X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Mathematics (MATH)
Department of Mathematics and Statistics, College of Physical and Engineering Science
Mathematics and Statistics have become crucial components in the understanding and exploration of more and more disciplines. Persons with a strong background in mathematical sciences have access to a broad range of rewarding opportunities. Within the B.A. program, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers areas of concentration, majors and minors, both in Mathematics and Statistics. The Mathematics programs are designed to provide considerable flexibility for students to pursue their own interests, whether they be in the concepts of "pure" mathematics or techniques and applications. As a result, these programs open up opportunities for careers in many sectors such as business, education, government, industry, or medicine.
Area of Concentration (General Program)
A minimum of 5.00 Mathematics credits is required, including:
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4.00 credits in Mathematics, including at least 1.00 from courses at the 3000 level or above
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1.00 additional credits from Mathematics, Statistics and/or Computing Science
Honours Programs
Students without MHF4U Advanced Functions and/or MCV4U Calculus and Vectors should consult with the department advisor.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. Of the minimum of 20.00 credits required to complete an Honours BA degree, at least the following 9.50 credits must be completed for the Mathematics Major:
| CIS*1500 | [0.50] | Introduction to Programming |
| MATH*1200 | [0.50] | Calculus I |
| MATH*1210 | [0.50] | Calculus II |
| MATH*2000 | [0.50] | Set Theory |
| MATH*2130 | [0.50] | Numerical Methods |
| MATH*2160 | [0.50] | Linear Algebra I |
| MATH*2170 | [0.50] | Differential Equations I |
| MATH*2200 | [0.50] | Advanced Calculus I |
| MATH*2210 | [0.50] | Advanced Calculus II |
| MATH*3100 | [0.50] | Differential Equations II |
| MATH*3130 | [0.50] | Abstract Algebra |
| MATH*3160 | [0.50] | Linear Algebra II |
| MATH*3200 | [0.50] | Real Analysis |
| MATH*3260 | [0.50] | Complex Analysis |
| STAT*2040 | [0.50] | Statistics I |
| 0.50 additional credits in MATH or STAT at the 3000 level or above. | ||
| 1.50 additional credits in MATH at the 4000 level (0.50 of which may include STAT*4340 ). | ||
Recommended Schedule of Studies for Major (Honours Program)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
| MATH*3100 | [0.50] | Differential Equations II |
| MATH*3200 | [0.50] | Real Analysis |
| MATH*3130 | [0.50] | Abstract Algebra |
| 1.00 electives*** | ||
| Note: Students are encouraged to take STAT*3100 or STAT*3240. Students who wish to take STAT*4340 in Semester 8 should take STAT*3100 in Semester 5, STAT*3110 in Semester 6 and STAT*3240 in Semester 5 or 7. | ||
Semester 6
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives*** |
Semester 8
2.50 electives***
*These courses should be chosen from the list of Semester 1 requirements as listed in the Program Regulations for the BA.
**Students are reminded that they must meet the BA distribution requirements of 1.50 credits in the humanities and 1.50 credits in the social sciences.
***These electives must include at least 0.50 credits in MATH or STAT at 3000 level or above, and at least 1.50 credits at the 4000 level in MATH (which may include STAT*4340).
Minor (Honours Program)
A total of 5.00 credits is required to complete the Minor including:
2.50 credits from (MATH*1080 or MATH*1200), (MATH*1210 or MATH*2080), MATH*2000, (MATH*2150 or MATH*2160), MATH*2200
0.50 STAT credits at the 2000 level or above
2.00 additional Mathematics credits at the 2000 level or above, including 1.50 credits at the 3000 or 4000 level