The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers various options for specialization, major, concentration, and minor in Mathematics 3 and 4 year degrees in either Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Sciences (B. Sc.). The options are listed below.
Difference between a B.A. and a B.Sc. Degree
The difference between a B.A. and a B.Sc. degree is in the selection of elective courses.
- For a 3 year B.A. degree a student must take at least 36 credits in Humanities and Social Science courses.
- For a 4 year B.A. degree a student must take at least 42 credits in Humanities and Social Science courses.
- For a B.Sc. degree a student must take at least 18 credits from three different science subjects and at least 12 credits in Humanities and Social Science courses.
- For a B.Sc. degree a student must include PHYS 1006, PHYS 1007, and CHMI 1006 (CHMI 1041 can be taken in place of CHMI 1006 for students without grade 12 4U Chemistry)
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary Schools
- Advanced Functions
- 1 other grade 12 4U Mathematics course (Calculus & Vectors strongly recommended)
- 1 grade 12 4U English
- 3 other grade 12 4U/M courses*
* must include 1 grade 12 4U science if enrolling in B.Sc. program
Students having less than 60% in either Advanced Functions or Calculus & Vectors must take MATH 1911 and/or MATH 1912 but will not retain credits for these courses.
General Information
- Students wishing to concentrate in Mathematics will not be allowed credit for MATH 1911 or 1912.
- When selecting courses, students should pay particular attention to the prerequisites for courses they may wish to take in later years.
Programs
Specialization in Mathematics (4 year B.A. or B.Sc.)
Major in Mathematics (3 or 4 year B.A. or B.Sc.)
Concentration in Mathematics (3 year B.A. or B.Sc.)
Minor in Mathematics (3 or 4 year B.A. or B.Sc.)
Honours Diploma in Mathematics
Specialization in Mathematics (4 year B.A. or B.Sc.): 66 credits A>
Year 1: MATH 1036, 1037, 1056, 1057, COSC 2836 (may be taken in second year)
Year 2: MATH 2037, 2056, 2057, 2066, STAT 2246
Year 3: MATH 3036, 3046, 3056, 3236, 3416
Year 4: 15 credits in MATH 4XXX
+ 6 credits in MATH 3XXX or MATH 4XXX
Major in Mathematics (3 or 4 year B.A. or B.Sc.): 42 credits
Year 1: MATH 1036, 1037, 1056, 1057, COSC 2836 (may be taken in second year)
Year 2: MATH 2037, 2056, 2057, 2066, STAT 2246
Year 3: MATH 3036, 3056, 3236, 3416
Concentration in Mathematics (3 year B.A. or B.Sc.): 36 credits
Year 1: MATH 1036, 1037, 1056, 1057, COSC 2836 (may be taken in second year)
Year 2: MATH 2037, 2056, 2066, ( MATH 2057 or STAT 2246)
Year 3: MATH 3036, 3416, 3 credits in MATH 3XXX
Minor in Mathematics (3 or 4 year B.A. or B.Sc.): 24 credits
Year 1: MATH 1036, 1037, 1056, 1057
Year 2: MATH 2037, 2056, 2066, ( MATH 2057 or STAT 2246)
Honours Diploma in Mathematics
Admission:
Admission to the Honours Diploma Program will require the successful completion of a general degree in Mathematics or its equivalent, with at least a 70% average in all Mathematics courses required for the degree. .
Requirements:
The student must successfully complete all of the following courses with an overall average of at least 70%:
15 credits of 4000-level MATH electives
15 credits of MATH electives at the 3000 level or above
All courses must be approved by the department.