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Mathematics and Computing Science Joint Honours

Bachelor of Science

This program is offered co-operatively by the Department of Mathematics and the School of Computing Science. In general, students are expected to meet the requirements of both the department and the school with respect to admission, continuation and graduation requirements.

Prerequisite Grade Requirement

To enrol in a course offered by the Department of Mathematics, a student must obtain a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course. Some courses may require higher prerequisite grades. Check the description for details.

Students will not normally be permitted to enrol in any course for which a D grade or lower was obtained in any prerequisite. No student may complete, for further credit, any course offered by the Department of Mathematics which is a prerequisite for a course the student has already completed with a grade of C- or higher, without permission of the department.

Computing science course entry requires a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course. A minimum 2.40 CGPA is required for 200, 300 and 400 division computing courses.

Program Requirements

The program is subject to Faculty of Science and University regulations. Course and prerequisite admission is subject to departmental requirements.

Faculty of Applied Sciences residency requirements apply to the computing science courses used toward the program.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete at least 44-48 units, including all three of

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3) *

An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language and be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode, data types and control structures, fundamental algorithms, computability and complexity, computer architecture, and history of computing science. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 125, 126, 128 or 130 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D202 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D203 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D204 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D205 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D206 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D207 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D208 Anne Lavergne
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3) *

A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Intended for students who will major in computing science or a related program. Topics include: fundamental algorithms; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and software design; computation and computability; specification and program correctness; and history of computing science. Prerequisite: CMPT120. Co-requisite: CMPT127. Students with credit for CMPT 126, 135 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bobby Chan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 127 - Computing Laboratory (3)

Builds on CMPT 120 to give a hands-on introduction to programming in C and C++, the basics of program design, essential algorithms and data structures. Guided labs teach the standard tools and students exploit these ideas to create software that works. To be taken in parallel with CMPT 125. Prerequisite: CMPT 120 or CMPT 128 or CMPT 130. Corequisite CMPT 125.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Richard Vaughan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Richard Vaughan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Richard Vaughan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or both of 

CMPT 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)

An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157). Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 126, or 128 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D101 Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D102 Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D103 Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D104 Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D105 Brian Fraser
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
CMPT 135 - Introduction to Computer Programming II (3)

A second course in systems-oriented programming and computing science that builds upon the foundation set in CMPT 130 using a systems-oriented language such as C or C++. Topics: a review of the basic elements of programming; introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP); techniques for designing and testing programs; use and implementation of elementary data structures and algorithms; introduction to embedded systems programming. Prerequisite: CMPT 130. Students with credit for CMPT 125 or 126 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

and all of

CMPT 150 - Introduction to Computer Design (3)

Digital design concepts are presented in such a way that students will learn how basic logic blocks of a simple computer are designed. Topics covered include: basic Von Neumann computer architecture; an introduction to assembly language programming; combinational logic design; and sequential logic design. Prerequisite: Strongly recommended: MACM 101 and either CMPT 120 or equivalent programming. Students with credit for ENSC 150 or CMPT 290 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)

Introduction to a variety of practical and important data structures and methods for implementation and for experimental and analytical evaluation. Topics include: stacks, queues and lists; search trees; hash tables and algorithms; efficient sorting; object-oriented programming; time and space efficiency analysis; and experimental evaluation. Prerequisite: (MACM 101 and either (CMPT 125 and 127) or CMPT 135) or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252). Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 David Mitchell
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Ted Kirkpatrick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Ted Kirkpatrick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Ted Kirkpatrick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Ted Kirkpatrick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Ted Kirkpatrick
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Introduction to counting, induction, automata theory, formal reasoning, modular arithmetic. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent), or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, 157. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D301 Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D302 Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D303 Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D304 Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Diana Cukierman
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 Diana Cukierman
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Vancouver
MACM 201 - Discrete Mathematics II (3)

A continuation of MACM 101. Topics covered include graph theory, trees, inclusion-exclusion, generating functions, recurrence relations, and optimization and matching. Prerequisite: MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and one of MATH 232 or MATH 240). Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Karen Yeats
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 242 - Introduction to Analysis I (3)

Mathematical induction. Limits of real sequences and real functions. Continuity and its consequences. The mean value theorem. The fundamental theorem of calculus. Series. Prerequisite: MATH 152; or MATH 155 or 158 with a grade of B. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ladislav Stacho
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 251 - Calculus III (3)

Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vectors, lines, planes, cylinders, quadric surfaces. Vector functions, curves, motion in space. Differential and integral calculus of several variables. Vector fields, line integrals, fundamental theorem for line integrals, Green's theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 152; or MATH 155 or MATH 158 with a grade of at least B. Recommended: It is recommended that MATH 240 or 232 be taken before or concurrently with MATH 251. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
David Muraki
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Vijaykumar Singh
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Richard Lockhart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

and either

CMPT 275 - Software Engineering I (4)

Introduction to software engineering techniques used in analysis/design and in software project management. The course centres on a team project involving requirements gathering, object analysis and simple data normalization, use-case-driven user documentation and design followed by implementation and testing. Additionally, there is an introduction to project planning, metrics, quality assurance, configuration management, and people issues. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, MACM 101, MATH 151 (or MATH 150), one W course. MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B+ may be substituted for MATH 151 (or MATH 150). Students with credit for CMPT 276 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Herbert Tsang
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or

CMPT 276 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3)

An overview of various techniques used for software development and software project management. Major tasks and phases in modern software development, including requirements, analysis, documentation, design, implementation, testing,and maintenance. Project management issues are also introduced. Students complete a team project using an iterative development process. Prerequisite: One W course, CMPT 225, MACM 101, MATH 151 (or MATH 150). MATH 154/157 with at least B+ may substitute for MATH 151 (or MATH 150). Students with credit for CMPT 275 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bobby Chan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

and both of

MACM 203 - Computing with Linear Algebra (2)

Using a mathematical software package for doing calculations in linear algebra. Development of computer models that analyze and illustrate applications of linear algebra. All calculations and experiments will be done in the Matlab software package. Topics include: large-scale matrix calculations, experiments with cellular automata, indexing, searching and ranking pages on the internet, population models, data fitting and optimization, image analysis, and cryptography. Prerequisite: One of CMPT 102, 120, 126, 128 or 130 and one of MATH 150, 151, 154 or 157 and one of MATH 232 or 240. MATH 232 or 240 can be taken as corequisite. Students in excess of 80 units may not take MACM 203 for further credit. Quantitative.

MACM 204 - Computing with Calculus (2)

Using a mathematical software package for doing computations from calculus. Development of computer models that analyze and illustrate applications of calculus. All calculations and experiments will be done in the Maple software package. Topics include: graphing functions and data, preparing visual aids for illustrating mathematical concepts, integration, Taylor series, numerical approximation methods, 3D visualization of curves and surfaces, multi-dimensional optimization, differential equations and disease spread models. Prerequisite: One of CMPT 102, 120, 126, 128 or 130 and MATH 251. MATH 251 can be taken as a corequisite. Students in excess of 80 units may not take MACM 204 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nils Bruin
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or with prior approval, one of+

MACM 401 - Introduction to Computer Algebra (3)

A first course in computer algebra also called symbolic computation. It covers data-structures and algorithms for mathematical objects, including polynomials, general mathematical formulae, long integer arithmetic, polynomial greatest common divisors, the Risch integration algorithm. Other topics include symbolic differentiation, simplification of formulae, and polynomial factorization. Students will learn Maple for use on assignments. Prerequisite: CMPT 307 or MATH 332 or MATH 340. Quantitative.

MACM 409 - Numerical Linear Algebra: Algorithms, Implementation and Applications (3)

Development of numerical methods for solving linear algebra problems at the heart of many scientific computing problems. Mathematical foundations for the use, implementation and analysis of the algorithms used for solving many optimization problems and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 251, MACM 316, programming experience. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Benjamin Adcock
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
MATH 439 - Selected Topics in Algebra (3)

Topics in advanced algebra not covered by other courses. Prerequisite: MATH 338 or 340 or 332, according to the particular topic or topics offered.

+cannot be used to satisfy other upper division requirements for a major program 

and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jeremy Chiu
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Abraham Punnen
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3) **

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Matthew DeVos
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Zhaosong Lu
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OPO1 TBD
OPO2 TBD
MATH 154 - Calculus I for the Biological Sciences (3) ++

Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Cedric Chauve
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3) ++

Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; functions of several variables. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Stephen Choi
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Abraham Punnen
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and one of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3) **

Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nathan Ilten
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 155 - Calculus II for the Biological Sciences (3) ++

Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

MATH 158 - Calculus II for the Social Sciences (3) ++

Theory of integration and its applications; introduction to multivariable calculus with emphasis on partial derivatives and their applications; introduction to differential equations with emphasis on some special first-order equations and their applications to economics and social sciences; continuous probability models; sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 155 may not take MATH 158 for further credit. Quantitative.

and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3) ++

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations and bases. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. An emphasis on applications involving matrix and vector calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MACM 101; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 240 make not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ladislav Stacho
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Randall Pyke
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3) **

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Real and abstract vector spaces, subspaces and linear transformations; basis and change of basis. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. Applications. Subject is presented with an abstract emphasis and includes proofs of the basic theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MACM 101; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 232 cannot take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Bojan Mohar
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

** strongly recommended

++ with a B grade or better

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 30 units, including all of

CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

Analysis and design of data structures for lists, sets, trees, dictionaries, and priority queues. A selection of topics chosen from sorting, memory management, graphs and graph algorithms. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, MACM 201, MATH 151 (or MATH 150), and MATH 232 or 240.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Geoffrey Tien
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Brad Bart
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CMPT 405 - Design and Analysis of Computing Algorithms (3)

Models of computation, methods of algorithm design; complexity of algorithms; algorithms on graphs, NP-completeness, approximation algorithms, selected topics. Prerequisite: CMPT 307.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Joseph Peters
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
MACM 316 - Numerical Analysis I (3)

A presentation of the problems commonly arising in numerical analysis and scientific computing and the basic methods for their solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240, and computing experience. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brenda Davison
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 310 - Introduction to Ordinary Differential Equations (3)

First-order differential equations, second- and higher-order linear equations, series solutions, introduction to Laplace transform, systems and numerical methods, applications in the physical, biological and social sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 152; or MATH 155/158 with a grade of at least B, MATH 232 or 240. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Mary Catherine Kropinski
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, 4:30–5:50 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 6:00–6:50 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 340 - Algebra II: Rings and Fields (3)

The integers and mathematical proof. Relations and modular arithmetic. Rings and fields, polynomial rings, the Euclidean algorithm. The complex numbers and the fundamental theorem of algebra. Construction of finite fields, primitive elements in finite fields, and their application. Prerequisite: MATH 240 (or MATH 232 with a grade of at least B). Students with credit for MATH 332 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nathan Ilten
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 345 - Introduction to Graph Theory (3)

Fundamental concepts, trees and distances, matchings and factors, connectivity and paths, network flows, integral flows. Prerequisite: MACM 201 (with a grade of at least B-). Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Cedric Chauve
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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CMPT 308 - Computability and Complexity (3)

This course introduces students to formal models of computations such as Turing machines and RAMs. Notions of tractability and intractability are discusses both with respect to computability and resource requirements. The relationship of these concepts to logic is also covered. Prerequisite: MACM 201.

MACM 300 - Introduction to Formal Languages and Automata with Applications (3)

Languages, grammars, automata and their applications to natural and formal language processing. Prerequisite: MACM 201. Quantitative.

and one of

CMPT 300 - Operating Systems I (3)

This course aims to give the student an understanding of what a modern operating system is, and the services it provides. It also discusses some basic issues in operating systems and provides solutions. Topics include multiprogramming, process management, memory management, and file systems. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and MACM 101.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brian Booth
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMPT 371 - Data Communications and Networking (3)

Data communication fundamentals (data types, rates, and transmission media). Network architectures for local and wide areas. Communications protocols suitable for various architectures. ISO protocols and internetworking. Performance analysis under various loadings and channel error rates. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, CMPT/ENSC 150 and MATH 151 (MATH 150). MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B+ may be substituted for MATH 151 (MATH 150).

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jiangchuan Liu
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

and one of

CMPT 361 - Introduction to Computer Graphics (3)

This course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of computer graphics. Topics include graphics display and interaction hardware, basic algorithms for 2D primitives, anti-aliasing, 2D and 3D geometrical transformations, 3D projections/viewing, Polygonal and hierarchical models, hidden-surface removal, basic rendering techniques (color, shading, raytracing, radiosity), and interaction techniques. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and MATH 232 or 240.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ping Tan
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMPT 379 - Principles of Compiler Design (3)

This course covers the key components of a compiler for a high level programming language. Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, type checking, code generation and optimization. Students will work in teams to design and implement an actual compiler making use of tools such as lex and yacc. Prerequisite: MACM 201, (CMPT 150 or ENSC 215) and CMPT 225.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Thomas Shermer
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

MATH 308 - Linear Optimization (3)

Linear programming modelling. The simplex method and its variants. Duality theory. Post-optimality analysis. Applications and software. Additional topics may include: game theory, network simplex algorithm, and convex sets. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151, 154, or 157 and MATH 240 or 232. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Tamon Stephen
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
MATH 309 - Continuous Optimization (3)

Theoretical and computational methods for investigating the minimum of a function of several real variables with and without inequality constraints. Applications to operations research, model fitting, and economic theory. Prerequisite: MATH 232 or 240, and 251. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Paul Tupper
Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 8 – Dec 7, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

Additional course work is required to total 27 upper division MATH units and 27 upper division CMPT units including core requirements. MACM courses are counted in an alternating fashion towards the MATH and CMPT requirements, starting with the first MACM course completed counting towards either MATH or CMPT. Eighteen units must be completed at the 400 division or higher, including at least six units each of CMPT and MATH.

Other Requirements

The program is subject to Faculty of Science and University regulations. Course and prerequisite admission is subject to departmental requirements. MACM major graduation is contingent upon a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division grade point average (UDGPA) of 3.00 or better. Students must also achieve a 3.00 or better CGPA and UDGPA in each of the CMPT, MACM and MATH designations.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV, continuation and graduation in the MACM honours is contingent upon 3.00 or better on all relevant GPAs. Faculty of Applied Sciences residency requirements appy to the computing science courses used toward the program.

Faculty of Science Honours Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science honours program requirements as follows:

  • students are required to complete additional upper division units to total a minimum of 60 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401 to 406)
  • students who were enrolled at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV between fall 1991 and summer 2006 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in subjects outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 406) including six units minimum to be completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an to plan the remaining required elective courses.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV within the student’s major subject
Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division
6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc
6 units Humanities: B-Hum
6 units Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements)

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

 

Co-operative Education and Work Experience

All computing science students are strongly encouraged to explore the opportunities that Work Integrated Learning (WIL) can offer. Please contact a computing science or mathematics co-op advisor during the first year of studies to ensure that you have all of the necessary courses and information to help plan for a successful co-op experience.

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