Mathematics and Statistics Option

Mathematics and Statistics 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
• 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)(CHEM 1872/CHEM 1877 (5 ch) can be used to replace CHEM 1072/CHEM 1077 (5 ch).)
  • GEOL 1044, GEOL 1074
  •  PHYS 1011 (lecture), PHYS 1012 (lecture), PHYS 1021(lab), PHYS 1022 (lab). (APSC 1011/APSC 1015 and APSC 1021/APSC 1025 (10 ch) can be used to replace the full PHYS sequence (10 ch).)
       
    NOTE: Geology courses include 2ch of laboratory components in each course.
•  An additional 24 ch of approved electives at any level (see note 3)
  (Note: MATH 1853 and MATH 2633 cannot be counted for credit towards this program.)

Upper-level (3000-4000 level) requirements:

• MATH 3213, MATH 3713, MATH 3733 (see note 2)
• An additional 12 ch in upper-level MATH courses.
  (Note: MATH 3633 cannot be taken for credit.)
• STAT 3793, STAT 4793 (see note 2)
• An additional 12 ch in upper-level STAT courses.
• MATH 3414 or CS 3113 (or equivalent)
• An additional 9 of ch upper-level (3000-4000 level) approved electives

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. Students should consult with the department for a list of approved electives.