Mathematics
Mathematics
Overview
The department of Mathematics exists within the School of Natural Sciences in the College of Science and Technology of the Covenant University for the purpose of fostering advanced research in areas of mathematics having the capacity or potential for industrial application, and for the purpose of facilitating the transfer of research results and expertise between the academic and industrial sectors.
The Department of Mathematics started at the inception of the University in 2002 as a servicing unit. In 2004, she started as a full unit under the department of Natural Sciences admitting her first set of five students into the B.Sc. Industrial Mathematics programme all females. In 2006, with five pioneer female students, she became an autonomous department known as Department of Mathematics under the pioneer headship of Dr. M. B. Olorunsaiye as the acting head. Mr. H. A. Isede then acted as the head briefly from January to March 2008 when Professor M. R. Odekunle took over headship.
Then and now, the Department provides services for her students as well as students of other Departments in the University. The department presently has total in-house academic staff strength of 8 made up of 1 Professor, 1 Senior Lecturer, and 6 Assistant Lecturers. In addition to the in-house academic staff, the department has 5 Adjunct Lecturers made up of 2 Professors, 1 Senior Lecturer.
Philosophy and Objectives
The objectives of the Industrial Mathematics programme include the following:
a. To develop in students enthusiasm for mathematics and appreciation of its applications in different areas of our national manpower needs.
b. To produce graduates who are able to handle mathematics in industrial, business and related disciplines.
c. To prepare students for graduate studies in specialized areas of mathematics or multi- disciplinary areas involving mathematics.
d. To develop in students the ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in mathematics.
e. To support other programmes requiring a working knowledge of mathematics in teaching relevant mathematics courses.
The objectives of the Industrial Mathematics programme include the following:
a. To develop in students enthusiasm for mathematics and appreciation of its applications in different areas of our national manpower needs.
b. To produce graduates who are able to handle mathematics in industrial, business and related disciplines.
c. To prepare students for graduate studies in specialized areas of mathematics or multi- disciplinary areas involving mathematics.
d. To develop in students the ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in mathematics.
e. To support other programmes requiring a working knowledge of mathematics in teaching relevant mathematics courses.
Research & Development
The department currently offers a degree in Industrial Mathematics. The courses taught include the following:
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Analysis
- Differential Equations (Ordinary and Partial)
- Statistics, Probability and Stochastic Processes.
The research areas currently embarked on by our faculties and students include functional analysis, numerical analysis and analytical dynamics, numerical and computational methods, and stochastic analysis.
Admission Requirements
a). U.M.E. Requirements:
The minimum University Matriculation Examination requirement for admission into Industrial Mathematics programme is five O’ Level (WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO or equivalent) Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics and Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Economics, obtained in not more than 2 sittings. U.M.E Subjects include English Language, Mathematics and any two of Physics, Chemistry or Economics.
b). College Requirements:
The College requirement is as specified in the U.M.E requirement above. The five O’ Level (WASC/GCE/SSCE/NECO or equivalent) subjects required for admission must be obtained in not more than two sittings and must include Mathematics, English and any other science subject.
Staff & Personnel
Mathematics
OKEDOYE, Akindele Michael
| S/N | Name | Designation | Highest Qualification |
| 1 | Dr. Oladipo Abiodun Tinuoye | Associate Professor | Ph.D |
| 2 | Dr. Adewale Sunday Olumuyiwa | Senior Lecturer | Ph.D |
| 3 | Dr. Titiloye Emmanuel Olurotimi | Senior Lecturer | Ph.D |