Department of Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics develops many useful career skills: attention to detail, comfort with numbers and computation, and a familiarity with standard mathematical models. It offers a solid base in both basic and advanced mathematics principles, preparing students to be innovative and imaginative in complex situations – ready for a world of challenges. Students also have an opportunity for further specialization in the discipline by taking courses such as Real and Numerical Analysis as well as Complex Variable Theory.

Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Science – Mathematics

To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics, students must successfully complete 120 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution:

Required courses in the major area of study 63 credits

Core curriculum courses 48 credits

Support courses 9 credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation 120 credits

The Bachelor of Science degree in statistics is designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of probability and mathematical statistics, a complementary knowledge of basic methods for data collection and inference, and practical computing skills to carry out statistical analyses of problems in many different areas of application.

One option within the major allows students with a strong interest in statistical or biostatistical aspects of a particular science to apply courses in that science to their major. This option should provide the interested student with a good background for employment or graduate work in statistics, biostatistics, or in that science.

Graduation Requirements:

To be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Statistics, students must successfully complete 120 to 126 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution:

Required courses in the major area of study 63 credits

Core curriculum courses 48 credits

Support courses 9 to 15 credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation 120 to 126 credits

The Associate in Science degree in Applied Statistics is essentially the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme in Applied Statistics. As students progress through the programme, they develop rigorous, research, analytical and interpretive skills; an appreciation of and familiarity with a variety of statistical analysis techniques and , to ensure any given research is backed by sound research methodology.

Graduation Requirements:

To be awarded the Associate of Science degree in Applied Statistics, students must successfully complete the 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution:

Required courses in the major area of study 36 credits

Core curriculum courses 24 credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits

Career Options

• bioinformatics
• biology (biostatistics or biometrics)
• climatology and meteorology
• physics (statistical physics is a modern discipline in physics)
• the health industry (medical statistics)
• market researcher
• social researcher
• survey researcher (survey is a big business, in private industry and government)

The Associate in Science degree in Mathematics is essentially the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme in mathematics. As students progress through the programme, they develop rigorous, logical thinking and problem-solving skills; an appreciation of and familiarity with complex structures and algorithms, and the ability to learn technical, detailed, or abstract material.

Graduation Requirements:

To be awarded the Associate of Science degree in Mathematics, students must successfully complete the 60 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 according to the following distribution:

Required courses in the major area of study 33 credits

Core curriculum courses 24 credits

Support courses 3 credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation 60 credits

Career Options:

• Primary or secondary school teacher

Trainee in a range of occupations requiring strong mathematical and analytical skills such as:

• Data analyst – information technology sector
• Net developers – web-based industries
• Research engineer – technology industries
• Packaging design
• Reinsurance and risk analysts – insurance industry
• Credit analysts – banking industry
• Merger and acquisition operations – finance sector
• Power plant manager
• Technical liaison – engineer-manufacturing companies

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education is designed to prepare early childhood teachers and education personnel with the full range of skills and competencies to be effective educators and service-providers of all young children, including infants, toddlers and young children with special learning needs in this new age of technology and research-based, scientifically-proven effective practices.  COSTAATT’s model for teacher preparation is a collaborative clinical model that balances local, national and international perspectives and will be a new source for innovative and professional development of teachers, school-based personnel and community-based practitioners. This clinical model will allow prospective teachers and service providers to actively engage in the development and implementation of child-centered learning experiences, service learning initiatives, and action research projects that will continually inform and guide reform of early childhood education.

Graduation Requirements: Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Care and Education

To be awarded the BA in Early Childhood Care and Education, students must successfully complete 132 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0, according to the following distribution:

Required courses in the major area of study 69 credits

Core Curriculum Courses 48 credits

Support Courses 15 credits

Total Credits Required for Graduation  132 credits

 

Career Options:

 

• Paraeducators (personnel who will provide one-to-one and small group support for children, parents and teachers in all natural and educational settings).
• Teaching Assistants – assist certified teachers with instructional delivery and related activities in the classroom/centre/school settings.
• Teachers – certified instructional staff who will have full responsibility for all children in the classroom/centre.
• Administrators – early childhood centre directors, principals, etc.
• Researchers – Key personnel who will observe and document children’s progress using authentic assessments.

Courses in the Major

CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ECCE 100	Introduction to the World of the Learner
ECCE 103	Health, Safety and Fitness in Early Childhood Education and Care	3
ECCE 120	Introduction to Developmental Disabilities	3
ECCE 150	Child Development	3
ECCE 200	Emergent Literacy Methods	3
ECCE 202	Teaching of Reading	3
ECCE 204	Emergent Mathematics Methods	3
ECCE 205	Mathematics Instruction for Early Learners	3
ECCE 207	Science Exploration in Early Childhood	3
ECCE 210	Alternative, Augmentative and Assistive Technology and Devices for Children with Disabilities	3
ECCE 211	Instructional Technology for Early Learners	3
ECCE 215	Principles of Early Childhood Education	3
ECCE 301	Foundations of Educational Psychology	3
ECCE 302	Integrated Curriculum and Instruction in Early Childhood Education	3
ECCE 320	Instructional Strategies for Learners with Developmental Disabilities	3
ECCE 340	Early Intervention for Infants and Toddlers	3
ECCE 352	Social Skills and Adaptation	3
ECCE 354	Assessment in Infant and Toddler Development	3
ECCE 360	Assessment, Treatment and Support Services for Young Children with Special Needs	3
ECCE 450	Action Research in Education (Part 1 and 2)	4
ECCE 480	Clinical Practice I	4
ECCE 482	Clinical Practice II	4
	TOTAL CREDITS FOR REQUIRED COURSES IN THE MAJOR	69

Support Courses

CODE	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
LIBS 273	Introduction to Children’s Literature	3
MATH 212	Mathematics for Teachers	3
SCED 200	Classroom Science	3
COMM 121	Sign Language I	3
COMM 122	Sign Language II	3
	TOTAL SUPPORT COURSE CREDITS	15

Paula Sellier

Department Chair
Senior Lecturer
Mathematics, Calculus
M.Ed, B. Math
Research Interests: Differentiated instruction in Mathematics to improve success rates at the Tertiary level, Mathematics Education

Ramon Hernandez

Senior Lecturer
Mathematics, Statistics
PhD, M.Ed., B.Sc.
Research Interests: Applied mathematical theories, bio-statistical theories

Doodnath Persad

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics
M.Sc., B.Ed.
Research Interest: Using linear statistical hierarchical models to measure efficiency of secondary schools in Trinidad and Tobago

Laura Bridglal

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics, Numerical Analysis
M.Sc., B.Sc.
Research Interests: Fluid mechanics

Chantal James

Lecturer – Mathematics
B.Sc.
Research Interests: Mathematics education

Lennox Celestin

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics, Differential Equations
MM, M Phil, B.Sc.
Research Interests: Oscillatory integrals and the Path integral approach to option pricing; Stochastic analysis on a path space; Economic dynamics

Jeffrey Leela

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics, Linear Algebra
M.Sc., B.Sc.
Research Interests: Numerical analysis and fluid mechanics

Neil Sylvester

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics
MBA, M.Sc. Dip. Ed, B.Sc.
Research Interests: Financial mathematics

Anthea Clarke

Senior Lecturer- Mathematics, Algebra
M.Ed., B.Ed.
Research Interests: Mathematics education

Brian Maurice

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics, Financial Mathematics
CIMA, B.Sc.
Research Interests: Factors affecting successful completion of statistics courses at COSTAATT

Hezron Veerasammy

Senior Lecturer – Mathematics
M.Sc., B.Sc.
Research Interests: Applied mathematical theories