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Master of Philosophy Introduction • To focus on both theoretical as well as

Mathematics is the mirror of civilization. Being applied mathematics courses.


(M. Phil.) Program in an exact science, mathematics seems to be • To pay attention toward the latest developments
abstract in nature, however today it penetrates in mathematics
all fields of human endeavor. Latest scientific •To contribute in mathematical literature in
and technological developments have extended Nepal and abroad through research and
Mathematics the scope of applications of each branch of
mathematics. As mathematics is the backbone
publications.

of any applied sciences, we at Kathmandu General Information


University (KU), strive to run advanced degree The course structure has been designed to be
programs in mathematics maintaining high flexible to meet the needs of students. New
standards of teaching and research in major courses will be added in the future to cover
branches of mathematics, with a unified the latest developments in various areas of
approach, emphasizing both the pure and mathematics. Semester wise courses structure
applied aspects. KU envisages to contribute in is as follows:
teaching and research through a healthy & Course Structure (For full-time candidates)
fruitful interaction between the students and
teachers. Semester Course Credit
I 1. Algebra 3
“Promoting Excellence in Education” Realizing the necessity of research-based 2. Analysis 3
program in mathematics, KU has prepared an 3. Topology 3
updated course as per the modern trend. The 4. Use of Computer Software
KATHMANDU UNIVESITY school plans to offer both full time (regular) 2
and part time M. Phil. Programs suitable for Total 11
fresh graduates and the competent working II 5. Functional Analysis & Measure
teachers. At present, KU offers two sorts of M. Theory 3
School of Science Phil. Program in mathematics: M. Phil. by 6. Research Methods 1
course and M. Phil. by Research. M. Phil. by 7. Two Elective Courses 3+3
Department of Natural Science
course includes 21 credit hour course works Total 10
Dhulikhel, Kavre and 9 credit hour dissertation while M. Phil. by III Dissertation 9
P.O. Box 6250, Kathmandu research includes 9 credit hour course works Total 30
Phone No.: 00977-11-661 399 and 21 credit hour dissertation. Also, M. Phil.
Fax No.: 00977 – 11-661 443 degree has two branches of specialization: Pure Course Structure (For part-time candidates)
mathematics and applied mathematics.
E-mail: info@ku.edu.np
Website: www.ku.edu.np Semester Course Credit
Objective I 1. Algebra 3
The general objective of the program is to 2. Use of Computer Software 2
create scholars for high profile careers in II 3. Analysis 3
teaching and research at the local as well as 4. Topology 3
global level. The specific objective is to initiate III 5. Functional Analysis & Measure
research in pure as well as in applied Theory 3
mathematics. The course has been designed to 6. Research Methods 1
meet the following objectives: IV 7. Two Elective Courses 3+3
• To produce human resource, with depth V Dissertation 9
knowledge and skilled in mathematical tools Total 30
2009 for teaching, research also to work in
business/ financial sectors.
Elective Courses* Admission Requirement Fee Structure
i. Commutative Algebra The minimum requirement for admission to M. The M. Phil. Program is operated under the
ii. Algebraic Geometry Phil. is a good academic record with at least full-cost recovery basis. The total fee for the
iii. Topology & Differential Geometry second division with 50% or a CGPA of 2.5 entire M. Phil. program in mathematics for full
iv. Differential Equations and Its Applications standing out of 4 or an equivalent grade in time as well as for part time course is
v. Applied Functional Analysis master’s level mathematics (M.A./ M.Sc.). The NRS 115,000/- This does not include the cost
vi. Special Functions university reserves the right to accept or deny of books, stationary, food, lodging and bus fare.
vii. Harmonic Analysis admission on the basis of overall academic and
viii. Number Theory other records and to limit enrollment by
selecting from among qualified candidates. The tuition fee will have to be paid in THREE
ix. Probability and Stochastic Process installments (for full time course) and in FIVE
x. Mathematical Modeling installments (for part time course). Monthly fee
The expected (minimum) number of students
xi. Operation Research will be charged extra for the period of
for enrollment in full time or part time M. Phil.
xii. Bio-Mathematics extension for the candidates who delay their
Program is FIVE. In case of less number of
xiii. Financial Mathematics completion of degree due to their own
candidates, the school has the right to decide
xiv. Qualitative Analysis negligence.
whether or not to run the program. Program
xv. Computational Mathematics
will be run at the School of Science,
xvi. Integral Transform Teaching Assistantship
Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre.
Teaching assistantship can be offered to a few
*Two elective courses will be offered as per the deserving candidates of M. Phil. course to meet
Teaching Methodology
availability of experts. the fees charged (partial) by the university. The
Teaching is done by means of lectures, problem
candidate should teach at least 12 – 15 hrs per
Duration of the course solving and discussion. Regular seminars (oral
week and perform other duties as specified by
The program is aimed for both full time and presentation), paper work assignments are the
the head of the department. The department, as
part time students. The duration for full time common teaching methods used by the
per its need, has sole authority to decide the
M. Phil. Program will be 18 months (3 concerned course instructor to achieve the
number of such assistantships and the amount
semesters) of full time study. The duration for objective of the program. KU professors are
of financial assistance provided.
part time M. Phil. Program will be 30 months always dedicated to academic excellence and
(5 semesters) of study. committed to academic freedom. The degree is Library and Computer Lab
awarded on the basis of the following three To facilitate teaching, learning and research
Dissertation components: activities, the university has a well-equipped
A dissertation of expository type is a necessary 1. continuous in-semester evaluation including central library for students. Also, the School of
academic requirement for the successful assignments, seminars and written tests, Science has a separate computer lab with
completion of M. Phil. degree. The candidate 2. written examination at the end of each internet facilities for postgraduate students.
must indicate an ability to express oneself in a semester,
satisfactory style. 3. Dissertation work. All regulations pertaining to regular students of
Normally, the dissertation should be completed KU will normally be applicable to M. Phil.
and submitted within six month (for full time students.
course) and at most one year (for part time At least one publication in a national or an
course), after the successful completion of the international journal of related discipline is a
assigned courses. However, upon the necessary requirement for the successful
Contact Address
recommendation of the supervisor, and subject completion of M. Phil. degree in case of M. The Coordinator
to the approval of the Research Committee, Phil. by research. M. Phil. Program in Mathematics
only a maximum extension up to six months School of Science,
can be granted to a student if he/ she desire so. The school will encourage students to visit (at Kathmandu University
their own expense) to other research institute, P.O. Box No. 6250,
Evaluation most likely, to India, for literature collection Kathmandu, Nepal.
In order to graduate, M. Phil. students are to and to interact with research scholars and E-mail: mphilmaths@ku.edu.np
maintain at least a 3.0 CGPA out of a faculties.
maximum scale of 4.

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