There are two modes of admitting students into BSc. Ed Science, Mathematics and Vocational programmes. These are:
Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and
Direct Entry (DE)
UTME
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics with three other relevant science subjects in not more than two (2) sittings. In addition, students should also have an acceptable score in the UTME and Post-UTME Screening examination.
Direct Entry (DE)
Five (5) O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics and three A’ levels credits in the relevant subjects, and also have acceptable score in the University Post-DE screening examination. Candidates must in addition to the requirements stated above satisfy the admission requirements stipulated by the teaching subjects departments in the Faculty of Science.
English Language and Mathematics Requirements
Whether by Direct Entry or UTME, credits in Mathematics and English Language at the Senior School Certificate/or its equivalent are required of all Education Science/Mathematics students.
PGS Admission Requirements
Five O’level credit passes in English language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology and Physics
BSc. Ed. Science Education of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division.
BSc in Biology, Chemistry or Physics of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto or any recognized institution with a minimum of second class lower division plus Postgraduate Diploma in Education.
HND at upper credit level with PGDE obtained from a recognized institution.
In addition to i-iv above, candidate must satisfy the matriculation requirement of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Any other qualification acceptable by the Board of Postgraduate School and the senate of the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto.
Introduction to Science, Technology and Mathematics
2
PHY 101
General Physics I
3
PHY 102
General Physics II
3
PHY 103
General Physics III
2
PHY 107
General Physics Lab. I
1
PHY 108
General Physics Lab. II
1
MAT 101
Elementary Mathematics I
3
STA 111
Probability I
4
GST 101
Communication in English I
2
GST 102
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2
GST 103
Information and Communication Technology
1
GST 104
Use of Library and Study Skills
1
GST 105 OR GST 106
Communication in French OR Communication in Arabic
2
Total
31
Elective courses for Year I (100 Level) Education/Physics
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
MAT 102
Elementary Mathematics II
3
MAT 103
Elementary Mathematics III
3
CMP 101
Introduction to Computer Science
3
STA 112
Descriptive Statistics
3
CHM 101
General Chemistry I
3
Courses for 200 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 201
Philosophy of Education
2
EDU 202
Educational Psychology
2
EDU 203
Educational Technology
2
EDU 204
Curriculum and Instruction I
2
EDU 205
General Methods
2
SED 201
Primary School Science Curriculum
2
SED 215
History and Philosophy of Physics
2
PHY 201
General Physics IV (Elementary Modern Physics
3
PHY 202
Electric Circuits and & Electronic
3
PHY 204
General Physics V (Waves & Light
3
PHY 205
Thermal Physics
3
PHY 207
Experimental Physics I
1
PHY 208
Experimental Physics II
1
STA 202
Probability II
4
GST 211
Communication in English I
2
GST 212
Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence
2
GST 213
History and Philosophy of Science
2
GST 214
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
2
Total
40
Elective courses for Year II (200 Level) Education/Physics
To satisfy the 42 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
MAT 201
Mathematical Method
3
MAT 202
Elementary Differential Equation
3
Courses for 300 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 301
Teaching Practice I
3
EDU 302
Subject Methods
2
EDU 303
Tests and Measurement
2
EDU 304
Educational Administration and Planning
2
EDU 305
ICT in Education
2
EDU 306
Curriculum and Instruction II
2
EDU 307
Research Methods and Statistics
3
PHY 301
Analytical Mechanics I
3
PHY 302
Analytical Mechanics II
3
PHY 303
Electricity and Magnetism
3
PHY 305
Quantum Physics
3
PHY 306
Statistics & Thermal Physics
3
PHY 307
Experimental Physics Lab. I
1
PHY 308
Experimental Physics Lab. II
1
GST 311
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2
GST 312
Venture Creation and Growth
2
Total
37
Elective Courses for Year III (300 Level) Education/Physics
To satisfy the 40 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
PHY 304
Electromagnetic Wave & Optics
3
PHY 309
Energy & Environment
1
PHY 314
Solid State Physics I
3
MAT 305
Complex Analysis I
3
Courses for 400 level:
COURSE CODE
COURSE TITLE
UNITS
EDU 401
Teaching Practice II
3
EDU 402
Research Project
4
EDU 403
Guidance and Counselling
2
EDU 404
Special Education
2
EDU 405
Education in Islam
2
SED 401
Science Technology and Society
2
SED 415
Secondary School Physics Curriculum
2
SED 425
School Physics Laboratory Practice
2
PHY401
Quantum Mechanics I
3
PHY 403
Mathematics Methods in Physics I
3
PHY 404
Mathematical Methods in Physics II
3
PHY 407
Computational Physics
3
Total
31
Elective Courses for Year IV (400 level) Education/Physics
To satisfy the 34 units minimum requirement, students are required to select a minimum of 3 Units from the following elective courses:
