3 reproduction. Ecology of coral communities, including

Credits) reef community structure, zonation and dynamics;
Pre-requisites: ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology productivity and nutrient cycling; functional diversity
and redundancy in coral reefs; sponge-algae-coral
Syllabus: The statistical background: Probability; interactions; key trophic interactions; reef resilience
permutations; populations and samples; descriptive and phase shifts. Major taxonomic groups of reef-
versus inferential statistics; the normal distribution associated organisms and their ecological function.
and confidence intervals; null and alternative The value and uses of Caribbean coral reef ecosystems.
hypotheses; alpha and beta error; data types. The Threats to Caribbean coral reefs. Current trends in
planning stage: Formulation of ideas; background coral reef research.
research; hypothesis formulation; experimental design
(e.g. sampling procedures); identification of data Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and twenty-
needs; identification of relevant statistical tests: Tests four hours of practical per semester.
for differences (from one to multiple samples), and
Tests for linking data. The recording stage: Method of Examination:
configuration of datasets for analysis. The analysis Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
stage: Data exploration and visualization; hypothesis Coursework: Theory 20%
testing; selection of parametric versus non-parametric Coursework: Practical 30%
statistical tests; evaluation of model fits. The
ECOL3461 - ECOLOGY OF A CHANGING
reporting stage: Choice and production of graphics
PLANET (3 Credits)
and summary statistic outputs.
Pre-requisites: ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology or
ECOL 2451 Population Ecology
passed ECOL3451 Human Ecology & Conservation
Coursework 100%
Syllabus: Human population growth and migration
Theory 30%
patterns. Impacts of human colonization on
Practical 70%
biodiversity in previously uninhabited lands. Impacts
ECOL3460 - BIOLOGY & ECOLOGY OF CORAL of conversion of land to agriculture and increased
REEFS (3 Credits) water extraction on biodiversity. Accidental and
Pre-requisites: ECOL2462 Marine Biota (or deliberate introductions of invasive species and their
ECOL2454 Marine Biology). Students must be able to ecological impacts on native biodiversity. Methods to
swim and snorkel competently. prevent introduction and/or manage invasive
terrestrial and marine species. How cultural value
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have systems affect biodiversity use. The role of
passed ECOL3423 Coral reef Ecology overexploitation in species declines and the strategies
that have been used in species recovery. Location and
Syllabus: Distribution of coral reefs. Reef types. Reef Protection of biodiversity hotspots. Observed and
formation and erosion. Anatomy and morphology of predicted impacts of climate change on the biology and
scleractinian corals. Calcification. Coral nutrition and
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ecology of terrestrial and marine biodiversity. environments of crops; Social constraints to crop
Conservation goals for the 21st century. production; Conventional vs. Alternative agriculture.
Crop evolution, distribution, propagation and breeding
Teaching: Twenty-four lectures/tutorials and twenty- of tropical crops. Soil factors; Physical and Chemical
four hours of practical per semester. properties of soil; Root room; tilth, aeration; pH;
Salinity; Tolerance mechanisms; Management under
Method of Examination: tropical conditions. Mineral nutrition;
Final Examination (2 hours) 60% Deficiency/Toxicity effects; Tolerance mechanisms;
Coursework 40% Mineral balance of plants and plant communities;
Management options in the tropics. Radiation
ECOL3462 - BEHAVIOUR: AN
distribution in tropical crops; Photosynthesis & bio-
EVOLUTIONARY APPROACH (3 Credits)
productivity; High and low irradiance tolerance;
Pre-requisites: ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology or
Carbon balance of crops; Management options.
ECOL 2451 Population Ecology
Physiological effects of temperature; Heat tolerance;
Energy balance and evapotranspiration; Management
Restrictions:Not to be taken by persons who have
options (1 lecture). Crops and water; Water injury
passed ECOL3452 Behavioural Ecology
(drought/flood); Tolerance mechanisms; Water
balance of plants and plant communities; Management
Syllabus: Observing and measuring behaviour.
options in the tropics. Tropical crop diseases;
Behaviour development and expression. Optimal
Integrated management. Tropical crop pests;
foraging theory. Benefits and costs of sociality.
Biological control; Integrated management. Weeds;
Reproduction and mate choice. Parental investment
Integrated management in the tropics. Tropical
and parental care. Applications of behavioural ecology
agroforestry cropping systems. Course Review.
to animal husbandry and conservation.
Teaching: Two lectures, one tutorial and three hours of

practical per week.
Final Examination (2 hours) 60%
Coursework 40%
Coursework 40%
ECOL3990 - ECOLOGY PROJECT (6 Credits)

ECOL 3463 - TROPICAL CROP ECOLOGY (3
Pre-requisites: BIOL2373 Skills for Biologists or
Credits)
BIOL1010 Basic Skills for Biologists AND 12 credits
Pre-requisites: ECOL2460 Essentials of Ecology (or
from Level II or III ECOL courses. Students with a GPA
ECOL2451 Population Ecology) AND BIOL1030
of 3.00 or above are preferred.
Introduction to Genetics (or BIOL1151 Introductory
Genetics).
Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOL3901
Multidisciplinary Project, BIOL3990 Biology Project,
MICR3990 Microbiology Project, BIOC3990
passed ECOL3453 Crop Ecology
Biochemistry Project, or by persons who have passed
Syllabus: Introduction: Tropical crop productions
BIOC3950 Biochemistry Research Project, BIOL3950
systems and agro-ecosystems; Physical and biological
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Biology Research Project, MICR3950 Microbiology Method of Examination:

Research Project, ECOL3950 Ecology Research Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
Project, ENSC3900 Research Project in Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%
Environmental Science or CHEM 3505 Research Practical: Laboratory/Field work 30%
Project
MICR3266 - ECOLOGY OF
Syllabus: Elements of scientific research. Research
MICROORGANISMS (3 Credits)
questions. Research ethics. Review of the scientific
Pre-requisites: MICR2260 Essential Microbiology (or
MICR2251 General Microbiology), AND MICR2261
Analysis of data. Project report writing. Oral
Eukaryotic Microbes (or MICR2252 Eukaryotic Micro-
presentation. Selection of a topic that addresses real
organisms)
ecological questions, whether pure or applied.
passed MICR3252 Microbial Ecology
prospective supervisor and the Department must have
the resources to execute the research.
Syllabus: Introduction to microbial ecology. Role of
microorganisms in ecology and evolution. Microbial
habitats. Methods used in microbial ecology. Microbe-
Project report 70%
microbe interactions. Microbe-plant interactions.
Seminar 15%
Microbe-animal interactions. Microbial communities.
Biogeochemical cycles. Biomineralisation. Microbial
MICR3265 - MICROBIOLOGY OF FOOD (3 weathering. Microbial decomposition of natural
Credits) compounds. Bioremediation.
MICR2251 General Microbiology) Teaching: Eighteen (18) hours of lectures; Six (6) hours
of tutorials; Twenty-four (24) hours of practical/field
Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have work.
passed MICR3251 Food Microbiology
Syllabus: Microorganisms associated with foods. Method of Examination:

Factors affecting microbial growth in foods. Food Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
spoilage. Food Preservation. Fermented foods. Food Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 15%
Microbiology and Public Health. Food hazards and Practical: Laboratory/Field work 35%
food borne illness. Microbial agents of food borne
MICR3267 - ESSENTIAL VIROLOGY (3
illness. Principle of food safety and management
Credits)
systems. Microbiological quality of foods.
Microbiological examination of foods.
MICR2251 General Microbiology) AND BIOL1030
Introduction to Genetics (or BIOL1151 Introductory
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) lectures/tutorials and
Genetics).
twenty-four (24) hours of practical per semester.
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Restrictions: Not to be taken by persons who have chemotherapy and vaccination. Antimicrobial
passed MICR3253 Biology of Viruses resistance.
Syllabus: The nature of viruses, viroids and prions. Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of lectures/tutorials;
Structure of viruses. The Baltimore classification Twenty-four (24) hours of practical.
scheme. Entry and exit of viruses from host cells. Virus
replication strategies. Viral pathogenesis. Viral Method of Examination:
oncogenesis. Evolution of viruses: new and re- Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
emerging viruses. Control of virus infections: Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 35%
vaccination, antiviral drugs, interferon. Plant viruses: Practical: Assignment(s) 15%
disease symptoms, control measures. Beneficial
MICR3990 - MICROBIOLOGY PROJECT (6
viruses: gene therapy, bacteriophage therapy,
Credits)
oncolytic. Viruses. Laboratory techniques used in the
study, detection and identification of viruses.
MICR2251 General Microbiology), MICR2262
Methods in Microbiology, BIOL2373 Skills for
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of lectures/tutorials;
Biologists AND 9 credits from Level II
Twenty-four (24) hours of practical.
BIOC/BIOL/ECOL/MICR courses. Only available to
final year students majoring in Microbiology.
Restrictions: Not to be taken with BIOL3901
Multidisciplinary Project, BIOL3990 Biology Project,
Practical assignment(s) 25%
ECOL3990 Ecology Project, MICR3990 Microbiology
MICR3268 - MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS (3 Project, BIOC3990 Biochemistry Project, BIOC3950
Credits) Biochemistry Research Project, BIOL3950 Biology
Pre-requisites: MICR2260 Essential Microbiology Research Project, ECOL3950 Ecology Research
(or MICR2251 General Microbiology) AND BIOL1030 Project, ENSC3900 Research Project in
Introduction to Genetics (or BIOL1151 Introductory Environmental Science or CHEM 3505 Research
Genetics). Project
passed MICR3258 Pathogenic Microorganisms Syllabus: Research question. Research ethics. Review
of the scientific literature. Research proposal.
Syllabus: Introduction to the concept of pathogenicity. Collection of data. Analysis of data. Report and
Normal microbial flora of the human body. illustrated summary. Oral presentation. Topics that
Establishment of infectious disease. Immune response address real Microbiological questions, whether pure
to microbial infection. Spread of pathogens within the or applied. Suggestions for specific topics may be
host. The damage-response framework. Pathogenesis considered from students but final proposed topics
and virulence. Pathogen survival within the human must come from the prospective supervisor and the
host. Specific infectious diseases by body system. Department must have the resources to execute the
Opportunistic infections. Identification of pathogenic research.
microbes and laboratory diagnosis of infectious
disease. Control of infectious diseases: antimicrobial
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Project report 70%
Seminar 15%
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Syllabus: A course of about 26 lectures, associated

CHEMISTRY COURSES
tutorials and a maximum of 39 hours of laboratory
work on Organic Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry.
PRELIMINARY CHEMISTRY
This course introduces students to the basic concepts
COURSES of organic and analytical chemistry as well as
familiarizes students with the basic industrial and
CHEM0615 - PRELIM CHEMISTRY I (6
environmental applications of chemistry. It stands as
Credits)
an alternative to CAPE Chemistry Unit 2 and will be
Pre-requisite: None
delivered in a face-to-face modality. Structure,
formulae and nomenclature of organic compounds.
Restriction: Not to be taken if student has passed
Introduction to reaction mechanisms. Functional
CHEM0615 – Preliminary Chemistry I, CHEM0355 –
groups and their reactions. Analytical techniques and
Preliminary Chemistry A or CAPE Chemistry Unit 1.
associated calculations. Petroleum industry. Haber &
Contact processes. Aluminium industry. Preparation of
Syllabus: This course familiarizes students with the
chlorine. Environmental impact of selected industries
fundamental concepts of chemistry such as the mole
and pollutants. Green Chemistry and waste reduction.
concept, chemical equations, atomic structure,
periodicity and interactions between molecules. It
introduces them to the basic concepts of physical
practical work per week.
chemistry such as gases, thermochemistry, equilibria,
kinetic and electrochemistry. A course of about 26
lectures, associated tutorials and a maximum of 39
hours of laboratory work on Inorganic and Physical
Chemistry. Atomic Theory. Forces of Attraction.
Laboratory Exercises 20%
Periodicity. Mole Concept. Kinetic Theory. Energetics.
Equilibrium. Rates of Reaction. Electrochemistry.
LEVEL I CHEMISTRY COURSES

CHEM1110 - INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC
practical work per week.
CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: CHEM0615 and CHEM0625; or CAPE
CHEMISTRY UNITS 1 and 2; or EQUIVALENT
Co-requisite: None
Syllabus: This course covers the basic and fundamental

CHEM0625 - PRELIM CHEMISTRY II (6
principles of organic chemistry and exposes students to
Credits)
the concepts of chemical bonding in organic molecules,
Pre-requisite: None
functional groups, nomenclature, stereochemistry and
reaction mechanisms. Electron pushing formalism will
be emphasized in an attempt to discourage rote
CHEM0625 – Preliminary Chemistry II, CHEM0125 –
learning and to allow students to better understand the
Preliminary Chemistry B or CAPE Chemistry Unit 2.
language of organic chemistry. Students will be
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expected to apply their knowledge to interpret Syllabus: This course is a yearlong 3-credit
reactions based on their patterns of reactivity and experimental chemistry course with 84 hours of
hence predict and explain unknown reactions. experimental work in which students are exposed to
concepts and laboratory skills associated with Organic,
Teaching: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour Inorganic, Analytical and Physical Chemistry. Students
tutorial per week. will hone their critical thinking and analytical skills
through a series of discussions and experiments
Method of Examination: designed to improve experimental skills and prepare
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% them for more advanced laboratory techniques.
Teaching: Seven-six (76) hours for practical skills and
eight (8) hours for data analysis skill set.
CHEM1120 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL
Coursework: 100%
CHEM1130 - INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC
Co-requisite: None CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Syllabus: This course seeks to provide students with
knowledge of the fundamental principles of physical
chemistry with an emphasis on thermodynamics,
Co-requisite: None
energetics, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry and the
fundamentals of spectroscopy. The aim is to provide 1st Syllabus: This course seeks to equip biological and
year (i.e. fully matriculated) students with a theoretical chemical sciences students with knowledge of the
foundation for the more advanced and specialised 2nd fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry
and 3rd year physical chemistry courses. including atomic and molecular structures and
properties, the chemistry of the main group and
Teaching: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour transition elements, including industrial and
tutorial per week. commercial applications, coordination compounds
and the packing arrangements of ionic structures.
Method of Examination: These areas will be used as the basis for advanced
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% inorganic chemistry courses required for the
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% major/minor in chemistry.
Teaching: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour
tutorial per week.
CHEM1125 - INTRODUCTION TO
EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Co-requisite: None
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LEVEL II CHEMISTRY COURSES

Syllabus: This course seeks to build on the
CHEM2513 – FUNDAMENTALS OF fundamental Inorganic Chemistry knowledge that the
TEACHING CHEMISTRY (3 credits) students were exposed to in their first year by, amongst
Pre-requisite: others, introducing the transition metals and their
CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry utility in industry related to their chemical and physical
CHEM1130 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry properties. The students are also exposed to
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental
spectroscopic and magnetochemical analysis used in
Chemistry
the characterization of transition metal complexes.
OR
CHEM1010 - Fundamentals of Chemistry AND Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
CHEM1020 - Introductory Chemistry
Syllabus: This course seeks to expose Chemistry Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
students, who are interested in becoming teachers, to Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
the skills of teaching Chemistry/Science, how learning
CHEM2705 - INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC
occurs as well as how to overcome some of the barriers
to learning. In the process participants will further
Pre-requisite:
develop their critical thinking, analytical and
CHEM1110 Introduction to Organic Chemistry AND
communication skills. They will be exposed to best
practice relating to scientific literacy, an inquiry based
OR
approach to Chemistry/Science as well as various
CHEM1010 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND
teaching strategies to engage active and hence deep
CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry
learning. Participants will also engage in lesson
planning and microteaching.
Syllabus: This course introduces students to the
utilization of spectroscopic techniques in elucidating
Teaching: Three teaching hours per week.
the structure of organic molecules, advanced organic
stereochemistry, properties of aromatic molecules,
electrophilic aromatic substitution, enolate chemistry,
Coursework 100%
and several other reaction classes. They will learn how
to predict the expected outcome of reactions, craft
reaction mechanisms and determine the structure of
CHEM2700 – INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC organic molecules while reinforcing concepts learnt,
CHEMISTRY (3 Credits) and skills cultivated in the first year Organic Chemistry
Pre-requisite: course.
AND Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
OR Method of Examination:
CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
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Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% Practical work 60%

In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40%
CHEM2710 - INTERMEDIATE PHYSICAL
CHEMISTRY (3 Credits) CHEM2720 - LABORATORY METHODS IN
Pre-requisite: CHEMISTRY II (3 credits)
CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry AND
Pre-requisite: CHEM1125 Introduction to
Experimental Chemistry
OR
OR
Syllabus: This course looks at the thermodynamics,

Syllabus: A course of seventy-two (72) hours of
adsorption processes at solid surfaces as well as
practical work selected from the disciplines of
electrochemistry and aims to build on the physical
Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic
chemistry fundamental knowledge that the students
Chemistry and Physical Chemistry.
were exposed to in their first year. This course would
help to deepen the students’ understanding of the
Teaching: Six hours of practical classes per week.
microscopic and macroscopic behaviour of matter.
Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week
Practical work 60%
CHEM2725 - CHEMISTRY OF THE
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% ENVIRONMENT (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: CHEM1125 Introduction to

CHEM2715 - LABORATORY METHODS IN Experimental Chemistry
CHEMISTRY I (3 credits) OR
Pre-requisite: CHEM1125 Introduction to
Experimental Chemistry
OR
CHEM3515 Environmental Chemistry.
Description: An understanding of the fundamental
Syllabus: A course of seventy-two (72) hours of
chemical processes in the environment is critical to
practical work selected from the disciplines of
understanding the world in which we live and our
Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic
impact on it. Students will develop knowledge and
Chemistry and Physical Chemistry.
skills that will allow them to contribute to regional
needs related to air, water and soil quality. This course
Teaching: Six hours of practical classes per
is required for the double major in chemistry and is an
week.
elective course that contributes to the minor in
Environmental Science
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Teaching: Three interactive lectures/tutorials per Syllabus: An advanced course in Chemistry taken as an
week. exchange student at an approved institution and pre-
approved by the Dean.
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% LEVEL III CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM3167 – ADVANCED INORGANIC
CHEM2730 - QUANTITATIVE CHEMICAL CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
ANALYSIS (3 Credits) Prerequisites: CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic
Pre-requisite: Chemistry OR CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I OR
CHEM1120 Introduction to Physical Chemistry AND CHEM2115 Main Group Chemistry AND CHEM3115
CHEM1125 Introduction to Experimental Chemistry Transition Metal Chemistry I
OR
CHEM1010 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND Restriction: Not to be taken if student has passed
CHEM1020 Introductory Chemistry CHEM3100 Inorganic Chemistry II.
Syllabus: This course intends to build the foundations Syllabus: This final year inorganic chemistry course
of good analytical laboratory practices by introducing covers topics in the applications of group theory to
the statistical methods applicable to analytical problems in bonding and spectroscopy, the application
measurements, sampling techniques and of physical techniques used to study inorganic systems
methodology. The course discusses the instrumental and the organometallic chemistry of main group and
methods of analysis including basic instrumentation transition elements. It is directed at students at the
and principles of spectroscopic methods viz. advanced level of learning and will build on knowledge
UV/Visible spectroscopy, fundamentals of Atomic gained in the prerequisite course(s). It will provide
Absorption Spectroscopy and Atomic Emission students with a good foundation for graduate work in
Spectroscopy. The course also looks at the use of the fields of inorganic/metalloorganic and materials
electrochemical methods and chromatographic chemistry.
methods (GC, HPLC) for quantitative chemical
analysis. Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Teaching: Three lectures and one tutorial per week Method of Examination:
Method of Examination: Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
CHEM3175 – ADVANCED ORGANIC
CHEM2950 - CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE (3 Pre-requisites: CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic
Credits) Chemistry OR CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I OR
Pre-requisites: None CHEM2215 Basic Organic Chemistry

CHEM3200 Organic Chemistry II.
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CHEM3620 - ADVANCED PHYSICAL

Syllabus: This level III course of 24 lecture hours CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
and associated tutorials emphasizes the importance Pre-requisites: CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical
of organic reaction mechanisms, giving special Chemistry OR CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I OR
emphasis to the techniques used in the elucidation of CHEM2315 Physical Chemistry II
a reaction pathway. It is further supplemented by an
investigation into the properties of key organic Restriction: Not to be taken if student has passed
reaction intermediates, an introduction to the CHEM3300 Physical Chemistry II.
principles of synthetic strategy and retrosynthetic

Syllabus: This elective addresses topics in statistical
analysis, in addition to a presentation of the essential
thermodynamics, the thermodynamics of liquid
classes of pericyclic reactions. Case studies taken from
surfaces, physical methods applied to molecular
synthetic journal articles will be used to highlight the
weight determination of polymers, and theoretical
utility of particular reactions in the synthesis of
aspects of chemical kinetics and mechanisms. This
important natural products and drug targets.
course requires a solid foundation in basic
mathematics, as well as calculus. The aim of this course
Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
is to build on the foundations laid by the first-year
Introductory Physical Chemistry course and the
second-year Intermediate Physical Chemistry course
in order to deepen students’ understanding of the
In-course test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
behaviour of matter at the macroscopic level. It is an
CHEM3218 – ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY elective for students pursuing a Major in Chemistry. It
AND TOXICOLOGY (3 Credits) is applicable to students who wish to enhance their
Pre-requisites: CHEM2725 Chemistry of the understanding of physical chemistry.
Environment OR CHEM3515 Environmental
Chemistry Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Syllabus: This course explores the analysis and impact Method of Examination:
of pollutants in the environment with a focus on their Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
toxicological effects on organisms including man. Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
Fundamental concepts in environmental chemistry
CHEM3625 – LABORATORY METHODS IN
and toxicology will be reviewed and applied to a variety
CHEMISTRY III (3 Credits)
of chemicals/environmental issues, such as toxic
Pre-requisites:
metals, persistent organic pollutants, emerging
chemicals of concern, as well as environmental
CHEM2010 Practical Chemistry I
forensics.
CHEM2020 Practical Chemistry II
Syllabus:This laboratory course is one in which final
In-course test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
year students in Chemistry are exposed to concepts
and techniques associated with, but not limited to
Analytical, Bioinorganic, Bioorganic/Medicinal,
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Environmental, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical statistical data using typical analytical methods:
Chemistry. This course primarily seeks to further build calibration curves, weighted and unweighted
on practical theory and techniques acquired during regression lines and ANOVA. Detailed descriptions
Level II and will equip students with advanced of the electro-analytical techniques such as cyclic
chemistry practical skills. It also seeks to reinforce the voltammetry and polarography are also included.
principles of laboratory safety that will place the
students in good stead for graduate work or future Teaching: Eighteen lecture hours, six tutorial hours
careers. This laboratory experience provides and twenty-four laboratory hours per semester.
opportunities for learners to develop their skills in
making observations, taking measurements, Method of Examination:
designing experiments, communicating their data, Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
results and conclusions, improving their scientific, In-course test(s)/Assignment(s) 25%
information, numeracy and general literacy skills. Practical 25%
The course comprises a series of experiments
CHEM3635 – BIOLOGICAL INORGANIC
designed to illustrate important preparative reactions,
characterization and analytical techniques.
Pre-requisites: CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry OR CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I OR
Teaching: Six practical hours per week.
CHEM2115 Main Group Chemistry AND CHEM3115
Transition Metal Chemistry I
Coursework 100%
CHEM3630 – METHODS IN INSTRUMENTAL CHEM3135 Bioinorganic Chemistry.
ANALYSIS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Syllabus: This course is intended for final year
Analysis OR CHEM2400 Analytical Chemistry I chemistry and biochemistry students who wish to
cement their knowledge regarding the chemistry of
Restriction: Not to be taken if student has passed biological molecules. The course will provide students
CHEM3415 Analytical Chemistry III. with a general overview of the many fundamental tasks
performed by inorganic elements in living organisms
Syllabus: This course focuses on the implementation as well as the related methods and theories. It focuses
of advanced instrumental techniques and their on the application of principles of inorganic chemistry
applications in analytical chemistry. It discusses the to the understanding of biological function at the
instrumental techniques and method development of molecular level. Topics covered include spectroscopic
analysis including chromatographic methods Gas methods in chemical biology, metal ion acquisition &
Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid speciation in biological systems, metalloenzymes in
Chromatography (HPLC), and electrophoresis. The metabolism and synthesis, role of metals in diseased
operating principles and practices of some of the more states and metal containing pharmaceuticals.
chemically important instruments, such as FTIR and
Mass spectrometers will also be discussed. Students Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
will engage in problem-based activities that will help to
develop their skills in the use and interpretation of Method of Examination:
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Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% Restrictions: For chemistry majors only or with
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% permission of the Department. Not to be taken if
student has passed CHEM3500 Chemistry Project. Not
CHEM3800 – NANOSTRUCTURES AND
to be taken with CHEM3955 Research Project in
SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Chemistry.
Pre-requisites: CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic
Chemistry OR CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I
Syllabus: This course consists of a one-semester
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry OR
research project for students pursuing a Chemistry
CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I
Major, carried out under the supervision of a
member of staff. It is meant to provide the necessary
Syllabus: This course is intended for final year
training and skill development in the different areas of
chemistry and biochemistry students and develops the
chemistry and comprises at least sixty-six (66)
concepts of supramolecular chemistry (both organic
hours of laboratory and/or computational work, and
and metal-based systems) and its applications. The
six (6) hours of orientation workshops, including
course will focus on the general basic and theoretical
library session (literature search), scientific report
background of supramolecular chemistry concepts and
(word processing, Excel) and presentation (Power
terminology, and on key intermolecular interactions;
Point) preparation.
supramolecular chemistry of living organisms
illustrated using representative natural systems; Method of Examination:
analytical methods, utilized in supramolecular Supervisor’s Assessment 30%
chemistry and concepts of supramolecular design. Seminar 15%
Project Report 55%
Final Examination (2 hours) 50% CHEM3955 - RESEARCH PROJECT IN
In-course test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% CHEMISTRY (6 Credits)
Pre-requisites:
CHEM3950 – BASIC PROJECT IN CHEMISTRY CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry OR
(3 Credits) CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I
Pre-requisites: CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry OR
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry OR CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I
CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry OR
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry OR CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I
CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis OR
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry OR CHEM2400 Analytical Chemistry I
CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry I OR
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis OR CHEM2010 Practical Chemistry I
CHEM2400 Analytical Chemistry I CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II OR
CHEM2715 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry 1 OR CHEM2020 Practical Chemistry II
CHEM2720 Laboratory Methods in Chemistry II OR Restrictions: For Chemistry Double Majors only or
CHEM2020 Practical Chemistry II with permission of the Department. Not to be taken if
student has passed CHEM3505 Chemistry Research
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Project. Not to be taken with CHEM3950 Basic Project during which students undertake agreed upon
in Chemistry, BIOC3990 Biochemistry Project, activities relevant to his/her studies. They will work
BIOL3990 Biology Project, ECOL3990 Ecology under the guidance of a workplace supervisor as well
Project, MICR3990 Microbiology Project or as an on- campus supervisor and will submit a report
ENSC3900 Research Project in Environmental and make a presentation at the end of the internship.
Science. Through exposure to the working environment,
students will acquire transferable skills that will be
Description: This course consists of a yearlong useful in any future employment sphere.
research project for students pursuing a chemistry
double major under the supervision of a member of
staff. It is meant to provide the necessary training Placement Report 50%
and skill development in the different areas of Supervisor’s Appraisal 35%
chemistry and comprises at least 138 hours of Oral Presentation 15%
laboratory and/or computational work, and six (6)
hours of orientation workshops, including library CHEM3992 – SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL
session (literature search), scientific report (word CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
processing, Excel) and presentation (Power Point) Pre-requisites:
preparation. CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry OR
CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I OR CHEM2315
Physical Chemistry II
Supervisor’s Assessment 15%
Seminar 15% Restriction: Not to be taken if student has passed
Project Report 70% CHEM3300 Physical Chemistry II.
Syllabus: This course addresses topics in advanced

CHEM3990 – PROFESSIONAL PLACEMENT
spectroscopy and fundamental theoretical aspects of
FOR CHEMISTS (3 Credits)
quantum mechanics, with a brief introduction to
Pre-requisites:
intermolecular forces. This course requires a solid
CHEM2700 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry OR
foundation in basic mathematics, as well as the
CHEM2100 Inorganic Chemistry I
calculus. The aim of this course is to build on the
CHEM2705 Intermediate Organic Chemistry OR
foundations laid by the first-year Introductory
CHEM2200 Organic Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry course and the second-year
CHEM2710 Intermediate Physical Chemistry OR
Intermediate Physical Chemistry in order to deepen
CHEM2300 Physical Chemistry I
students’ understanding of the behaviour of matter at
CHEM2730 Quantitative Chemical Analysis OR
the microscopic level. It is an elective for students
CHEM2400 Analytical Chemistry I
pursuing a major in Chemistry. It is applicable to
students who wish to enhance their understanding of
the fundamental principles underlying much of
Chemistry.
CHEM2020 Practical Chemistry II
Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Syllabus: The course provides a formal internship of at
least 4 weeks (160 hours) duration at a private sector, Method of Examination:
public sector or non- Governmental organisation Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
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more local level, the role that plate tectonics has played
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
in the geological formation and development of
COURSES Barbados and the other islands of the Lesser Antilles
will be also studied.
LEVEL I ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE COURSES Teaching: Two (2) hours of lecture/tutorial per week,
and a maximum of two (2) of practical class every week.
ENSC1000 - EARTH AND ITS ENVIRONMENT
(3 Credits) Method of Examination:
Pre-requisites: None 100% coursework distributed as follows:
In class/online quizzes, course work, In-course
Syllabus: This course facilitates students’ access to Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
geographical knowledge of the world, including Practical session activities and exercises 50%
physical features such as the location of continents,
countries, oceans and oceanic currents, mountains, LEVEL II ENVIRONMENTAL
deserts, seas, human population. Cartography and map SCIENCE COURSES
analysis sessions will be used to visualize specific
features of the Earth system. The course intends to ENSC2000 - ESSENTIALS OF
train students to interpret and look at the Earth System OCEANOGRAPHY (3 Credits)
as a holistic system to understand the connections Pre-requisites: METE1110 Introduction to Ocean and
between its different elements. Climate OR ENSC1000 Earth and its Environment OR
METE1200 Oceans and Climate
Teaching: Thirty-six (36) hours of interactive
lectures tutorials. Syllabus: Oceanography is the scientific study of all
aspects of the marine environment. This course is
Method of Examination: designed to provide a working knowledge of important
Assignment (s) 80% ocean processes by integrating relevant aspects of
In-course test 20% physical, chemical and biological oceanography. It will
provide the student with tools to assess information on
ENSC1001 - INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL the major geographic features of the ocean basins and
GEOLOGY: DYNAMIC EARTH (3 Credits) their origin, the chemistry of the ocean and its role in
Pre-requisites: None regulating climate and productivity, the origins and
dynamics of wind waves, tsunamis, tides and coastal
Syllabus: This course introduces geology, the study of processes, and marine pollution problems. The
the solid earth; its structure, composition and the lectures/tutorials will focus on the description and
internal and surface processes that combine to form explanation of the ocean as an integrated system,
the planet upon which we live. The driving force behind whilst wet and dry practical sessions (including field
these processes is plate tectonics the “unifying theory” exercises) will deal with application to working
which explains many of the phenomena observed in scenarios to underpin the theory provided. Laboratory
the solid Earth. The course will also examine how the exercises will emphasize problem solving, and data
study of earthquakes has been crucial in developing an analysis and interpretation, leading to a working
understanding of the Earth’s internal structure. At a
knowledge of oceanographic processes.
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Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of lectures/tutorials; Syllabus: This course provides a detailed description of
twenty-four (24) hours of practical the earth’s climate from seasonal to annual time scales
exercises/fieldwork. based on a geographical approach. The global
distribution of climate parameters and their
Method of Examination: fluctuation through the year are explained in detail in
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% conjunction with the sun-earth relationship,
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20% atmospheric and oceanic global circulation, latitudinal
Practical/field work 30% and longitudinal effects, and topography. The topics
cover the seasonal cycle of temperature and rainfall
ENSC2001- INTRODUCTION TO THE EARTH
and the atmospheric and oceanic circulation at global
LIFE SYSTEM (3 Credits)
and regional scales. The course also points out the
Pre-requisites: ENSC1001 An Introduction to Physical
interrelations between the different components of the
Geology: Dynamic Earth OR ERSC1001 Dynamic
earth’s system, and explains the different mechanisms
Earth; AND METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and
involved in the climate system. The regional climate
Climate OR METE1200 Oceans and Climate OR
and their classification will be presented with an
ENSC1000 Earth and Its Environment.
introduction of the Caribbean climate. The students
will be assessed on their ability to relate the different
Syllabus: This course provides a more integrated
climate parameters and to explain why such a climate
approach, summarizing the history of the significant
in observed in a given area. This course is part of the
environmental changes that have taken place during
minor in Environmental Science and will also benefit
the past four-and-a-half billion years of the Earth’s
students in Ecology and Meteorology.
history, illustrating the effects of those changes on life
and the influence of life in effecting change. The
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) hours of interactive
lectures will explain Earth-system processes and
lecture/tutorials.
provide supporting evidence for environmental change
from the geological record and numerical models.
Assignments will focus on problem solving, analysis
and interpretation of tabular, graphical and numerical
data.
Practical: Lab tests 30%
Teaching: Two (2) hour lectures and one (1) hour of

tutorial. ENSC2003 - SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
Method of Examination: Pre-requisites: Fifteen (15) Level 1 Faculty of Science &
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 60% Technology (FST) credits

Syllabus: This course is an elective on the
ENSC2002 - EARTH’S CLIMATE (3 Credits) Environmental Science minor and will provide an
Pre-requisites: ENSC1000 Earth and its Environment opportunity for students to gain an understanding of
OR METE1110 Introduction to Ocean and Climate OR the wider implications of human interaction with our
METE1200 Oceans and Climate environment. This course will first explain how
societies traditionally source their energy for electricity
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production and the impact that this is having on our future climate variations. Hence the role of the
environment, before providing an introduction to radiative forcing, feedback and physical processes in
sustainable energy resources and the technologies that the variations of the climate at global and regional scale
can be used to take advantage of them. At the heart of will be demonstrated. The impact of the climate
this course is a look at how a Caribbean small island variation on the environment will be also
state can transition from an energy system dominated demonstrated. The last part of the course focuses the
by fossil fuels, towards one that is based on 100% clean, Caribbean climate. The impacts of the climate change
economically viable, indigenous sustainable energy on the environment are studied in this course The
sources. The subject matter for this course is lectures will focus on the description and explanation
interdisciplinary in nature and has been designed for of the processes involved in climate’s variations while
all FST students. It is recommended to those students the practical sessions will provide the tools to analyze
interested in pursuing careers/further study in the and interpret such variations.
expanding field of sustainable energy systems.
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) lectures/tutorials, and
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) lectures/tutorials and twelve (12) 2-hour practical sessions.
twenty-four (24) hours of practical work.
Method of Examination: Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50%
Theory: Final Examination (2 hours) 50% Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%
In-course test(s): 25% Practical: Lab test and/or report 30%
Laboratory report: 10%
Group presentation: 10% ENSC3001 - NATURAL HAZARDS AND
Online discussion forum and field trip reports: 5% DISASTERS (3 Credits)

Pre-requisites: ENSC1001: An Introduction to Physical
LEVEL III ENVIRONMENTAL Geology: Dynamic Earth AND ENSC2002: Earth’s
Climate OR ERSC2002 Climatology
SCIENCE COURSES
ENSC3000 - CLIMATE VARIATION AND Syllabus: Natural disasters of one form or another
CHANGE (3 Credits) occur almost daily and such events can be extremely
Pre-requisites: ENSC2002 Earth’s Climate OR costly both in human lives and financial terms. The
ERSC2002 Climatology islands of the Caribbean are vulnerable to a variety of

natural hazards due to a combination of their tropical
Syllabus: Climate variations have always influenced climate and geographical location. This course builds
the geographical location of flora and fauna and the on the knowledge acquired from ENSC1001 An
settlement of the populations on Earth. The recent Introduction to Physical Geology: Dynamic Earth and
observed warming of the earth represents a “real time” ENSC2002 Earth’s Climate in order to explain the
example of these interactions. Therefore, this course physical processes that lead to natural disasters, the
provides physical explanations on how and why the impact of those disasters on communities and the ways
climate has varied since the last 400 000 years with an in which the risks of such disasters can be reduced.
emphasis on the Holocene period and the post-

industrial period. The course will provide the students Teaching: Twenty-four (24) lectures and twelve (12)
with keys and tools to assess the past, present and tutorials.
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course content which will be reinforced throughout

Method of Examination: weekly supervisor assessment of progress. A library
Theory: Final Examination (3 hours) 50% session will be provided for students to assist them in
Theory: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% developing their skills in searching online databases
for relevant resources.
ENSC3020 CASE STUDY IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (3 Credits) Method of Examination:
Pre-requisites: The students must have completed at The course will be assessed by means of 100%
least 24 advanced credits (level 2/3) and projects will coursework as follows:
be awarded at the discretion of the supervisor. Proposal 10%
Concept Map 10%
Course Anti-requisite: Project Report and Journal Assessment 40%
ENSC3900 Research Project in Environmental Science Presentation
20%
Syllabus: This course provides an opportunity for Supervisor Assessment 20%
students to take theoretical ideas learned and apply
ENSC3900 - RESEARCH PROJECT IN
them directly to the world around them to raise
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (6 Credits)
awareness in environmental issues. It allows students
Pre-requisites: A minimum of 6 credits from ENSC
to develop an idea, synthesise data and information,
level II or III courses. The students must be in their
and develop this into a concept for dissemination.
final year and projects will be awarded at the
Students will be able to choose from but are not limited
discretion of the supervisor.
to the following options: 1. Primary Research, 2.
Secondary Research, 3. Case Study Paper, 4. Service
Restrictions: Any other 6 credit research project
Learning Project, 5. Creative Project. Students are
offered within the Department of Biological and
expected to spend a minimum of at least 36 hours of
Chemical Sciences
work on the project across a semester, meeting weekly
with their supervisor(s). At the beginning of the course
Syllabus: This course provides an opportunity to
the students are expected to write a short proposal for
involve students in practical research in environmental
their case study. At the end of the course students are
science fields. It provides the opportunity for students
required to provide a report summarising their study
to further develop their practical and analytical skills
as well as an appropriate presentation (e.g. poster,
acquired in the level II and III environmental science
power point, blog, video) to disseminate their work.
courses. The course is developed around a research
Teaching: The course is based on active learning. The
project defined and supervised by a member(s) of the
student will independently gather information sources
Faculty of Science and Technology. A research project
to develop the case study which will be kept in the form
will be assigned to students who show interest in such
of a journal which will be assessed each week to ensure
a course and who have already demonstrated some
progress. Students will also be involved in weekly
abilities in environmental sciences. Students are
group meetings/discussions/tutorial sessions with
expected to spend a total of 144 hours of work on the
their supervisor(s) who will guide them in the case
project across both semesters/summer, meeting
study design, data collection/synthesis, and the
weekly with their supervisor(s).
analysis and interpretation of such data/information.
Online content will provide the foundation of the
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Teaching: Students will be involved in weekly searching online databases for relevant resources will
meeting/discussions with their supervisor(s) who will be provided.
provide training in relevant laboratory/field
methods/skills and guide the student in experimental Method of Examination:
design, data collection and the analysis and Supervisor’s Assessment 15%
interpretation of the data collected. A library session Seminar 15%
for students to assist them in developing their skills in Project Report 70%
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COURSES BY SEMESTER: COMPUTER SCIENCE,
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING, ELECTRONICS,
MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS:
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER I
PRELIMINARY (6 Credits)
PRELIMINARY (6 Credits)
COMP0002 Preliminary Computer Science II
COMP0001 Preliminary Computer Science I
MATH0110 Calculus and Analytical Geometry
MATH0100 Pre Calculus
PHYS0071 Preliminary Physics II
PHYS0070 Preliminary Physics I
LEVEL I (3 Credits)
LEVEL I (3 Credits)
COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientist
COMP1215 UNIX
COMP1215 UNIX
ELET1205 Computer Aided Design
MATH1195 Calculus B
MATH1190 Calculus A
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and Circuits
Geometry
PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves
and Optics
Software
SWEN1001: An Introduction to Object Oriented
PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of Translational
Motion Programming
PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation, Waves and SWEN1003: Current and Future Trends in Computing
Thermodynamics for Software Engineers
SWEN1000: An Introduction to Computing I SWEN1005: Mobile Web Programming
SWEN1002: Computing in Society SWEN1007: Software Engineering Essentials
SWEN1004: Mathematics for Software Engineers SWEN1009: An Introduction to Computing II
SWEN:1006 Research Methods for Software Engineers
SWEN:1008 Technical Writing for Software Engineers
LEVEL II (3 Credits) COMP2220 Computer System Architecture
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II COMP2225 Software Engineering
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
COMP2225 Software Engineering COMP2235 Networks I
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools & Practices
COMP2235 Networks I COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools & Practices COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age COMP2611 Data Structures

COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics

COMP2611 Data Structures ELET2235 Automation Technology & Applications
ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems ENSC2003 Sustainable Energy Systems
ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1
ELET2240 Sensor & Actuator Devices MATH2321 Real Analysis 1
MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus MATH2325 Elementary Number Theory
MATH2305 Differential Equations MATH2335 Statistics 1
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in Physics II
MATH2330 Probability Theory 1 PHYS2415 Theory of Classical Mechanics
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I PHYS2420 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
PHYS2410 Modern Physics SWEN2000: An Introduction to Requirements
PHYS2420 Advanced Physics Laboratory I Engineering
SWEN2001: An Introduction to Software Engineering SWEN2002: An Introduction to the Analysis of
SWEN2003: Computer Networking & Security Algorithms
SWEN2004: Computer Organization SWEN2005: Database Systems
SWEN2006: Discrete Mathematics for Software Engineers SWEN2007: Object Oriented Design and
Implementation

COMP3310 Algorithms LEVEL III (3 Credits)
COMP3320 Design Principles of Operating Systems COMP3330 Database Management Systems I
COMP3330 Database Management Systems I COMP3365 Networks III
COMP3360 Networks II COMP3375 Software Testing and Quality
COMP3370 Software Engineering on a Large Scale COMP3385 Framework Design For Advanced Web
COMP3412 Scalable Enterprise Web Applications Development
COMP3420 Computer Graphics COMP3415 Database Management Systems II
COMP3440 E-Commerce COMP3435 User-Interface Design
COMP3490 Research Project in Computer Science COMP3445 Computer Information Systems
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer Science* COMP3450 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer Science COMP3490 Research Project in Computer Science
ELET3220 Control Systems COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer Science
ELET3230 Essentials of Digital Signal Processing (DSP) ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
ELET3235 Digital Communication Systems II ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project ELET3255 Wireless Communications
ELET3298 Group Electronics Research Project ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors & Systems
MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2 ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
MATH3550 Real Analysis 2 ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project
MATH3565 Probability Theory 2 ELET3298 Group Electronics Research Project
MATH3600 Topics in Discrete & Computational Geometry MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
MATH3605 Topics in Graph Theory MATH3555 Complex Analysis
MATH3620 Financial Mathematics 1 MATH3560 Metric Spaces
MATH3570 Statistics 2
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PHYS3420 Electromagnetic Theory I MATH3575 Topics in Numerical Analysis

PHYS3445 Fundamentals of General Relativity and MATH3580 Fourier Analysis with Partial Differential
Cosmology Equations
PHYS3450 Fluid Mechanics MATH3621 Financial Mathematics 2
PHYS3455 Lasers and Optical Systems PHYS3460 Physics of Sustainable Energy Systems
PHYS3465 Electromagnetic Theory II
PHYS3485 Theory of Statistical Mechanics PHYS3470 Biological Physics
PHYS3490 Physics One-Semester Research Project PHYS3475 Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
PHYS3495 Physics Two-Semester Research Project* PHYS3480 Theory of Quantum Mechanics
SWEN3001: Android Application Development I PHYS3490 Physics One-Semester Research Project
SWEN3000: Application Development for IOS Devices PHYS3495 Physics Two-Semester Research Project*
COMP3425: Mobile Applications for iOS Development
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COURSES BY SEMESTER: METEOROLOGY
SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
LEVEL I LEVEL I
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate (3 credits) METE1135 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology METE1125 Mete. Observations, Instruments & Basic
METE1125 Mete. Observations, Instruments & Basic Analysis
Analysis METE1305 Intro. To Climate Change and Society
LEVEL II
LEVEL II
METE2200 Synoptic Meteorology I
METE2100 Dynamic Meteorology I
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics LEVEL III
METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology METE3300 Tropical Meteorology
METE3400 Weather Radars and Satellites
LEVEL III
METE3505 Climate, Biosphere, and Ecosystems
METE3100 Dynamic Meteorology II
METE3200 Synoptic Meteorology II
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COMPUTER SCIENCE,
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY AND
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics &
Physics offers a Major, Double Major and Minor in
Computer Science and a Major and Minor in
Information Technology. In association with the
Faculty of Social Sciences, the Options of a Double
Major combining Computer Science or Information
Technology with Accounting or Management are also
offered to select students (See Appendix VI, Options in
conjunction with other Faculties).
It is a requirement of the discipline that, to pass

any Computer Science course, students must
pass both Coursework and Final exam.
MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least one

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists Level III course) from Computer Science Elective
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I Courses:
COMP1205 Computing I COMP2235 Networks I
COMP1210 Computing II COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools and Practices
COMP1215 UNIX COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
COMP2950 Computer Science Elective
LEVEL II
COMP3360 Networks II
COMP3365 Networks III
COMP3450 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
COMP3370 Software Engineering On A Large Scale
COMP3375 Software Testing and Quality
COMP3385 Framework Design For Advanced Web
Development
COMP3412 Scalable Enterprise Web Applications
COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP3420 Computer Graphics
COMP3425 Mobile Applications for iOS Devices
COMP3440 E-Commerce
COMP3445 Computer Information Systems
COMP3490 Research Project in Computer Science
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer Science (6
Credits)
COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer Science
COMP3955 Computer Science Internship
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MINOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions
At Least Nine (9) Credits From: AND at Most Six (6) Credits from Computer Science
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II Elective Courses:
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture COMP2235 Networks I
COMP2225 Software Engineering COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools and Practices
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
COMP2611 Data Structures COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering
COMP3310 Algorithms COMP2950 Computer Science Elective
COMP3320 Design Principles of Operating Systems COMP3360 Networks II
COMP3330 Database Management Systems I COMP3365 Networks III
Development
COMP3440 E-Commerce
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer Science (6
Credits)
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MAJOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least one

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists Level III course) from Information Technology
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I Elective Courses:
COMP1205 Computing I COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II
COMP1210 Computing II COMP2220 Computer System Architecture
COMP1215 UNIX COMP2235 Networks I
COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools and
LEVEL II
Practices
COMP3310 Algorithms
LEVEL III
COMP3435 User-Interface Design
Development
COMP3440 E-Commerce
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer Science
(6 Credits)
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MINOR IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions

COMP3310 Algorithms
At Least Nine (9) Credits From:
Development
AND At Most Six (6) Credits From:
COMP3440 E-Commerce
COMP2235 Networks I
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer Science
Practices
(6 Credits)
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DOUBLE MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I AND at least Twenty-Four (24) Credits from

COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists Computer Science Elective Courses:
COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Science I COMP2245 Web Development Concepts, Tools and
COMP1205 Computing I Practices
COMP1210 Computing II COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
COMP1215 UNIX COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering
LEVEL II
Development
COMP2235 Networks I
COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP3435 User-Interface Design
COMP3440 E-Commerce
AND
AND
Three (3) Level III credits from Computer Science
OR
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer
Science (6 Credits)
OR
COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer
Science
AND
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Equivalences between Old and New Computer Science Courses For the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and
Minor Requirements
Old 4 Credit Course New 3 Credit Course
COMP1105 Computer Programming I COMP1205 Computing I
COMP1115 Computer Programming II COMP1210 Computing II

MATH1101 Basic Mathematics I/
MATH1100 Basic Mathematics
COMP1125 Introduction to Unix COMP1215 Unix
COMP1130 Web Technology Fundamentals COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Scientists
COMP2105 Discrete Mathematics COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II

COMP2115 Information Structures COMP2611 Data Structures
COMP2125 Computer Architecture COMP2220 Computer System Architecture
COMP2145 Software Engineering I COMP2225 Software Engineering
COMP2150 Computer Networks I COMP2235 Networks I

COMP2155 Building Web Applications
Practices
COMP2160 Object-Oriented Programming COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts
No Equivalent COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age
No Equivalent COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering
COMP3180 Algorithm Design and Analysis COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP3100 Operating Systems COMP3320 Design Principles of Operating Systems
COMP3155 Computer Networks II COMP3360 Networks II
No Equivalent COMP3365 Networks III
COMP3125 Artificial Intelligence COMP3450 Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence
COMP3140 Software Engineering II COMP3370 Software Engineering on a Large Scale
COMP3165 Software Quality Assurance COMP3375 Software Testing and Quality

COMP3385 Framework Design for Advanced Web
COMP3170 Web-Based Applications
Development
No Equivalent COMP3412 Scalable Enterprise Web Applications
COMP3260 Computer Graphics I COMP3420 Computer Graphics
No Equivalent COMP3425 Mobile Applications for iOS Devices
COMP3160 Database Management Systems COMP3330 Database Management Systems I
No Equivalent COMP3415 Database Management Systems II
COMP3220 Human-Computer Interaction COMP3435 User-Interface Design
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COMP3210 Electronic Commerce COMP3440 E-Commerce
COMP3115 Information Systems COMP3445 Computer Information Systems
COMP3910 Computer Science Research Project COMP3490 Research Project in Computer Science
COMP3920 Computer Science Major Research COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer
Project (8 credits) Science (6 credits)
COMP3930 Computer Science Group Research COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer
Project Science
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MAJOR IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (UWICIIT): Course Descriptions

SWEN1000 An Introduction to Computing I SWEN3000 Application Development for IOS Devices*
SWEN1001 An Introduction to Object Oriented Programming SWEN3001 Android Application Development I*
SWEN1002 Computing in Society SWEN3002 Android Application Development II*
SWEN1003 Current and Future Trends in Computing for SWEN3003 Web & Mobile Application Development I*
Software Engineers SWEN3004 Web & Mobile Application Development II*
SWEN1004 Mathematics for Software Engineers SWEN3120 Software Architecture*
SWEN1005 Mobile Web Programming SWEN3130 Project Management for Software
SWEN1006 Research Methods for Software Engineers Engineering*
SWEN1007 Software Engineering Essentials SWEN3145 Software Modelling*
SWEN1008 Technical Writing for Software Engineers SWEN3165 Software Testing*
SWEN1009 An Introduction to Computing II SWEN3912 Internship in Computing II*†

SWEN2000 An Introduction to Requirements Engineering
SWEN2001 An Introduction to Software Engineering
SWEN2002 An Introduction to the Analysis of Algorithms LEVEL IV (15 Credits)
SWEN2003 Computer Networking & Security SWEN4001 Advanced Database Systems*
SWEN2004 Computer Organization SWEN4008 IT Certification I*
SWEN2005 Database Systems SWEN4050 Software Engineering Capstone Project*†
SWEN2006 Discrete Mathematics for Software Engineers
SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and Implementation
SWEN2013 Elementary Chinese Culture and Language*
SWEN2014 Intermediate Chinese Culture and Language*
CHIN2004 Chinese Language & IT
CHIN2005 Beginner Chinese Language
*
course taught in China
†
six-credit course
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ELECTRONICS
The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics & Physics offers a Major and Minor in Electronics.
MAJOR IN ELECTRONICS: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I LEVEL III

At Most Eighteen (18) Credits (Six Courses)
From:
MATH1190 Calculus A
And 30 Credits from Level II & III Electronics courses as
indicated below:
LEVEL II ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors & Systems
At Least Twelve (12) Credits (Four Courses)
From:
ELET3955 Electronics Internship
ELET2235 Automation Technology & Applications
ELET2240 Sensor & Actuation Devices
MINOR IN ELECTRONICS (FIFTEEN LEVELS II/III CREDITS): Course Descriptions
Fifteen (15) Credits (Five Courses) From:

MINOR IN MEDICAL ELECTRONICS [Fifteen (15) Credits]: Course Descriptions

A student with a Minor in Medical Electronics cannot count any of these courses as part of their Major
or Minor in Electronics
Equivalences between Old and New Electronics Courses for the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and
Minor Requirements
OLD COURSE NEW COURSE

ELET1100 Circuit Analysis ELET1200 Basic Circuit Analysis
ELET1110 Digital Electronics ELET1210 Digital Electronics I
No Equivalent ELET1215 Digital Electronics II
ELET1120 Basic Electronics ELET1220 Introduction to Electronics
No Equivalent ELET1205 Computer Aided Design
ELET2110 Circuit Simulation ELET2220 Circuit Simulation and Applications
ELET2120 Discrete Device Electronics ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics
ELET2130 Digital Communications ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I
ELET2100 Microprocessors I ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems
ELET2150 Automation Technology ELET2235 Automation Technology and Applications
ELET3210 Sensors & Actuator Technology ELET2240 Sensors and Actuation Devices
ELET3041 Microcontrollers & Applications ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
ELET3110 Control & Instrumentation ELET3220 Control Systems
ELET3130 Introduction to Digital Signal Processing ELET3230 Essentials of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
(DSP)
ELET3151 Digital Communications II ELET3235 Digital Communication Systems II
None ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
ELET2140 Medical Instrumentation ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
None ELET3255 Wireless Communications
None ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors and Systems
ELET3160 Electronics Research Project ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
ELET3160 Electronics Research Project ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project
ELET3160 Electronics Research Project ELET3298 Group Electronics Research Project
MATHEMATICS
The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics & Physics offers a Double Major, Major and Minor in Mathematics.
It is a requirement of the discipline that, to pass any Mathematics course, students must pass the Final
exam and attain an overall course grade of more than 50%.
MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS: Course Descriptions

LEVEL I
AND Three (3) Credits) from Mathematics Elective
Courses:
Geometry
MATH2325 Elementary Number Theory
MATH2330 Probability Theory 1
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
Software
LEVEL II
MATH3575 Topics in Numerical Analysis
MATH3580 Fourier Analysis with Partial Differential
Equations
MATH3600 Topics in Discrete & Computational Geometry
MATH3605 Topics in Graph Theory
MATH3620 Financial Mathematics 1
LEVEL III MATH3621 Financial Mathematics 2
MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2 MATH3955 Mathematics Internship
AND
OR
MINOR IN MATHEMATICS [Fifteen (15) Credits at Level II]: Course Descriptions
LEVEL II
DOUBLE MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS: Course Descriptions
LEVEL I LEVEL III

MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical MATH3543 Abstract Algebra 2
Geometry MATH3545 Linear Algebra 2
MATH1190 Calculus A MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
MATH1195 Calculus B
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems AND
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical MATH3555 Complex Analysis
Software OR
MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1 MATH3560 Metric Spaces
AND Twenty-Seven (27) credits from

LEVEL II
MATH2325 Elementary Number Theory
MATH3575 Topics in Numerical Analysis
MATH3580 Fourier Analysis with Partial Differential
Equations
MATH3600 Topics in Discrete & Computational
Geometry
MATH3605 Topics in Graph Theory
MATH3590 Research Project in Mathematics
MATH3955 Mathematics Internship
Equivalences between Old and New Mathematics Courses For the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and
Minor Requirements.
Previous 4-Credit Course New 3-Credit Course
MATH1101 Basic Mathematics I MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems
MATH1102 Basic Mathematics II MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical
Geometry
MATH1110 Applied Statistics MATH1230 Introductory Applied Statistics 1
MATH1120 Calculus I MATH1190 Calculus A (and part of MATH1195)
MATH1195 Calculus B (and part of MATH2304)
MATH1130 Calculus II
No Equivalence MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical
Software
MATH2100 Abstract Algebra MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1

MATH2110 Linear Algebra MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1
MATH2120 Analysis & Methods 1 MATH2321 Real Analysis 1 (and part of MATH3550)
MATH2130 Ordinary Differential Equations MATH2305 Differential Equations
MATH2140 Probability Theory MATH2330 Probability Theory 1
MATH2150 Mathematical Statistics MATH2335 Statistics 1
MATH3160 Number Theory Math2325 Elementary Number Theory

MATH3100: Multivariate Analysis No Equivalence
MATH3120: Numerical Analysis MATH3575: Topics in Numerical Analysis
MATH3130: Optimization Theory No Equivalence
MATH3140: Fourier Analysis & PDE MATH3580: Fourier Analysis with Partial Differential
Equations
MATH3150: Complex Variables 1 MATH3555: Complex Analysis
MATH3170: Advanced Algebra MATH3543: Abstract Algebra 2
MATH3180: Introduction to Topology MATH3560: Metric Spaces
MATH3190: Matrix Analysis MATH3545: Linear Algebra 2
MATH3220: Sampling Theory No Equivalence
MATH3300: Mathematics Research Project MATH3590: Research Project in Mathematics
MATH3375: Discrete & Computational Geometry MATH3600: Topics in Discrete & Computational
Geometry
MATH3400: Graph Theory MATH3605: Topics in Graph Theory
MATH3450: Statistical Theory 1 MATH3565: Probability Theory 2
MATH3460: Statistical Theory 2 MATH3570: Statistics 2
No Equivalence MATH3620: Financial Mathematics 1
No Equivalence MATH3621: Financial Mathematics 2
METEOROLOGY
Through our affiliate institution, the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology & Hydrology, a Major and Minor in
Meteorology are offered.
MAJOR IN METEOROLOGY: Course descriptions

LEVEL I LEVEL III
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate METE3110 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments & METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
Basic Analysis METE3215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab II
METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology METE3310 The Tropics and Tropical Weather Systems
MATH1190 Calculus A AND at LEAST Three (3) Credits from:
MATH1195 Calculus B METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology
LEVEL II
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics
182
MINOR IN METEOROLOGY [Fifteen (15) Level II/III Credits]: Course descriptions
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology

METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments & METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
Basic Analysis METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
AND Three (3) Credits from:
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
AND Four (4) Credits from:

METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology*
METE3310 The Tropics and Tropical Weather
Systems
*MUST be taken together with METE3215

Synoptic Meteorology Lab II
183
Equivalences Between Old and New Meteorology Courses for the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and
Minor Requirements
OLD 4-CREDIT COURSE NEW 3-CREDIT COURSE
METE1200 Oceans and Climate METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Climate
METE1000 Introduction to Physical Meteorology and METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology
Weather Observations METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments
and Basic Analysis
METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology and METE1135 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology
Weather Systems
METE1300 Climate Change Education and Awareness METE1305 Introduction to Climate Change and Society
METE2000 Physical Meteorology I METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics
METE2001 Physical Meteorology II METE2120 Physical Meteorology
METE2100 Dynamic Meteorology I METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology
METE2200 Synoptic Meteorology I METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
METE2300 Hydro- Meteorology METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology
METE3100 Dynamic Meteorology II METE3110 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology
METE3200 Synoptic Meteorology II METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology
METE3300 Tropical Meteorology METE3310 The Tropics and Tropical Weather Systems
METE3400 Weather Radar and Satellite METE3425 Satellite Meteorology
METE3500 Bioclimatology METE3600 – Numerical Weather Prediction and
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PHYSICS
The Department of Computer Science, Mathematics & Physics offers a Major and Minor in Physics.
MAJOR IN PHYSICS: Course descriptions

LEVEL I AND Six (6) Credits From Physics Elective
PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of Translational Motion Courses:
PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation, Waves and ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems
Thermodynamics ELET2220 Circuit Simulation and Applications
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics
Circuits ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I
PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Electromagnetic ELET2235 Automation Technology and Applications
Waves and Optics ELET2240 Sensor and Actuation Devices
MATH1190 Calculus A ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
MATH1195 Calculus B ELET3220 Control Systems
LEVEL II
PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in Physics II
ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors and Systems
PHYS2425 Computational Methods in Physics
PHYS3445 Fundamentals of General Relativity and
Cosmology
LEVEL III
PHYS3450 Fluid Mechanics
PHYS3455 Lasers and Optical Systems
PHYS3460 Physics of Sustainable Energy Systems
PHYS3470 Biological Physics
PHYS3475 Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
PHYS3490 Physics One-Semester Research Project
PHYS3495 Physics Two-Semester Research Project
PHYS3955 Physics Internship
MINOR IN PHYSICS (Fifteen (15) Credits): Course descriptions
Twelve Credits (12) Credits From:
PHYS3450 Fluid Mechanics
PHYS3455 Lasers and Optical Systems
PHYS3460 Physics of Sustainable Energy Systems
PHYS3470 Biological Physics
PHYS3475 Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
AND at Most Three (3) Credits From:
PHYS3445 Fundamentals of General Relativity and
Cosmology
Equivalences between Old and New Physics Courses For the Purpose of Fulfilling Major and Minor
Requirements.
Old Course New Course

PHYS1100 Mechanics PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of Transitional Motion
PHYS1101 Electricity & Magnetism PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and Circuits
PHYS1102 Optics, Thermodynamics & Modern Physics PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation Waves and
Thermodynamics
No Equivalent PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Electromagnetic Waves
and Optics
PHYS2100 Mathematical Methods in Physics PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
PHYS2101 Quantum Mechanics and Special Relativity PHYS2410 Modern Physics
PHYS2102 Solid State Physics PHYS3475 Fundamentals of Solid State Physics
PHYS2103 Classical Mechanics PHYS2415 Theory of Classical Mechanics
PHYS2105 Computational Physics I PHYS2425 Computational Methods in Physics
PHYS2106 Advanced Physics/Technology Laboratory I PHYS2420 Advanced Physics Laboratory I
PHYS2107 Advanced Physics/Technology Laboratory II Any Physics Elective
No Equivalent PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in Physics II
PHYS3100 Quantum Mechanics PHYS3480 Theory of Quantum Mechanics
PHYS3101 Electrodynamics PHYS3420 Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS3102 Optics and Lasers PHYS3455 Laser and Optical Systems
PHYS3103 Astrophysics PHYS3445 Fundamentals of General Relativity and
Cosmology
PHYS3105 Statistical Mechanics PHYS3485 Theory of Statistical Mechanics
PHYS3106 Physics Research Project PHYS3490 Physics One-Semester Research Project
PHYS3107 Fundamentals of Phyotvoltaic Systems PHYS3460 Physics of Sustainable Energy Systems

None PHYS3450 Fluid Mechanics
None PHYS3465 Electromagnetic Theory II
None PHYS3470 Biological Physics
None PHYS3495 Physics Two-Semester Research Project
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PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ELECTRONICS, INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS, SOFTWARE ENGINEERING,
PHYSICS AND METEOROLOGY
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE

AND Thirty (30) Levels II/III credits from any
Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come from
a Co-Curricular course.
COMP1210 Computing II AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
COMP1215 UNIX FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
AND OR
9 Level I Credits from any Faculty FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND

LEVEL II (15 Credits) *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
COMP2611 Data Structures *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture Language course.

COMP3310 Algorithms

Elective Courses
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMP1215 UNIX
AND

LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
LEVEL II (15 Credits) FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
COMP2225 Software Engineering AND
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVEL III (9 Credits) Language course.
189
BSc ELECTRONICS

MATH1190 Calculus A
AND

At Least Twelve (12) Credits from:
OR
ELET2240 Sensors & Actuation Devices
AND

Language course.
190
BSc MATHEMATICS

Courses
Geometry
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
Software AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
AND OR
9 Level I Credits from any Faculty FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) AND

MATH2305 Differential Equations *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 Language course.

AND
OR
191
BSc MATHEMATICS (DOUBLE)

AND 27 Credits from Levels II/III Mathematics
Elective Courses
Geometry
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
OR
Software AND
AND 6 Level I Credits from any Faculty *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.

AND
OR
192
BSc METEOROLOGY

and Basic Analyses
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
AND
AND Thirty (30) Levels II and III credits from any
6 Level I Credits from any Faculty Faculty. Three (3) of these credits can come from a Co-
Curricular course.
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics OR
METE2120 Physical Meteorology FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND

Language course.
BSc PHYSICS

AND at least Six (6) Credits from Physics
Elective Courses
Thermodynamics
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and
Circuits
PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Electromagnetic
Waves and Optics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
MATH1190 Calculus A FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
MATH1195 Calculus B OR
AND
6 Level I Credits from any Faculty AND
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVEL II (15 Credits) *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Physics I Language course.

BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE DOUBLE

AND at least Twenty-Four (24) Credits from
Level II/III Computer Science Elective Courses
COMP1215 UNIX
OR
AND
AND
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
COMP2611 Data Structures Language course.
COMP2235 Networks I

COMP3310 Algorithms
AND
AND
OR
COMP3495 Major Research Project in Computer
Science
OR
COMP3499 Group Research Project in Computer
Science
AND
195
BSc SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (UWICIIT)
SWEN1000 An Introduction to Computing I SWEN3000 Application Development for IOS Devices*
SWEN1001 An Introduction to Object Oriented SWEN3001 Android Application Development I*
Programming SWEN3002 Android Application Development II*
SWEN1002 Computing in Society SWEN3003 Web & Mobile Application Development I*
SWEN1003 Current and Future Trends in SWEN3004 Web & Mobile Application Development II*
Computing for Software Engineers SWEN3120 Software Architecture*
SWEN1004 Mathematics for Software Engineers SWEN3130 Project Management for Software Engineering*
SWEN1005 Mobile Web Programming SWEN3145 Software Modelling*
SWEN1006 Research Methods for Software Engineers SWEN3165 Software Testing*
SWEN1007 Software Engineering Essentials SWEN3912 Internship in Computing II*‡
SWEN1008 Technical Writing for Software Engineers
SWEN1009 An Introduction to Computing II LEVEL IV (12 Credits)
SWEN4001 Advanced Database Systems*
LEVEL II (27 Credits) SWEN4008 IT Certification I*†
SWEN2000 An Introduction to Requirements SWEN4050 Software Engineering Capstone Project I*‡
Engineering
SWEN2001 An Introduction to Software Engineering AND 6 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES§
SWEN2002 An Introduction to the Analysis of FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
Algorithms FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
SWEN 2003 Computer Networking & Security
SWEN2004 Computer Organization AND 9 CREDITS: CHINESE LANGUAGE
SWEN2005 Database Systems COURSES
SWEN2006 Discrete Mathematics for Software Engineers CHIN2005 Beginner Chinese Language
SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and Implementation SWEN 2013 Elementary Chinese Culture and Language
CHIN 2004 Chinese Language & IT SWEN 2014 Intermediate Chinese Culture and Language*
*
course taught in China
†
Pass/Fail
‡
six-credit course
§
The two required UWI Foundation Courses must be completed by the end of Year 2
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ELECTRONICS

Elective Courses
COMP1215 UNIX
MATH1190 Calculus A
OR
AND at Least Twelve (12) Credits from:
AND
Language course.

COMP3310 Algorithms
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

COMP3310 Algorithms
COMP1215 UNIX
Geometry
AND
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
OR
Software
Elective Courses

Courses
OR
MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 AND
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
MATH2321 Real Analysis 1 *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society

Language course.
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY

Elective Courses
COMP1215 UNIX
and Basic Analyses
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B

OR
COMP2611 Data Structures AND
COMP2220 Computer System Architecture *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
COMP2225 Software Engineering *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
METE2120 Physical Meteorology Language course.

COMP3310 Algorithms
METE3300 Tropical Meteorology#
BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE AND PHYSICS

Elective Courses
AND at least Six (6) Credits from Physics
COMP1215 UNIX
Elective Courses
Thermodynamics
OR
Circuits
Waves and Optics AND
MATH1190 Calculus A *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
MATH1195 Calculus B *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVELS II & III (60 CREDITS) *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
Language course.

COMP3310 Algorithms
BSc ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

LEVEL III (9 credits)
COMP1215 UNIX AND at least Six (6) Credits (including at least
ELET1200 Basic Circuit Analysis one Level III course) from Information
ELET1210 Digital Electronics I Technology Elective Courses
MATH1190 Calculus A
LEVEL II (15 credits) ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
COMP2611 Data Structures ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
COMP2225 Software Engineering ELET3255 Wireless Communications
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors & Systems
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project
AND At Least Twelve (12) Credits from:
OR
AND

Language course.
201
BSc ELECTRONICS AND MATHEMATICS

ELET1200 Basic Circuit Analysis AND at Most Eighteen (18) Credits from:
ELET1210 Digital Electronics I ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
ELET1215 Digital Electronics II ELET3220 Control Systems
ELET1220 Introduction to Electronics ELET3230 Essentials of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
COMP1205 Computing I ELET3235 Digital Communication Systems II
MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical Geo. ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
MATH1190 Calculus A ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
MATH1195 Calculus B ELET3255 Wireless Communications
MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems ELET3260 Advanced Microprocessors & Systems
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
Software ELET3295 Major Electronics Research Project
AND 3 Credits from Levels II and III
OR
AND
AND At Least Twelve (12) Credits from: *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I Language course.

AND
OR
BSc ELECTRONICS AND METEOROLOGY
202

COMP1205 Computing I AND at Most Eighteen (18) Credits from:
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans & Climate ELET3215 Microcontroller Technology
METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments ELET3220 Control Systems
and Basic Analyses ELET3230 Essentials of Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology ELET3235 Digital Communication Systems II
METE1135 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology ELET3240 Digital Communication Systems III
MATH1190 Calculus A ELET3250 Biomedical Instrumentation
MATH1195 Calculus B ELET3255 Wireless Communications
LEVELS II & III (63 CREDITS) ELET3290 Semester Electronics Research Project
METE2120 Physical Meteorology AND at LEAST Three (3) Credits from:
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology METE3420 Radar Meteorology
METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I METE3425 Satellite Meteorology
PHYS2400 – Mathematical Methods in Physics I METE3600 Numerical Weather Prediction and
OR
AND

Language course.
203
BSc ELECTRONICS AND PHYSICS

Thermodynamics
Circuits
Waves and Optics
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B

AND at least Six (6) Credits from Levels II and
III Physics Elective Courses
PHYS2410 Modern Physics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
PHYS2415 Theory of Classical Mechanics FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
PHYS2420 Advanced Physics Laboratory I OR
ELET2215 Microprocessor Systems AND
ELET2220 Circuit Simulation & Applications *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
ELET2235 Automation Technology & Applications *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
ELET2240 Sensors & Actuation Devices Language course.
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MATHEMATICS

Technology Electives Courses
COMP1210 Computing II AND 3 Credits from Mathematics Elective
COMP1215 UNIX Courses
MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra & Analytical Geometry
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
OR
MATH1235 Python Programming & Mathematical Software
AND
Language course.

AND
OR
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND METEOROLOGY
205

COMP1210 Computing II AND at LEAST Three (3) Credits from:
COMP1215 UNIX METE2305 Fundamentals of Hydrometeorology
METE1110 Introduction to Oceans & Climate METE3420 Radar Meteorology
METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Instruments and METE3425 Satellite Meteorology
Basic Analyses METE3505 Climate, Biosphere and Ecosystems
METE1130 Introduction to Physical Meteorology METE3600 Numerical Weather Prediction and
METE1135 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology Computational Methods
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B

OR
AND
Language course.

206
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND PHYSICS

COMP1210 Computing II AND at least Six (6) Credits from Physics Elective
COMP1215 UNIX Courses
PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation, Waves and Thermodynamics
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and Circuits
OR
Waves and Optics
MATH1190 Calculus A
AND
MATH1195 Calculus B

Language course.

BSc MATHEMATICS AND METEOROLOGY

Geometry
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
Software
AND
OR
and Basic Analyses
MATH3560 Metric Spaces AND 3 Credits from

LEVEL II (33 Credits) METE3420 Radar Meteorology
MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus METE3425 Satellite Meteorology
MATH2305 Differential Equations METE3505 Climate, Biosphere and Ecosystems
MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 METE3600 Numerical Weather Prediction and
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 Computational Methods
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
METE2120 Physical Meteorology FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology OR
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
AND

Language course.
208
BSc MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS

AND
Geometry
OR
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
Courses
Software
AND at least Six (6) Credits from Physics Elective
Courses
Thermodynamics
Circuits
OR
Waves and Optics
AND
LEVEL II (30 Credits) *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
Language course.

209
BSc METEOROLOGY AND PHYSICS

and Basic Analyses
Thermodynamics
Circuits
Courses
Waves and Optics
MATH1190 Calculus A
MATH1195 Calculus B
OR
AND
LEVEL II (29 Credits) *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology Language course.

BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

Elective Courses
COMP1215 UNIX
ELET1215 Digital Electronics II AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ELET1220 Introduction to Electronics FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
LEVEL II (21 credits) AND

COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Science II *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
COMP2611 Data Structures *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
COMP2225 Software Engineering *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
COMP2232 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts Language course.
LEVEL III (18 credits)

COMP3310 Algorithms
BSc ELECTRONICS WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

MATH1190 Calculus A
AND

ELET2225 Discrete Component Electronics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ELET2240 Sensors & Actuation Devices FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
AND At Least Twelve (12) Credits from: FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
ELET2220 Circuit Simulation & Applications AND
ELET2230 Digital Communication Systems I *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
ELET2235 Automation Technology & Applications *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
LEVEL III (9 Credits) Language course.
212
BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

COMP1215 UNIX
ELET1215 Digital Electronics II AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ELET1220 Introduction to Electronics FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
OR
LEVEL II (21 Credits) AND

COMP2611 Data Structures *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
COMP2225 Software Engineering *FOUN1301 Law, Economy, Governance and Society
COMP2410 Computing in the Digital Age *A student may substitute one of these with a Foreign
COMP2415 Information Technology Engineering Language course.

213
BSc PHYSICS WITH MEDICAL ELECTRONICS

Courses
Thermodynamics
Circuits
from a Co-Curricular Course.
Waves and Optics AND 9 CREDITS: FOUNDATION COURSES
ELET1200 Basic Circuit Analysis FOUN1006 Exposition For Academic Purposes
ELET1210 Digital Electronics I OR
ELET1215 Digital Electronics II FOUN1008 An Introduction to Professional Writing
MATH1190 Calculus A AND
MATH1195 Calculus B *FOUN 1101 Caribbean Civilization
LEVEL II (21 Credits) Language course.

214
COMPUTER SCIENCE & In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20%

Final Theory Examination (2 hrs) 60%
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY COURSES
LEVEL I COMPUTER SCIENCE
PRELIMINARY COMPUTER COURSES
SCIENCE COURSES COMP1170 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR

COMPUTER SCIENTISTS (3 Credits)
COMP0001 - PRELIMINARY COMPUTER
Pre-requisite: None
SCIENCE I (6 Credits)
Pre-requisite: None Anti-requisite: COMP1130 Web Technology
Fundamentals
Syllabus: Fundamentals of Information Technology;
Relating IT and other Computing disciplines. Syllabus: Entrepreneurship. The importance of
Distinguish between data and information; technology entrepreneurship. Life stories of successful
Fundamentals of Computer Architecture The technology entrepreneurs. How the Internet and e-
components of computer-based systems; Functional business applications have changed the way that we
components of a computer system (characteristics, communicate and provide entrepreneurial
performance and interactions Problem Solving with opportunities. How the use of e-business has improved
Computers; the problem solving process; the the efficiency of business processes. Privacy, security
development and use of algorithms. and legal issues associated with the Internet and
entrepreneurship. Market research. Techniques and
Teaching: Four (4) lectures, One (1) tutorial, One (1) 2- statistical methods for market research analysis.
hour laboratory per week Pricing strategies. Determining the best price. MS
Office tools. Document formatting, table of contents
Method of Examination: and creating templates. Spreadsheets. Presentation
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 20% software. Tools for Statistical Analysis. SPSS, Excel or
Laboratory Exercises 20% others. HTML and HTML5. Marking up text. Creating
Final Theory Examination (2 hrs) 60% links, elements, attributes, forms. Adding images.
HTML5 elements and attributes. Audio and video with
HTML5. CSS for presentation. Formatting text,
COMP0002 - PRELIMINARY COMPUTER floating and positioning. Page layout. The box model.
SCIENCE II (6 Credits) Introduction to JavaScript: variables, conditional
statements, loops, functions, events, the browser
Pre-requisite: None
object. Server-side scripting: Accessing and
manipulating form data, Storing form data in a
Syllabus: Data structures; Using abstract data types
database, Displaying data from the server in a browser.
(ADTs); Basic algorithms for sorting and Searching;
Software engineering; The software development life
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
cycle Methods, processes, tools and techniques used in
of labs per week.
software engineering Operating systems and networks;
Functions of operating systems Incorporation of
networking technology and applications in operating
systems Use of information technology tools; Using
Final Theory Examination 60%
productivity tools to solve real-life problems
Presenting information in an appropriate manner.
COMP1180 – MATHEMATICS FOR
Teaching: Four (4) lectures, One (1) tutorial, One (1) 2-
COMPUTER SCIENCE I (3 Credits)
hour laboratory per week
215
Pre-requisite: [(CAPE Pure Mathematics Unit 1 OR Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
Preliminary Mathematics 1) AND (CAPE Pure of labs per week.
Mathematics Unit 2 OR Preliminary Mathematics 2)]
OR Equivalent Method of Examination:
Anti-requisite: MATH1101 Basic Mathematics I Final Theory Examination 60%
Syllabus: Predicate calculus - Propositions, COMP1210 - COMPUTING II (3 Credits)

propositional functions, truth tables, universal and Pre-requisite: Computing I (or COMP1105 Computer
existential quantifiers, logical equivalences, rules of Programming I)
inference, DeMorgan's law. Introduction to
Mathematical Induction. Sets - Basic properties, Venn Anti-requisite: COMP1115 Computer Programming II
diagrams, algebra of sets, Cartesian product, binary
operations on set, countable sets, power set, computer Syllabus: Introduction to Objects and Classes,
representation of sets. Relations - reflexive, symmetric, Fundamental Algorithms for Searching and Sorting,
transitive, equivalence relation. Functions - basic Randomness and Recursion, Data Types, Data
properties, types (Injection, surjection, bijection, Structures, Abstract Data Types, File Processing.
inverse), composition, inverse. Number systems -
general laws of associatively, commutatively, Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
distribution. Sequences - Arithmetic and Geometric of labs per week.
Progressions. Number Theory - division of integers,
Euclidean algorithm. Matrices - basic operation. Method of Examination:
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour of Final Theory Examination 60%
tutorial per week.
COMP1215 - UNIX (3 Credits)
Method of Examination: Pre-requisite: None
Final Theory Examination 60% Anti-requisite: COMP1125 Introduction to UNIX
COMP1205 - COMPUTING I (3 Credits)

Syllabus: Overview of UNIX - A short history of UNIX
Pre-requisite: None and why UNIX. Getting Started - Logging on and off,
passwords, overview of the shell, command and utility
Anti-requisite: COMP1105 Computer Programming I syntax, issuing commands. Files and directories
management - creating, viewing, removing, renaming
Syllabus: Problem solving (top-down, bottom-up, and securing. Job and process management -
stepwise refinement). Algorithms (pseudocode & Scheduling and monitoring both jobs and processes.
flowcharts). Object-oriented concepts (Encapsulation, Text editors - ed, edit, ex and vi. Basic Account
inheritance, polymorphism, classes, objects, methods, maintenance - shell configuration file, configuration
message passing). Integrated Development with environmental variables, aliases and shell
Environments (editors, compilers, debuggers and functions. UNIX utilities - sed, at, nawk, grep. Shell
libraries). Program anatomy (primitives, data types, script programming.
objects, variables & constants). Formatted I/O.
Operators (assignment, arithmetic, relational, Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
Boolean, precedence rules). Control structures of labs per week.
(sequences, selection, repetition). Objects & classes
(attributes, methods, interfaces, services, pass-by- Method of Examination:
value, pass-by-reference, scope rules). Data structures: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40%
arrays (linear, multi-dimensional and parallel), array Final Theory Examination 60%
list, aggregate data structures (enumerations).
Memory Concepts and Number Systems. Software
testing.
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COMP2210– MATHEMATICS FOR COMPUTER Anti-requisite: COMP2145 Software Engineering I

SCIENCE II (3 Credits)
Syllabus: Teams and Tools; Software Development
(Requirements analysis, Specifications, design,
Pre-requisite: COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer implementation validation and verification,
Science I (or MATH1101 Basic Mathematics I) maintenance); Project and Product Documentation
(User manuals, internal documentation); Software
Anti-requisite: COMP2105 Discrete Mathematics Process Models; Agile Development Methodologies;
Project Management.
Syllabus: Logic; Proofs; Mathematical Induction;
Number Theory; Algorithms; Relations; Elementary Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hour
Combinatorics; Discrete Probability; Elementary of labs per week.
Graph Theory; Algebraic Structures; Modeling
computation. Method of Examination:
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour of Final Theory Examination 60%
tutorial per week.
Method of Examination: COMP2232 – OBJECT ORIENTED

In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40% PROGRAMMING CONCEPTS (3 Credits)
COMP2220 - COMPUTER SYSTEM Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115

Computer Programming II)
ARCHITECTURE (3 Credits)
Anti-requisite: COMP2160 Object oriented
Pre-requisite: [COMP1180 Mathematics for Computer Programming
Science I (or MATH1101 Basic Mathematics I) AND
COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115 Computer Syllabus: Object-Oriented Design; Introduction to
Programming II)] OR [ELET1210 Digital Electronics I UML; Structure of an object-oriented class (Classes
(or ELET1110 Digital Electronics)] and Objects, Encapsulation and Information Hiding,
Message Passing ); Class Design (Inheritance,
Anti-requisite: COMP2125 Computer Architecture Composition, Constructors, Polymorphism, Abstract
Classes); Error Handling and Testing (Exceptions,
Syllabus: Basic Computer Architecture; Computer Assertions, Design By Contract).
Memory; Computer Arithmetic; The Instruction Cycle;
Instructions Sets and Assembly Language Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
Programming; System Interconnection; Instruction of labs per week.
Sets; Addressing Modes; CPU Structure and Function
(Register organization, instruction cycle, instruction Method of Examination:
pipelining); RISC vs. CISC Architecture. In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40%
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hour
of labs per week.
COMP2235 - NETWORKS I (3 Credits)
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40% Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115
Final Theory Examination 60% Computer Programming II) AND COMP1215 UNIX (or
COMP1125 Introduction to Unix)
COMP2225 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (3

Anti-requisite: COMP2150 Computer Networks I
Credits)
Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115 Syllabus: OSI and TCP/IP reference models. Network
Computer Programming II) performance. Transmission media. Multiplexing.
Packet switching and Circuit switching. Framing. Error
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detection and Error correction. Cyclic Redundancy software reliability. Parallel computing. Digital data
Check (CRC). Automatic Repeat reQuest (ARQ). Media and copyright. Software as intellectual property.
Access Control (MAC) sublayer. Ethernet. Wireless Artificial intelligence. Big Data. Massive open online
LANs and Wireless WANs. Virtual LANs. Spanning courses (MOOCs). Crowd computing. Wearable
Tree Protocol (STP). Bluetooth. computing. Computational X (biology, photography,
psychology).
of labs per week. Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour of
tutorial per week.
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40% Method of Examination:
Final Theory Examination 60% In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40%
COMP2415 – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMP2245 – WEB DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING (3 Credits)
CONCEPTS, TOOLS AND PRACTICES (3
Credits) Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115
Pre-requisite: COMP1170 Entrepreneurship for Computer Programming II)
Computer Scientists (or COMP1130 Web Technology
Fundamentals) OR SWEN1005 Mobile Web Anti-requisite: None
Programming
Syllabus: Introduction to Statistical Mathematics. Web
Anti-requisite: COMP2155 Building Web Applications Analytics - Log file analysis, Page-tagging.
Introduction to Computer Architecture -
Syllabus: Overview of Web concepts (TCP/IP, HTTP Motherboards, Processors, Memory, Peripherals,
and HTTPS); The client-server computing model; Web Storage Mediums (IDE, SATA, SCSI, USB, FireWire,
browser architecture; User interface: Visual design and IEEE 1394, RAID, NAS, SAN). Virtualization.
user interaction concepts; Web development stack; Introduction to Computer Networks - RJ11, RJ45,
Single-, two- and three-tier application architectures; Fiber, Wi-Fi, LANs, WANs, DHCP, DNS, VPN.
Data validation and verification; Server and Introduction to Servers - Web Servers (Apache,
application configuration; Relative and absolute paths; TomCat, JBOSS, IIS), FTP Servers, Email Servers,
Web-accessible directories; Server and application Proxy Servers. Version Control - Subversion, GIT.
configuration directives; Designing and implementing Cloud Computing.
a three-tier Web application architecture;Client-side
programming using JavaScript; Server-Side Scripting. Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
of labs per week.
of labs per week. Method of Examination:
Method of Examination: Final Theory Examination 60%
COMP2611 – DATA STRUCTURES (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115
COMP2410 – COMPUTING IN THE DIGITAL AGE (3 Computer Programming II) AND COMP1215 UNIX
Credits) (COMP1125 Introduction to Unix)
Pre-requisite: COMP1210 Computing II (or COMP1115 Anti-requisite: COMP2115 Information Structures

Computer Programming II)
Syllabus: Abstract Data Types (Lists, Queues, Double-
Anti-requisite: None ended queues, Priority queues, Stacks);Dictionaries
(Binary search trees, AVL-trees, Red-Black trees, Splay
Syllabus: Ethics. Computer history. Computer trees, Binary heaps, B-trees); Sets; Vectors; Hashing
organization. Usability. Software engineering and
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and collision resolution schemes; Sorting algorithms; COMP3320 - DESIGN PRINCIPLES OF

Searching techniques; Data compression. OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP2220 Computer System
Architecture (or COMP2125 Computer Architecture)
of labs per week.
AND COMP2611 Data Structures (or COMP2115
Information Structures)
Anti-requisite: COMP3100 Operating Systems
Syllabus: Characteristics of Modern Operating

Systems; Operating System Structure and
COMP2950 - COMPUTER SCIENCE ELECTIVE Architecture; Process Management (processes and
threads, process creation and termination, process
(3 Credits)
synchronization, CPU scheduling, deadlocks); Memory
Pre-requisites: None Management (memory allocation schemes, memory
partitioning, paging, virtual memory, segmentation);
Syllabus: An advanced course in Computer Science File management (file organization, file system
taken as an exchange student at an approved implementation, file system examples, mass storage;
institution and pre-approved by the Dean. Device Management (I/O devices, device drivers, I/O
design issues, disk-scheduling); Protection and
Security (security threats (program and network
LEVEL III COMPUTER SCIENCE threats), protection mechanisms, trusted systems).
COURSES Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and One (1) hour
of tutorial per week.
COMP3310 - ALGORITHMS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer Method of Examination:
Science II (or COMP2105 Discrete Mathematics) AND In-course Tests/Assignments 40%
COMP2611 Data Structures (or COMP2115 Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Information Structures)
COMP3330 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT
Anti-requisite: COMP3180 Algorithm Design and SYSTEMS I (3 Credits)
Analysis Pre-requisite: COMP2611 Data Structures (or
COMP2115 Information Structures)
Syllabus: Analysis of Algorithms: Time and Space
Complexities; Algorithm Design Techniques (Brute- Anti-requisite: COMP3160 Database Management
force, Divide and Conquer, Preprocessing, Dynamic Systems
Programming, Greedy Algorithms); Limits of
Computability (Lower Bounds, Tractable and Syllabus: Precursors to Relational Databases.
Intractable Problems, Dealing with NP- Requirements Gathering, Database Design and ERDs.
Completeness); Empirical measurements of Normalization – Closures, Functional Dependencies
performance. and Keys, Joins and decomposition, Integrity
constraints. Introduction to SQL. Database
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours maintenance. Stored Procedures, Transactions and
of labs per week. Triggers. Database drivers.
Method of Examination: Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
In-course Tests/Assignments 40% of labs per week.
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
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COMP3360 - NETWORKS II (3 Credits)

Pre-requisite: COMP2235 Networks I (or COMP2150 Syllabus: The Challenges of Engineering Large
Computer Networks 1) Systems; Introduction to Modelling and Class
Diagrams; Reverse engineering; Software
Anti-requisite: COMP3155 Computer Networks II Architecture; Approaches to Project Management;
Project Selection and Feasibility Analysis; Project Cost
Syllabus: Routing. Router Design and Implementation. Estimation; Planning, Resource Scheduling and
Routing algorithms. Internet Protocol (IP). Subnets. Control Techniques; Software Validation and
Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). Internet Deployment; The Team Environment.
Group Management Protocol (IGMP). Sockets. Socket
programming. Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
User Datagram Protocol (UDP). Stream Control of labs per week.
Transmission Protocol (SCTP). Congestion control.
Congestion control algorithms. Quality of Service Method of Examination:
(QoS). In-course Tests/Assignments 40%
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
of labs per week.
COMP3375 - SOFTWARE TESTING AND
Method of Examination: QUALITY (3 Credits)
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40% Pre-requisites: COMP2225 Software Engineering (or
Final Theory Examination 60% COMP2145 Software Engineering I)
COMP3365 - NETWORKS III (3 Credits) Anti-requisite: COMP3165 Software Quality Assurance

Pre-requisite: COMP3360 Networks II (or COMP3155
Computer Networks 2) Syllabus: What Is Software System Quality? Software
Quality Product and Process Metrics; Measuring and
Anti-requisite: None Analysing Customer Satisfaction Fundamentals; The
Objectives and Limits of testing; Test Types and the
Syllabus: Network modeling and measurement. Software Development Process; Reporting and
Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP). Domain Name Analysing Errors; Specific Testing Skills; The Problem
System (DNS). Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Tracking System; Test Case Design; Testing Tools; Test
(DHCP). File Transfer Protocol (FTP). Simple Mail Planning and Test Documentation.
Transfer Protocol (SMTP). Internet Message Access
Protocol (IMAP). Post Office Protocol (POP). Simple Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Network time of labs per week.
protocol (NTP). Border Gateway Protocol (BGP). Peer-
to-Peer (P2P) networks. Streaming Audio and Video. Method of Examination:
Voice over IP (VoIP). Content Delivery Network In-course Tests/Assignments 40%
(CDN). Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours COMP3385 - FRAMEWORK DESIGN FOR
of labs per week. ADVANCED WEB DEVELOPMENT (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP2245 Web Development
Concepts, Tools and Practices (or COMP2155 -
Building Web Applications)
Anti-requisite: COMP3170 Web-based Applications
COMP3370 - SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ON A
LARGE SCALE (3 Credits) Syllabus: Design Patterns (Design patterns and
Pre-requisites: COMP2225 Software Engineering (or principles, Design Patterns for flexible object
COMP2145 Software Engineering I) programming, Database patterns, Design patterns in
JavaScript); Version Control (Configuring and using
Anti-requisite: COMP3140 Software Engineering II open source version control systems); Web Services
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(Introduction to SOAP and XML-RPC, The REST COMP3415 – DATABASE MANAGEMENT

architectural style, RESTful web services); API Design SYSTEMS II (3 Credits)
(The API design process, Characteristics and
Pre-requisite: COMP3330 Database Management
guidelines for API design); Client-side JavaScript
Systems I (or COMP3160 Database Management
framework design (Framework styles: structure, helper
Systems)
methods, plugins etc., Prototype classes, inheritance,
class implementation, Selector Engines, Animations
Anti-requisite: None
and touch, Cross-domain requests with AJAX, Feature
detection, Chained APIs); Server-side framework
Syllabus: Physical Data Access Methods. Query
design (Framework styles: layered, pipe-and-filter,
Processing and Optimization. Concurrency Control,
Common framework features: scaffolding,
Recovery. Client Server and Distributed Databases -
internationalization, fall-back data validation, session
Failures in a Distributed Environment, Commit
management; Web services; Controllers; Data
Protocols, Replication. Data Warehousing and Online
abstraction; Templating systems (themes); security;
Analytical Processing - Operational Data versus
authentication; error handling).
Decision Support Data, Decision Support Database
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
Requirements, Components of a Decision Support
of labs per week.
System. Data Lakes and Data Vaults. Data Vault
Modelling. Big Data Databases and NoSQL. Data
mining.
In-course Tests/Assignments 40%
COMP3412 - SCALABLE ENTERPRISE WEB of labs per week.
APPLICATIONS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP3330 Database Management In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 40%
Systems I (or COMP3160 Database Management Final Theory Examination 60%
Systems) AND COMP3385 Framework Design for
Advanced Web Development COMP3420 - COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3
Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP2611 Data Structures (or
COMP2115 Information Structures)
Syllabus: Design patterns for flexible object-oriented
programming; Enterprise design patterns; Good and
Anti-requisite: COMP3260 Computer Graphics I
bad design and coding practices; Continuous
integration; Designing scalable web applications
Syllabus: Raster graphics; Coordinate systems and
(Scalability patterns and best practices, Scalability
transformations; The viewing frustum; The graphics
challenges, Scalability testing and anti-patterns);
pipeline and toolkits; Clipping and culling; Lighting
Caching for web applications (Caching concepts,
and shadows; Transparency and blending; Texture
design, caching anti-patterns and strategies);
mapping; Local shading models; Environment
Enterprise Web Applications Security; Enterprise Web
mapping techniques; Shaders; Animation and
Application Testing; Application Deployment to the
particles; Portable Network Graphics (PNG)
cloud; Performance of Enterprise Web Applications;
programming; OpenGL programming.
Web analytics-based performance improvement.

of labs per week.
of labs per week.
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COMP3425 - MOBILE APPLICATIONS FOR iOS Anti-requisite: COMP 3210 Electronic Commerce
DEVICES (3 Credits)
Syllabus: Introduction to e-commerce; Definition of e-
Pre-requisites: COMP2611 Data Structures (or
commerce, e-business, m-commerce and e-
COMP2115 Information Structures) AND COMP2225
governance; Advantages/disadvantages of e-
Software Engineering (or COMP2145 Software
commerce; Waves of e-commerce; SWOT analysis;
Engineering 1)
business objectives and international issues facing e-
commerce; Planning e-commerce initiatives;
Identifying products and services; Business plans; E-
Commerce legislation and Internet law; Borders and
Syllabus: Program Development on the XCode IDE;
jurisdiction; Website design, usability, evaluation and
Swift programming; Xcode and Interface Builder;
creation; User interface design; Internetworking and
Cocoa Design Patterns; Views and the View Hierarchy;
the world wide web; client-side programming; server-
Memory Management; Text Input and Delegation;
side programming;; Processing payments and order
View Controllers; Interaction with UIControls;
fulfilment; Securing e-commerce initiatives;
UITableView and UITableViewController; Orientation
Computer, server and communication channel
and iOS Device Sensors; Testing and Debugging.
security; Marketing website and promoting products
and services; Revenue models, marketing strategies,
customer relationship models and web advertising.
of labs per week.
of labs per week.
COMP3435 – USER-INTERFACE DESIGN (3
Credits)
Pre-requisites: COMP2611 Data Structures
(or COMP2115 Information Structures) AND COMP3445 – COMPUTER INFORMATION
COMP2225 Software Engineering (or COMP2145 SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
Software Engineering 1)
Pre-requisites: COMP2225 Software Engineering (or
COMP2145 Software Engineering I) AND COMP2245
Anti-requisite: COMP3220 Human Computer
Web Development Concepts and Practices (or
Interaction
COMP2155 - Building Web Applications)
Syllabus: Relationship to computer science and

Anti-requisite: COMP 3115 Information Systems
software engineering; Influences on interface design;
General models and guidelines; Methods of designing
Syllabus: Definitions of information and system
interfaces; Software and hardware interface
concepts; IS frameworks; Types of information
implementation; Mechanisms of evaluation; Future
systems; Information systems in society, business and
directions of user interface design.
industry; Software issues and trends: Databases and
business intelligence; E-business and mobile
commerce; ICT in e-business and business process
of labs per week.
performance; The personal and social impact of
computers; Network and telecommunication systems;
Societal and ethical issues relating to information
systems; Enterprise, information and decision support
systems; Knowledge management systems, knowledge
management workers; artificial intelligence, expert
COMP3440 – E-COMMERCE (3 Credits)
systems; and virtual reality; Characteristics of
Pre-requisites: COMP2245 Web Development information systems professionals; information
Concepts, Tools and Practices (or COMP2155 - system careers; Information and specification; design,
Building Web Applications) implementation and re-engineering of information
systems; Systems theory; decision support;
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information systems strategies; role of information Teaching: Students are required to meet regularly with
and IT; and role of people using, developing and their supervisors to discuss their research projects.
managing systems; Information and organisational
systems; ICT Micro enterprises and entrepreneurship; Method of Examination:
digital divide; the informal sector; Health information Project Proposal 20%
systems. Final Presentation 20%
Final Report 60%
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and One (1) hour
COMP3495 – MAJOR RESEARCH PROJECT IN
Method of Examination: COMPUTER SCIENCE (6 Credits)
Pre-requisite: None
Anti-requisite: COMP3920 Computer Science Major
Research Project
Syllabus: This course provides students with the

COMP3450 – FUNDAMENTALS OF
opportunity to develop a research project to solve a
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (3 Credits) real-world or research-based problem. Students are
Pre-requisite: COMP2210 Mathematics for Computer given the opportunity to embark on a project that uses
Science II (or COMP2105 Discrete Mathematics) AND the skills learned during Computer Science courses.
COMP2611 Data Structures (or COMP2115 They will take this course from Semester I through
Information Structures) Semester II. This course provides students with an
opportunity to develop their research skills by
Anti-requisite: COMP3125 Artificial Intelligence collaborating with a Computer Science faculty
member.
Syllabus: Intelligent agents. Search algorithms.
Knowledge representation. Machine learning. Teaching: Students are required to meet regularly with
Probabilistic reasoning. their supervisors to discuss their research projects.
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour of Method of Examination:
tutorial per week. Project Proposal 20%
Final Presentation 20%
Method of Examination: Final Report 60%
COMP3490 – RESEARCH PROJECT IN COMP3499 – GROUP RESEARCH PROJECT IN

COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 Credits) COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: None
Pre-requisite: None
Anti-requisite: COMP3910 Research Project
Anti-requisite: COMP3930 Computer Science Group
Syllabus: This course provides students with the Research Project
opportunity to develop a research project to solve a
real-world or research-based problem. Students are Syllabus: This course provides students with the
given the opportunity to embark on a project that uses opportunity to develop a research project to solve a
the skills learned during Computer Science courses. real-world or research-based problem. Students are
This course provides students with an opportunity to given the opportunity to embark on a project that uses
develop their research skills by collaborating with a the skills learned during Computer Science courses.
Computer Science faculty member. They will complete the project in groups ranging from
2 to 4 persons. This course provides students with an
opportunity to develop their research skills by
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collaborating with a Computer Science faculty coordinator will assign placements to the mutual
member. satisfaction of the students and host organisations.
Students may have to attend an interview before
Teaching: Students are required to meet regularly with embarking on the professional placement.
their supervisors to discuss their research projects.
Method of Examination: Student's Placement Report 50%
Project Proposal 20% Workplace Supervisor's Appraisal 35%
Final Presentation 20% Oral presentation of report 15%
Final Report 60%
COMP3955 – COMPUTER SCIENCE

INTERNSHIP (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: GPA of 3.0 or above in the Computer
Science or Information Technology Major. The student
must have completed or be enrolled in courses totalling
60 credits or more. The department must approve the
student. Approval by the department does not however
guarantee placement. Enrolment in internship is
subject to successful placement at a participating host
organization.
Objectives: To provide the opportunity for students to

gain workplace experience to improve their
employment readiness by the time of graduation.

least 4 weeks (160 hours) duration at a relevant private
sector, public sector or non-Governmental
organisation during which students undertake agreed
upon activities relevant to their studies. Students will
work under the guidance of a workplace supervisor as
well as an on-campus supervisor and will submit a
report and make a presentation within the Department
at the end of the internship. Through exposure to the
working environment, students will acquire
transferable skills that will be useful in any future
employment sphere.
The professional placement in an organisation will
normally take place during the summer school period,
and students will be registered for the course as a
summer school course. Students intending to register
for the course in summer must present an up-to-date
curriculum vitae (CV) to the course coordinator by a
stated deadline in semester 2. At the same time, host
organisations will meet with the course coordinator
and provide a summary of possible activities (work
plan) successful students would undertake in their
organisation. Student CVs will be circulated to
potential workplace supervisors and the course
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hierarchies. Object composition. Abstract and concrete

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
classes and interfaces. Templates using APIs, and class
libraries. Array and string processing. I/O processing.
LEVEL I SOFTWARE
Concept of object references and aliases. Collection
ENGINEERING COURSES classes and Iterators. Object-Oriented Testing.
Debugging tools. Graphics and GUI Programming.
SWEN1000 AN INTRODUCTION TO
Web Concepts and Objects. Event-driven
COMPUTING I (3 Credits)
programming. Exception handling. Use of simple
Pre-requisite: None
graphical libraries, and simple animation
programming.

Syllabus: History of programming languages. Brief
of labs per week.
survey of programming paradigms. The Python
programming language. Building Abstractions.
Computational Processes. Primitive Operations.
Special Forms for naming. Conditional execution.
Procedures as sequences of operations. Recursion and
Iteration. Lexical scoping and Nested Procedures. SWEN1002 COMPUTING IN SOCIETY (3
Higher-order procedures. Customising Procedures Credits)
with procedural arguments. Creating new functions at Pre-requisite: None
run-time. Compound Data.
of labs per week. Syllabus: History of computing. Overview of modern
computing. Social context of computing. Professional
Method of Examination: ethics in computing. Risks of computing products.
Final Theory Examination 50% Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour
SWEN1001 AN INTRODUCTION TO OBJECT
ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: SWEN1000 An Introduction to
Computing I AND SWEN1009 An Introduction to
Computing II
Anti-requisite: None SWEN1003 CURRENT AND FUTURE TRENDS

IN COMPUTING FOR SOFTWARE ENGINEERS
Syllabus: Objects and classes. Methods and message (3 Credits)
passing. Instance and class variables. Encapsulation Pre-requisite: None
and information-hiding. Imperative control structures:
assignment/state, parameter passing models. Anti-requisite: None
Primitive types: Inheritance, polymorphism, class
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Syllabus: Grand Challenges in Computing. Organic Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
Computing. Hardware-/Software-Architecture and of labs per week.
Tools for Massively Parallel and Grid Systems.
Hardware-/Software-Architectures and Tools for Method of Examination:
Multi-Core and Many-Core Processors. Future In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
Communication Networks. Ambient Assisted Living. Final Theory Examination 50%
Computing for Health. The Web of Things. Web 3.0.
SWEN1005 MOBILE WEB PROGRAMMING (3
Cloud computing. Machine learning, Computer Vision
Credits)
& Image Processing. Massively Online. Information
Pre-requisite: None
Systems. Service Robots. Smart Mobility. No Touch
Interfaces. Cyber Security. Big Data Visualisation. 5G
Technologies. Mobile Commerce. Biometrics. Next
Generation Mobile OS. Data mining. Analytics.
Syllabus: Mobile web pages and content. Use of HTML
to create mobile applications. Comparison of native
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour
with browser-based applications. Use of style sheets for
mobile web applications. Offline API. Geolocation. Use
of JQuery/JavaScript to create application. Wrappers
to send HTML applications to the app stores.
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s)/Research paper 70%
Design/User experience for mobile web
applications/mobile web pages. Creating web pages
SWEN1004 MATHEMATICS FOR SOFTWARE using HTML/CSS/JavaScript. Mobile web
ENGINEERS (3 Credits) development frameworks.
Pre-requisite: None
Anti-requisite: None of labs per week.
Syllabus: Propositional logic. Logical connectives. Method of Examination:

Truth tables. Normal forms (conjunctive and In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 100%
disjunctive). Validity. Predicate logic. Universal and
SWEN1006 RESEARCH METHODS FOR
existential quantification. Modus ponens and modus
SOFTWARE ENGINEERS (3 Credits)
tollens. Limitations of predicate logic. Functions
Pre-requisite: None
(surjections, injections, inverses, composition).
Relations (reflexivity, symmetry, transitivity,
equivalence relations). Sets (Venn diagrams,
complements, Cartesian products, power sets).
Syllabus: Plagiarism vs. software reuse. Academic
Pigeonhole principle. Cardinality and countability.
dishonesty. Institutional review boards. Research
Finite probability space, probability measure, events.
ethics. Copyright & intellectual property.
Conditional probability, independence. Trees.
Research/project proposals. Research designs.
Undirected graphs. Directed graphs. Spanning
Information literacy. Using Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
trees/forests.
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Microsoft VBA macro programming. Statistical tests.

Research instruments. Double blind studies. The peer Method of Examination:
review process. Academic publications and the In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 60%
research publication process. Library information Final Theory Examination 40%
systems.
SWEN1008 TECHNICAL WRITING FOR
Pre-requisite: SWEN1006 Research Methods For
of labs per week.
Software Engineers
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s)/Research paper
100%
Syllabus: Passive versus active voice. Technical
SWEN1007 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING language. Peer reviews. Document inspections and
ESSENTIALS (3 Credits) walkthroughs. Inline and prologue code
Pre-requisite: None documentation. APIs. XML, DTDs and Style sheets.
Modular writing. Understanding audiences. Types of
Anti-requisite: None documents. Documentation tools. Writing from user-
and task-oriented perspectives. Style guide, templates
Syllabus: Dynamics of working in teams and groups. & layouts. Working with reviewers. Software
Reports, evaluations and justifications. Presentation engineering personas. Ethical writing.
skills. Dealing with multicultural environments.
Individual cognition, limits and boundaries. Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
Accreditation, certification, and licensing. Codes of of labs per week.
ethics and professional conduct. Nature and role of
software engineering standards. Employment Method of Examination:
contracts, types, negotiation, rates, legal In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s)/Project paper 100%
considerations. Common responsibilities. Value
SWEN1009 AN INTRODUCTION TO
considerations throughout the software life cycle.
COMPUTING II (3 Credits)
Software engineering basics. Software product basics,
Pre-requisite: SWEN1000 An Introduction To
input, output, robustness. Operating system basics.
Computing I
Data storage. Database fundamentals. Software
engineering careers. Characteristics of
successful/unsuccessful software engineering projects.
Engineering foundations. Measurement and metrics.
Syllabus: Further use of the Python programming
Theory of measurement. Engineering design. Software
language. Building Abstractions. Compound Data:
quality concepts, models and assurance methods.
Lists and Trees. Abstract Data Types. Controlling
Software quality metrics. Product quality attributes.
Interactions. Generic operations. Self-Describing Data.
Software reliability. Configuration control.
Message Passing. Streams and Infinite Data
Structures. Object-oriented Programming.
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) hour of
tutorial per week.
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Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours SWEN2001 AN INTRODUCTION TO
of labs per week. SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: SWEN1001 An Introduction to Object
Method of Examination: Oriented Programming
Final Theory Examination 50% Anti-requisite: None
LEVEL II SOFTWARE Syllabus: Software Design. Using APIs. Tools and
ENGINEERING COURSES Environments. Software Processes. Requirements

Specifications. Software Verification and Validation.
SWEN2000 AN INTRODUCTION TO Software Evolution. Software Project Management.
REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING (3 Credits) Professional Ethics. Risk assessment and
Pre-requisite: SWEN1007 Software Engineering management.
Essentials AND SWEN2001 An Introduction to
Software Engineering Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
of labs per week.
Syllabus: Interacting with stakeholders. Dealing with In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 60%
uncertainty and ambiguity. Negotiation. Requirements Final Theory Examination 40%
attributes. Cognitive problem complexity. Elicitation
SWEN2002 AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
tools and techniques. Requirements evolution.
ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (3 Credits)
Prioritization and analyses. Evaluating cost-effective
solutions. Benefits realization. Analysing
Computing I AND SWEN1001 An Introduction to
requirements. Safety, security, usability and
Object Oriented Programming AND SWEN1004
performance. Validating product quality. Formal
Mathematics for Software Engineers AND SWEN1009
analysis. Requirements documentation. Types,
An Introduction to Computing II
audience, structure, quality. Contemporary standards
and best practices. Software requirements
specification techniques. Decision tables, user stories,
UML, Volere, behavioural specifications, goal-driven.
Syllabus: Analysing algorithms. Solving recurrence
Security in requirements analysis and specification.
equations with the Master Theorem. Algorithm
Requirements engineering tools and metrics.
strategies: brute-force, greedy, divide and conquer,
branch-and-bound, heuristic. Iterated
approximations: Newton-Raphson method, searching
of labs per week.
for roots of a polynomial. Fast exponentiation, Euclid's
algorithm, Discrete logarithm, RSA cryptography.
Heaps as implementations for priority queues. Sorting.
Binary search trees, Red-Black trees. Hashing. Graphs
and graph algorithms. Distributed computing:
consensus vs. election algorithms. NP-completeness.
228
Basic computability: uncomputable functions, the SWEN2004 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION (3

halting problem, implications of uncomputability. Credits)
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours Computing I AND SWEN1001 An Introduction to
of labs per week. Object Oriented Programming AND SWEN1004
Mathematics for Software Engineers AND SWEN1009
Method of Examination: An Introduction to Computing II
Final Theory Examination 50% Anti-requisite: None
SWEN2003 COMPUTER NETWORKING &

Syllabus: Data Representation and Digital Logic. The
SECURITY (3 Credits)
Microarchitecture Level. Instruction Set Architectures.
Pre-requisite: None
Peripherals and Protocols. Memory. Input/Output
Devices. Parallelism. Amdahl’s law.

Syllabus: Background and history of network and the
of labs per week.
Internet. Network architectures. Networks and
protocols. Client/server and peer-to-peer paradigms.
Mobile and wireless computing. Network
Communication. Network standards and
standardization bodies. The ISO 7-layer reference
model and its instantiation in TCP/IP. Overview of SWEN2005 DATABASE SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
physical and data link layer concepts. Data link layer Pre-requisite: SWEN1000 An Introduction to
access control concepts. Internetworking and routing. Computing I AND SWEN1009 An Introduction to
Transport layer services. Web protocols with particular Computing II AND SWEN2003 Computer Networking
emphasis on HTTP. Distributed computing. Network & Security
Security. Fundamentals of cryptography. Secret-key
algorithms. Public-key algorithms. Authentication Anti-requisite: None
protocols. Network attack types. Intrusion detection.
Firewalls. Detection of malware. Kerberos. IPSec. Syllabus: Entity models. Relational design. Mapping
Virtual Private Networks. Network Address designs to implementations. Normalisation and de-
Translation. normalisation. Database languages. Developing
applications with appropriate database portal tools.
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours Database system architecture - relational, network,
of labs per week. hierarchical, object oriented. Database reliability,
integrity and concurrency control. Introduction to
Method of Examination: client server web databases using ASP/PHP.
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% Introduction to XML and related database
Final Theory Examination 50% technologies. Database and client/server-side
application security.
229
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours Syllabus: Encapsulation. Information hiding.
of labs per week. Inheritance. Composition. Polymorphism. Object-
oriented analysis and design. Design patterns.
Method of Examination: Component-level design. Design for reuse. Reference
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s)/Project 100% software architectures. Aspect oriented, Service
oriented and agile approaches. Use of open-source
SWEN2006 DISCRETE MATHEMATICS FOR
materials. Building components with/for reuse.
Interfaces. Component assembly. Design of APIs. Class
Pre-requisite: SWEN1004 Mathematics for Software
browsers and related tools. Basic concepts of formal
Engineers
specification techniques. Black-box, grey-box and
white-box testing techniques. Object-Oriented testing.
Component testing. Design, build and use wrappers.
Syllabus: Arithmetic and geometric progressions.

Fibonacci numbers. The pigeonhole principle. Basic
of labs per week.
definitions. Pascal’s identity. The binomial theorem.
The Master theorem. Limits. Orders of Growth (Big-oh
O, Omega Ω and Theta Θ). Trees. Planarity. Eulerian
and Hamiltonian Cycles. Matching and Colouring.
Counting in event space. Probability Tree. Probability
distributions. Finite probability space, probability SWEN2013 ELEMENTARY CHINESE
measure, events. Conditional probability, CULTURE AND LANGUAGE (3 Credits)
independence, Bayes’ theorem. Integer random Pre-requisite:
variables, expectation. Law of large numbers. CHIN1001 Chinese Language 1A
Convergence Properties. Convolution. Applications. CHIN1002 Chinese Language 1B
Automata, Grammars and Languages.
of labs per week. Syllabus: Chinese words and phrases at the HSK 3
Level, Social Communication, Sport and Health,
Method of Examination: Entertainment, Chinese Culture.
Final Theory Examination 50% Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
of labs per week.
SWEN2007 OBJECT ORIENTED DESIGN AND
IMPLEMENTATION (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: SWEN2001 An Introduction to Software
Engineering
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SWEN2014 INTERMEDIATE CHINESE Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours
CULTURE AND LANGUAGE (3 Credits) of labs per week.
Pre-requisite:
CHIN1001 Chinese Language 1A Method of Examination:
CHIN1002 Chinese Language 1B iOS Application 50%
SWEN2013 Elementary Chinese Culture And Report for the iOS application 30%
Language Oral presentation 20%
SWEN3001 ANDROID APPLICATION
DEVELOPMENT I (3 Credits)
Syllabus: Chinese words and phrases at the HSK 4
Pre-requisite: SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and
level, Chinese politics and foreign policies, Chinese
Implementation AND SWEN2005 Database Systems
legal system, Chinese economic environment, Chinese
science and technology, Chinese infrastructure (e.g.
road, rail, electricity and telecommunications),
Chinese organisation behaviours.
Syllabus: Android platform and architecture. Android
user interface, layouts, views and GUI controls. Menus,
Action Bar Menus, Toasts. Adapters, Dialogs, Intents.
of labs per week.
Storing and Retrieving Data: internal and external
storage, preferences, SQLite Database. File Storage.
Content Providers. Fragments. Developing for the
Android marketplace. Java Programming. The Object
class and its methods. Wrapper classes for primitive
LEVEL III SOFTWARE types. Inner and nested classes. The String,
Stringbuffer and String Tokeniser classes, String
ENGINEERING COURSES
processing. . Handling files, input, output and
serialisation, building database applications with
SWEN3000 APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
JDBC. Localisation and Internationalisation,
FOR IOS DEVICES (3 Credits)
processing dates and time. Regular expressions.
Pre-requisite: SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and
Exception handling and assertions. Multithreading
Implementation
and concurrency. Java collections framework.
Graphical User Interface development using swing.
Anti-requisite: COMP3425 Mobile Applications for
Java 5 features such as enumerations, enhanced for
iOS Devices
loop, formatted output, Scanner autoboxing and
unboxing of primitives, generic types, variable-length
Syllabus: Programming in Swift. Building applications
argument lists. JDK tools and deploying applications.
for iOS with the Cocoa Touch. Framework. Mobile
Application Design for iOS. The iOS Framework.
Handling Data on iOS. Programming with Device APIs.
of labs per week.
Multitasking on mobile platforms. Deploying
Applications to the Apple App Store.
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Method of Examination: SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and

Android application 60% Implementation
Report for the Android application 30% SWEN2005 Database Systems
Oral presentation 10%
SWEN3002 Android Application Development
II (3 Credits)
Syllabus: The Web, Web application architectures (e.g.
Pre-requisite: SWEN3001 Android Application
MVC), Interface design for web applications, Server-
Development I
side components (e.g. Java servlets, Java Server
Pages), Manipulating a relational database from within
a Java program, including PL-SQL and stored
Syllabus: Android Application Components: activities,
procedures, Session management, Scopes, Scope
broadcast receivers, services, notification manager;
attributes, Request dispatching, Java application
Mobile Web Applications: web apps overview,
clients, Design patterns for web applications and data
targeting screens from web apps, webview, debugging
sources, Overview other frameworks (e.g. JavaServer
web apps, best practices for web apps; Best Practices
Faces, Struts).
for Android Development: compatibility, supporting
multiple screens, optimizing for other android
Teaching: One (1) hour of lecture and Four (4) hours of
versions; Asynchronous Tasks: main UI thread, using
labs per week.
AsyncTask; Accessing Remote Services: HTTP, DOM
Parsing, SAX Parsing, JSON Parsing, android and
distributed agent software systems; Server side
Course Work – 100%
concepts; Client access to software agent system;
Connectivity using for example Bluetooth, NFC, SWEN3004 Web & Mobile Application
Wireless; Testing strategies. Development II (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite:
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and Two (2) hours SWEN3003 Web & Mobile Application Development I
of labs per week.
Course Work – 100% Syllabus: The Android platform, Development
Coursework assessments will comprise: environment for Android, Mobile application design,
3 Programming assignments 50% (10, 10, 30) Interface design for mobile applications, Android
1 Report(individual) (critical appraisal of software stack, Android application lifecycle, Activities
programming exercises) 30% & Intents, Services, Broadcast receivers, Content
2 Quizzes 20% (10, 10) providers, SQLite database, On-phone resources: GPS,
Telephony, Audio & video, Sensors, Connectivity,
Business application development: an Android app as
SWEN3003 Web & Mobile Application rich client communicating with a server-side
Development I (3 Credits) application.
Pre-requisite:
SWEN1005 Mobile Web Programming
232
Teaching: One (1) hour of lecture and Four (4) hours of SWEN3130 Project Management for Software
labs per week. Projects (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite:
Method of Examination: SWEN2001 An Introduction to Software Engineering
Course Work – 100%
SWEN3120 Software Architecture (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite:
Syllabus: The role of risk in the life cycle: Risk
SWEN2000 An Introduction to Requirements
categories including security, safety, market, financial,
Engineering
technology, people, quality, structure and process, Risk
identification, Risk tolerance (e.g., risk-adverse, risk-
SWEN2007 Object Oriented Design and
neutral, risk-seeking), Risk planning, Risk removal,
Implementation
reduction and control; Working in teams:
Participation, Processes including, responsibilities for
tasks, meeting structure, and workschedule in a
software team, Team conflict resolution, Virtual teams
Syllabus: Software Architecture Concepts - Definition
(communication, perception, structure), Effort
of Software architecture, Architecture Influence Cycle
Estimation (at the personal level), Team management
Quality Attributes, Managing the software architecting
including organization, decision-making, role
process (agile, incremental, iterative); Architecture
identification and assignment, individual and team
Design and Analysis - Architectural Patterns and
performance assessment; Project management:
Tactics, Software architecture analysis concepts,
Scheduling and tracking, Project management tools,
Quality Attributes Workshop (QAW), Attribute Driven
Cost/benefit analysis, Software measurement and
Design (ADD); Architectural Documentation -
estimation techniques, Configuration management
Principles of sound documentation, Using UML and
and version control, Principles of risk management.
other methods of documenting architecture, View
types, styles and views, Choosing relevant views,
Teaching: One (1) hour of lecture and Four (4) hours of
Refinement, Interface documentation, Templates,
labs per week.
Providing Justification for architecture to clients and
developers (presentations and writing); Evaluating
Software Architecture - Architecture Trade-off
Course Work 60%
Analysis Method (ATAM), Quality attribute trade-offs,
Examination 40%
Executing ATAM evaluation.
SWEN3145 Software Modelling (3 Credits)
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lecture and Two (2) hours Pre-requisite:
of labs per week. SWEN2001 An Introduction to Software Engineering
Method of Examination: Implementation
Course Work 60%
Examination 40% Anti-requisite: None
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Syllabus: Requirements specification document SWEN3920 Capstone Project (6 Credits)

development: Precisely expressing requirements, Pre-requisite:
Information modelling: entity-relationship modelling, SWEN2006 Discrete Mathematics for Software
class diagrams; Behavioural modelling: structured Engineers
analysis, state diagrams, use case analysis, interaction SWEN3130 Software Project Management AND
diagrams, failure modes and effects analysis; Structure SWEN3145 Software Modelling
modelling: architectural, Domain modelling: domain
engineering approaches; Functional modelling: Anti-requisite: None
component diagrams.
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lecture and Two (2) hours Project management charter and plan 15%
of labs per week. Software requirements specification 30%
Architecture and design 15%
Method of Examination: Software artifacts 30%
Course Work 60% Presentation and demonstration of final product 10%
Examination 40%
LEVEL IV SOFTWARE
SWEN 3145 Software Testing (3 Credits)
ENGINEERING COURSES
Pre-requisite:
SWEN4001 Advanced Database Systems (3
Credits)
Implementation
Pre-requisite: SWEN2005 Database Systems
Syllabus: Managing the testing process; Testing

Syllabus: Advanced database architectures, N-Tier,
principles and techniques: unit, integration, systems,
Grid Computing, Distributed Databases, Data Models,
acceptance; Testing types: state based, regression,
Relational and Object-Relational technologies, query
configuration, compatibility, alpha, beta, and
languages including advanced SQL and Object SQL,
acceptance; Test driven development; Test plan
Advanced Design and design issues, database
development; Reporting, tracking, and analysis of
development and performance, Current trends in
problems encountered during development.
Database development, including knowledge
management, web and mobile databases, database
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lecture and Two (2) hours
issues for complex data including forensic and
of labs per week.
biometric data, Data mining, Analytics
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lecture and Two (2) hours
Course Work 60%
of labs per week.
Examination 40%
Course Work 100%
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SWEN4008 IT Certification I (3 Credits) required to identify and document a project idea in the
Pre-requisite: None form of a project proposal, then formulate a plan for
the entire project duration (both semesters). Adopting
Anti-requisite: None an incremental and iterative approach to software
development, students will be required to identify
Syllabus: The course content will depend upon the requirements, create specifications, create a design,
specific certification/course pursued. test and release versions of the product several times
during the semester. By the end of the first semester
Teaching: The teaching methodologies will be (that is, by the end of this course), the project group
determined by the specific certification body. will have created a project proposal, a project plan,
software engineering documents and at least one
Method of Examination: version of the software product.
The assessment methodologies will be determined by
the specific certification body Teaching: Project groups will be supervised by one or
more faculty members. In some circumstances,
depending on the nature of the project, project groups
WEN4050 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING may be co-supervised by industry/external partners.
CAPSTONE PROJECT I (6 Credits)
Pre-requisite: Students will normally be expected to meet with their
SWEN3130 Software Project Management supervisor(s) on a weekly basis to discuss progress,
SWEN3165 Software Testing determine solutions to obstacles and plan future work.
SWEN3002 Android Application Development II Supervisors will also guide students in the production
SWEN3000 Application Development for IOS Devices of the project documentation and software.
SWEN3004 Web & Mobile Application Development II Private discussion forums will be associated with the
course to allow students and supervisors to discuss
Syllabus: This course is being offered by The UWI issues and solutions related to the projects. A public
China Institute of Information Technology (UWICIIT) discussion forum targeted at all of the students
as a part of their 2+2 BSc. Software Engineering completing the course will be used to address general
programme (students in this programme will spend the class-based issues. MyElearning will be used to:
first two years at The UWI and the final two years in distribute any necessary course materials, post
China). The UWICIIT is a collaborative effort between completed assessments, distribute grades and return
The UWI and the Global Institute of Software feedback to students (e.g. from assignments).
Technology (GIST) located in Suzhou, China. The
UWICIIT is located at four sites, namely at the Cave Method of Examination:
Hill Campus, the Mona Campus, the St. Augustine Coursework:
Campus and at the Open Campus. 100%
Project Proposal: 10%
The Software Engineering Capstone Project I course is Project Plan:
the first of two courses where students will design and 20%
build a real-world software product based on the Software Engineering Documentation:
knowledge gained during the course of their studies. In 30%
this first course, students, as a part of a group, will be Software Product: 40%
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2D and 3D drawings, Design and Analysis Software,

ELECTRONICS
Application of Drawing Techniques. Definition of a
Sketch, Definition of a Part, Definition of a Feature,
LEVEL I ELECTRONICS COURSES
Sketch Creation, Part Creation, Feature Creation,
ELET1200 – BASIC CIRCUIT ANALYSIS (3 Applications. Definition of an Assembly, Object
Credits) Assembly Techniques, Applications of Assemblies.
Pre-requisites: ELET1220 – Introduction to

Electronics Teaching: One (1) lecture and Four (4) hours
Anti-requisite: ELET1100 – Circuit Analysis laboratory per week.
Syllabus: Direct Current (DC) voltage and current Method of Examination:
notations, Alternating Current (AC) voltage and Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 40%
current notations, Sinusoids, Phasors, Complex In course test(s) / Assignment(s) 10%
notation, Applications of phasors and complex Laboratory 50%
notation. Mesh Current analysis, Node Voltage

analysis, Thevenin’s Theorem, Norton’s Theorem,
ELET1220 – INTRODUCTION TO
Maximum Power Transfer, Applications of analysis
ELECTRONICS (3 Credits)
theorems. Impedance, Mutual inductance, Resonance,
Pre-requisites: CAPE Physics OR CAPE Mathematics
Transient Response, Bode plots. Applications of
AND CSEC Physics or equivalents
frequency response in AC circuits. Op-Amp operation,
Op Amp biasing, Op-Amp circuits (amplifiers,
Anti-requisite: ELET1120 – BASIC ELECTRONICS
integrators, differentiators, adders, subtractors).
Syllabus: Resistors; Capacitors; Inductors;

Teaching: Two (2) lectures and Two (2) hours of
Characteristics of discrete components; Application of
laboratory per week.
discrete components in simple circuits. Diodes;
Bipolar Junction Transistors (BJT); Silicon Controlled
Rectifiers (SCR); Diodes for Alternating Current
(DIAC); Triode for alternating current (TRIAC);
In course test(s) / Assignment(s) 20%
Characteristics of discrete components; Applications.
Laboratory 20%
Power supply components; Regulator
components; Characteristics of simple power supplies
ELET1205 – COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (3 and regulators; Applications.
Credits)
Pre-requisites: None Teaching: Two (2) lectures and Two (2) hours of
Anti-requisite: None laboratory per week.
Syllabus: Definition of a Dynamic Simulation, Method of Examination:
Definition of Stress Analysis, Techniques of Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Performing Dynamic Simulations, Techniques of In course test(s) / Assignment(s) 20%
Performing Stress Analysis, Applications of Dynamic Laboratory 20%
Simulations and Stress Analysis. Drawing elevations;
237
ELET1210 – DIGITAL ELECTRONICS I (3 Teaching: Two (2) lectures and Two (2) hours of
Credits) laboratory per week.
Pre-requisites: CAPE Physics OR CAPE Mathematics
AND CSEC Physics or equivalents Method of Examination:
Anti-requisite: ELET1110 – Digital Electronics In course test(s) / Assignment(s) 20%
Laboratory 20%
Syllabus: The implementation of logical functions
using electronic gates and the importance of
minimization, using various methods. Binary LEVEL II ELECTRONICS
arithmetic; Number systems; Floating point
COURSES
representation; Binary codes and code conversion;
Encoders and Decoders. Digital Building Blocks (flip-
ELET2215 - MICROPROCESSORS SYSTEMS (3
flops, counters, data selectors and demultiplexers,
Credits)
binary adders). Logic Families (Bipolar, TTL, FET,
Pre-requisite: ELET1215 – Digital Electronics II (or
MOS, CMOS) and their family characteristics
ELET1110 – Digital Electronics)
(propagation delay, fan out, power dissipation, noise
immunity and packing density). Finite State Device
Syllabus: Architecture of 8-bit CPU's e.g. INTEL 8085,
(FSD) design and construction.
Instruction set, Registers and their uses, Operation,
Busses,
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and Two (2) hours of
Addressing, Data flow, Control section, Interrupts,
Stack, Branching, Subroutines, Loops, Serial I/O,
Interfacing, Port and memory mapping, Polling,
Handshaking, Parallel ports, Serial communications
(RS-232), A/D and basic D/A interfacing, device
In course test(s) / Assignment(s) 20%
control with simple examples, comparison with other
Laboratory 20%
8-bit CPU's.
ELET1215 – DIGITAL ELECTRONICS II (3

Teaching: Two (2) lectures and two (2) hours of
Credits)
Pre-requisites: ELET1210 – Digital Electronics I
Method of Examination: 
Laboratory 20%
Syllabus: Shift registers, latches and word clocks.
Monostable pulse generators and sequencers. Schmitt
ELET2220 – CIRCUIT SIMULATION AND
trigger. Types of Analog to Digital (ADC) and Digital
APPLICATIONS (3 Credits)
to Analog (DAC) circuits. Design of
Pre-requisite: ELET1200 – Basic Circuit Analysis (or
Asynchronous Sequential Circuits and hazard
ELET1100 – Circuit Analysis)
analysis. Combining functional blocks together to
produce complex, non-programmable devices.
Syllabus: Simple AC & DC circuits and transient
analysis, BIAS circuit and AC Sweep analysis,
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Characteristics of diodes and zener diodes, Diode and ELET2230 – DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS
zener diode circuits, Characteristics of bipolar SYSTEMS I (3 Credits)
transistors, Bipolar transistor circuits, Characteristics Pre-requisite: ELET1215 – Digital Electronics II AND
of Field Effect transistors, Field Effect transistor (MATH1190 – Calculus A OR COMP1180 –
circuits, Characteristics of Thyristors, Transistor as a Mathematics for Computer Science I OR COMP2150 –
switch, Characteristics of OPAMPS, Operational Networks I)
Amplifier (OP-AMP) circuits, Component tolerances in
software, Circuit design with component tolerances. Syllabus: Digital Communication System Blocks,
Performance Criteria, Discrete Memoryless Channel
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and two (2) hours of (DMC), Introduction to Error-Control Coding,
laboratory per week. Information Theory, Shannon’s Source Coding
Method of Examination: Theorem, Huffman Code Source Coding Algorithm,
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Universal Source Coding Algorithm, Channel Capacity,
In-course Tests/Assignments 20% Shannon’s Channel Coding Theorem, Bandpass
Laboratory 20% modulation techniques, Binary Phase Shift Keying
(BPSK), BPSK Performance, Quadrature Phase Shift
ELET2225 – DISCRETE COMPONENT
Keying (QPSK), M-ary PSK Modulation (MPSK), Soft-
ELECTRONICS (3 Credits)
Decision, Information Throughput.
Pre-requisite: ELET1200 – Basic Circuit Analysis (or
ELET1100 – Circuit Analysis)
Syllabus: Diode and Transistor parameters, Various
biasing methods for transistors, Modelling (Re and
Hybrid) of transistor circuits, Calculating input and
output impedances and voltage, current and power
gain for common configurations of BJT and FET,
Advantages and disadvantages of various other circuits
Laboratory 20%
(such as Darlington, cascade, cascode and
complementary symmetry) and calculations for these
circuits as above, Calculating the effect of RC coupling ELET2235 – AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGY
on bandwidth (high and low frequency response), AND APPLICATIONS (3 Credits)
Oscillator fundamentals (positive and negative Pre-requisite: ELET1210 – Digital Electronics 1 (or
feedback and effect on gain, bandwidth and stability), ELET1110 Digital Electronics)
Calculations for transistors used in regulator circuits,
Calculations for transistors used in switching circuits. Syllabus: Microcontroller systems and architectures,
Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Field-
Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) architectures and
systems, Industrial Network Topologies, Distributed
Control Systems (DCS) and applications, Supervisory
Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and
their applications.
Laboratory 20%
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LEVEL III ELECTRONICS
COURSES
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% ELET3215 – MICROCONTROLLER
In-course Tests/Assignments 20% TECHNOLOGY (3 Credits)
Laboratory 20% Pre-requisite: ELET2215 – Microprocessor Systems

(or ELET2100 – Microprocessors I)
ELET2240 - SENSORS AND ACTUATION Syllabus: Architecture of 8-, 16- and 32-bit
DEVICES (3 Credits) microcontrollers: Hardware, Instruction set, Registers
Pre-requisite: ELET1215 – Digital Electronics II and their uses and operation, Busses, Address and Data
Syllabus: Measurements of Displacement and Strain, Addressing, Data flow, Control section;
Force and Torque Measurement, Pressure Microcontroller Peripherals: I/O Ports, Serial and
Measurement, Flow Measurement, Measurement of Parallel modules, RS232 module, A/D and D/A
Temperature, Measurement of other non-electrical modules; Interrupts and Polling, Stack and its
quantities such as humidity, pH, level, Temperature operation, Branching, Subroutines, Loops; Serial I/O:
sensors, Magnetic sensors, Electrical sensors, Interfacing, Port and memory mapping, Handshaking,
Mechanical sensors, Acoustic sensors, Optical sensors, Parallel ports; Advanced Microcontroller Features:
Chemical sensors, Image sensors, Biosensors, Direct Memory Access (DMA) peripherals, Real-time
Electrical actuators, Mechanical actuators, Pneumatic Operating System (RTOS) concepts and operation.
and Hydraulic actuators, Piezoelectric actuators,
Polymer actuators, Elements of telemetry and data Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
acquisition systems, Wireless sensors and Networking. of laboratory sessions each week.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and two (2) hours of Method of Examination:
laboratory per week. Final Theory Examination (2 hours): 60%
In-Course tests/assignments: 20%
Method of Examination: Laboratory: 20%
In-course Tests/Assignments 20% ELET3220 – CONTROL SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
Laboratory 20% Pre-requisite: ELET2120 – Discrete Device Electronics

(or ELET2225 – Discrete Component Electronics)
ELET2951 - ELECTRONICS EXCHANGE
ELECTIVE (3 Credits) Syllabus: Introduction to dynamic systems and
Pre-requisites: None control, Modelling of physical systems, including
linearization, System transfer functions, Analysis of
Syllabus: An advanced course in Electronics taken as system response, Feedback and multiple subsystems,
an exchange student at an approved institution and Stability analysis of a system, Steady state errors, Time
pre-approved by the Dean. response of systems and design specifications,
Frequency response techniques and designs
specifications, Definition and construction of the Root
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Locus, Compensation using the Root Locus, Syllabus: Introduction to Error-Control Coding;
Compensations and PID controller implementation. Information Throughput; Information Theory Recap;
Shannon’s Channel Coding Theorem; Block Codes and
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours Coding Theorem; Linear Block Codes; Cyclic Codes;
of laboratory sessions each week. Convolutional Codes; Viterbi Algorithm; Trellis Coded
Modulation (TCM); TCM Decoder; Low Density Parity
Method of Examination: Check Codes (LDPC) Encoder; LDPC Decoder.
Final Theory Examination (2 hours): 60%
In-Course tests/assignments: 20% Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
Laboratory: 20% of laboratory sessions each week.
ELET3230 – ESSENTIALS OF DIGITAL
SIGNAL PROCESSING DSP (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH1190 – Calculus A OR COMP1180
Laboratory: 20%
– Mathematics for Computer Science I OR COMP2150
– Computer Networks I ELET3240 – DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
SYSTEMS III (3 Credits)
Syllabus: Introduction to DSP; Basic Digital Signals; Pre-requisite: ELET3235 – Digital Communication
Impulse Response and Convolution; Difference Systems II
Equations; Fourier Analysis; Fourier Transform;
Sampling; Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT); Digital Syllabus: Signals, Phasors, & Spectrum; Exponential
Frequency; Frequency Response; Discrete Time Fourier Series; Power and Bandwidth; Fourier
Fourier Transform (DTFT); Parseval’s Theorem; Z- Transform; Discrete Fourier Transform (DFT) and
Transform; Zeros and Poles; Inverse Z-Transform; Fast Fourier Transform (FFT); Additive White
Filter Design. Gaussian Noise (AWGN); Power Spectral Density
(PSD); Energy Spectral Density (ESD); Band Limited
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours White Noise Analysis; Recap of MPSK; Quadrature
of laboratory sessions each week. Amplitude Modulation (QAM); Orthogonal Frequency
Division Multiplexing (OFDM); OFDM Based on QAM;
Method of Examination: Frequency Shift Keying (FSK); Comparison of
Final Theory Examination (2 hours): 60% Modulation Schemes.
Laboratory: 20% Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
of laboratory sessions each week.
ELET3235 – DIGITAL COMMUNICATION

SYSTEMS II (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: ELET2230 – Digital Communication
Systems I (or ELET2130 Digital Communications)
Laboratory: 20%
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ELET3250 – BIOMEDICAL ELET3255 – WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

INSTRUMENTATION (3 Credits) (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: ELET2240 – Sensors and Actuation Pre-requisite: ELET2225 – Discrete Component
Devices (or ELET3210 Sensors & Actuator Technology) Electronics (or ELET2120 Discrete Device Electronics)
AND
Syllabus: Introduction to Anatomy and physiology: ELET2230 – Digital Communication Systems I (or
Elementary ideas of cell structure include basic ELET2130 Digital Communications)
Haematology; Overview of Medical Electronics
Equipment: Concepts and components of biosensors Syllabus: Harmonic content of complex waveforms;
and biomedical instrumentation; Preparation of Mixing versus modulation of waveforms; AM, FM and
Biosensors: Bimolecular materials used in biosensors PM of carrier waves and associated sideband spectra
and their properties; Types of Biosensors and their produced; Superheterodyne receivers and circuits;
applications: Enzyme based biosensors (glucose and Transmission lines and antenna principles;
cholesterol), micro immuno-biosensors and their Propagation of radio waves, noise limitations,
characteristics, application of biosensors in the multipath reception; High frequency circuit design
environment, bacterial and viral analysis, food and techniques for microwave oscillators and amplifiers;
beverage production and analysis, clinical diagnosis Overview of cellular telephone system based on GSM;
using Photometrics and ElectroChemiLuminescence The multiple access scheme based on OFDM.
(ECL); Electrodes: Bio-electric signals, electrodes,
electrode tissue interface, contact impedance, types of Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours
electrodes, electrodes used for ECG and EEG; Bio- of laboratory sessions each week.
Medical Recorders: Block diagram descriptions and
applications of typical instruments for ECG, EEG, and Method of Examination:
EMG machines; Patient Monitoring Systems: Heart, Final Theory Examination (2 hours): 60%
pulse, blood pressure, and respiration rate In-Course tests/assignments: 20%
measurements, principle of the defibrillator and pace Laboratory: 20%
mark, use of microprocessor in patent monitoring;
ELET3260 – ADVANCED
Safety Aspects of Medical Instruments: Gross current
MICROPROCESSORS & SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
shock, micro current shock, special designs for safety
Pre-requisite: ELET2215 – Microprocessor Systems
consideration and standards including biohazardous
nature of Biomedical Instrumentation.
Syllabus: Architecture: 32-bit architecture; 64-bit
architecture; pipelining; multimedia extensions;
coprocessors; DMA; Multiprocessors; Hardware
of laboratory sessions each week.
processing: Hardware descriptive languages; soft
processors; FPGAs; CPLDs; Logic Blocks; Operating
Systems: Stack and its operation, Branching,
Subroutines, Loops, Realtime Operating Systems,
Threads, Processes, Remote Login, Windows, Unix,
Laboratory: 20%
Lunix, Programming languages; Applications & Future
Concepts; Embedded systems, Mobile cellular
modems, Nanotechnology, Quantum technology.
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Students will be assessed using four (4) oral

Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and two (2) hours presentations to a general audience and a final written
of laboratory sessions each week. report as follows:
Mid-semester 1 Oral Presentation: 5%
Method of Examination: End of Semester 1 Oral Presentation: 10%
Final Theory Examination (2 hours): 60% Mid-semester 2 Oral Presentation: 5%
In-Course tests/assignments: 20% Final Oral Presentation: 15%
Laboratory: 20% Final Written Report: 65%
ELET3290 – SEMESTER ELECTRONICS ELET3298 – GROUP ELECTRONICS

RESEARCH PROJECT (3 Credits) RESEARCH PROJECT (6 Credits)
Pre-requisite: None Pre-requisite: None
Syllabus: The material will be based on the topic Syllabus: The material will be based on the topic
selected. selected.
Teaching: The course is comprised 100% research over Teaching: Limited to groups of 2 or 3 students. The
a total of forty-eight (48) hours of practical work over course is comprised of 100% research over a total of
the course of twelve weeks. ninety-six (96) hours of practical work over the course
of twenty-four (24) weeks.
Students will be assessed by means of two (2) oral Method of Examination:
presentations to a general audience and a final written Students will be assessed using four (4) oral
report as follows: presentations to a general audience and a final written
Mid-semester Oral Presentation 10% report as follows:
Final Oral Presentation 30% Mid-semester 1 Oral Presentation: 5%
Final Written Report 60% End of Semester 1 Oral Presentation: 10%
Mid-semester 2 Oral Presentation: 5%
Final Oral Presentation: 15%
ELET3295 – MAJOR ELECTRONICS
Final Written Report: 65%
RESEARCH PROJECT (6 Credits)
Pre-requisite: None ELET3955 – ELECTRONICS INTERNSHIP (3
Credits)
Syllabus: The material will be based on the topic Pre-requisite: GPA of 3.0 or above in the Electronics
selected. Major. The student must have completed or be enrolled
in courses totalling 60 credits or more. The department
Teaching: The course is comprised of 100% research must approve the student. Approval by the department
over a total of ninety-six (96) hours of practical work does not however guarantee placement. Enrolment in
over the course of twenty-four (24) weeks. internship is subject to successful placement at a
participating host organization
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employment sphere.
coordinator will assign placements to the mutual
satisfaction of the students and host organisations.
embarking on the professional placement.
Student's Placement Report 50%
Workplace Supervisor's Appraisal 35%
Oral presentation of report 15%
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involving simple rational functions and modulus

MATHEMATICS
function, Trigonometric functions, identities and
equations, Equations of tangents and normal to circles,
PRELIMINARY MATHEMATICS
points of intersection of two curves, parametric
COURSES representation and Cartesian equation of a curve,
Three dimensional representation of vectors, addition
MATH0100 - PRE CALCULUS (6 Credits)
and scalar product of vectors, position and unit vectors,
Pre-requisite: Caribbean Secondary Education
length and direction of vector ,vector equations of lines
Certificate (CSEC) General Proficiency course in
and planes, Concept of limits, limit theorems,
Mathematic, AND / OR the CSEC General Proficiency
continuity and intermediate value theorem, Derivative
course in Additional Mathematics, OR equivalent.
as limit, gradient, rates of change, differentiation from
first principles, product and quotient rules, second
Syllabus: Propositions, logical connectives, truth tables
derivatives and curve sketching, Linearity law of
and logical equivalence, Properties of binary
integration, indefinite and definite integrals,
operations, inequalities, methods of proof and
application of integration, methods of integration and
remainder theorem, Exponential and logarithmic
solutions of simple first order differential equations by
functions, indices, laws of logarithms and inverse
integration.
functions, Domain, range, injective, surjective,
equations and inequalities involving simple rational
Teaching: Five (5) lectures and one tutorial per week.
functions and modulus function, Trigonometric
functions, identities and equations, Equations of
tangents and normal to circles, points of intersection of
two curves, parametric representation and Cartesian
equation of a curve, Three dimensional representation
of vectors, addition and scalar product of vectors,
In order to pass this course, Students MUST PASS
position and unit vectors, length and direction of
BOTH the course work component and final
vector, vector equations of lines and planes, Concept of
examination.
limits, limit theorems, continuity and intermediate
value theorem, Derivative as limit, gradient, rates of MATH0110 - CALCULUS AND ANALYTICAL
change, differentiation from first principles, product GEOMETRY (6 Credits)
and quotient rules, second derivatives and curve Pre-requisite: Caribbean Secondary Education
sketching, Linearity law of integration, indefinite and Certificate (CSEC) General Proficiency course in
definite integrals, application of integration, methods Mathematic, and / or the CSEC General Proficiency
of integration and solutions of simple first order course in Additional Mathematics, or equivalent.
differential equations by integration.
Syllabus: Express complex numbers in the form a + bi,
Propositions, logical connectives, truth tables and where a and b are real numbers, Add, subtract,
logical equivalence, Properties of binary operations, multiply and divide complex numbers, Interpret
inequalities, methods of proof and remainder theorem, modulus and argument of a complex number in
Exponential and logarithmic functions, indices, laws of Argand diagram, Find the derivative of ⅇ 𝑓(𝑥) and ln
logarithms and inverse functions, Domain, range, f(x), where f(x) is a differentiable function of x, Find
injective, surjective, equations and inequalities first and second derivatives of combinations of
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polynomials, trigonometric, exponential and In order to pass this course, Students MUST PASS
logarithmic functions, Apply the chain rule to obtain BOTH the course work component and final
gradients and equations of tangents and normal to examination.
curves given in parametric form, Use the concept of
implicit differentiation, Integrate an improper rational LEVEL I MATHEMATICS
function, exponential function and logarithmic COURSES
𝑓′ (𝑥)
function, Find integrals of the form ∫ and use
𝑓(𝑥)
MATH1141 – INTRODUCTORY LINEAR
substitutions to integrate functions (the substitutions
ALGEBRA & ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY (3
will be given in non-trivial cases), Derive and use
Credits)
reduction formulae to obtain integrals which may
Pre-requisite: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2 or
involve integration by parts, Define the concept of a
MATH0101 & MATH0102 Preliminary Mathematics 1
sequence as a function from the positive integers to the
& 2 or equivalent
real numbers, Describe the behavior of convergent and
divergent sequences by simple examples, Define a
Syllabus: VECTORS IN THE EUCLIDEAN PLANE:
series as the sum of n terms of a sequence, Define the
algebraic definition and geometric interpretation of a
mth partial sum as the sum of first m terms of the
vector; norm; triangle inequality; scalar product;
sequence. Use the Maclaurin and Taylor theorem for
projects; parallel and perpendicular vectors.
the expansion of series, Expand (𝑎 + 𝑏)𝑛 , for 𝑛𝜀ℚ in
𝑛
terms of Pascal Numbers ( ), Use linear interpolation VECTORS IN 3-DIMENSIONAL SPACE: norm; scalar
𝑟
to find an approximation for a root in a stated interval, product and projections; vector product and its
Use the Newton-Raphson method to approximate geometric interpretation; (parametric) equations of
roots, Find the number of ways of combining and lines & planes; intersections and parallel lines &
permuting different objects, Define and calculate the planes; skew lines; shortest distances between skew
probability of an event occurring by using simple laws, lines and points and planes.
Invert a non-singular matrix of order n for n = 2, 3,
Reduce a system of linear equations to echelon form, SYSTEMS OF LINEAR EQUATIONS: the general case
Determine whether a system of linear equations is of m linear equations in n unknowns; consistent,
consistent or inconsistent, Solve a differential inconsistent and over determined systems; Gaussian
ⅆ𝑦 Elimination; row echelon form.
equations of the form, + 𝑘𝑦 = 𝑓(𝑥), where k is a
ⅆ𝑥
constant or function of x and f is a function Solve

MATRIX ALGEBRA: addition, scalar and matrix
second order ordinary differential equations with
multiplication; square matrices and non-singular
constant coefficients and given boundary conditions.
matrices; transpose of a matrix; diagonal and
triangular matrices; inverse of a matrix.
Teaching: Five (5) lectures and one tutorial per week.
DETERMINANTS: properties, evaluation and

recursive definition of determinants; elementary row
and column operation; adjoint matrix; Cramer’s rule.
In-class Tests/Assignments 50%
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COMPLEX NUMBERS: geometric interpretation of derivative of the sum, product and quotient of
algebraic operations; Argand diagram; roots of functions; Leibniz’s formula; chain rule;
polynomials. hyperbolic functions; Maclaurin and Taylor series
expansions of functions using the definition;
CONIC SECTIONS: circles, ellipses, parabolas derivation of the derivative of the sum, product and
hyperbolas: construction and equations. quotient of functions; Leibniz’s formula; chain rule;
hyperbolic functions; Maclaurin and Taylor series
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial expansions of functions
session.
INTEGRATION: the definite integral as the limit of a
Method of Examination: sum; evaluating the (Riemann) integral of simple
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% functions from the definition; statement and use of the
Final Theory Examination 50% fundamental theorem of calculus; evaluation of
integrals by standard techniques; length of a curve.
MATH1190 – CALCULUS A (3 Credits)

FUNCTIONS OF TWO VARIABLES: functions of two
Pre-requisite: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2 or
variables and their graphs; functions of several
MATH0101 & MATH0102 Preliminary Mathematics 1
variables; definition and calculation of the partial
& 2 or equivalent
derivative of a function of several variables; maxima
and minima of functions of two variables
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial

Syllabus: LIMIT OF A SEQUENCE: limit of a sequence
session.
of real numbers; sum, product and quotient of
convergent sequences
INFINITE SERIES: partial sum of a series real
numbers; definition of a convergent series, and
examples of convergent and divergent series;
MATH1152 – SETS AND NUMBER SYSTEMS (3
comparison and ratio tests for convergence of a series
Credits)
Pre-requisite: Math1141 Introductory Linear Algebra &
LIMITS OF FUNCTIONS: basic properties of limits;
Analytical Geometry
limit of sin(x)/x as x tends to zero; limit as x tends to
infinity; evaluating the limits of functions
CONTINUITY: definition of continuity at a point;

Syllabus: LOGIC AND SET THEORY: statements in
examples of (dis)continuous functions; intermediate
mathematics; negation, conjunction, disjunction and
value theorem and its use to find roots of equations
implication; illustration of logical statements; proof
DERIVATIVE: definition of the derivative as the limit,
and validity of arguments; definition of a set; subsets,
as h→0, of (f(x+h)-f(x))/h; calculating the derivative of
unions and intersections; set algebra and de Morgan’s
simple functions using the definition; derivation of the
laws.
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RELATIONS: Cartesian product of sets; functions; properties/theorems of limits (with associated proofs);
injectivity and surjectivity; inverse of a function and directed (left-hand and right-hand) limits; asymptotes.
inverse image; reflexive, symmetric and transitive
relations; equivalence relations and partitions of sets; CONTINUITY: continuity, removable and essential
binary operations: commutative, associative and discontinuities; properties/theorems of continuous
distributive operations functions; intermediate value theorem; squeeze
theorem; extreme value theorem.
NATURAL NUMBERS: principle of mathematical
induction; permutations and combinations; sequences DERIVATIVES: derivative of a function (definition,
differentiability & continuity, left & right-hand
INTEGERS: divisibility; greatest common divisor and derivatives); Rolle’s theorem; mean value theorem
the Euclidean algorithm; infinitude of primes; (including Cauchy’s mean value theorem); evaluating
fundamental theorem of arithmetic 0 
indeterminate forms 0 &  using l’Hôspital’s
RATIONAL NUMBERS: field axioms; is irrational
rule; other
REAL NUMBERS: solution of linear and non-linear indeterminate forms:

0  ,  , 00 , 
0
,
inequalities; absolute value and triangle inequality;
sum of simple infinite series of real numbers (without 1
tests for convergence)
INTEGRATION AND DOUBLE INTEGRALS:
COMPLEX NUMBERS: real and imaginary parts of a reduction formulae; introduction to the double integral
complex number; complex conjugates; modulus and as a double sum; double integral as an iterated integral;
argument of a complex number; triangle inequality; transformations in double integration
polar forms of a complex number
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial session.
session.
Method of Examination: In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% Final Theory Examination 50%
MATH1235 PYTHON PROGRAMMING &

MATH1195 – CALCULUS B (3 Credits) MATHEMATICAL SOFTWARE (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH1190 Calculus A Pre-requisite: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2
OR MATH0101 & MATH0102 Preliminary
Anti-requisite: None Mathematics 1 & 2 OR equivalent.
(No prerequisite programming knowledge is necessary
Syllabus: LIMITS OF FUNCTIONS: intervals, for this course.)
neighborhoods and bounds of a function (of a single
variable); definition of a limit;
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Syllabus: INTRODUCTION TO SAGE & COCALC: tabular methods in descriptive statistics; measures of
using Sage as a calculator; functions; matrices; solving location and measures of variability components
problems symbolically; differentiation and integration
in Sage PROBABILITY: sample spaces and events; axioms,
interpretations and properties of probability; counting
PYTHON PROGRAMMING: loops and conditional techniques and conditional probability
expressions; lists, tuples, dictionaries and arrays;
subroutines; program flow and good practice in DISCRETE RANDOM VARIABLES AND
programming PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTION: random variables;
probability distributions for discrete random variables;
PLOTTING IN SAGE: graphing functions & integrals; binomial probability distribution; hypergeometric,
axes labeling; contour plots and level sets; parametric negative binomial distribution and Poisson probability
plots; loglog plots distribution
ELEMENTARY STATISTICS USING R: descriptive CONTINUOUS RANDOM VARIABLES AND

statistics; data visualization; interaction of R and Sage PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS: continuous random
variables and probability density functions; cumulative
ELEMENTS OF GEOGEBRA: Toolbar, simple distribution functions and expected values; normal
construction, measurements, classical triangle centers distribution
(medians, centroid, altitudes, orthocenter)
POINT ESTIMATION: some basic general concept of
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN GEOGEBRA: Check point estimation
boxes, Pythagorean theorem
STATISTICAL INTERVALS BASED ON A SINGLE
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial SAMPLE: basic properties of confidence intervals;
session large-sample confidence intervals for a population
mean and proportion; intervals for a population mean
Method of Examination: and proportion; intervals based on a normal
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 100% population distribution; confidence intervals for the
variance and standard deviation of a normal
population
MATH1230 INTRODUCTORY APPLIED
TESTS OF HYPOTHESES BASED ON A SINGLE
STATISTICS 1 (3 Credits)
SAMPLE: hypotheses and test procedures; test about a
Pre-requisite: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 and 2
population mean; tests concerning a population
OR MATH0101 & MATH0102 Preliminary
proportion; P-values and some comments on selecting
Mathematics 1 & 2 OR equivalent.
a test procedure
INFERENCE BASED ON TWO SAMPLES: Z-tests and
confidence intervals for a diff erence between two
Syllabus:
population means; two sample t-test and confidence
OVERVIEW AND DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS:
interval; analysis of paired data; inferences concerning
population, samples and processes; pictorial and
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a diff erence between population proportions and and commutativity; zero-divisors and integral
inferences concerning two population variances domains.
THE ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE: single-factor ANOVA IDEALS, QUOTIENT RINGS, AND RING
HOMOMORPHISMS: one-sided and two-sided ideals;
SIMPLE LINEAR REGRESSION AND construction of the quotient ring; maximal ideals;
CORRELATION: simple linear regression model; principal ideals; prime ideals; homomorphisms of
estimating model parameters; inferences about the rings; ring isomorphism theorems.
slope parameter; prediction of future Y values and
correlation EUCLIDEAN RINGS: defining properties of Euclidean
rings; Euclidean rings as principal ideal rings;
Teaching: Two (2) hours of lectures and one (1) tutorial divisibility and primality.
session.
DIVISION RINGS: Elements of logic. Elements of set
Method of Examination: theory. Relations and functions. Finite permutations.
In-course Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50% Isomorphisms. Elementary theory of groups, rings and
Final Theory Examination 50% fields.
LEVEL II MATHEMATICS COURSES Teaching: Three (3) lectures and one tutorial per week.
MATH2310 - ABSTRACT ALGEBRA 1 (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems Method of Examination:
Syllabus: SETS AND RELATIONS: equivalence Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50%
relations; binary operations.
MATH2315 - LINEAR ALGEBRA 1 (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems
THE DEFINITION OF A GROUP: definition of a
AND MATH1235 Python Programming &
group; examples of groups (numbers, symmetries,
Mathematical Software
matrices); properties of groups: cyclic, Abelian, finite.
Syllabus:
SUBGROUPS, QUOTIENT GROUPS AND GROUP
REVISION OF FUNDAMENTALS OF LINEAR
HOMOMORPHISMS: subgroups; cosets and
ALGEBRA: homogeneous and non-homogeneous
Lagrange’s theorem; Euler-Fermat theorem; Wilson’s
systems of linear equations; augmented matrix; row
theorem; normal subgroups; construction of a quotient
space and column space of a matrix; elementary row
group; generating sets; homomorphisms of groups;
and column transformations: reduced row-echelon
kernel of a homomorphism; isomorphism theorems.
form; elementary matrices; matrix products via
elementary row transformations; matrix products
PERMUTATION GROUPS: symmetric group;
expressed as products of elementary matrices
transpositions and cycles; cycle decomposition and
definition of determinant; properties of the
cycle structure; alternating group.
determinant; Cramer’s rule; cofactors and the
inductive definition of the determinant; determinants
THE DEFINITION OF A RING: definition of a ring;
and inverses of matrices.
examples of rings; special classes of rings; associativity
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Archimedean property; density of ℚ in ℝ; existence of

VECTOR SPACES: vector space over an arbitrary field; square roots; countable and uncountable sets;
subspaces; examples of vector spaces and subspaces; countability of ℚ; the set ℝ is uncountable; Cantor’s
intersections of and direct sums of subspaces. diagonal argument.
SEQUENCES AND SERIES: definition of sequence;
LINEAR INDEPENDENCE AND BASES: linear converging sequences and their limit; bounded
combinations; linear span; linear independence; bases; sequences; algebraic limit theorem and order limit
dimension; examples of vector spaces of finite theorem; monotone convergence theorem; partial
dimension and of infinite dimension; dimension of a sums and convergence of series; convergence of ∑1/n2,
subspace. divergence of the harmonic series; subsequences;
Bolzano-Weierstrass theorem; Cauchy sequence;
LINEAR TRANSFORMATIONS: definition; null space Cauchy criterion; algebraic limit theorem for series;
and range; rank; rank-nullity theorem; matrix of a Cauchy criterion for series; geometric series; absolute
linear transformation; composition of convergence test; alternating series test; ratio & root
transformations; change of basis. test; rearrangement of series: absolute and conditional
convergence.
INNER PRODUCT SPACES: properties of inner
products; orthogonality; norms; orthonormal bases; TOPOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF ℝ: open and closed
the Gram-Schmidt orthogonalization process; sets; interior points; limit points; isolated points;
orthogonal matrices. bounded sets; compact sets and connectedness; Heine-
Borel theorem.
EIGENVALUES AND EIGENVECTORS: properties of
eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization of FUNCTIONAL LIMITS AND CONTINUITY:
matrices; similarity; characteristic polynomial; Cayley- functional limits; sequential criterion for functional
Hamilton theorem limits; characterization of continuity; algebraic
continuity theorem; composition of continuous
Teaching: Three (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. functions; preservation of compact sets; extreme value
theorem (attainment of bounds); uniform continuity;
Method of Examination: sequential criterion for nonuniform continuity;
In-class Tests/Assignments 50% continuous functions defined on a compact set are
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50% uniform continuous; intermediate value theorem
MATH2321 – REAL ANALYSIS 1 (3 Credits)

Teaching: Three (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
AND MATH1195 Calculus B
Syllabus:
REAL NUMBER SYSTEMS: preliminaries: sets,
functions, logic and proofs; irrationality of √2; axioms
of arithmetic and order hold for ℝ and ℚ; axiom of
completeness; upper/lower bounds;
supremum/infimum; nested interval property;
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MATH2305 - DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (3 motion, non-resonant/resonant case, forced damped

Credits) motion and steady-state solutions.
Pre-requisite: MATH1195 Calculus B AND MATH1235
Python Programming & Mathematical Software NUMERICAL METHODS: Euler's method, numerical
Co-requisite: MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus solutions for first order ODEs; improved Euler's
method; Runge-Kutta methods (RK4).
Syllabus:
BASIC CONCEPTS: definition of an ordinary Teaching: Three (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
differential equation (ODE); order, degree;
linearity/nonlinearity solution of an ODE; initial Method of Examination:
conditions; n-parameter family of solutions; singular In-class Tests/Assignments 50%
solution; general solution; particular solution; Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50%
direction field; isocline; ordinary and singular point.
MATH2330 - PROBABILITY THEORY 1 (3
Credits)
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF FIRST ORDER:
Pre-requisite: MATH1195 Calculus B
separable differential equations (including existence
Co-requisite: MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus
and uniqueness of solutions); homogenous differential
equations; exact differential equation (including
Syllabus:
existence and uniqueness of solutions); integrating
BASIC IDEAS OF PROBABILITY: definition of
factor; linear differential equations of first order
statistical experiment, sample space, events; the
(including existence and uniqueness of solutions).
calculus of Events; equally likely events; combinatorial
probability; definition of conditional probability;
MODELLING AND EQUILIBRIA: classification of
application to computing probabilities in simple
equilibria; modelling with ODEs: mixing problems,
situations; the theorem of total probability and Bayes’
fishery, Newton’s law of cooling, growth and decay
theorem; independent events; applications to simple
processes (e.g., logistic equation), free fall, etc.
situations including systems of components in series
and in parallel.
LINEAR DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF ORDER
GREATER THAN TWO: definition of homogeneous
DISCRETE RANDOM VARIABLES: definition of a
and non-homogeneous linear differential equations of
random variable; definition and examples of discrete
higher order; linear independence and Wronskian;
and continuous random variables; the probability
existence and uniqueness theorem for initial value
function and distribution function of a discrete random
problems (IVPs); comparison to boundary value
variable; definition and calculation of the expectation,
problems (BVPs); general solution of homogeneous
variance and moments of a discrete random variable
linear differential equation with constant coefficients:
from the probability function; detailed properties of
characteristic equation and linear combination of
the Bernoulli, binomial, hypergeometric, geometric
solutions; particular solution of a nonhomogeneous
and Poisson random variables; the Poisson
linear differential equation with constant coefficients:
approximation to the binomial.
variation of parameters and method of undetermined
coefficients; examples of linear differential equations
CONTINUOUS RANDOM VARIABLES: probability
with variable coefficients; applications of second order
density function (pdf) and distribution function of one
linear differential equations: free undamped/damped
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continuous random variable; calculating the Syllabus:

probability of an event from the pdf; percentiles of a INTRODUCTION TO R AND MINITAB: brief
continuous random variable; expectation and introduction to the software packages and to their use
moments of a continuous random variable; the pdf and in describing and summarizing data involving one
moments of the exponential, normal, gamma and chi- variable and several variables using basic statistics,
squared random variables; properties of one normal graphs and plots; nominal, ordinal and ìnterval’ or
random variable; the normal approximation to the continuous data will be considered.
binomial; the distribution of X given X>a; the
memoryless property of the exponential distribution; SAMPLING DISTRIBUTIONS: distribution of the
the Poisson process; the distribution of functions of sample means and sample variance including the
one discrete or continuous random variable; the special case of normality; the chi-squared, t and F
distribution function of any random variable. distributions.
SEVERAL RANDOM VARIABLES: joint distribution POINT ESTIMATION: definitions of parameter,

of several random variables in the discrete and parameter space, point estimator, bias and mean
continuous case; joint pdf; evaluating probabilities of squared error (MSE); MSE = variance (estimator) +
events using the joint pdf of two random variables; bias squared; maximum likelihood estimators of one or
marginal and conditional distributions; independence more parameters.
of random variables; expectation and its properties;
E(XY)=E(X)E(Y) when X and Y are independent; INTERVAL ESTIMATORS: the t and F distributions;
covariance and correlation; the mean and variance of derivation and calculation of confidence intervals of
linear combinations of several random variables; the the means, difference between two means and
distribution of linear combinations of independent variances in samples from normal populations with
normal random variables and simple applications. variance known and with variance unknown;
confidence intervals for binomial proportions; sample
SAMPLE STATISTICS: definition of a statistic; size determination.
definition and distribution of the sample mean and the
sample variance; special case when the population is HYPOTHESIS TESTING: definitions of statistical
normal; the central limit theorem and its applications hypothesis; null and alternative hypothesis; type I and
to simple problems. type II errors; significance level and power of a test;
calculating significance level and power of a test given
Teaching: Three (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. the critical or rejection region; testing hypotheses
concerning the means and variances of normal
Method of Examination: populations; testing hypotheses concerning
In-class Tests/Assignments 50% proportions; definition and calculation of p values.
CONTINGENCY TABLES: testing for goodness of fit;
independence.
MATH2335 - STATISTICS 1 (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH2330 Probability Theory 1 AND
EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: designed experiments and
observational studies; the completely randomized
Software
design; one-way ANOVA; Duncan’s multiple range test
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examining assumptions of the linear model; the in ℝ2; Lagrange multipliers; evaluating double
randomized complete block design; the statistical integrals; double integrals over non-rectangular
model and two-way ANOVA; Latin squares; factorial regions; change of variables in multiple integrals;
Designs involving two factors. spherical and cylindrical polar coordinates.
REGRESSION ANALYSIS: the idea of regression; the VECTOR FIELDS: continuity and differentiability;
method of least squares; simple linear regression; use divergence, curl and Laplace operator.
of graphical techniques to examine assumptions of the
linear model; basic estimation, testing and forecasting VECTOR INTEGRATION AND INTEGRAL
problems in regression. THEOREMS: line integrals of scalar and vector fields;
conservative vector fields; surface integrals; Green’s
NON-PARAMETRIC METHODS BASED ON RANKS: theorem in a plane; Stokes’ theorem; divergence
the sign test; signed rank test; rank-sum test; Kruskal- theorem.
Wallis test.
Method of Examinations:
Method of Examinations: In-class Tests/Assignments 50%
In-class Tests/Assignments 50% Final Theory examination (2 hours) 50%
Final Theory examination (2 hours) 50%
MATH2325 – ELEMENTARY NUMBER
MATH2304 – MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (3 THEORY (3 Credits)
Credits) Pre-requisite: MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems
Pre-requisite: MATH1141 Introductory Linear Algebra AND MATH1235 Python Programming &
& Analytical Geometry AND MATH1195 Calculus B Mathematical Software
AND MATH1235 Python Programming & Co-requisite: MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1
Mathematical Software
Syllabus:
Syllabus: THE NATURAL NUMBERS: Peano axioms;
EUCLIDEAN SPACES: vectors in ℝn; scalar product mathematical induction and strong induction; well-
(dot product), norm and angle; cross product; lines and ordering principle.
planes; linear transformations.
DIVISIBILITY: properties of divisibility; division
VECTOR FUNCTIONS (CURVES): continuity & algorithm; representation of integers.
differentiation; arc length; application to the geometry
of curves. GREATEST COMMON DIVISOR: definition of GCD;
GCD as linear combination; Euclid’s lemma; least
SCALAR FIELDS (SURFACES): graphs of scalar common multiple (LCM); Euclidean algorithm; linear
functions; continuity; differentiability, partial Diophantine equations (existence of solutions; set of all
derivatives and gradient: properties and their solutions; existence of solutions in positive integers).
relationship to each other; Clairaut’s theorem; level
sets; maxima, minima and critical points of functions
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PRIMES: sieve of Eratosthenes; fundamental theorem theorem; isomorphism theorems; composition series;
of arithmetic; Euclid’s proof of the infinitude of primes; transpositions and the alternating group
distribution of primes (e.g., in arithmetic
progressions). GROUP ACTIONS: group actions and permutation
representation; groups acting on themselves; Cayley’s
CONGRUENCES: congruence modulo a number; Theorem; class equation; automorphisms; the Sylow
equivalence relations and classes; residue classes; Theorems; simplicity of An
linear congruences; the set ℤ *n; check digits in coding
theory (ISBN-10 & UPC); Chinese remainder theorem. DIRECT PRODUCTS AND ABELIAN GROUPS: direct
products; Fundamental Theorem of Finitely Generated
SPECIAL CONGRUENCES: Fermat’s little theorem; Abelian Groups; table of groups of small order;
Euler’s theorem; Euler’s phi function (totient function) recognizing direct products; semidirect products
and its properties; Wilson’s theorem.
PRIMITIVE ROOTS: order of an element modulo a FURTHER TOPICS IN GROUP THEORY: p-groups;
number; existence of primitive roots; primitive roots nilpotent groups; solvable groups; free groups;
modulo composites; straightedge and compass application of groups of medium order
constructions - the regular 17-gon. POLYNOMIAL RINGS: polynomial rings over fields;
polynomial rings that are unique factorization
CRYTOGRAPHY: monoalphabetic substitution ciphers domains; irreducibility criteria.
and affine ciphers; Pohlig-Hellmann cipher; Massey-
Omura exchange; RSA algorithm. FIELD THEORY: field extensions; algebraic
extensions; splitting fields and algebraic closures;
Teaching: Three (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. cycloctomic polynomials and extensions
In-class Tests/Assignments 50% Teaching: Two lectures and one tutorial per week.
Final Theory examination (2 hours) 50%
LEVEL III MATHEMATICS Coursework 50%
COURSES One 2-hour written paper 50%
MATH3545 – LINEAR ALGEBRA 2 (3 Credits)

MATH3543 – ABSTRACT ALGEBRA 2 (3
Pre-requisite: MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 AND
Credits)
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 AND MATH2305
Prerequisites: MATH2310 Abstract Algebra 1 &
Differential Equations
Syllabus:
Syllabus:
PRELIMINARIES: revision of matrices; change of
REVISION OF GROUPS: basic axioms and examples;
basis and similarity; special types of matrices;
centralizers, normalizers, stabilizers and kernels;
invariant subspaces; determinants; tensor products.
subgroups generated by subsets of a group; the lattice
of subgroups of a group; cosets and Lagrange’s
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INNER PRODUCT SPACES: inner products (in ℂ n); SEQUENCES AND SERIES OF FUNCTIONS: Uniform
orthogonal complement and projection onto a Convergence of a Sequence of Functions, Uniform
subspace; unitary transformations; Gram-Schmidt Convergence and Differentiation, Series of Functions,
Process and QR factorization; linear functionals and Power Series, Taylor Series.
dual spaces.
THE RIEMANN INTEGRAL: the Definition of the
DIAGONALIZATION & TRIANGULARIZATION: Riemann Integral, Integrating Functions with
characteristic polynomial; algebraic & geometric Discontinuities, Properties of the Integral, the
multiplicity of eigenvalues; diagonalizability; Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, Lebesgue’s
triangularization theorem; Geršgorin Circle Theorem; Criterion for Riemann Integrability.
eigenvalues of AB and BA.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
JORDAN NORMAL FORM: reduction to block
diagonal form; nilpotent matrices; Jordan Form of a Method of Examination:
general matrix; Cayley-Hamilton Theorem and In-class Tests/Assignments 50%
minimal polynomial; Weyr normal form; applications: Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50%
quadratic surfaces, functions of matrices, linear
recurrence relations, and stability of certain systems of MATH3555 – COMPLEX ANALYSIS (3 Credits)
ordinary differential equations. Pre-requisite: MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
NORMAL MATRICES: unitary similarity; normal Syllabus:

matrices and the Spectral Theorem; conditions for
unitary similarity. THE COMPLEX NUMBER PLANE: algebra, geometry
and topology of complex numbers; stereographic
HERMITIAN MATRICES: conjugate bilinear forms; projection; curves and regions.
properties of Hermitian Matrices; positive definite
matrices; simultaneous row and column operations; FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE: functions,
polar factorization and Singular Value Decomposition limits and continuity; (complex) differentiability;
Cauchy Riemann equations; harmonic functions and
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. introduction to conformal mapping.
Method of Examination: INTEGRATION IN THE COMPLEX PLANE: path

In-class Tests/Assignments 50% integrals; Cauchy’s theorem and Cauchy-Goursat
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50% theorem; Cauchy’s formulae; applications: Liouville’s
theorem, Gauss’ fundamental theorem of algebra,
MATH3550- REAL ANALYSIS 2 (3 Credits)
maximum modulus theorem, applications in fluid
Pre-requisite: MATH2321 Real Analysis 1
dynamics, logarithms & multi-functions.
Syllabus:
SEQUENCES AND SERIES: sequences of complex
THE DERIVATIVE: Derivatives and Intermediate
functions; power series & Cauchy-Taylor theorem; the
Value Property, the Mean Value Theorem, Continuous
identity theorem and the maximum principle; analytic
Nowhere-Differentiable Functions.
continuation; Laurent series.
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RESIDUE CALCULUS: isolated singularities; theorem functions on compact spaces; locally compact sets;
of Casorati-Weierstrass and Picard’s theorem; compact sets in special metric spaces
meromorphic functions; the residue theorem;
evaluation of real integrals; evaluation of infinite sums. CONNECTED SETS: connectedness; local
connectedness; path-connectedness.
Method of Examination: Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50% Method of Examination:
MATH3560 – METRIC SPACES (3 Credits)
Pre-requisites: MATH3550 Real Analysis 2
MATH3565 – PROBABILITY THEORY 2 (3
Syllabus: Credits)
Pre-requisite: MATH2330 Probability Theory 1 AND
DEFINITION & EXAMPLES: inequalities (Hölder, MATH2335 Statistics 1 AND MATH2304
Minkowski, Cauchy-Schwarz); definition of a metric Multivariable Calculus AND MATH2321 Real Analysis
space; examples including Euclidean metric, discrete 1
metric, space of all bounded sequences, ℓp-spaces,
space of bounded/continuous functions. Syllabus:
SEQUENCES AND COMPLETION: sequences in PROPERTIES OF EXPECTATION: Expectation of

metric spaces; Cauchy sequences in metric spaces; Sums of Random variables, Moments of Number of
completion of a metric space. Events that Occur, Covariance, Variance of Sums, and
Correlations, Conditional Expectation, Conditional
TOPOLOGY: open and closed sets; relationship metric Expectation and Prediction, Moment Generating
space – topological space; subspaces; countability Functions including Joint Moment Generating
axioms and separability; Baire’s Category Theorem. Functions, Additional Properties of Normal Random
Variables, which will include The Multivariate Normal
CONTINUITY: continuous mappings; extension Distribution and The Joint Distribution of Sample
theorems; real and complex-valued continuous Mean and Sample Variance .
functions; uniform continuity; homeomorphisms,
equivalent metrics and isometry; uniform convergence LIMIT THEOREMS: Chebyshev’s Inequality and the
of sequences of functions. Weak Law of Large Numbers, The Central Limit
Theorem, The Strong Law of Large Numbers and
CONTRACTIONS: contraction mappings and Bounding the Error Probability When Approximating
applications (e.g., Picard’s theorem, inverse function a Sum of Independent Bernoulli Random Variables by
theorem) a Poisson Random Variable.
COMPACT SETS: bounded sets and compactness; FURTHER TOPICS IN PROBABILITY: The Poisson
characterizations of compactness; continuous Process, Markov Chains, Surprise, Uncertainty,
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Entropy, and an Introduction to Coding Theory and

Entropy. Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
SIMULATIONS: General Techniques for Simulation Method of Examination:

Continuous Random Variables, Simulating from Class tests/computer assignments 50%
Discrete Distributions and Variance Reduction Final Theory Examination (2 hour) 50%
Techniques.
MATH3575 – TOPICS IN NUMERICAL
Pre-requisite: MATH2305 Differential Equations
AND MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 AND MATH3550
Real Analysis 2
Class tests/computer assignments 50%
Final Theory Examination (2 hour) 50%
Syllabus:
MACHINE ARITHMETIC: real numbers, machine
MATH3570 – STATISTICS 2 (3 Credits)
numbers and rounding; machine arithmetic and error
Pre-requisite: MATH2335 Statistics 1 AND
propagation in arithmetic operations; cancellation
errors.
Syllabus:
APPROXIMATION AND INTERPOLATION: least
ESTIMATION AND INTRODUCTORY BAYESIAN
square approximations, inner products, least square
INFERENCE: Prior and Posterior Distribution,
errors, convergence; examples of orthogonal systems;
Conjugate Prior Distributions and Bayes Estimators.
polynomial interpolation (e.g., Lagrange, Chebyshev,
Hermite); approximation and interpolation by spline
FURTHER TOPICS IN ESTIMATION: Multi-
functions.
parameter Case Estimation and testing, The EM-
Algorithm, and Completeness and Uniqueness of
NUMERICAL DIFFERENTIATION AND
Estimator Suffi ciency.
INTEGRATION: numerical differentiation (formula
for unequally spaced points); numerical integration by
OPTIMAL TESTS OF HYPOTHESES: Most Powerful
composite trapezoidal and Simpson’s rule; Newton-
Tests, Uniformly Most Powerful Tests, Likelihood
Cotes and Gauss formulae; applications of the Gauss
Ratio Tests and The Sequential Probability Ratio Test.
Quadrature Rule.
SIMPLE COMPARATIVE EXPERIMENTS: Inferences

NONLINEAR EQUATIONS: examples, iteration,
About the Diff erences in Means, Inferences About the
convergence and efficiency; methods of bisection and
Diff erences in Means, Paired Comparison Designs.
Sturm sequences; secant and Newton’s method
(including acceleration); fixed point iteration;
RANDOMIZED BLOCKS, LATIN SQUARES AND
contraction mapping principle.
RELATED DESIGNS: Statistical Analysis of the RCBD
Model Adequacy Checking, Estimating Model
INITIAL VALUE PROBLEMS FOR ODEs: types of
Parameters and the General Regression Significance
differential equations; existence and uniqueness;
Test, The Latin Square Design, The Graeco-Latin
description of one-step methods: Euler’s method,
Square Design and Balanced Incomplete Block Design
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improved Euler’s method, Runge-Kutta methods; FINITE FOURIER ANALYSIS: Fourier inversion
stability, convergence and asymptotics of global error; theorem and Plancherel identity on ℤ N; fast Fourier
error monitoring and step control; stiff problems. transform.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week.
Method of Examination: Method of Examination:

In-class Tests/Assignments 50% In-class tests/Assignments 50%
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50% Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50%
MATH3580 – FOURIER ANALYSIS WITH MATH3590 - MATHEMATICS RESEARCH

PARTIAL DIFFERENTIALS EQUATIONS (3 PROJECT (3 Credits)
Credits) Pre-requisite: This course can be taken by students in
Pre-requisite: MATH2305 Differential Equations & the Double Major in Mathematics programme who
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 & MATH3550 Real have successfully completed all the second year core
Analysis 2 Mathematics courses, or by exchange students in
Mathematics who have completed the courses on offer
Syllabus: at Cave Hill (or equivalent) at their respective home
GENESIS OF FOURIER ANALYSIS: vibrating string, institutions.
derivation and solution of the wave equation; the heat MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus AND MATH2305
equation: derivation of the heat equation and steady- Differential Equations AND MATH2310 Abstract
state heat equation in the disc. Algebra 1 AND MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 AND
BASIC PROPERTIES OF FOURIER SERIES:
examples; uniqueness of Fourier series; convolutions; Syllabus:
good kernels; Cesàro and Abel summability. Utilize research methods to formulate suitable
solutions to an applied or pure problem in
CONVERGENCE OF FOURIER SERIES: mean-square Mathematics/Statistics.
convergence of Fourier series; relation to pointwise
convergence; an example of a continuous function with Analyse in detail a given applied or pure problem in
diverging Fourier series. Mathematics/Statistics and provide solutions to the
problem.
SOME APPLICATIONS OF FOURIER SERIES:
isoperimetric inequality; Weyl’s equidistribution Use the LaTeX system in mathematical writing.
theorem; an example of a continuous but nowhere
differentiable function; the heat equation on the circle. Present mathematical research both orally and in
writing.
FOURIER TRANSFORM ON ℝ: definition of the
Fourier transform; Schwartz space; Fourier inversion; Teaching: Students are required to meet with their
Plancherel formula; application to some partial supervisors regularly (at least 6 times per semester) to
differential equations; Poisson summation formula; discuss their research. They will research an advanced
Heisenberg uncertainty principle. topic/problem including looking for. appropriate
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literature give a final oral presentation and write a final VORONOI DIAGRAMS: Voronoi Geometry, Duality
report. Students will be informed of the deadlines for and the Delaunay Triangulation.
the submission of the project proposal and final report
and the week of the final oral presentations. CURVES: Medial Axis, Straight Skeleton, Applications
(Ricci flow, surface reconstruction etc.)
Ideally, students should contact a potential supervisor
at the end of the semester prior to the semester they Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week
wish to take this course in to discuss the suitability of
their project. Method of Examination:
In-class Test(s)/Assignment(s) 50%
Method of Examination: Final Theory Examination (2 hour) 50%
either
MATH3605 – TOPICS IN GRAPH THEORY (3
AMS-style Oral Mid-Semester
Credits)
Presentation (12 min plus 3 min for
questions)
AND MATH1235 Python Programming &
or
Mathematical Software AND 12 credits from Level II &
Preparation of an DIN-A0 15%
III Mathematics courses
conference-style poster (either will
be assessed by members of staff no
Description: This is a first course in the theory and
later than the 7th week of the
methods of complex variables. Many concepts in
semester)
complex variable are generalizations of topics in
calculus and real analysis, while other results and
Final Oral Presentation: 25%
methods are specific to the subject itself. The material
Final Report: 66%
in this course is a blend of mathematical theorems and
MATH3600 – TOPICS IN DISCRETE AND computational techniques. This course will be of
COMPUTATIONAL GEOMETRY (3 Credits) interest to students majoring in mathematics or
Pre-requisite: MATH1152 Sets and Number Systems & physics.
Software & 12 credits from Level II & III Mathematics Syllabus:
courses BASICS: Subgraphs, Components, Degrees of Vertices,
Minors, Paths and Connectedness, Bipartite Graphs,
Syllabus: Dual graphs, Isomorphisms, Examples of various
POLYGONS: Polygonal Jordan curves, Triangulations, graphs.
Art Gallery Theorem, Scissors Congruence & Hilbert's
Third Problem. PATHS: Eulerian and Hamiltonian graphs.
CONVEX HULLS: Convexity, Algorithms (Incremental DIRECTED GRAPHS: Orientable Graphs,

Algorithm, Gift Wrapping, Divide-and-Conquer). Connectedness and Strong Connectedness,
Tournaments.
TRIANGULATIONS: Construction, the Flip Graph,
Associahedron, Delaunay Triangulation.
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TREES: Properties of Trees, Centers and Centroids, Interest Rate to Discount Rate, Accumulation
Counting the Number of Spanning Trees, Cayley's Functions, Continuous Interest, Force of Interest,
theorem. Constant Force of Interest, and Equation of Value.
CONNECTIVITY: Vertex Cuts and Edge Cuts, VALUATION OF ANNUITIES: Annuities, Annuity
Connectivity and Edge-Connectivity. Immediate, Annuity Due, Unit Annuity, Timelines,
Geometric Series, Future Value of Annuities,
MATCHINGS: Hall's marriage theorem. Perpetuities, Annuities with Level Payments,
Continuous Annuities, Annuities with Varying
NETWORKS: Flows, Ford-Fulkerson algorithm, Payments, Increasing Annuities, Decreasing Annuities,
maximum flow & minimum cut theorem. Annuities with Arithmetic Progression, Annuities with
Geometric Progression, Deferred Annuities, Variable
GRAPH COLOURINGS: Vertex Colorings, Triangle- Annuities, and Reinvestment Problems.
free Graphs, Edge Colorings.
LOAN REPAYMENTS: Amortization, Amortization
PLANARITY: Planar and Nonplanar Graphs, K5 and Table, Amortization with Variable Payments,
K3;3, the Four-Color Theorem and Heawood's Five- Amortization with Level Payments, Prospective
Color Theorem. Method, Retrospective Method, Amortization with
Arithmetic Payments, Amortization with Geometric
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. Payments, Amortization with Monthly Payments,
Instalment Loan, Sinking Fund, Net Interest, Sinking
Method of Examination: Fund Deposit, Sinking Fund Balance, Capitalization of
In-class Tests/Assignments 50% Interest, and Negative Amortization.
BOND VALUATION: Bonds, Face Value, Par Value,
MATH3620 – FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS 1 (3
Coupon Rate, Redemption Value, Premium Bond,
Credits)
Discount Bond, Bond Price, Premium- Discount
Pre-requisite: MATH2304 Multivariable Calculus
Formula for Bonds, Makeham’s Formula,
AND MATH2330 Probability Theory 1 AND
Amortization of Premium, Amortization of Discount,
MATH2315 Linear Algebra 1 AND MATH2335
Amount for Accumulation of Discount, Negative
Statistics 1
Amortization of Discount, Callable Bond, Call
Provisions, Pricing Bonds between Payment Dates,
Course Co-requisite(s): MATH3565 Probability
Price-Plus Accrued, Flat Price, Settlement Date,
Theory 2.
Market Price, Accrued Interest and True Price.
Syllabus:
MEASURING THE RATE OF RETURN ON AN
INTEREST RATE MEASURMENTS: Time Value of
INVESTMENTS: Internal Rate of Return, Cash Flow,
Money, Compound Interest, Simple Interest, Present
Modified Internal Rate of Return, Borrowing Projects,
Value, Future Value, Accumulation Functions,
Time Weighted Rate, Dollar Weighted Rate,
Effective Interest Rate, Nominal Interest Rate,
Investment Year Method, Portfolio Method, New
Periodic Interest, Convertible Interest, Discount Rate,
Money Rate and Net Present Value.
Nominal Discount Rate, Conversion of Nominal
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THE TERM STRUCTURE OF INTEREST RATES: Option, At the Money Option, Out of the Money
Term Structure of Interest Rates, Zero Coupon Bond, Option, Insurance, Options S and Equity Linked CD.
Risk-Free Rates, Spot Rate, Yield Curve, Treasury
STRIP bond, Inverted Yield Curve, Flat Yield Curve, INSURANCE, COLLARS, AND OTHER STRATEGIES:
Law of One Price, Forward Rate and Implied Forward Floor Strategy, Cap Strategy, Covered Call, Covered
Rate. Put, Parity, Put-Call, Covered Put, Parity, Put-Call,
Synthetic Forward, Spread, Bull Spread, Bear Spread,
CASHFLOW DURATION AND IMMUNIZATION: Box Spread, Collar, Collar, Hedging with Zero Cost
Assets, Liabilities, Liability Management, Matching Collar, Straddle, Strangle and Equity Linked Notes (
Assets and Liabilities, Duration, Interest Rate Risk, Marshall & Isley).
Weighted Average, Macaulay Duration, Modified FORWARDS, FUTURES, AND SWAPS: Prepaid
Duration, Volatility, Macaulay Duration of Coupon Forward Price, Arbitrage Pricing, Forward Contract on
Bond, Taylor Series, Price Function P(i), Convexity, Stock, Pricing , Forward Premium, Synthetic Stock,
Change in Price, Duration of Portfolio, Parallel Shift in Hedging with a Synthetic Stock, Cash and Carry Hedge,
Yield Curve, Immunization, Present Value Matching, Quasi Arbitrage, Cost of Carry, Lease Rate, Futures
Duration Matching, Greater Convexity for Assets, Fully Contracts, Clearing House, Open Outcry, Mark to
Immunized, Stocks, Dividends, Price of Stock, Mutual Market, S&P 500 Futures Prices Compared and
Funds and Certificate of Deposit. Quanto Index Contracts.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one tutorial per week. INTEREST RATE FORWARDS AND FUTURE: Spot
Rate, Forward Interest Rate, Zero-Coupon Bonds,
Method of Examination: Implied Forward Rate, Forward Rate Agreement
Class tests/computer assignments 50% (FRA) and Eurodollars.
THE TERM STRUCTURE OF INTEREST RATES:
MATH3621 – FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS 2 (3
Term Structure of Interest Rates, Zero Coupon Bond,
Credits)
Risk-Free Rates, Spot Rate, Yield Curve, Treasury
Pre-requisite: MATH3620 Financial Mathematics 1 &
STRIP bond, Inverted Yield Curve, Flat Yield Curve,
Law of One Price, Forward Rate and Implied Forward
Rate.
Syllabus:
INTRODUCTION TO DERIVATIVES: Derivative
SWAPS: Swap, Oil, Swap Payments, Dealer as Swap
Security, Hedging, Bid-ask Spread and Long Position
Counterparty, Swap, Market Value, Interest Rate
in Stock.
Swap, Swap Rate R, Swap Curve, Accreting Swap,
Amortizing Swap, and Swap Rate General Formula.
INSURANCE, HEDGING, AND SIMPLE
STRATEGIES: Forward Contract, Spot Price, Stock
Index, Cash Settlement, Long Forward, Short Forward,
Payoff for Forward, Profit for Forward, Zero Coupon
Bond Profit, Call Option, European Option, American
Class tests/computer assignments 50%
Option, Bermudan Option, Premium, Written Call
Option, Put Option, Written Put Option, In the Money
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MATH3955 – MATHEMATICS INTERNSHIP (3 Students may have to attend an interview before

Credits) embarking on the professional placement.
Pre-requisite: GPA of 3.0 or above in the Mathematics
major. The student must have completed or be enrolled Method of Examination:
in courses totalling 60 credits or more. The department Student's Placement Report 50%
must approve the student. Approval by the department Workplace Supervisor's Appraisal 35%
does not however guarantee placement. Enrolment in Oral presentation of report 15%
internship is subject to successful placement at a


employment sphere.

coordinator will assign placements to the mutual
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Teaching: Three (3) lectures, one tutorial per week and

PHYSICS
52 hours of practical work.
PRELIMINARY PHYSICS
COURSES Final Theory Examination (3 hours) 60%
PHYS0070 - PRELIMINARY PHYSICS I (6
Practical Reports 20%
Credits)
Pre-requisite: None PHYS0071 - PRELIMINARY PHYSICS II (6
Credits)
Syllabus: SI units, dimensional analysis, vectors, Pre-requisite: None
equilibrium, Newton’s laws of motion, linear motion,
displacement, average and instantaneous velocity and Syllabus: Electric charge, Coulomb’s law, insulators
acceleration, constant acceleration, free fall, relative and conductors, electric field, lines of force, electric
velocity, motion in a plane, projectile motion, circular potential, potential differences, electron volt,
motion, centripetal force, applications of Newton’s capacitance, series and parallel combination, energy
second law, gravitation, mass and weight, satellite stored in a capacitor, dielectrics, current, resistivity,
motion, friction, work and kinetic energy, gravitational resistance, electromotive force, work and power,
and elastic potential energy, dissipative and resistors in series and parallel, Kirchoff’s laws,
conservative forces, power, moments and torque, Wheatstone bridge and potentiometer. Magnetic fields
equilibrium problems, stress, strain, elastic moduli, and field lines, magnetic flux, motion of a charged
Hooke’s law, simple harmonic motion, mass-spring particle in a magnetic field, Thomson’s measurement
system, simple pendulum. Temperature, of charge to mass ratio for the electron (e/m), isotopes
thermometers, scales, thermal expansion, heat and spectrography, force on a current-carrying wires,
capacity, phase changes, conduction, convection, induced emf, Faraday’s law, Lenz’s law, eddy currents,
radiation, Stefan-Boltzmann law, ideal gas, equation of speed of light. Waves and rays, refraction and
state, phase diagrams, triple and critical points, vapor reflection from plane and spherical surfaces, refraction
pressure, effect of dissolved substances on freezing and at plane and spherical surfaces, focal point and length,
boiling point, first law of thermodynamics, work and thin lenses, converging and diverging lenses, lens
heat, adiabatic, isochoric, isothermal and isobaric maker equation, aberrations, the eye, defects of vision,
processes, internal energy, molecular theory of motion, magnifier, camera, projector, compound microscope,
kinetic theory of ideal gas. Mathematical telescope. Atomic nucleus, radiation from nuclear
representation of traveling waves, standing waves, decay, isotopes and isobars, binding energy and
behavior of waves at boundaries, interference, sound stability, alpha, beta and gamma rays, decay law, decay
waves, beats, intensity, decibels, the ear and hearing, constant, half-life, activity, radioactive shielding.
quality and pitch, Doppler effect, ultrasonics and
applications. Pressure in a fluid, pressure gauges, Teaching: Three (3) lectures, one tutorial per week and
Archimedes’ principle, surface tension, contact angle 52 hours of practical work.
and capillaries, Bernoulli’s equation, viscosity, Stokes’

law, Reynold’s number.
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LEVEL I PHYSICS COURSES Co-requisite: PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of

Translational Motion.
PHYS1200 – PHYSICS I: MECHANICS OF
TRANSLATIONAL MOTION (3 Credits) Objectives: Fundamentals of rotation, mechanical
Pre-requisite: CAPE Physics Units 1 & 2 AND CAPE waves and thermodynamics.
Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2
Co-requisite: PHYS1205 Physics II: Rotation, Waves Syllabus: Rotation: Rotational variables, angular
and Thermodynamics velocity and angular acceleration. Constant angular
acceleration. Relation between linear and angular
Objectives: Fundamentals of kinematics and dynamics variables. Kinetic energy of rotation, rotational inertia
of classical particles and torque. Newton’s second law applied to rotating
systems. Rolling motion as a combination of
Syllabus: Kinematics: Displacement, velocity and translation and rotation. Angular momentum, rigid
acceleration vectors. Constant acceleration in one body rotation. Conservation of angular momentum,
dimension. Scalar and cross products. Projectile precession of a gyroscope. Waves: Simple harmonic
motion. Vector treatment of uniform circular motion. motion. Energy in simple harmonic motion.
Dynamics: Force, mass, Newton’s laws of motion. Transverse and longitudinal waves. Traveling waves
Static and kinetic friction; drag force. Centripetal force. energy and power transmitted. Wave equation,
Energy: Kinetic energy, work and the work-energy superposition and interference of waves, standing
theorem. Work by gravity and springs; work done by a waves and the Doppler effect. Thermodynamics:
general variable force. Potential energy, conservative Temperature, heat and the first law of
forces, conservation of mechanical energy, potential thermodynamics. Ideal gas equation of state and
energy curves, energy and friction. Centre of mass, properties. Absorption of heat by liquids and solids.
Newton’s second law for a system of particles. Mean free path, pressure, temperature and RMS speed.
Momentum: Linear momentum, impulse, Adiabatic expansion of ideal gas. Second law of
conservation of linear momentum. Inelastic and elastic thermodynamics and entropy. Heat engines,
collisions in one dimension. Collisions in two refrigerators; efficiencies of real engines and
dimensions. Systems with varying mass; rockets. refrigerators.
Teaching: Three (3) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of Teaching:

tutorial and four (4) hours of practical per week. Three (3) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of tutorial
Course runs during first six (6) weeks of Semester I. and four (4) hours of practical per week. Course runs
during second six (6) weeks of Semester I.
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Method of Examination:
In-class Tests/Assignments 20% Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Practical Reports 20% In-class Tests/Assignments 20%
PHYS1205 – PHYSICS II: ROTATION, WAVES
AND THERMODYNAMICS (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: CAPE Physics Units 1 & 2 and CAPE
Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2.
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PHYS1210 – PHYSICS III: ELECTRIC FIELDS, Co-requisite: PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields,
CURRENTS AND CIRCUITS (3 Credits) Currents and Circuits.
Pre-requisite: CAPE Physics Units 1 & 2 AND CAPE Objectives: Fundamentals of magnetic fields,
Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2 induction, electromagnetic waves, interference and
diffraction.
Co-requisite: PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism,
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics. Syllabus: Magnetism: Magnetic fields, Hall effect,
cyclotrons and synchrotrons. Magnetic force on a
Objectives: Fundamentals of electric fields, electric current- carrying wire. Torque on a current loop.
potential, current, resistors and capacitors, simple Magnetic dipole moment. Biot-Savart law. Force
circuits. between two parallel currents. Ampere’s law, solenoids
and toroids. Inductance and Electromagnetic waves:
Syllabus: Electric fields: Electric charge and Coulomb’s Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction and Lenz’s
law. Electric field lines and Electric dipoles. Integration law. Induced electric fields. Inductance and self-
of charge distributions. Electric flux and Gauss’ law. inductance. RL circuits. Energy stored in magnetic
Electric potential and potential energy. Potential due to fields, mutual induction, LC oscillations. Damped
discrete and continuous charge distributions. oscillations in an RLC circuit. Alternating current. The
Capacitance. Capacitors in series and parallel. Energy series RLC circuit. Power in alternating-current
stored in capacitors, dielectrics. Currents and Circuits: circuits. Transformers, induced magnetic fields.
Electric current and current density. Resistance and Displacement current and Maxwell’s equations.
resistivity. Ohm’s law, microscopic view. Power in Traveling electromagnetic waves and energy transport:
electric circuits. Electromotive force (emf), work and the Poynting vector. Polarization. Interference and
energy. Calculation of currents in single and multiple- Diffraction: Reflection and refraction. Total internal
loop circuits. Ammeters and voltmeters. RC circuits. reflection. Light as a wave. Young’s double slit
experiment. Interference from thin films.
Teaching: Three (3) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of Michaelson’s interferometer. Diffraction by a single
tutorial and four (4) hours of practical per week. slit, circular aperture, double slit. Diffraction gratings.
Course runs during first six (6) weeks of Semester II. X-ray diffraction.
Method of Examination: Teaching: Three (3) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% tutorial and four (4) hours of practical per week.
In-class Tests/Assignments 20% Course runs during last six (6) weeks of Semester II.
PHYS1220 – PHYSICS IV: MAGNETISM,
ELECTOMAGNETIC WAVES AND OPTICS (3
Credits)
Pre-requisite: CAPE Physics Units 1 & 2 AND CAPE
Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2.
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LEVEL II PHYSICS COURSES (continuation from PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods

in Physics I).
PHYS2400 – MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN
PHYSICS I (3 Credits) Syllabus: Vector fields, derivatives of vector fields and
Pre-requisite: MATH1190 Calculus A, MATH1195 functions, directional derivatives, gradient, divergence
Calculus B and curl. Vector identities with div grad and curl. Line
integrals, surface integrals, Green’s theorem,
Objectives: Fundamentals of applied mathematics divergence theorem, Stokes’ theorem. Periodic
used in advanced physics and engineering courses. functions, Fourier series, complex Fourier coefficients,
even and odd functions, Parseval’s theorem, Fourier
Syllabus: Taylor series, Maclaurin series, ratio test for transforms. Ordinary differential equations and the
convergence, interval of convergence, geometric series, Frobenius method, Laplace transforms, Dirac delta
telescoping series. Complex numbers, complex roots, function, solving differential equations involving Dirac
complex elementary functions, Euler’s formula. delta functions. Calculus of variations, Euler-Lagrange
Equations of lines and planes in three dimensional equation, Brachistochrone problem, Lagrange’s form
space, vectors, linear functions, diagonalization of of mechanics. Wave equation, diffusion equation,
matrices, eigenvectors and eigenvalues. Partial Schrodinger’s equation, Poisson’s equation. Gamma
derivatives, total differentials, chain rule for functions functions, Legendre polynomials and Bessel functions.
of two or more independent variables, change of
variables for two or more independent variables, Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of
Leibniz’s rule, Lagrange multipliers. Cartesian, tutorial per week.
cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems, double
and triple integrals, surface integrals, Jacobians. First Method of Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
order differential equations, separation of variables, Examination: In-class Tests/Assignments 40%
integrating factor, exact differential equations, using
PHYS2410 – MODERN PHYSICS (3 Credits)
Newton’s second law to formulate differential
Pre-requisite: PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of
equations.
Translational Motion AND PHYS1205 Physics II:
Rotation, Waves and Thermodynamics AND
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of
tutorial per week.
Circuits AND PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism,
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics.
Method of Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Examination: In-class Tests/Assignments 40%
Objectives: Fundamentals of special relativity,
quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics.
PHYS2405 – MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN
PHYSICS II (3 Credits) Syllabus: Lorentz contraction, time dilation, Lorentz
Pre-requisite: PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in transformations, velocity addition, Doppler effect,
Physics I. relativistic energy and momentum. Photons,
photoelectric effect, blackbody radiation, matter waves
Objectives: Fundamentals of applied mathematics and the de Broglie relation. Wave-particle duality,
used in advanced physics and engineering courses Heisenberg uncertainty principle, Compton effect,
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Bohr model of the atom. Time-independent motion with drag, harmonic oscillator in two and three
Schrodinger equation, infinite potential well in one dimensions, motion of charged particles in electric and
dimension, finite potential wells with bound and magnetic fields, constrained motion of a particle.
scattering states, quantum tunneling, hydrogen atom, Accelerated coordinate systems and inertial forces,
electron spin and the Stern-Gerlach experiment, rotating coordinate systems, dynamics of particles in
magnetic resonance, lasers. Conductors, insulators and rotating systems, effects of Earth’s rotation and
semiconductors. Doped semiconductors, p-n Foucault pendulum. Gravity and central forces, orbit
junctions, diodes, light-emitting diodes and equation, effective potential, stability of orbits. Center
transistors. Radioactive decay, radioactive dating, of mass, linear momentum, angular momentum and
nuclear fission, nuclear reactors, thermo-nuclear kinetic energy of a system of particles, motion of two
fusion and the evolution of stars. interacting bodies and reduced mass.
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour
of tutorial per week. of tutorial per week.
Method of Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Method of Examination:

Examination:In-class Tests/Assignments 40% Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
PHYS2415– THEORY OF CLASSICAL PHYS2420 – ADVANCED PHYSICS

MECHANICS (3 Credits) LABORATORY I (3 Credits)
Pre-requisite: PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of Pre-requisite: PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of
Translational Motion AND PHYS1205 Physics II: Translational Motion AND PHYS1205 Physics II:
Rotation, Waves and Thermodynamics AND Rotation, Waves and Thermodynamics AND
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and
Circuits AND PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, Circuits AND PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism,
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics. Electromagnetic Waves and Optics.
Objectives: Fundamentals of classical mechanics Objectives: Practical experience in conducting

treated with differential equations. experiments, troubleshooting apparatus, data analysis,
error analysis, writing proper laboratory reports,
Syllabus: Newton’s laws of motion in one dimension, background research for experiments. Syllabus:
constant forces, position dependent forces, work- Several experiments performed, researched and
energy theorem, potential energy, turning points, written in a standard report format as outlined during
velocity dependent forces, drag and terminal velocity. the first four weeks of class. Mean and standard
Full treatment of the simple harmonic oscillator, deviation, error analysis, method of least squares (to be
energy, damped harmonic motion, phase space, examined in an in-class test). Examples of
underdamped, overdamped and critically damped experiments: Millikan oil drop experiment, electron
oscillator, driven damped harmonic oscillator and diffraction, photoelectric effect, Michaelson
resonance. Displacement, velocity and acceleration in interferometer, electron spin resonance, rotational
two and three dimensions, potential energy in three- motion and moment of inertia, Cavendish experiment
dimensional motion, separable forces, projectile (measurement of gravitational constant), hydrogen
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fuel cell, coupled oscillators, heat engine and ideal gas PHYS2950 - PHYSICS ELECTIVE (3 Credits)
laws, Faraday rotation of polarized waves, magnetic Pre-requisites: None
force.
Syllabus: An advanced course in Physics taken as an
Teaching: Six (6) hours of laboratory per week. exchange student at an approved institution and pre-
Lectures (proper writing of laboratory reports, data approved by the Dean.
analysis and uncertainty analysis) during first four
weeks embedded within the six hours of laboratory. LEVEL III PHYSICS COURSES
Method of Examination: PHYS3420 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I
Written Laboratory Reports 70% (3 Credits)
In-class Test 10% Pre-requisite: PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in
Oral Presentation 20% Physics II.
PHYS2425 – COMPUTATIONAL METHODS IN Objectives: Fundamentals of quantitative

PHYSICS (3 Credits) electromagnetic theory treated with vector calculus
Pre-requisite: PHYS1200 Physics I: Mechanics of and differential equations.
Translational Motion AND PHYS1205 Physics II:
Rotation, Waves and Thermodynamics AND Syllabus: Scalar product, vector product, triple
PHYS1210 Physics III: Electric Fields, Currents and products, transformation properties of vectors,
Circuits AND PHYS1220 Physics IV: Magnetism, gradient, divergence and curl, vector identities,
Electromagnetic Waves and Optics. Laplacian, divergence theorem, Stokes’ theorem,
spherical and cylindrical coordinates, Dirac delta
Objectives: Practical introduction to numerical function, Coulomb’s law, electric field, continuous
analysis and computer simulation of physical charge distributions, Gauss’ law, electric potential,
problems. Laplace’s equation, Poisson’s equation, boundary
conditions, energy of assembling charge distributions,
Syllabus: Algorithms, pseudocode and flowcharts,
conductors and induced charge, capacitors,
programming syntax in a standard high level language
Earnshaw’s theorem, uniqueness theorems, method of
(e.g. C, C++, FORTRAN), structural programming,
images, applications of separation of variables to
basic UNIX commands, Monte Carlo simulation with
Laplace’s equation in Cartesian, cylindrical and
pseudorandom numbers, roots, quadrature, Euler
spherical coordinate systems, multipole expansion of
method for numerical solution of differential
the electric potential, electric field of a dipole, Lorentz
equations, Fourier methods, concepts in computer
force law, currents, Biot-Savart law, divergence and
modelling.
curl of the magnetic field, Ampere’s law, magnetic
vector potential, magnetic boundary conditions,
Teaching: One (1) one-hour lecture and four (4) hours
multipole expansion of the vector potential,
of practical per week.
electromotive force, Ohm’s law, drift velocity, motional
emf, Faraday’s law, induced electric field, inductance,
energy in magnetic fields, displacement current,
Maxwell’s equations, continuity equation and
In-class Tests 20%
conservation of charge.
Practical Assignments 40%
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Teaching: One (1) one-hour lecture and four (4) hours Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of
of practical per week. tutorial per week.
Method of Examination: Method of Examination:

Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
In-class Tests 20% In-class Tests 20%
Practical Assignments 20% Tutorial Assignments 20%
PHYS3445 – FUNDAMENTALS OF GENERAL PHYS3450 – FLUID MECHANICS (3 Credits)

RELATIVITY AND COSMOLOGY (3 Credits) Pre-requisite: PHYS2415 Theory of Classical
Pre-requisite: PHYS2410 Modern Physics; PHYS2405 Mechanics.
Mathematical Methods in Physics II.
Objectives: Fundamentals of the principles and theory
Objectives: Mathematical treatment of special and of fluid mechanics.
general relativity with an introduction to Cosmology.
Syllabus: Density, pressure, fluids in equilibrium,
Syllabus: Review of special relativity, Einstein’s pressure gauges, Pascal’s principle, Archimedes
postulates, Lorentz transformations, four-vectors, principle, buoyancy, types of flow, equation of
velocity, and energy, addition of velocities, four- continuity, Bernoulli’s equation, scalars, vectors,
velocity, light cone, proper time, time dilations, tensors, contraction and multiplication, force on a
Doppler effect, Lorentz invariance, conservation laws, surface, gradient, divergence and curl, divergence
invariance of electric charge, covariance of theorem, Stokes’ theorem, particle and field
electrodynamics. General relativity: time dilation in a description of fluid motion, flow lines, fluid
gravitational field, rank of tensors, covariant and acceleration and Galilean transformation, strain,
contravariant four-vectors, metric and Kronecker rotation rates, simple plane flows, Reynold’s transport
tensors, invariant equations, tensor algebra, tensor theorem, conservation of mass, stream functions,
calculus, principle of equivalence, principle of general conservation of momentum, constitutive equation for
covariance, generally covariant forms of Maxwell’s a Newtonian fluid, Navier- Stokes momentum
equations, curvature tensor, geometric analogies, equation, noninertial frame of reference, conservation
Einstein’s field equations, weak field, gauge invariance. of energy, boundary conditions, Kelvin and Helmholtz
Cosmology: measurements of cosmological distances, theorems, vorticity equation in an inertial frame of
red shifts, standard model of cosmology, stellar reference, interaction of vortices, exact solutions of
equilibrium and collapse, Newtonian stars, white steady laminar flow, elementary lubrication theory,
dwarfs, Chandrasekhar limit, neutron stars, similarity solutions for incompressible viscous flow,
supermassive stars, gravitational collapse, black holes, oscillations, low Reynold’s number flow past a solid
Schwarzschild solution, cosmological principle, tests of sphere.
Einstein’s theory, generation and detection of
gravitational waves, early history of the universe, Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures, one (1) hour of
inflation, age of the universe, cosmic microwave tutorial per week.
background, curvature and the fate of the universe.
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Method of Examination: In-class Tests 20%

Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Tutorial Assignments 20%
In-class Tests 20%
PHYS3460 – PHYSICS OF SUSTAINABLE
Tutorial Assignments 20%
ENERGY SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
PHYS3455 – LASERS AND OPTICAL SYSTEMS Pre-requisite: PHYS2415 Theory of Classical
(3 Credits) Mechanics
Pre-requisite: PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Objectives: An in-depth survey of renewable energy
Physics I. systems: wind turbines, photovoltaics, hydroelectric,
wave energy, ocean thermal energy conversion,
Objectives: Advanced quantitative study of principles storage.
of optics and lasers.
Syllabus: Global energy system: social, economic and
environmental impact. Wind turbines: wind resource
Syllabus: Complex representation of waves, plane
assessment, wind turbine aerodynamics, airfoils, Betz
waves, spherical waves, converging and diverging
coefficient, wind turbine control, turbine dynamics,
waves, paraxial approximation, Michelson
small-scale wind power. Solar systems: solar radiation,
interferometer, Fabry-Perot interferometer, addition
geometric effects, atmospheric effects, spectrum,
of propagating waves, division of wave front, amplitude
insolation, design, construction and operating
interferometers, multiple coherent oscillators,
principles of solar collectors, flat plate collectors, heat
Huygens’ principle, Fresnel formulation, Rayleigh-
transfer characteristics. Hydroelectric plants:
Sommerfeld diffraction, Fresnel and Fraunhofer
Precipitation, run-off, classification of hydroelectric
diffraction, rectangular apertures, circular apertures,
power plants, design, construction and operation of
Rayleigh’s criterion, Fresnel diffraction from straight
dams, spillways, canals, penstocks, surge tanks, drift
edges, Cornu spiral, polarization, quarter and half
tubes, selection of turbine, speed and pressure
wave plates, retarders, circular polarizers, Jones
regulation, governing, starting and stopping water
calculus, Mueller calculus, Faraday effect, Kerr effect,
turbines. Marine energy: ocean thermal energy
Pockel effect, Fourier optics, intensity impulse
conversion and sea water air conditioning, wave energy
response, resolution, incoherent transfer function,
conversion,. Electrical integration: centralized versus
point spread function, optical transfer function,
embedded generation, electric grids, demand curves
modulation transfer function, lasers, population
and penetration from renewables, demand side
inversion, stimulated emission, Einstein’s coefficients,
management-deferrable loads, multiple voltages,
solid state, gas, liquid and dye lasers, tunable, high
generator characteristics and usage. Energy storage:
power, high stability and short pulse lasers, width of
energy densities, efficiency, lifetime, batteries, fuel
spectral lines, gain of a lasing medium, Doppler,
cells, compressed air turbines, flywheels.
natural and collision broadening of spectral lines, axial
and longitudinal modes of a laser cavity.
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour
of tutorial per week. Method of Examination:
Method of Examination: In-class Tests 20%
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% Tutorial Assignments 20%
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PHYS3465 – ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY II PHYS3470 – BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS (3

(3 Credits) Credits)
Pre-requisite: PHYS3420 Electromagnetic Theory I Pre-requisite: PHYS3485 Theory of Statistical
Mechanics.
Objectives: A quantitative study of advanced topics in
Objectives: An exploration of the connection between
electromagnetic theory that builds on the principles
physics and biological systems at all levels: molecular,
learned in PHYS3420 (Electromagnetic Theory I).
organelle, cellular, organism and population.
Syllabus: Electric and Magnetic Fields in Matter:

Syllabus: Biological systems overview: prokaryotes,
Atomic polarizability, electric field of a polarized
eukaryotes, organelles, ATP, DNA, tRNA, mRNA,
object, bound charge, electric filed inside a dielectric,
proteins, enzymes, ribosomes, mitochondria,
electric displacement, Gauss’ law in the presence of
membranes, endoplasmic reticulum, microtubules,
dielectrics, susceptibility and permittivity, boundary
multicellular organisms, intercellular communication,
value problems with linear dielectrics, energy and
cell differentiation, populations, evolution. Statistical
forces in dielectrics, torques and forces on magnetic
mechanics and living systems: biological order,
dipoles, paramagnetism, effect of magnetic fields on
osmotic flow, Gibbs free energy, entropy, Boltzmann
atomic orbits, diamagnetism, magnetization, bound
distribution, self-assembly of lipid bilayers, protein
currents and their physical interpretation, auxiliary
folding, aggregation, diffusion. Filaments in cells:
field, boundary conditions, linear and nonlinear
elasticity of polymers, resistance of stretching from
media, ferromagnetism. Conservation Laws:
entropy, actin, cytoskeleton, microtubules, filament
Continuity equation, Poynting’s theorem, momentum
networks. Membranes: bilayer compression and
in electromagnetic fields, Maxwell’s stress tensor,
bending resistance, thermal fluctuations and
conservation of momentum, conservation of angular
membrane shape, folding, locomotion, interactions
momentum. Electromagnetic Waves: Properties of
between membranes. Molecular machines: transport
waves and the wave equation, boundary conditions,
in the cell, molecular motors and flagella, active
reflection and transmission, Snell’s law, polarization,
pumping, sodium-potassium pumps, mitochondria
monochromatic plane waves, energy and momentum
and ATP synthesis. Information theory and evolving
in electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic waves in
populations: information in living systems, acquisition
media, absorption and dispersion, wave guides, coaxial
of information through evolution, predator-prey
transmission lines. Potentials and Radiation: Gauge
relationships and the Lotka-Volterra equations.
transformations, Coulomb and Lorentz gauges,
retarded potentials, Jefimenko’s equations, Lienard-
Wiechert potentials, field due to a moving charge,
electric dipole radiation, power radiated by moving
point charges.
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
of tutorial per week. In-class Tests 20%

In-class Tests 20%
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PHYS3475 – FUNDAMENTALS OF SOLID Objectives: Fundamentals of the formal theory of

STATE PHYSICS (3 Credits) quantum mechanics with advanced mathematical
treatment
Pre-requisite: PHYS2410 Modern Physics.
Objectives: A thorough grounding in the study of Syllabus: Schrodinger’s equation, statistical
thermal, acoustic and electro-optical properties of interpretation of wave function, expectation values,
crystals and amorphous solids normalization, momentum operator, Ehrenfest’s
theorems, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle,
Syllabus: Bravais lattices, crystal planes and directions, stationary states, construction of time dependent wave
Miller indices, types and classifications of crystal function from stationary states, infinite square well,
structure, interatomic forces and bonding, Bragg’s law, harmonic oscillator, ladder operators, free particle,
scattering from atoms and crystals, reciprocal lattice, group velocity, versus phase velocity, Gaussian wave
x-ray diffraction, experimental techniques of packet, finite square well, Hilbert space, inner
diffraction, Ewald construction, elastic waves, products, eigenfunctions, eigenvalues, Dirac notation,
phonons, density of states function, Einstein and Hermitian operators, Hermitian conjugate, continuous
Debye specific heats, limitations of Einstein and Debye spectra, generalized uncertainty principle,
models, conduction electrons, properties of the free commutators, time dependence of expectation values,
electron gas, thermal conductivity, electrical spectral decomposition, Schrodinger’s equation in
conductivity, heat capacity of conduction electrons, three dimensions, solution in spherical coordinates,
Fermi surface, Hall effect, limitations of the free angular and radial solutions, spherical infinite
electron model, Bloch’s theorem, Brillouin zones, potential well, hydrogen atom, angular momentum
density of states, nearly free electron model, operators, commutation relations, ladder operators for
calculations of energy bands, metals, insulators, angular momentum, normalization, Pauli spin
semiconductors, velocity and effective mass of Bloch matrices, electron in a magnetic field, Larmour
electron, crystal momentum, holes, electrical frequency, addition of angular momenta.
conductivity, semiconductor statistics.
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour of tutorial per week.
Method of Examination: Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60%
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% In-class Tests 20%
In-class Tests 20% Tutorial Assignments 20%
PHYS3485 – THEORY OF STATISTICAL
PHYS3480 – THEORY OF QUANTUM MECHANICS (3 Credits)
MECHANICS (3 Credits) Pre-requisite: PHYS2410 Modern Physics; PHYS2400
Pre-requisite: PHYS2410 Modern Physics; PHYS2405 Mathematical Methods in Physics I
Mathematical Methods in Physics II
Objectives: Fundamentals of the formal theory of
statistical mechanics with advanced mathematical
treatment and some applications.
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Syllabus: Probable configurations of systems using expected to define, investigate and report on an applied
spin models, entropy introduced as the logarithm of or theoretical research topic in Physics. The project
the number of accessible states, thermal equilibrium, itself is equivalent to a single Faculty course (3 credits)
temperature introduced as the derivative of entropy and must therefore reach that standard in terms of
with respect to energy, law of increase of energy for content and research effort. The research will be
isolated systems, Boltzmann distribution, partition summarized in a written report by the student of
function, internal energy and heat capacity, pressure, approximately thirty (30) pages. The report submitted
Helmholtz free energy, quantum concentration, at the end of the semester will summarize the results
entropy of mixing, Planck distribution for a single and contain the following: introduction, method,
mode, number of modes in a cavity, energy density and apparatus, data, analysis of results including calculated
total internal energy, Stefan-Boltzmann law of uncertainties of the results, conclusion. An oral
radiation, energy flux density, equivalence of a black presentation shall be delivered by the student at the
body to the cavity, absorptivity and emissivity, end of the semester to a panel of faculty members
chemical potential, ideal gas, internal and external which includes the supervisor.
chemical potential with examples, derivation of the
Gibbs distribution with examples, Fermi and Bose Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour
distributions, classical limit, derivation of properties of of tutorial per week.
the ideal gas in the classical limit, entropy and the
Sackur-Tetrode equation, heat capacity, internal Method of Examination:
energy, equation of state, ground state of the Fermi gas, Written Report 70%
Fermi energy, density of states, heat capacity of an Oral Examination 30%
electron gas, applications of the Fermi gas to white
PHYS3495 – PHYSICS TWO-SEMESTER
dwarf stars, Einstein condensation and the Einstein
RESEARCH PROJECT (6 Credits)
condensation temperature.
Pre-requisite: Restricted to final year students
majoring in Physics.
Objectives: Application and development of Physics
knowledge to research area for two-semester duration
Syllabus: In consultation with and under the
In-class Tests 20%
supervision of a Faculty member, students are
expected to define, investigate and report on an applied
PHYS3490 – PHYSICS ONE-SEMESTER or theoretical research topic in Physics. The project
RESEARCH PROJECT (3 Credits) itself is equivalent to two Faculty courses (6 credits)
Pre-requisite: Restricted to final year students and must therefore reach that standard in terms of
majoring in Physics. content and research effort. The research during the
Objectives: Application and development of Physics first semester will be summarized in a written report by
knowledge to research area for one-semester duration the student of approximately thirty (30) pages. The
report submitted at the end of the semester will mainly
Syllabus: In consultation with and under the concern the background for the research and progress
supervision of a Faculty member, students are that has been made during that semester. An oral
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presentation shall be delivered on these topics at the well as an on-campus supervisor and will submit a
end of the semester to a panel of faculty members report and make a presentation within the Department
which includes the supervisor. At the end of the second at the end of the internship. Through exposure to the
semester, a final written report, also containing working environment, students will acquire
approximately thirty (30) pages, shall be submitted transferable skills that will be useful in any future
containing the following: introduction, method, employment sphere.
apparatus,, data, analysis of results including
calculated uncertainties of the results, conclusion. A The professional placement in an organisation will
final oral presentation shall be delivered by the student normally take place during the summer school period,
at the end of the second semester to a panel of faculty and students will be registered for the course as a
members which includes the supervisor. summer school course. Students intending to register
Teaching: Two (2) one-hour lectures and one (1) hour curriculum vitae (CV) to the course coordinator by a
of tutorial per week. stated deadline in semester 2. At the same time, host
Method of Examination: and provide a summary of possible activities (work
Written Report (Semester I) 35% plan) successful students would undertake in their
Oral Examination (Semester I) 15% organisation. Student CVs will be circulated to
Written Report (Semester II) 35% potential workplace supervisors and the course
Oral Examination (Semester II) 15% coordinator will assign placements to the mutual
PHYS3955 – PHYSICS INTERNSHIP (3
embarking on the professional placement.
Credits)
Pre-requisite: GPA of 3.0 or above in the Physics
major. The student must have completed or be enrolled
Student's Placement Report 50%
in courses totalling 60 credits or more. The department
Workplace Supervisor's Appraisal 35%
must approve the student. Approval by the department
Oral presentation of report 15%
does not however guarantee placement. Enrolment in
internship is subject to successful placement at a


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Syllabus: This course is a yearlong 3-credit course in

METEOROLOGY
the practical aspects of meteorology. Topics to be
covered include weather observations hands on
LEVEL I METEOROLOGY
approach to producing accurate weather observations,
COURSES identifying weather symbols and the use of surface and
upper air plotting models., use and maintenance of
METE1110 - INTRODUCTION TO OCEANS AND
weather instruments; Use and interpretation of
CLIMATE (3 Credits)
thermodynamic charts, scalar analysis, surface chart
Pre-requisites: None
analysis, graphical subtraction and addition using
analysis, calculation of geostrophic, gradient and
Restriction: Not to be taken with ERSC1002 Oceans
thermal winds, frontal analysis, upper air analysis and
and Climate
analysis using current software packages.
Co-requisites+: METE1125: Meteorological

Teaching: One (1) one (1) tutorial and two (2) hours of
Observations and Basic Analysis
practical per week.
METE1130: Introduction to Physical Meteorology
(+ for Meteorology Majors and Minors ONLY)
Coursework:
100%
Syllabus: This course is intended for students wishing
Laboratory Exercises : 50%
to gain the essentials of climatology and oceanography.
Test: 50%
It is available to scientists and non-scientists alike. The
course will provide information regarding the science METE1135 – INTRODUCTION TO DYNAMIC
of climate, the structure of the oceans, and the METEOROLOGY (3 Credits)
interaction of the ocean and the atmosphere as a driver Pre-requisites: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2 (or
of climate. Topics to be covered include the global equivalent) AND CAPE Physics Unit 1 (or equivalent).
radiation budget; heat and moisture transfer on the
earth; the composition of the ocean; the chemical Syllabus: Air pressure and winds. Wind: small-scale
composition of the ocean; and ocean circulations. and local systems. Wind: global systems. Air masses
and fronts. Middle-latitude cyclones. Thunderstorms
Teaching: One (1) lecture; one (1) tutorial and two (2) and tornadoes. Tropical weather systems.
hours of practical per week.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures, and one (1) tutorial of
Method of Examination: practical per week.
Theory: In-course Tests/Assignments 40% Method of Examination:
METE1125 – METEOROLOGICAL
OBSERVATIONS, INSTRUMENTS & BASIC
Co-requisites: None
276
METE1130 – INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL LEVEL II METEOROLOGY

METEOROLOGY (3 Credits)
COURSES
Pre-requisites: CAPE Pure Mathematics Units 1 & 2 (or
equivalent) AND CAPE Physics Unit 1 (or equivalent).
METE2110 – ATMOSPHERIC
THERMODYNAMICS (3 Credits)
Syllabus: The Atmosphere: composition and structure.
Weather elements and instruments. Energy and heat
Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195
transfer. Radiation and the Earth’s atmosphere.
Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I & MATH1130
Seasonal and daily temperatures. Energy budget.
Calculus II); METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and
Clouds and precipitation. Thermodynamics. Simple
Climate; METE1125 Meteorological Observations,
thermodynamics chart analysis; Weather
Instruments and Basic Analysis; METE1130
observations. Scalar analysis.
Introduction to Physical Meteorology and METE1135
Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (or METE1000
Teaching: Two (2) lectures, and one (1) tutorial hour
Introduction to Physical Meteorology & Weather
per week.
Observations, METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic
Meteorology & Weather Systems and METE1200
Oceans & Climate or METE1010 Introduction to
Meteorology I and METE1011 Introduction to
Meteorology II).
METE1305 – INTRODUCTION TO CLIMATE

Syllabus: Atmospheric composition. Equation of state
CHANGE AND SOCIETY (3 Credits)
for dry air. The first law of thermodynamics. Entropy.
Thermodynamic diagrams. Equation of state for moist
Restriction: Cannot be taken by majors and minors in air. Vapour content of moist air. Thermodynamics of
Meteorology. Students are not allowed to take BOTH moist unsaturated air. Saturation. The
METE1200(or METE1110) and METE1305 for credit. pseudoadiabatic process. Hydrostatic equilibrium.
Special atmospheres and the standard atmosphere.
Syllabus: The biosphere: definition, evolution and Dry adiabatic and pseudoadiabatic lapse rates.
contributions to climate and climate change. Global Buoyancy forces. Stability criteria for dry air and for
climate change with particular reference to the moist air. Convective instability. Buoyant convection.
Caribbean region; the influence of climate change on
biodiversity, livelihoods, population displacement, Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one (1) tutorial per
energy, food security, health and economic activity, week.
global climate change policies and initiatives and the
Caribbean region’s evolving adaptation to climate Method of Examination:
change strategy. Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50%
Teaching: Two (2) lectures, one (1) tutorial hour per In-course Tests/Assignments 50%
week.
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METE2120 - PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY (3 METE2125 - DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY (3

Credits) Credits)
Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195 Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195
Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I & MATH1130 Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I & MATH1130
Calculus II); METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Calculus II); METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and
Climate; METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Climate; METE1125 Meteorological Observations,
Instruments and Basic Analysis; METE1130 Instruments and Basic Analysis; METE1130
Introduction to Physical Meteorology and METE1135 Introduction to Physical Meteorology and METE1135
Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (or METE1000 Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (or METE1000
Introduction to Physical Meteorology & Weather Introduction to Physical Meteorology & Weather
Observations, METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic Observations, METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic
Meteorology & Weather Systems and METE1200 Meteorology & Weather Systems and METE1200
Oceans & Climate or METE1010 Introduction to Oceans & Climate or METE1010 Introduction to
Meteorology I and METE1011 Introduction to Meteorology I and METE1011 Introduction to
Meteorology II). Meteorology II).
Syllabus: Nucleation. Growth of cloud droplets by Syllabus: Elementary vector methods in meteorology.
condensation and by collision and coalescence. Derivation of the equation of motion from Newton's
Elementary growth models. Formation and growth of law. The equation of motion in various co‑ ordinate
ice crystals. Drop size distribution functions. systems. Simplification of the equation of motion. The
Widespread and convective precipitation. conservation of mass. The basic equations with
Electromagnetic radiation. Black body and laws of pressure as the vertical coordinate. Horizontal
blackbody radiation. Scattering, reflection, absorption balanced motions; the geostrophic thermal wind.
and emission of radiation in the atmosphere. Concepts of circulation and vorticity; the circulation
Electronic, vibrational, and rotational transitions. theorems and the vorticity equation and their
Solar constant. Undepleted and depleted solar applications. Structure and dynamics of the planetary
radiation. Determination of terrestrial radiation. Cloud boundary layer.
destabilization and nocturnal development of
thunderstorms. Mean heat balance of earth- Teaching: Two (23) lectures and one (1) tutorial per
atmosphere system. Atmospheric greenhouse effect. week.
Meridional transfer processes. Selected optical
phenomena. Atmospheric electricity. Atmospheric Method of Examination:
ozone. Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 70%
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one (1) tutorial per In-course Tests/Assignments 30%
week.
278
METE2210 - SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY (3 Introduction to Physical Meteorology & Weather

Credits) Observations, METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic
Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195 Meteorology & Weather Systems and METE1200
Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I & MATH1130 Oceans & Climate or METE1010 Introduction to
Calculus II); PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in Meteorology I and METE1011 Introduction to
Physics I ; METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and Meteorology II).
Climate; METE1125 Meteorological Observations,
Instruments and Basic Analysis; METE1130 Co-requisites: METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (or METE1000 Syllabus: Analysis of mid-latitude synoptic systems:
Introduction to Physical Meteorology & Weather surface and upper levels; use of finite difference
Observations, METE1100 Introduction to Dynamic methods; kinematics calculations and analysis;
Meteorology & Weather Systems and METE1200 methods of estimating vertical motion, and the
Oceans & Climate or METE1010 Introduction to evaluation of advection. Analysis of scalar and vector
Meteorology I and METE1011 Introduction to fields.
Meteorology II).
Syllabus: The characteristics, structure and evolution Teaching: One (1) lectures, one (1) tutorial and two (2)
of mid‑ latitude frontal systems and cyclones. hours of practical per week.
Kinematics of horizontal motion and the computation
of kinematic parameters of divergence, vorticity and Method of Examination:
deformation. Coursework 100%
Laboratory Exercises: 40%
Co-requisites: METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I Test: 60%
METE2305 – FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDRO-

Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one (1) tutorial per
week
Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195
Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I &
MATH1130 Calculus II);
In-course Tests/Online Quizzes/Assignments 30%
Syllabus: The hydrological cycle. Water balance
METE2215 – SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY LAB concepts. Precipitation measurement and analysis.
I (3 Credits) Interception and interception loss. Evaporation and
Pre‑ requisites: MATH1190 Calculus A & MATH1195 evapo-transpiration measurement and estimation.
Calculus B (or MATH1120 Calculus I & MATH1130 Infiltration measurement and estimation. Rainfall-
Calculus II); PHYS2400 Mathematical Methods in runoff processes. Flood risk management
Physics I ; METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and
Climate; METE1125 Meteorological Observations, Teaching: One (1) lectures, one (1) tutorial and two (2)
Instruments and Basic Analysis; METE1130 hours of practical per week.
Introduction to Dynamic Meteorology (or METE1000
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Method of Examination: METE3210 – ADVANCED SYNOPTIC

Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 60% METEOROLOGY (3 Credits)
In-course Tests/Assignments 40% Pre‑ requisites: METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology,
and METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
METE2950 METEOROLOGY ELECTIVE (3
Credits)
Syllabus: The Polar front jet stream ‑ structure and
characteristics and its role in mid‑ latitude
development. The pressure tendency equation and its
Syllabus: An advanced course in Meteorology taken as
applications. Theories of mid-latitude cyclone
an exchange student at an approved institution and
development; Characteristic and formation of cut-off
pre-approved by the Dean.
cyclones, upper level anticyclones, and blocking
systems; Development theories associated with polar
LEVEL III METEOROLOGY
lows and dry lines.
COURSES
Co-requisites: METE3215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab II
METE3110 – ADVANCED DYNAMIC
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one (1) tutorial per
week.
Pre‑ requisites: METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology,
METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology & METE2215
Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
Syllabus: The dynamics of developing synoptic scale
systems in mid‑ latitudes including the quasi-
geostrophic theory. The theory and behaviour of pure METE3215 - SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY LAB
wave motions in the atmosphere. The barotropic and II (3 Credits)
filtered baroclinic models; primitive equation models. Pre‑ requisites: METE2125 Dynamic Meteorology,
The physical basis of baroclinic instability and METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology & METE2215
cyclogenesis. The energy cycle and momentum budget Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
of the atmosphere.
Syllabus: Use of Meteorological weather Data display
Teaching: Two (2) lectures and one (1) tutorial per and analysis software. Four‑ dimensional analysis of
week. mid‑ latitude synoptic systems; use of thickness maps,
sounding and cross‑ sections. Introduction and wind
Method of Examination: and cross section analysis methods. Familiarization
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 70% with and use of numerical products and satellite and
In-course Tests/Assignments 30% radar data in analysis and forecasting.
Co- requisites: METE3210 Advanced Synoptic

Meteorology
Teaching: One (1) lectures, one (1) tutorial and two (2)
280
Method of Examination: Syllabus: Radar Meteorology: Brief historical review.

Coursework: Radar components and related features.
100% Electromagnetic waves. Radar beam characteristics.
Laboratory Exercises: 40% Propagation of radar waves. Formulation of the radar
Test: 60% equation. Precipitation measurements. Principles of
Doppler radar. Principles of Doppler radar. The use of
Lidar and interferometric synthetic aperture radar.
METE3310 – THE TROPICS AND TROPICAL
Interpretation of radar echoes. Applications and use of
WEATHER SYSTEMS (3 Credits)
radar data in nowcasting.
Pre‑ requisites:
METE3110 Advanced Dynamic Meteorology,
Teaching: One (1) lecture, one (1) tutorial and two (2)
METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology &
Syllabus: General circulation of the tropics. The role of
the tropics in the heat, energy and momentum budgets
of the earth‑ atmosphere system. Tropical jet streams.
Structure and characteristics of the tropical boundary METE3425 - SATELLITE METEOROLOGY (3
layer and the trade wind inversion. Cumulus Credits)
convection and scale interaction in the tropics. Pre‑ requisites:
Structure and characteristics of synoptic scale systems METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics,
in the tropics. Structure, behaviour and dynamics of METE2120 Physical Meteorology (or METE2000
tropical cyclones. Analysis of the evolution of tropical Physical Meteorology I, METE2001 Physical
weather systems. Meteorology II) and METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
& METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
Teaching: One (1) lecture, One (1) tutorial and two (2)
hours of practical per week. Syllabus: Satellite Meteorology: Brief History and basic
concepts. Instrumentation and receiving systems.
Method of Examination: Identification of cloud and weather systems. Synoptic
Final Theory Examination (2 hours) 50% analysis of satellite imagery. RGBs and RGB products.
In-course Tests/Assignments/Lab Assignments 50% Atmospheric temperature and water vapor profiles.
Satellite wind estimation. Precipitation estimation.
Analysis of tropical cyclones. Satellite detection of
METE3420 - RADARS METEOROLOGY (3
aerosols and volcanic ash. Basic climate monitoring.
Credits)
Applications and use of satellite information.
Pre‑ requisites:
METE2110 Atmospheric Thermodynamics,
Teaching: One (1) lectures, one (1) tutorial and two (2)
METE2120 Physical Meteorology (or METE2000
Physical Meteorology I, METE2001 Physical
Meteorology II) and METE2210 Synoptic Meteorology
& METE2215 Synoptic Meteorology Lab I
281
In-course Tests/Assignments 40% METE3600 - NUMERICAL WEATHER

PREDICTION AND COMPUTATIONAL
METE3505 - CLIMATE, BIOSPHERE AND
METHODS (3 Credits)
ECOSYSTEMS (3 Credits)
Pre‑ requisites: COMP1205 Computer Science I,
Pre‑ requisites: METE1110 Introduction to Oceans and
METE3210 Advanced Synoptic Meteorology &
Climate or METE1200 Oceans & Climate or BIOL1051
Biodiversity 1 and 28 FST Level II/III credits.
Syllabus:
Syllabus: Characteristics of Caribbean climate; intra-
A brief history of numerical weather prediction and its
and inter-seasonal, inter-annual and inter-decadal
future. A evaluation of the numerical discretization of
climate variability. Role of climate in vegetation
equations. An introduction of the parameterization of
distribution. Influence of weather parameters on
sub-grid-scale physical process. Introduction of data
vegetation and terrestrial ecosystems. Bioclimatic
assimilation techniques. Atmospheric predictability
indices and natural ecosystems. Weather, climate and
and ensemble forecasting.
coastal and marine ecosystems. Climate change and
terrestrial, coastal and marine ecosystems. Role of
Teaching:
vegetation in determining climate (biogeochemical
One (1) lecture, one (1) tutorial and two (2) hours of
cycles, albedo, roughness and fluxes).
practical per week.
Teaching: Two (2) lectures, and two (2) hours of
practical per week.
Final Theory Examination (2hours) 60%
In-course Tests 10%
Essay Assignment & Computer Exercises 30%
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES HANDBOOK 2020-2021

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES HANDBOOK 2020-2021

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK ............................................................................................................... 12

SEMESTER I DATES 2020-2021 ................................................................................................................ 13

DEFINITIONS OF KEY TERMS ................................................................................................................... 28

ACADEMIC ADVISORS ............................................................................................................................. 30

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credits and exemptions........................................................................................................................... 30

THE GRAHAM GOODING BIOLOGY PRIZE ............................................................................................... 39

THE WRITING CLINIC ............................................................................................................................... 40

A. QUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION ....................................................................................................... 44

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LIST OF MAJORS IN THE UWI SCIENCE FACULTIES: ............................................................................. 55

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BSc INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WITH MANAGEMENT ................................................................... 70

SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 84

MAJOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY..................................................................................................................... 102

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES HANDBOOK 2020-2021

MINOR IN BIOCHEMISTRY..................................................................................................................... 103

MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY .......................................................................................................................... 111

BSc BIOCHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................... 116

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES AND COURSES HANDBOOK 2020-2021

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ................................................................................................. 130

PRELIMINARY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE COURSES ..................................................................................... 130

PRELIMINARY CHEMISTRY COURSES .................................................................................................... 149

LEVEL I ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE COURSES ....................................................................................... 158

MAJOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE ............................................................................................................ 168

MAJOR IN ELECTRONICS ....................................................................................................................... 176

MAJOR IN MATHEMATICS..................................................................................................................... 179

MAJOR IN METEOROLOGY .................................................................................................................... 182

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PHYSICS ....................................................................................................................................... 185

MAJOR IN PHYSICS ................................................................................................................................ 185

BSc COMPUTER SCIENCE................................................................................................................... 188

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COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES ............................................... 215

PRELIMINARY COMPUTER scienCE COURSES ....................................................................................... 215

LEVEL I SOFTWARE ENGINEERING COURSES ........................................................................................ 225

LEVEL I ELECTRONICS COURSES ............................................................................................................ 237

PRELIMINARY MATHEMATICS COURSES............................................................................................... 245

PRELIMINARY PHYSICS COURSES .......................................................................................................... 264

LEVEL I METEOROLOGY COURSES ......................................................................................................... 276

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SEMESTER I DATES 2020-2021

Teaching Begins September 07, 2020

Teaching Ends December 04, 2020

Examination Begin December 07, 2020

Examination End December 22, 2020

Semester I Ends December 22, 2020

SEMESTER II DATES 2020-2021

Teaching Begins January 18, 2021

Teaching Ends April 16, 2021

Semester Break April 19-25, 2021