Mathematics Option

Mathematics Major

A minimum grade of C is required in the courses counting for credit for this program. In exceptional circumstances a grade of D may be acceptable with the approval of the Chair of the Department in courses offered through the Faculty of Arts or the Faculty of Business.

Lower-level (1000-2000 level) requirements

• MATH 1003, MATH 1013, MATH 1503, MATH 2203, MATH 2513, MATH 2523 (see note 2)
• STAT 1793, STAT 2793
• One of CS 1003, CMPE 1003, CS 1063 or CS 1073
• Science requirements (26 ch):

At least 18 ch in lecture courses and at least 8 ch in laboratory courses chosen from:

• BIOL 1105 (lecture), BIOL 1205 (lecture), BIOL 1017 (lab)
• CHEM 1041 (lecture), CHEM 1046 (lab), CHEM 1072 (lecture), CHEM 1077 (lab) (Note: CHEM 1872/CHEM 1877 (5 ch) can be used to replace CHEM 1072/CHEM 1077 (5 ch).)
• GEOL 1044, GEOL 1074 (Note: Geology courses include 2 ch of laboratory components in each course)
• PHYS 1011 (lecture), PHYS 1012 (lecture), PHYS 1021 (lab), PHYS 1022 (lab) (Note: APSC 1011/APSC 1015 and APSC 1021/APSC 1025 (10 ch) can be used to replace the full PHYS sequence (10 ch).)
• An additional 24 ch of approved electives at any level (see note 5).

Upper-level (3000-4000 level) requirements

• MATH 3213, MATH 3713, MATH 3733, STAT 3793, STAT 4793 (see note 2)
• An additional 15 ch of upper-level (3000 – 4000 level) MATH courses (excluding MATH 3633). At most two (6 ch) upper-level courses from other disciplines with sufficient mathematical content can be approved for credit by the Chair of the Department as part of these 15 ch. One (3 ch) upper-level STAT course may be counted as part of these 6 ch.
• 21 ch of upper-level elective courses approved by the department.

Notes:

1. It is recommended that MATH 2203 is taken in the first or second year.
2. Certain courses listed above are offered occasionally or in alternating years. Please consult the Course Listings for details.
3. It is recommended that students take at least 6 ch in PHYS courses.
4. MATH 1853 and MATH 2633 cannot be taken for credit in this program.
5. Students should consult with the department for a list of approved electives.

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.

A maximum of 6 ch of Statistics courses, at any level, may count towards the 15 ch. MATH 3633 cannot be taken for credit towards the the Minor in Mathematics. The Minor should be declared at the same time as the student's 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 Mathematics and Statistics. 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 UNB Saint John. 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*
• MATH 1013 Introduction to Calculus II
• MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra (or equivalent)
• MATH 3093 Elementary Number Theory

Statistics Requirement

• STAT 1793 Introduction to Probability and Statistics(or equivalent)

Education Requirement

• ED 3424 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Additional Requirements

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 Mathematics and Statistics; BA 3623 or ECON 3665 may be accepted as substitutions.

Notes: * Students who do not have the prerequisite for this course are required to pass MATH 1863 before enrolling in MATH 1003.