Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics Major

NOTE: Where the 2013 requirements for a programme differ from those previously published, care will be taken to ensure existing students are not disadvantaged.

With a good mathematics degree you will be attractive to employers in a wide range of occupations, not just those directly using Mathematics. This is because your degree is a demonstration that you have problem-solving skills and clear analytical thinking.

Requirements

We list the requirements in the form of a "degree planner"

YEAR 1 – 120 POINTS
COMP103A† Introduction to Computer Science 1	COMP104B† Introduction to Computer Science 2	MATH102A/B Introduction to Algebra	STAT121† Introduction to Statistical Methods __________ or STAT111B† Statistics in Science	MATH101A/B Introductionn to Calculus	100 LEVEL (should be outside FCMS)	100 LEVEL (should be outside FCMS)	100 LEVEL

YEAR 2 – 120 POINTS
MATH251A Multivariable Calculus __________ MATH252B Elements of Analysis	MATH253A Linear Algebra __________ MATH255B Differential Equations	MATH2VV†† 10 points __________ MATH2WW†† 10 points	200 LEVEL (should be from Computer Science or Statistics)	200 LEVEL (should be outside FCMS)	200 LEVEL
YEAR 3 – 120 POINTS
MATH311A Advanced Calculus	MATH3XX	MATH3YY (This paper may be replaced by COMP340)	300 LEVEL	200 LEVEL	200 LEVEL
YEAR 4 – 120 POINTS
MATH520Y Report of an Investigation		15 points of 500 LEVEL Maths papers	60 points of 500 LEVEL papers

Additional Notes

† BCMS regulation 8 requires 50 points from subjects in the field other than the major including at least 20 points above 100 Level. COMP103, COMP104 and STAT111, STAT121 will help satisfy these requirements and are strongly recommended in their own right. These papers also help students keep their options open for changing to another major with the Faculty if desired.

†† These ten point papers may be replaced by COMP235.

To be eligible for entry into the honours programme, candidates will require an average grade of B+ in at least 80 points at 300 levell in Mathematics papers.