Academic Calendar 2025-2026

Mathematics – Specialization (Science) – Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Subject: Administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Plan: Consists of 36.00 core units and 24.00 units in one Sub-Plan, as described below.
Plan Code: MATH-S [----]-O (where [----] is a Mathematics Sub-Plan)
Program: The Plan, alone, or in combination with a Minor in another subject, and with sufficient electives to total 120.00 units, will lead to a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree.

1. Core
A. Complete the following:
MATH 110Linear Algebra6.00
MATH 120Differential and Integral Calculus6.00
B. Complete the following:
MATH 210Rings and Fields3.00
MATH 225Ordinary Differential Equations3.00
MATH 280Advanced Calculus3.00
MATH 281Introduction to Real Analysis3.00
C. Complete the following:
STAT 268Statistics and Probability I3.00
STAT 269Statistics and Probability II3.00
D. Complete the following:
MATH 326Functions of a Complex Variable3.00
MATH 328Real Analysis3.00
2. Sub-Plans
A. Complete one of the following Sub-Plans:24.00
i. Pure Mathematics (PURE-O)
ii. Applied Mathematics (APPL-O)
Electives and/or Other Plan Requirements60.00
Total Units120.00

Sub-Plans

i. Pure Mathematics (PURE-O)

1. Core
a. Complete the following:
MATH 310Group Theory3.00
b. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Differential Geometry
Introduction to Topology
2. Option
a. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
MATH at the 400-level or above
b. Complete 9.00 units from the following:9.00
MATH at the 400-level or above
MATH_List_B
c. Complete 3.00 units from the following course list:3.00
MATH_List_A
Total Units24.00

 ii. Applied Mathematics (APPL-O)

1. Core
a. Complete the following:
MATH 331Ordinary Differential Equations II3.00
STAT 353Probability II3.00
b. Complete 3.00 units from the following:3.00
Modeling Techniques in Biology
Stochastic Models in Operations Research
Game Theory
2. Option
a. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
MATH at the 400-level or above
b. Complete 6.00 units from the following:6.00
MATH at the 400-level or above
MATH_List_B
c. Complete 3.00 units from the following course list:3.00
MATH_List_A
Total Units24.00

3. Notes

A. The same course cannot be used to satisfy multiple requirements in one plan. 

B. A maximum of 6.00 units from courses offered by other Faculties and Schools may be counted toward the program and/or Plan requirements. This includes courses in BMED, COMM, GLPH, HSCI, LAW, NURS, and courses offered by Smith Engineering.

Mathematics Course Lists

The following lists may contain courses offered through other Departments. In accordance with Academic Regulation 2.6 (Access to Classes), students do not have enrolment priority in all of these courses. Access to these courses may only be made available during the Open Enrolment period, and then only if space permits.

MATH_List_B

MATH 300Modeling Techniques in Biology3.00
MATH 310Group Theory3.00
MATH 314Representations of the Symmetric Group3.00
MATH 331Ordinary Differential Equations II3.00
MATH 335Mathematics of Engineering Systems3.00
MATH 337Stochastic Models in Operations Research3.00
MATH 339Game Theory3.00
MATH 341Differential Geometry3.00
MATH 347Introduction to Topology3.00
STAT 353Probability II3.00

MATH_List_A

MATH 300Modeling Techniques in Biology3.00
MATH 311Elementary Number Theory3.00
MATH 381Mathematics with a Historical Perspective3.00
MATH 382Mathematical Explorations3.00