Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematical Science
 

The curriculum lays a solid foundation of mathematical concepts while teaching students how to solve practical problems using mathematics, statistics and computing. Several courses are taught in computer laboratories where students receive hands on experience solving realistic problems. Graduates enter a variety of careers where quantitative skills are valued. Their career areas include education, information technology, finance, and commerce. Many of the BSc graduates go on to study for advanced degrees in mathematics, statistics or related fields. The aim of the curriculum is to provide students with an education that prepares them for careers as practicing mathematicians and/or statisticians.

 
The structure of the curriculum is as follows:
 
I) Major Courses 55-58 units
II) Project 3-6 units
III) General Education 38 units
IV) Free Electives# 30 units
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  129 units
 
# Students may take additional GE courses in any categories to fulfill the “Free Electives” requirement but only a maximum of 6 units will be counted towards the fulfillment of the “Free Electives” requirement.
 
Requirements
 
I. Major Courses 55-58 units
  Major Required Courses (49 units)  
  BIOL 1005 Introduction to Biology 3 units
  CHEM 1005 Introduction to Chemistry 3 units
  COMP 1005 Essence of Computing 3 units
  MATH 1005 Calculus 3 units
  MATH 1205 Discrete Mathematics 3 units
  MATH 2205 Multivariate Calculus 3 units
  MATH 2206 Probability & Statistics 3 units
  MATH 2207 Linear Algebra 3 units
  MATH 2215 Mathematical Analysis 3 units
  MATH 2216 Statistical Methods & Theory 3 units
  MATH 3205 Linear & Integer Programming 3 units
  MATH 3206 Numerical Methods I 3 units
  MATH 3405 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 units
  MATH 3406 Abstract Algebra 3 units
  MATH 3407 Advanced Linear Algebra 3 units
  PHYS 1005 Introduction to Physics & Energy Science 3 units
  SCIE 1005 Integrated Science Laboratory 1 unit
         
  Major Elective Courses (6-9 units)  
  At least one Level IV Course  
  MATH 1006 Advanced Calculus I 3 units
  MATH 2217 Advanced Calculus II 3 units
  MATH 3285 Job Practicum I 1 unit
  MATH 3286 Job Practicum II 1 unit
  MATH 3287 Job Practicum III 1 unit
  MATH 3415 Vector Calculus 3 units
  MATH 3416 Complex Analysis 3 units
  MATH 3417 Game Theory 3 units
  MATH 3425 Graph Theory 3 units
  MATH 3426 Number Theory 3 units
  MATH 3427 Real Analysis 3 units
  MATH 3605 Numerical Methods II 3 units
  MATH 3606 Partial Differential Equations 3 units
  MATH 3805 Regression Analysis 3 units
  MATH 4205 Topics in Probability Theory and Stochastic Processes 3 units
  MATH 4206 Derivatives I 3 units
  MATH 4207 Computational Finance 3 units
  MATH 4215 Time Series Analysis 3 units
  MATH 4216 Mathematical Finance 3 units
  MATH 4405 Coding Theory & Cryptography 3 units
  MATH 4406 Differential Geometry 3 units
  MATH 4407 Galois Theory 3 units
  MATH 4415 Group Theory 3 units
  MATH 4416 Combinatorics 3 units
  MATH 4417 Topology 3 units
  MATH 4465 Special Topics in Mathematics I 3 units
  MATH 4466 Special Topics in Mathematics II 3 units
  MATH 4467 Special Topics in Mathematics III 3 units
  MATH 4606 Functional Analysis 3 units
  MATH 4815 Interior Point Methods for Optimization 3 units
  MATH 4816 Optimization Theory & Techniques 3 units
         
II. Project 3-6 units
  MATH 4998 Mathematical Science Project I 3 units
  MATH 4999 Mathematical Science Project II 3 units
         
III. Genaral Education 38 units
         
IV. Free Electives 30 units
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        129 units
 
 
 
 
 
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Source: Calendar/Bulletin 2015-2016
Last modified: July 2015