The Course in Brief
The Degree Course in Mathematics is open-access, so there is no admission test, but a non-selective test to ascertain admission preparation is compulsory under current legislation, the outcome of which in no way prejudices the possibility of enrolling in the Degree Course.
The Degree Course in Mathematics provides a solid basic grounding in the mathematical disciplines, enabling the student to become familiar with the modern formulation and various aspects of the subject. The theoretical mathematical training is complemented by applied modelling training, which emphasises the algorithmic and computational aspects of mathematics, to enable the student to see the various faces of mathematics and the interactions between the various areas of mathematics.
The structure of the degree course is also designed to enable the student to acquire the basic knowledge that will allow him/her to specialise in the areas of mathematics that he/she most prefers within the Second-Cycle degree course in Mathematics.
The basic tool for the development of the student's knowledge and skills is face-to-face classes in the classroom combined with tutorial and/or laboratory sessions.
Attendance is not compulsory although it is recommended. Attendance at a minimum of 70% of the classes in the Elements of Mathematics course is compulsory only for students who have not passed the placement test or who have not taken it.
Although this degree course is delivered in the traditional mode, some subjects, especially in the first two years of the course, make use of multimedia tools for the delivery of lectures. In particular, tablet PCs are used to upload pdf files with the teacher's class notes and/or audio/video files of the class to a dedicated portal.