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Why not a career in maths? Q & A
Right formula:There’s nothing like mathematics if you have the acumen.
Recently I saw a news item about Integrated courses of Bangalore University. I was a little confused. I am looking out for Integrated programmes that my son can pursue on completion of the Pre-University Examination in 2009. What are the programmes on offer?
Latika Srinivas
via Email, Bangalore
Bangalore University ( www.bub.ernet.in), like other universities and institutes, has come out with the Integrated Post-Graduate programmes for students who complete the Pre-University education.
They are five-year, 10-semester programmes in the following areas:
• Integrated Master of Science in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.
• Integrated Master of Science in Biological Sciences.
• Integrated Master of Arts in Social Sciences.
• Integrated Master of Business Studies.
These programmes are being conducted by the Schools of Physical Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and Business Studies.
The programmes, which are current, inter-disciplinary and include workshops, help the students develop a holistic attitude towards the area of study.
The university offers the programme to about 20 students. For more details, you should contact the respective Schools or the Registrar (Email: registrar@bub.ernet.in), Bangalore University, Jnana Bharathi Campus, Jnana Bharathi Post, Bangalore-560 056.
Kannada University
I gather that the University in Hampi provides for Distance Education. What are the programmes that are on offer? Please provide me the contact address as well.
Sowmyashree
via Email
The Kannada University ( www.kannadauniversity.org) at Hampi, established in1991, has provided to the growth and understanding of not only the language, but the culture, facets of archaeology, history, heritage of the State and the region. Besides offering regular programmes, it also offers programmes by Distance Mode for those who would like to get acquainted with and dwell on subjects that would have a bearing on society.
The following are the courses offered by the Distance Education wing of the University:
Post-Graduate Diplomas:Translations Studies; Functional Kannada; Dalit Studies; Archaeology, Culture and Tourism; Women’s Studies; Karnataka Studies; and Dravidian Studies.
Post-Matriculation Diplomas:Development Communication; Handicrafts; Folk Music; Theatre Arts; and Traditional Knowledge.
The University also offers Certificate Courses in Research Methodology, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
For more details, check the website or contact the University authorities at the following address: Kannada University, Hampi, Vidyaranya-583 276, Hospet Taluk. Ph: 08394-241337, Email: mail@kannadauniversity.org
Law at IGNOU
I want to pursue Law. Does IGNOU offer courses in Law at the graduate level? Please provide relevant information.
Purushotham Tandon
via Email, Bangalore
The School of Law (SOL) in IGNOU ( www.ignou.ac.in) was established in 2005 with an objective of imparting legal education through Open and Distance Learning.
The school aims to create awareness about legal rights and responsibilities in the emerging world order. It strives to ensure high quality education and research through innovative, multi-media packages with a focus on learning practical aspects of law, acquiring legal skills and scholarship.
IGNOU will offer the Bachelor of Law (Paralegal Education), a 96-credit programme, from July 2009.
It will have the following courses at the Foundation level: Indian Legal System; Constitutional Law; Family Law; Law and Property Relations; Power, Procedure and Justice; Law of Torts; Jurisprudence; Law, Poverty and Development; Legal Research and Writing; and Environmental Law.
The following optional courses will also be offered: Corporations and Law; Public Health Law; Natural Resources and Law; Criminal Justice; Labour and Law; Family Law; Agrarian Reforms; Consumer Justice; Human Rights; Alternative Dispute Resolution.
For more details you can contact Srikrishna Deva Rao, Professor and Director, School of Law, Indira Gandhi National Open University, Block-G, Zakir Hussain Bhawan, Academic Complex, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110 068. Email: srikrishnadevarao@ignou.ac.in
Taking MAT
I want information on the MAT entrance examination conducted by the All India Management Association, New Delhi. I want to know the conditions of eligibility as well.
Ritika
via Email
Centre for Management Services (CMS) is the specialised division of the All India Management Association (AIMA) ( www.aima-ind.org) that conducts the Management Aptitude Test (MAT). The testing services have been in operation since 1988 under the trademark All India Management Aptitude Testing Services (AIMATS), facilitating academia, industry and government to screen and select candidates for higher studies, recruitment and promotion.
AIMATS has the distinction of being the first to be awarded with ISO 9001: 2000 certification for the range of services under its scope.
MAT has become popular with hundreds of AICTE-approved institutions and university departments and lakhs of MBA aspirants.
MAT has been approved as a National Entrance Test vide Government of India, Ministry of HRD letter no. F.17-20/2003-TS.I dated 23 November 2004.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Final year degree course students can also apply.
To obtain MAT bulletin and application form by post, send a demand draft of Rs. 790 drawn in favour of AIMA-CMS payable at New Delhi, along with two self-addressed envelopes, to the Director, All India Management Association, Management House, 14, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110 003.
Obtain MAT bulletin and application form on cash payment of Rs. 750 at AIMA counter at Delhi (Ph: 24653382), select Bank of Baroda (BoB) branches, AIMA nodal centres and other outlets.
I am pursuing B.Sc. (PCM); I want to do M.Sc mathematics. What are the career prospects for a mathematics graduate with computer knowledge?
Sridevi Sai
via Email, Chittoor
Mathematics has proved to be a nemesis to many.
But it has impacted people in every segment of life. Mathematics is one of the oldest and most fundamental of sciences.
Mathematicians use mathematical theory, computational techniques, algorithms and the latest computer technology to solve economic, scientific, engineering, physics and business problems. Their work falls into two broad classes — theoretical (pure) mathematics and applied mathematics. Professionals often are a part of an interdisciplinary team that may include economists, engineers, computer scientists, physicists, technicians and others. Deadlines, overtime work, special requests for information or analysis, and prolonged travel to attend seminars or conferences may be part of their job. Mathematicians who work in academia usually have a mix of teaching and research responsibilities.
Manufacturing:
Dimensional tolerance, digital pre-assembly and nominal components.
Modelling of manufacturing systems, reactive ion etching, and thermal processes.
Pattern placement and throughput in electron beam technology.
Process optimisation (reducing time to market).
Product design:
Shape optimisation
Simulation of functionality.
Materials:
Predicting damage and degradation of polymers.
Non-destructive testing.
Simulation of material properties.
Environmental management:
Modelling to guide decisions about hazardous products or processes.
Information science:
Bio-informatics (optimisation, neural networks, Markov models, dynamical systems).
You should pursue Mathematics from an institute of repute and ensure that you get to the applications stream of the subject and benefit.
SHAHEED KHAN
Shaheed_k@yahoo.com
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