Mumbai, India
Departmental Information - Mathematics & Statistics
FACULTY :
Senior College : Ms. Sandra Mendes – Head of the Department
Ms. Sumita T Fernandes
Junior College : Ms. S. Xavier, MSc, BEd.
Mr. S. Rathod, MSc, BEd.
ABOUT THE SUBJECT :
     
Mathematics & Statistics are subjects of immense application in today's world. These subjects find their applications in all streams – Arts, Science and  Commerce. A sound knowledge of these subjects helps a students in the pursuit of higher studies as well as in challenging job situations. These subjects are widely applied in Masters(post graduate) Programmes of various subjects of Humanities and Sciences, Education and Management.

Careers like Insurance, Banking, Consultancy, Market Research, Media Research, Quality Control Management, Stock investment, Investment Banking, Logistics and Warehouse Management, Financial Accounting etc require a good foundation in Mathematics and Statistics.
 
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT :

The department encourages students to explore the quantitative knowledge. From the beginning of the course, students find the myth about the subject being difficult is baseless.  Practical sessions are held to enable the students to discover the applications of the theory concepts in various fields.

In addition, the department encourages the students to undertake projects beyond the syllabus, where in they will practically apply the concepts taught in the class room. The use of other teaching aids like ICT(Information & Communication Technology), case studies and mathematical and statistical softwares enables the students to have a sound understanding of the concepts and applications.

The staff are very helpful, accessible and eager to assist student academically. There is also ample opportunity for students to broaden their horizons by participating in competitions, lectures and workshops conducted by various institutions. Mathematics is offered only at the FYBSC level for those students who wish to graduate in Chemistry or Microbiology, while Statistics is offered at FYBSc to those who wish to graduate in Life science or Chemistry.

In the Arts stream, Statistics is offered at the FYBA and SYBA levels.

Apart from these, the faculty is also involved in teaching at the post-graduate diploma programmes (Diploma in Quality Assurance in Food Industry ; Diploma in Clinical Analysis) as well as BMM course. The staff is also involved in research activities.
 
ABOUT THE FACULTY :
Ms. Sandra Mendes :
Ms. Sandra Mendes is a member of the department from June,1991, She has done her Masters programme and an M.Phil programme in Mathematics from Chennai. She has specialized in Mathematical Analysis. She is also proficient in Statistics, Operations Research and Computer Applications.
 
Ms.S T Fernandes :
Ms. Sumita Fernandes is a member of the department July 2008. She has done her Masters programme in Statistics from Mumbai University and is currently pursuing her M.Phil programme in Statistics. The topic of her research is Application of Markov Chains to Industry.
 
COURSES : (Click on papers to view Syllabus)
FYBA / FYBSc : Mathematics
PAPER I Mathematical Analysis and Differential Equations
PAPER II Discrete Mathematics
   
SYBA / SYBSc : Mathematics
PAPER I Calculus And Analysis / Linear Algebra
PAPER II Mathematics
 
FYBSc : Statistics
PAPER I Descriptive Statistics
PAPER II

Statistical Methods

   
FYBA : Statistics
PAPER I Descriptive Statistics
   
SYBA : Statistics
PAPER II Statistical Methods
PAPER III Operations Research
 
RESEARCH :
Students :
Students – undertake research under the EXAP / EXSP programmes , Some of the reseach projects are
  • Statistical Survey on the home conditions of the students of the Municipal schools(2002-2003)
  • The movements of the Sensex and Stock Markets with respect to the Shares Equities and Mutual Funds was also analysed (2003 - 2004)
  • The effect of Liberalisation and Gobalization in some factors of the Indian scenario – Job Oppurtunities, retail industry, Medical facilities, IT & ITES industry in India, Movie Industry(2007-8)
Faculty :

The “Laadli” project in collaboration with the NGO Population First. The survey covered 1400 people – 750 parents and 650 students, and the data was analysed and report was presented a survey of college students with respect to their daily intake and diet in the project “Food and Nutrition”.

The department helps students of the DCA programme to analyze date collected under various projects
 
CAREER OPTIONS :

A knowledge of Mathematics and statistics helps students appearing for CET CAT
Exams, students who pursue post graduate studies will find the knowledge of these subjects invaluable. These subjects are part of Management studies.

Jobs are available in the financial sectors, stock trading and Quality Management
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