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Academic Programmes

MATHEMATICS PROGRAMMES

YEAR I

M1501 Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 5H

M1502 Calculus I 5H

PLUS

At least twenty-six (26) credit hours from relevant disciplines

YEAR II

Single Major (36H)

M2401 Logic Set Theory and Algebraic Structures 4H

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M2404 Calculus IIB 4H

M2405 Vectors and Mechanics 4H

M2406 Numerical Analysis I 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability 4H

ST2442 Introduction to Operations Research 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

Double Major (20H)

M2401 Logic Set Theory and Algebraic Structures 4H

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M2404 Calculus IIB 4H

M2405 Vectors and Mechanics 4H

YEAR III

Single Major (36H)

M3401 Vector Calculus 4H

M3402 Real Analysis I 4H

M3403 Differential Equations 4H

M3404 Mechanics 4H

M3405 Introduction to Abstract Algebra 4H

M3406 Tensor Analysis 4H

M3407 Numerical Analysis II 4H

M3408 Introduction to Elementary Number Theory 4H

ST3441 Linear Programming 4H

Double Major (20H)

M3401 Vector Calculus 4H

M3402 Real Analysis I 4H

M3403 Differential Equations 4H

M3404 Mechanics 4H

M3405 Introduction to Abstract Algebra 4H

YEAR IV

Single Major (36/40H)

M4401 Ordinary Differential Equations 4H

M4402 Introduction to Metric Spaces 4H

M4403 Real Analysis II 4H

M4404 Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable 4H

M 4405 Topics in Algebra I 4H

M 4406 Topics in Algebra II 4H

M4407 Mathematical Methods 4H

Plus at least 8 credit hours from the elective courses below

M4408 Classical Mechanics 4H

M4409 Topology 4H

M4410 Fluid Mechanics 4H

M4411 Mathematical Modelling 4H

M4212 Graph Theory 2H

Double Major (20H)

M4401 Ordinary Differential Equations 4H

M4402 Introduction to Metric Spaces 4H

M4403 Real Analysis II 4H

M4404 Introduction to Functions of a Complex Variable 4H

Plus at least 4 credit hours from the elective courses below

M 4405 Topics in Algebra I 4H

M 4406 Topics in Algebra II 4H

M4407 Mathematical Methods 4H

M4408 Classical Mechanics 4H

M4409 Topology 4H

M4410 Fluid Mechanics 4H

M4411 Mathematical Modelling 4H

M4212 Graph Theory 2H

Service Courses

YEAR I

M1330 Essential Mathematics 3H

M1431 Algebra I For Non-Mathematics Majors 4H

M1432 Calculus I For Non-Mathematics Majors 4H

YEAR II

M2451 Algebra II For Non-Mathematics Majors 4H

M2452 Calculus II For Non-Mathematics Majors 4H

STATISTICS PROGRAMMES

YEAR I

M1501 Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 5H

M1502 Calculus I 5H

ST1311 Introduction to Statistics I 3H

ST1312 Introduction to Statistics II 3H

ST1322 Introduction to Data Analysis Methods 3H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I 4H

CS1402 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology II 4H

PLUS

At least nine credit hours from the relevant disciplines

YEAR II:

Single Major (B.Sc Statistics) (36H)

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus II 4H

M 2404 Calculus IIB 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability (core) 4H

ST2421 Statistical Methods I (core) 4H

ST2422 Statistical Methods II (core) 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

Plus

for Operations Research Stream

ST2442 Introduction to Operations Research 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

for Social Statistics Stream

DEM 251 Introduction to Population Studies 4H

DEM 252 Elementary Demographic Methods 4H

for Production Statistics Stream

EC 260 Principles of Microeconomics 4H

EC 261 Principles of Macroeconomics 4H

for General Statistics Stream

At least a course from each of the other three streams

Plus

A selection of optional courses from other majors to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Major Minor Programme (36H)

M 2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M 2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M 2404 Calculus IIB 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability (core) 4H

ST2421 Statistical Methods I (core) 4H

ST2422 Statistical Methods II (core) 4H

Plus

At least a course from one of the three streams:

Operations Research, Production Statistics and Social Statistics

Plus

A selection of optional courses from a minor to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Double Major Programme (24H)

M 2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M 2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M 2404 Calculus IIB 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability (core) 4H

ST2421 Statistical Methods I (core) 4H

ST2422 Statistical Methods II (core) 4H

YEAR III

Single Major (B.Sc Statistics) (36H)

ST3321 Applied Regression Analysis (core) 3H

ST3422 Introduction to Time Series Analysis (core) 4H

ST3323 Econometrics (core) 3H

ST3424 Survey Methods and Applications (core) 4H

ST3326 Design of Experiments (core) 3H

Plus

for Operations Research Stream

ST3441 Linear Programming 4H

ST3342 Introductory Inventory Analysis 3H

ST3344 Network Analysis and Its Applications 3H

CS3400 Data Structures and Algorithms 4H

CS3432 Principles of Database Design and Data Management 4H

for Social Statistics Stream

ST3461 Education Statistics 4H

DEM351 Demographic Methods 4H

for Production Statistics Stream

ST3451 Economic Statistics 4H

ST3452 Actuarial Statistics 4H

for General Statistics Stream

At least a course from each of the other three streams

Plus

A selection of optional courses from other majors to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Major Minor Programme (36H)

ST3321 Applied Regression Analysis (core) 3H

ST3422 Introduction to Time Series Analysis (core) 4H

ST3424 Survey Methods and Applications (core) 4H

ST3326 Design of Experiments (core) 3H

Plus

At least a course from one of the three streams:

Operations Research, Production Statistics and Social Statistics

Plus

A selection of optional courses from a minor to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Double Major Programme (18H)

ST3321 Applied Regression Analysis (core) 3H

ST3422 Introduction to Time Series Analysis (core) 4H

ST3424 Survey Methods and Applications (core) 4H

ST3326 Design of Experiments (core) 3H

Plus

At least 4 credit hours from one of the three streams:

Operations Research, Production Statistics and Social Statistics

YEAR IV

Single Major (B.Sc Statistics) (36H)

ST4411 Statistical Theory (core) 4H

ST4412 Inferential Statistics (core) 4H

ST4422 Introduction to Multivariate Methods (core) 4H

ST4324 Categorical Data Analysis (core) 3H

ST4690 Research Project in Statistics (core) 6H

Plus

for Operations Research Stream

ST4341 Elements of Queueing Theory 3H

ST4342 Basics of Nonlinear Programming 3H

ST4343 Integer Programming and Its Applications 3H

for Social Statistics Stream

ST4461 Health Statistics 4H

DEM451 Demographic and Applied Methods 4H

for Production Statistics Stream

ST4451 Agricultural Statistics 4H

ST4452 Industrial Statistics 4H

for General Statistics Stream

At least a course from each of the other three streams

Plus

A selection of optional courses from other majors to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Major Minor Programme (36H)

ST4411 Statistical Theory (core) 4H

ST4412 Inferential Statistics (core) 4H

ST4422 Introduction to Multivariate Methods (core) 4H

ST4324 Categorical Data Analysis (core) 3H

ST4690 Research Project in Statistics (core) 6H

Plus

At least a course from one of the three streams:

Operations Research, Production Statistics and Social Statistics

Plus

A selection of optional courses from a minor to make a minimum of 36 credit hours.

Double Major Programme (18H)

ST4411 Statistical Theory (core) 4H

ST4412 Inferential Statistics (core) 4H

ST4422 Introduction to Multivariate Methods (core) 4H

ST4324 Categorical Data Analysis (core) 3H

Plus

At least 3 credit hours from one of the three streams:

Operations Research, Production Statistics and Social Statistics

Service Courses

YEAR I

ST1381 Elementary Statistics 3H

YEAR II

ST2481 Statistical Methods and Applications 4H

ST2482 Statistical Methods for Business 4H

COMPUTER SCIENCES PROGRAMMES

BSc Computer Science (Single and/or Double Majors) First Year

M1501 Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 5H

M1502 Calculus I 5H

ST1311 Introduction to Statistics I 3H

ST1312 Introduction to Statistics II 3H

ST1322 Introduction to Data Analysis Methods 3H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I 4H

CS1402 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology II 4H

BA160 Introduction to Business Administration 6H

EC161 Elements of Microeconomics 3H

EC162 Elements of Macroeconomics 3H

E101 Communications and Study Skills 6H

BSc Information Systems First Year

M1501 Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 5H

M1502 Calculus I 5H

ST1311 Introduction to Statistics I 3H

ST1312 Introduction to Statistics II 3H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I 4H

CS1402 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology II 4H

ACC161 Financial Accounting I 6H

MGM162 Introduction to Business 4H

EC161 Elements of Microeconomics 3H

EC162 Elements of Macroeconomics 3H

E101 Communications and Study Skills 6H

B.Sc Computer Science

YEAR II

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

CS2410 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

Plus:

CS2420 Introduction to Digital Logic Design (non-physics majors) 4H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I (FOST Year I) 4H

ST2442 Introduction to Operations Research (non-physics majors) 4H

M2404 Calculus IIB (FOST Year I) 4H

M2406 Numerical Analysis I (COMP Year I) 4H

Plus electives from the following disciplines to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

Mathematics, Statistics, Business Administration (and Economics) (Year I)

Physics (FOST Year I – Common First Year)

YEAR III

CS3400 Data Structures and Algorithms 4H

CS3420 Computer Organisation and Architecture 4H

CS3421 Operating Systems I 4H

CS3430 Systems Analysis and Logical Design 4H

CS3432 Principles of Database Design and Data Management 4H

CS3441 Computer Communications and Networks I 4H

Plus:

M3403 Differential Equations (FOST Year I) 4H

ST3344 Network Analysis and Its Applications (COMP Year I) 3H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS3410 Theory of Computation 4H

CS4410 Compiler Construction and Design 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS3240 Practicals in Networking: Basic Routing 2H

EE3302 Analogue Communications 3H

EE3303 Digital Communications 3H

EE3305 Principles of Microprocessors 3H

YEAR IV

CS4401 IT Project Planning and Management 4H

CS4403 Computer Science Project 4H

CS4430 Distributed Database Systems 4H

CS4442 Cryptography and Network Security 4H

Plus:

CS4411 Algorithms Analysis and Design (COMP Year I) 4H

CS4420 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Architecture (FOST Year I) 4H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS3410 Theory Of Computation 4H

CS4410 Compiler Construction and Design 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS4434 Expert Systems 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS4433 Software Engineering 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

CS4420 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Architecture 4H

EE4301 Digital Circuits Design 3H

EE4302 Radio Waves Transmission and Propagation 3H

Double Major with Computer Science

YEAR II

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

CS2410 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

Plus:

CS2420 Introduction to Digital Logic Design (non-physics majors) 4H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I (FOST Year I) 4H

YEAR III

CS3400 Data Structures and Algorithms 4H

CS3420 Computer Organisation and Architecture 4H

CS3421 Operating Systems I 4H

CS3432 Principles of Database Design and Data Management 4H

CS3441 Computer Communications and Networks I 4H

YEAR IV

CS3430 Systems Analysis and Logical Design 4H

CS4430 Distributed Database Systems 4H

Plus:

At least 2 (two) Year IV courses from the following electives and any other course

CS3410 Theory Of Computation 4H

CS4410 Compiler Construction and Design 4H

CS4411 Algorithms Analysis and Design 4H

CS4442 Cryptography and Network Security 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS4434 Expert Systems 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS4433 Software Engineering 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

CS4420 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Architecture 4H

B.Eng in Computer Systems and Networks

YEAR II

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M2404 Calculus IIB 4H

CS2410 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I 4H

Plus

Year II Physics

Year II (For Diploma Holders)

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

M2404 Calculus IIB 4H

CS2410 Introduction to discrete mathematics 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

CS1401 Introduction to Computing and Information Technology I 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability 4H

P226 Year II Laboratory 2H

P228 Introduction to Electronics 2H

P230 Mechanics and Properties of Matter 3H

P231 Electromagnetism and Circuit Theory 3H

Year III

M3403 Differential Equations 4H

CS3400 Data Structures and Algorithms 4H

CS3420 Computer Organisation and Architecture 4H

CS3421 Operating Systems I 4H

CS3430 Systems Analysis and Logical Design 4H

CS3432 Principles of Database Design and Data Management 4H

CS3441 Computer Communications and Networks I 4H

CS3240 Practicals in Networking: Basic Routing 2H

EE3302 Analogue Communications 3H

EE3303 Digital Communications 3H

EE3305 Principles of Microprocessors 3H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS3410 Theory Of Computation 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

YEAR IV

CS4401 IT Project Planning and Management 4H

CS4430 Distributed Database Systems 4H

CS4440 Practicals in Networking: Advanced Routing and Network Design 4H

CS4442 Cryptography and Network Security 4H

CS4420 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Architecture 4H

EE4310 Engineering Management I 3H

EE4301 Digital Circuits Design 3H

EE4302 Radio Waves Transmission and Propagation 3H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS3410 Theory Of Computation 4H

CS4410 Compiler Construction and Design 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS4434 Expert Systems 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS4433 Software Engineering 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

EE4306 Principles of Automatic Control 3H

YEAR V

CS5000 Industrial Attachment 18H

CS5440 Networks Management 4H

CS5402 Computer Networking Project 4H

EE5302 Telecommunication Systems 3H

EE5310 Engineering Management II 3H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS5401 Special topics in computer Science 4H

EE5305 VLSI Design 3H

B.Sc. Information Systems

YEAR II (38CH)

CS2410 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 4H

CS2420 Introduction to Digital Logic Design 4H

CS2431 Programming Fundamentals 4H

CS2432 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming 4H

ST2442 Introduction to Operations Research 4H

ACC261Financial Accounting II (pre-requisite: ACC161) 6H

MGM271Management Process (pre-requisite: MGM162) 6H

ACC272Business Law 6H

Electives

M2402 Linear Algebra 4H

M2403 Calculus IIA 4H

ST2412 Introduction to Probability 4H

ST2421 Statistical Methods I 4H

ST2422 Statistical Methods II 4H

EC 260 Principles of Microeconomics 4H

EC 261 Principles of Macroeconomics 4H

MKT Elements of Marketing 4H

YEAR III (40CH)

CS3400 Data Structures and Algorithms 4H

CS3420 Computer Organisation and Architecture 4H

CS3421 Operating Systems I 4H

CS3430 Systems Analysis and Logical Design 4H

CS3432 Principles of Database Design and Data Management 4H

CS3441 Computer Communications and Networks I 4H

ACC364 Financial Management I 4H

MGM378 Operations Management (Pre-requisite: ST2442) 4H

MGM379 Human Resources Management (Pre-requisite: MGM271) 4H

Plus

CS3434 Information Systems Theory and Practice 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

Electives:

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS3434 Information Systems Theory and Practice 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

CS4433 Software Engineering 4H

ACC362 Advanced Financial Accounting (Pre-requisite: ACC261) 6H

ACC363 Cost Accounting 6H

MKT375 Principles of Marketing 4H

YEAR IV (20/28CH)

CS4401 IT Project Planning and Management 4H

CS4402 Information Systems Project 4H

CS4430 Distributed Database Systems 4H

CS4431 Human Computer Interaction 4H

CS4432 Management Information Systems 4H

MGM454 Entrepreneurship 4H

MGM458 Strategic Management (Pre-requisite: MGM271) 4H

Plus electives from the following to make a minimum of 36 credit hours:

CS3434 Information Systems Theory and Practice (Recommended) 4H

CS4433 Software Engineering (Recommended) 4H

CS4435 Electronic Business Strategy, Architecture and Design (Recommended) 4H

CS4442 Cryptography and Network Security (Recommended) 4H

CS3431 Artificial Intelligence 4H

CS4434 Expert Systems 4H

CS3433 Programming Languages Workshop 4H

CS4420 Advanced Topics in Computer Systems Architecture 4H

ACC461 Auditing and Investigations 6H

ACC456 Management Accounting 6H

ACC467 Financial Management II 6H

Service Courses

CS1301 Computer Appreciation, Awareness and Skills 3H

CS2301 Introduction to Computing Applications for Science Majors 3H

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The National University of Lesotho through the Department of Political and Administrative studies launched a project on “Democratic Accountability in Service Delivery of Policing in Lesotho”.

Publication’s Day kicks off to a good start
9/11/11 -

The National University of Lesotho on Thursday 1^st September 2011 invited government officials, stakeholders and staff to its first Publication’s Day.

NUL to build a new teaching facility valued at M10 million
9/11/11 -

The National University of Lesotho has received a grant to the value of M10 million from the government of Lesotho, through the Ministry of Education of Training.