New curriculum

First cycle study programme in mathematics (Bachelor level)

As can be seen from the approved curricula, within the framework of the first cycle study programme (Bachelor level) in mathematics students will acquire fundamental knowledge falling into the scope of the core of mathematics as well as necessary knowledge of computer science and physics. Special attention is also paid to learning English and German for specific purposes (as used in mathematics, computer science and physics). The aforementioned first cycle study programme enables acquisition of fundamental knowledge in mathematics and computing as well as introduction to basic mathematical and computer science theories. After successful completion of the first cycle study programme graduates will be awarded the title Bachelor of Science (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) in Mathematics, as well as the diploma and a diploma supplement certifying which examinations the student in question passed by which grade, and providing data on the contact hours and course contents. With this diploma a student will be able to try to find a job or enrol in a second cycle study programme (Master level) not necessarily at the Department of Mathematics, University of Osijek.

Study programme: First cycle study programme in mathematics (Bachelor level)

Title awarded after completion of the study programme: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics (baccalaureus/baccalaurea)

Institution: J. J. Strossmayer University of Osijek, Department of Mathematics

Duration of study: three academic years, i.e. six semesters

Entry requirements: four-year secondary school education completed and admission requirements met

Planned number of students: 50 supported by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports and 10 self-financed

Assessment of course quality and study progress: An analysis of objective and subjective indicators referring to study progress will be done at the end of every academic year. Objective indicators include the following: analysis of professional and scientific competence of lecturers and their improvement, analysis of students' study progress in every academic year for every individual course within the proposed study programme and for every year of study, as well as keeping employment records and professional in-service training of the Department's graduates. Subjective indicators include the following: questionnaires (see 3.5 and 3.6) done by students after the end of every course, a report done by every respective lecturer at the end of their courses referring to the goals achieved, problems that might have occurred as well as possible solutions proposed by the lecturer for the purpose of raising the future study progress of the course in question, and remarks given by Department's graduates and their employers concerning the level of harmonisation and the way the study programme is carried out at the Department with needs in practice.

Requirements for progression to the next academic year: Students have the right to enrol in a higher year of study after having met all requirements defined by the study programme in accordance with the University Statutes and other by-laws of the Department of Mathematics (details given in addition to tables of the curriculum).

Completion of the study programme: By passing all examinations, writing down the graduation paper and passing the final (graduation) examination.

Possibility of continuing the study programme: Students who lost the status of a full-time student have the right to complete their respective study programmes in accordance with conditions determined by the University Statutes and other by-laws of the Department of Mathematics within the given deadline and by paying tuition fees. Costs referring to completion of the study programme are defined by a by-law issued by the University of Osijek and the Department of Mathematics.