Mathematics
Education objectives
Mathematics is a science that underpins all scientific and technological areas, and also the Economics and Social Sciences.
The main objective of the course that now presents itself is to provide a sound basic training in mathematics, balanced in its various aspects, covering the areas of knowledge essential to the development in later cycles (2. And 3. Cycles) of advanced training. It is intended that this training provides the necessary basis for further studies in the area of Mathematics Education or in the area of Applied Mathematics.
As an example of areas in applied mathematics, to develop in later cycles, according to the specific skills of the faculty of the NOVA FCT''s Department of Mathematics to mention: Actuarial; Algebra and Logic, Numerical Analysis and Differential Equations, Operational Research and Optimization, Probability and Statistics.
Statistics is the art of extracting information. It has applications, among others, market research, design and interpretation of experiences and Financial Mathematics. The Operational Research is aimed at creating models that allow the study of complex systems and optimal use of resources. The Actuarial Science aim to study the risk (life, accident risk, risk in the stock market). Differential Equations and its Numerical treatment are the foundation of modern physics and engineering, are still present in many biological processes and economic.
Algebra and Logic as core areas of mathematics are also largely responsible for the development of information and recent computational techniques.
Mathematics Education aims at training teachers for Basic and Secondary Education.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The BSc in Mathematics at NOVA FCT (1st cycle) provides broad training that allows access to specialist areas to be developed in a second cycle, with professional opportunities (among others) for:
- Medium and Large Companies in the Management sector (construction of mathematical models for planning, development and operation of these companies);
- Insurers;
- Banks;
- Pension and Investment Fund Management Companies;
- Information Companies (Programming and Numerical Analysis-Computing);
- Large Laboratories;
- Elementary and Secondary Schools.
General characterization
DGES code
1117
Cicle
Bachelor (1st Cycle)
Degree
Licenciado
Access to other programs
Access to 2nd cycle
Coordinator
Ana Margarida Fernandes Ribeiro
Opening date
September
Vacancies
25
Fees
Portuguese students: 697 €/year
Foreign students: 7000 €/year
Schedule
Daytime
Teaching language
Available soon
Degree pre-requisites
Duration : 3 years
Credits : 180 ECTS
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS | |
| Mandatory | Optional | ||
| Mathematics | M | 108 | 48 |
| Informatics | I | 6 | 0 |
| Social Sciences and Humanities | CHS | 3 | 0 |
| Transferable Skills | CC | 3 | 0 |
| Any Scientific Area | QAC | 0 | 12 (a) |
| TOTAL | 120 | 60 | |
(a) 12 ECTS in courses chosen by the student on a list approved annually by the Scientific Council of NOVA FCT, which includes the unity of all scientific areas of NOVA FCT.
Conditions of admittance
Specific exams:
19 Mathematics A
Minimum grade of the specific(s) exam(s): 120
Minimum grade of the application: 120
Admission formula:
50% of the final grade obtained in secondary school
50% of the final grade of the specific(s) exam(s)
Evaluation rules
The evaluation of all UCs is continuous for all the components that integrate it, and it must be completed by the last day of the school term of the academic semester.
The continuous evaluation of a UC must include a minimum of two elements in the set of evaluation components, on dates adequately spaced throughout the period of classes.
All UCs with a theoretical-practical evaluation component must provide, in addition, a form of evaluation of this component by exam, to be carried out after the period of classes (Examination of Appeal).
All requirements and conditions related to the evaluation of the UC, namely the minimum weights and classifications, if any, of each component, as well as the Frequency conditions, are defined a priori and, mandatorily, published in the Discipline Form.
For each UC, combinations of three evaluation components are allowed: (i) Theoretical-practical evaluation; (ii) Laboratory or project evaluation; (iii) Summative assessment.
Regulamento de Avaliação de Conhecimentos (Licenciaturas, Mestrados Integrados e Mestrados.)