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Mathematics Option
Mathematics Major
First Year (Minimum 38 ch)
a. MATH 1003 , MATH 1013 , MATH 1503
b. At least 18 ch in lecture courses and at least 8 ch in laboratory courses
chosen from
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BIOL 1105 , BIOL 1205 , BIOL 1017
CHEM 1041 , CHEM 1046 , CHEM 1072 , CHEM 1077
GEOL 1044 , GEOL 1074
PHYS 1011 , PHYS 1012 , PHYS 1021 , PHYS 1022 .
c. A minimum of 3 ch in approved electives.
NOTE: Geology courses
include laboratory component
Second Year (Minimum 31 ch)
MATH 2203 , MATH 2513 , MATH 2523 plus approved electives
equivalent to seven term courses.
Third Year and Fourth Year (Minimum 60 ch)
a. MATH 3213 , MATH 3713 , MATH 3733 , STAT 3083 , STAT 3093
plus 15 ch of upper level MATH courses. One (3ch) upper level STAT
course may be counted as part of these 15 ch.
b. Plus 21 ch of upper level (3-4000 level) elective courses approved by
the department.
c. An additional 9 ch of electives at any level.
Note:
(i) At least 3 ch of Computer Science are required in the program. (ii) b. STAT 2593 is recommended prior to taking STAT 3083 .
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Mathematics Minor
A student who intends to pursue a Minor in Mathematics is required to take
24 ch in Mathematics. Credit must be obtained for MATH 1003 , MATH
1013 and either MATH 1503 or MATH 2213 . The remaining 15 ch of the
Minor must consist of Mathematics courses at the second year level, or
above, that are electives in the student’s degree program. A maximum of 6
ch of Statistics courses, at any level, may count towards the 15 ch. The
Minor must be declared at the same time as the Major.
Calculus Challenge Exam
This examination which is held in early June is open to students registered
in a Calculus course at a high school that has made arrangements with the
Department of Mathematical Sciences. A fee will be charged.
Students who qualify for credit will receive a certificate entitling them to
credit for and thereby exemption from Math 1003 when they register at
UNBSJ. Upon the student’s acceptance of the credit, the letter grade of the
exam will be recorded on their transcript.
Certificate in Mathematics for Education
The Certificate in Mathematics for Education is open to all interested
students, however it is primarily intended for current and future school
teachers for whom mathematics is a potential teachable subject, or ones who
simply wish to expand their knowledge in the field of Mathematics.
This Certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or in conjunction
with a degree program, with the approval of the appropriate faculty.
Candidates for admission to the Certificate must meet the University’s
requirements for admission to any of the faculties, or the requirements for
admission as mature students.
The Certificate consists of 30 credit hours (10 courses) as outlined below. A
grade of C or better is required in each of the courses.
Mathematics Requirement:
MATH 2633 Fundamental Principles of Elementary School Mathematics
MATH 3633 Fundamental Principles of School Mathematics
MATH 1003 Introduction to Calculus I*
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MATH 1013 Introduction to Calculus II
MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra** (or equivalent)
MATH 3093 Elementary Number Theory
Statistic Requirement:
STAT 1793 Introduction to Applied Statistics (or equivalent)
Education Requirement:
ED 3424 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics
Additional Requirement:
1. One of Math 2203 or Math 3343;
2. Three credit hours in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science,
chosen in consultation with the Department of Mathematical Sciences;
BA 3623 and ECON 3665 may be accepted as substitutions.
Notes: * Students who do not have the pre-requisite for this course are required to
pass MATH 1863 before enrolling in Math 1003.
** This course involves the use of MATLAB (a software package for
Mathematical simulation).