Mathematics

B. Sc. (General) Degree Course Units

Each student should offer course units having a minimum cumulative credit value of 27.0

First Year

Semester I
  • MAT 101 2.0 Calculus I c
  • MAT 102 2.0 Differential Equations c
  • MAT 103 1.0 Mathematical Tools and Computer Applications I c
  • MAT 104 1.0 Basic Mathematics n
Semester II
  • MAT 126 2.0 Linear Algebra I with Maple c
  • MAT 127 2.0 Calculus II c
  • MAT 128 1.0 Mathematical Tools and Computer Applications II c

Second Year

Semester I
  • MAT 201 2.0 Numerical Methods with MATLAB c
  • MAT 202 3.0 Computer Programming *
  • MAT 204 2.0 Boolean Algebra and Switching Circuits o
  • MAT 205 1.0 Introduction to Geometrical Transformations o
Semester II
  • MAT 225 2.0 Real Analysis c
  • MAT 226 1.0 Linear Algebra II with Maple c
  • MAT 227 2.0 Applicable Mathematics c

Third Year

Semester I
  • MAT 301 2.0 Abstract Algebra c
  • MAT 302 2.0 Complex Analysis c
  • MAT 303 1.0 Classical Mechanics o
  • MAT 304 1.0 Optimization I o
Semester II
  • MAT 326 1.0 Fluid Dynamics o
  • MAT 327 1.5 Numerical Analysis c
  • MAT 328 1.5 Quantum Mechanics I c
  • MAT 329 1.0 Mathematical Modelling I o
  • MAT 330 1.0 Electromagnetic Theory I o

Special Degree Course Units

Special Part I

Semester I
  • MAT 301 2.0 Abstract Algebra c
  • MAT 302 2.0 Complex Analysis c
  • MAT 303 1.0 Classical Mechanics o
  • MAT 304 1.0 Optimization I c
  • MAT 351 2.0 Number Theory c
  • MAT 354 2.0 Operational Research I c
  • MAT 355 2.0 History of Mathematics c
  • MAT 356 2.0 Distribution Theory (based on STA 302. 20) o
  • MAT 357 2.0 Design of Experiments (based on STA 352 2.0) o
  • MAT 358 2.0 Database Management Systems (based on CSC 301 2.0) o
  • MAT 359 2.0 System Development with Java (based on CSC 308 2.0) o
  • MAT 360 2.0 Organizational Behaviour (Marketing) (based on MAN 301 2.0) o
  • MAT 361 2.0 Forecasting (based on MAN 302 2.0) o
  • MAT 362 1.0 Environmental Chemistry (based on CHE 309 1.0) o
  • MAT 363 1.0 Basic Chemical Engineering (based on CHE 312 1.0) o
  • MAT 364 1.0 Food Chemistry (based on CHE 320 1.0) o
  • MAT 365 1.0 Forensic Chemistry (based on CHE 328 1.0) o
  • MAT 366 1.0 Introduction to Microprocessors (based on PHY 322 1.0) o
  • MAT 367 1.0 Nuclear Physics (based on PHY 325 1.0) o
  • MAT 368 1.0 Geophysics (based on PHY 326 1.0) o
  • MAT 369 1.0 Work Shadowing (based on PHY 333 1.0) o
Semester II
  • MAT 326 1.0 Fluid Dynamics c
  • MAT 327 1.5 Numerical Analysis c
  • MAT 328 1.5 Quantum Mechanics I c
  • MAT 329 1.0 Mathematical Modelling I c
  • MAT 330 1.0 Electromagnetic Theory I o
  • MAT 352 2.0 Topology c
  • MAT 353 2.0 Computational Mathematics c
  • MAT 376 2.0 Group Theory c
  • MAT 377 2.0 Complex Variables c
  • MAT 378 1.0 Rotational Systems c
  • MAT 379 2.0 Statistical Modelling (based on STA 359 2.0) o
  • MAT 381 2.0 Data Analysis and Preparation of Statistical Reports o
  •                   (based on STA 307 2.0)

Special Part II

Semester I
  • MAT 451 2.0 Measure Theory c
  • MAT 452 2.0 Optimization II c
  • MAT 453 2.0 Ring Theory c
  • MAT 454 1.5 Geometrical Transformations o
  • MAT 455 2.0 Graph Theory c
  • MAT 457 1.0 Technical Writing Skills c
  • MAT 458 1.5 Relativity o
  • MAT 460 2.0 Industrial Internship Programme c
  • MAT 461 1.5 Principles of Management c
  • MAT 463 1.5 Applied Mathematical Techniques c
  • MAT 499 1.0 Project c
Semester II
  • MAT 476 2.0 Field Theory c
  • MAT 477 1.5 Quantum Mechanics II c
  • MAT 478 2.0 Mathematical Modelling II c
  • MAT 479 1.5 Operational Research II o
  • MAT 480 2.0 Functional Analysis o
  • MAT 481 1.5 Differential Geometry o
  • MAT 482 2.0 Advanced Numerical Techniques c
  • MAT 483 1.5 Financial Mathematics c
  • MAT 484 1.5 Electromagnetic Theory II o
  • MAT 485 2.0 Module Theory o
  • MAT 499 4.0 Project c
Course Type
c core
n Optional for those not doing mathematics
o optional for those doing Mathematics
* optional for those doing Mathematics but not doing Computer Science as a subject

For more information please check the Courses and Examination Regulations book

Contact Info

  • Head:
    Mrs. T.P. de Silva
  • Tele: +94 11 2803470
  • Fax: +94 11 2803470
  • Address:
    Department of Mathematics
    Faculty of Applied Sciences,
    University of Sri Jayewardenepura,
    Nugegoda, Sri Lanka.