11.9 Mathematics and Statistics

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The following undergraduate programs are available in the Department:

  1. Applied Mathematics and Chemistry Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

  2. Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  3. Applied Mathematics and Economics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  4. Applied Mathematics and Physics Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

  5. Applied Mathematics and Physics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  6. Biology and Statistics Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

  7. Computer Science and Pure Mathematics Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

  8. Computer Science and Pure Mathematics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  9. Computer Science and Statistics Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

  10. Computer Science and Statistics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  11. Economics and Pure Mathematics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  12. Economics and Statistics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  13. Economics (Co-operative) and Statistics Joint Major (B.Sc. only)

  14. Honours in Applied Mathematics (B.Sc. only)

  15. Honours in Pure Mathematics

  16. Honours in Statistics

  17. Major in Applied Mathematics (B.Sc. only)

  18. Major in Pure Mathematics

  19. Major in Statistics

  20. Minor in Mathematics

  21. Minor in Statistics

  22. Pure Mathematics and Statistics Joint Honours (B.Sc. only)

Details of Joint Major and Joint Honours programs are given under Joint Program Regulations.

Mathematics and Statistics course descriptions are found at the end of the Faculty of Science section under Course Descriptions, Mathematics and Statistics.


11.9.1 Regulations

  1. At most 9 credit hours in Mathematics will be given for courses successfully completed from the following list subject to normal credit restrictions: Mathematics 1000, 1005, 1031, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1053, the former 1080, the former 1081, 1090, 109A/B, the former 1150 and 1151.

  2. Students who have already obtained 6 or more credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics courses numbered 2000 or above should not register for Mathematics 1050 or Mathematics 1051 and cannot receive credit for either course.

  3. Students with credits in Mathematics or Statistics not listed in this Calendar must consult the Department for equivalency before taking any course listed under Course Descriptions, Mathematics and Statistics.

  4. Placement in Mathematics 1000, 1005, 1050, 1051, 1090, and 109A/B, shall be determined by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics on the basis of the student’s score on the Mathematics Placement Test (MPT), SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1, or other acceptable criteria-based test.


11.9.2 Faculty Advisors

Normally, the Program Officer will be the advisor for each student who has undertaken a major in Applied or Pure Mathematics, and the Deputy Head (Statistics) will be the advisor for any student involved in a major in Statistics. Students should consult with their advisor at least once each semester to ensure that their choice of courses is appropriate.

Note:

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will endeavour to give appropriate advice to students registered in its programs. However, the Department points out that it is the responsibility of the student to see that the student's academic program meets the University's Regulations in all respects. Students are referred to the UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - General Academic Regulations (Undergraduate), Registration, Student Responsibility. The Department accepts no responsibility for any matter arising from an inappropriate and/or improperly recorded registration.


11.9.3 Course Numbering System

The subject area of all courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is identified by the second digit of the course number:

Second Digit

  • 0 – Common Core Mathematics courses
  • 1 – Applied Mathematics courses
  • 2 – Applied Mathematics and Pure Mathematics courses
  • 3 – Pure Mathematics courses
  • 4 – Pure Mathematics and Statistics courses
  • 5 – Statistics courses

Unless otherwise specified, where a regulation makes reference to Mathematics courses, this shall include courses in any of the categories listed above.

Where a regulation makes reference to Applied Mathematics courses, this shall include all courses with second digit 1 or 2. Where a regulation makes reference to Pure Mathematics courses, this shall include all courses with second digit 2, 3 or 4. Where a regulation makes reference to Statistics courses, this shall include all courses with second digit 4 or 5.


11.9.4 Major in Applied Mathematics (B.Sc. Only)

As a component of the Degree Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Science, a student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2260, 2320, 3000, 3001, 3100, 3132, 3161, 3202, 4160, 4190.

  2. Three credit hours in courses numbered 3000 or higher that are offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, excluding the former Mathematics 3330.

  3. A computing course, early in your program. Computer Science 1510 is highly recommended.

  4. A designated technical writing course offered by a Science department. Mathematics 2130 is recommended. The technical writing course is prerequisite to some 3000-level courses.

  5. Physics 1050 (or 1020) and 1051.

  6. A statistics course. Statistics 2410 or 3410 is recommended.


11.9.5 Major in Pure Mathematics

As a component of the Degree Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Science or the Degree Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Arts, as appropriate, a student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2320, 3000, 3001, 3320.

  2. One of Mathematics 2260, 3202, 3210.

  3. One of Mathematics 3331, 3370.

  4. Twelve further credit hours in Pure Mathematics courses numbered 3000 or higher, excluding the former Mathematics 3260 and 3330, at least 6 credit hours of which must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher.

  5. A computing course. Computer Science 1510 is recommended.

  6. A designated technical writing course offered by a Science department. Mathematics 2130 is recommended.

  7. A statistics course. Statistics 2410 or 3410 is recommended.


11.9.6 Major in Statistics

As a component of the Degree Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Science or the Degree Regulations for the General Degree of Bachelor of Arts, as appropriate, a student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, Statistics 2410 or 3410, 2560, 3411, 3520, 3521, 4530.

  2. Statistics 2500 or 2550. Statistics 2550 is recommended.

  3. Nine further credit hours in Statistics courses numbered 3000 or higher, at least 6 credit hours of which must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher excluding Statistics 4581.

  4. A computing course. Computer Science 1510 is recommended.

  5. Mathematics 2320, 3000 and 3001 are recommended.


11.9.7 Honours in Applied Mathematics (B.Sc. Only)

See Degree Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science. A student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2130, 2260, 2320, 3000, 3001, 3100, 3132, 3161, 3202, 3210, 4160, 4180, 4190, 419A/B.

  2. At least one of Mathematics 4162 or 4170.

  3. Statistics 2410 or 3410.

  4. Nine further credit hours in courses numbered 3000 or higher that are offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, excluding the former Mathematics 3330, at least 3 of which must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher.

  5. A computing course early in the program is required. Computer Science 1510 is recommended.

  6. Physics 1050 (or 1020), 1051, 2820, 3220.


11.9.8 Honours in Pure Mathematics

See Degree Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations (as appropriate). A student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2130, 2260, 2320, 3000, 3001, 3202, 3210, 3300, 3320, 3331, 4300, 4310, 439A/B, Statistics 2410 or 3410.

  2. Either Mathematics 3340 or 3370.

  3. Either Mathematics 4000 or 4001.

  4. Either Mathematics 4320 or 4321.

  5. Twelve further credit hours in Pure Mathematics courses numbered 3000 or higher, excluding the former Mathematics 3330, at least 9 credit hours of which must be in courses numbered 4000 or higher.

  6. A computing course early in the program is required. Computer Science 1510 is recommended.


11.9.9 Honours in Statistics

See Degree Regulations for the Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree Regulations (as appropriate). A student shall successfully complete the following requirements:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2320, 3000, 3001, 3132, 3202, 3210, Statistics 2410 or 3410, 2560, 3411, 3520, 3521, 4410, 4530, 4590, 459A/B.

  2. Statistics 2500 or 2550. Statistics 2550 is recommended.

  3. Eighteen further credit hours in Statistics courses including at least 12 credit hours in courses numbered 4000 or higher excluding Statistics 4581.

  4. A computing course. Computer Science 1510 is recommended.

  5. Mathematics 4000 is recommended.


11.9.10 Minor in Mathematics

A total of 24 credit hours in courses offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics is required of which only 6 credit hours shall be in courses at the 1000 level and at least 6 credit hours shall be in courses numbered 3000 or higher.


11.9.11 Minor in Statistics

The courses required for a minor in Statistics are:

  1. Mathematics 1000, 1001; Statistics 1510 or 2500 or 2550, Statistics 2501 or 2560.

  2. Twelve further credit hours in Statistics courses numbered 3000 or higher excluding Statistics 4581.

It is recommended that Mathematics 2000 and Mathematics 2050 be taken since they are prerequisite to several further Statistics courses.