Mathematics Honours
This program leads to a bachelor of science (BSc) honours degree.
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 MATH courseβs Calendar 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.
Program Requirements
Students complete 132 units, as specified below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete either one of
A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students who already have substantial programming background. This course provides a condensed version of the two-course sequence of CMPT 120/125, with the primary focus on computing science and object oriented programming. Topics include: fundamental algorithms and problem solving; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and software design; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; computation and computability; specification and program correctness; and history of computing science. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157). Students with credit for CMPT 120, 125, 128, 130, 135 or higher may not take CMPT 126 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Diana Cukierman |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
An introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students wishing to major in Engineering Science or a related program. This course introduces basic computing science concepts, and fundamentals of object oriented programming. Topics include: fundamental algorithms and problem solving; abstract data types and elementary data structures; basic object-oriented programming and software design; elements of empirical and theoretical algorithmics; computation and computability; specification and program correctness; and history of computing science. The course will use a programming language commonly used in Engineering Science. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157). Students with credit for CMPT 125, 126, 130 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
or both of
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. Students should consult with the self-evaluation on the School of Computing Science website to decide whether they should follow the CMPT 120/125 course sequence or enrol in CMPT 126. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 125, 126, 128 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Diana Cukierman |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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, 128, 135 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
or both of
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 |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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, 126, or 128 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
and all of
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 one of CMPT 125, 126 or 128; or CMPT 128 and approval as a Biomedical Engineering Major. Students with credit for CMPT 201 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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David Mitchell |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Binay Bhattacharya |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Binay Bhattacharya |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D201 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D202 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D203 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D204 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D205 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D206 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D301 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D302 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D303 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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D304 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
A continuation of MACM 101. Topics covered include graph theory, trees, inclusion-exclusion, generating functions, recurrence relations, and optimization and matching. Prerequisite: MACM 101. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Luis Goddyn |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Abraham Punnen |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
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 |
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Razvan Fetecau |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 4:30β5:50 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
Vector calculus, divergence, gradient and curl; line, surface and volume integrals; conservative fields, theorems of Gauss, Green and Stokes; general curvilinear coordinates and tensor notation. Introduction to orthogonality of functions, orthogonal polynomials and Fourier series. Prerequisite: MATH 240 or 232, and 251. MATH 240 or 232 may be taken concurrently. Students with credit for MATH 254 may not take MATH 252 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Weiran Sun |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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 |
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Distance Education | |||
Tim Swartz |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Richard Lockhart |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP09 | TBD |
and one of
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 |
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Distance Education | |||
Jamie Mulholland |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Zhaosong Lu |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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, related rates, Newton's method. Antiderivatives and applications. Conic sections, 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.
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 |
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Petr Lisonek |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
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 |
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Stephen Choi |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
and one of
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations. 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 |
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Ralf Wittenberg |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Brenda Davison |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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Natalia Kouzniak |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30β6:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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OP01 | TBD |
and one of
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 |
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Marni Julie Mishna |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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Abraham Punnen |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
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OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
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 |
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Matthew DeVos |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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OPO1 | TBD |
+The following substitutions are also permitted.
They may not be used to satisfy the upper division requirements below.
MACM 409 - Numerical Linear Algebra: Algorithms, Implementation and Applications (3) for MACM 203.
MACM 401 - Introduction to Computer Algebra (3) for MACM 204.
MACM 442 - Cryptography (3) for MACM 204.
* strongly recommended
** with a B grade or better
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete a total of 60 upper division units. 48 units will satisfy requirements for the mathematics honours program. 36 units must include upper division MATH and MACM coursework, including:
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.
Finite groups and subgroups. Cyclic groups and permutation groups. Cosets, normal subgroups and factor groups. Homomorphisms and isomorphisms. Fundamental theorem of finite abelian groups. Sylow theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 340 or 342 or 332. Students with credit for MATH 339 may not take this course for further credit.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Matthew DeVos |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30β4:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one of
Structures and algorithms, generating elementary combinatorial objects, counting (integer partitions, set partitions, Catalan families), backtracking algorithms, branch and bound, heuristic search algorithms. Prerequisite: MACM 201 (with a grade of at least B-). Recommended: knowledge of a programming language. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Cedric Chauve |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30β4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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.
An introduction to the theory and practice of error-correcting codes. Topics will include finite fields, polynomial rings, linear and non-linear codes, BCH codes, convolutional codes, majority logic decoding, weight distribution of codes, and bounds on the size of codes. Prerequisite: MATH 340 or 332. Quantitative.
Model building using integer variables, computer solution, relaxations and lower bounds, heuristics and upper bounds, branch and bound algorithms, cutting plane algorithms, valid inequalities and facets, branch and cut algorithms, Lagrangian duality, column generation of algorithms, heuristics algorithms and analysis. Prerequisite: MATH 308. Quantitative.
and one of
Sequences and series of functions, topology of sets in Euclidean space, introduction to metric spaces, functions of several variables. Prerequisite: MATH 242 and 251. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Weiran Sun |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
and one of
Linear Algebra. Vector space and matrix theory. Prerequisite: MATH 340 or 332 or permission of the instructor. Students with credit for MATH 438 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
and one of
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.
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 |
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Benjamin Adcock |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
The remaining 12 units may be additional MATH and MACM coursework or may be chosen from the following course list:
Review of probability and distributions. Multivariate distributions. Distributions of functions of random variables. Limiting distributions. Inference. Sufficient statistics for the exponential family. Maximum likelihood. Bayes estimation, Fisher information, limited distributions of MLEs. Likelihood ratio tests. Prerequisite: STAT 285 and MATH 251. Quantitative.
Statistical computing in R and SAS. Data management: reading, editing and storing statistical data; querying databases with SQL. Data exploration and representation: summarizing data with tables, graphs and other statistical tools. Data simulation: model-based and empirical. The SAS component of the course will give students a good start for writing the SAS programming certification exams. Prerequisite: STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or equivalent. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Carl Schwarz |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30β10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30β9:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30β1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30β3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Review of discrete and continuous probability models and relationships between them. Exploration of conditioning and conditional expectation. Markov chains. Random walks. Continuous time processes. Poisson process. Markov processes. Gaussian processes. Prerequisite: STAT 330,or all of: STAT 285,MATH 208, and MATH 251. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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David Campbell |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 6:30β7:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 5:30β7:20 p.m. |
Surrey Surrey |
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E901 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 7:30β8:20 p.m.
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Surrey |
Introduction to principal components, cluster analysis, and other commonly used multivariate techniques. Prerequisite: STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or equivalent. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Qian Zhou |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 12:30β2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30β1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 8:30β9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
Distribution theory, methods for constructing tests, estimators, and confidence intervals with special attention to likelihood methods. Properties of the procedures including large sample theory. Prerequisite: STAT 330. Quantitative.
The Bayesian approach to statistics is an alternative and increasingly popular way of quantifying uncertainty in the presence of data. This course considers comparative statistical inference, prior distributions, Bayesian computation, and applications. Prerequisite: STAT 330 and 350. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Tim Swartz |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30β2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to standard methodology for analyzing categorical data including chi-squared tests for two- and multi-way contingency tables, logistic regression, and loglinear (Poisson) regression. Prerequisite: STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or equivalent. Students with credit for the former STAT 402 or 602 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Joan Hu |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30β11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30β11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30β10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.β12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30β5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 6 β Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 5:30β6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduction to linear time series analysis including moving average, autoregressive and ARIMA models, estimation, data analysis, forecasting errors and confidence intervals, conditional and unconditional models, and seasonal models. Prerequisite: STAT 285 or STAT 302 or STAT 305 or equivalent. This course may not be taken for further credit by students who have credit for ECON 484. Quantitative.
At least five courses will be from 400 division courses, of which at least three courses will be in 400 division MATH or MACM courses. Directed studies, job practicum, or honours essay courses cannot be used to fulfil the 400 division requirement. Students are also required to complete an additional 12 upper division units chosen from any courses.
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.
Students obtain at least six units in courses offered by the Faculty of Science outside the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science. Courses PHYS 100, BISC 100 and CHEM 110/111 cannot be used to satisfy this requirement. Students will also obtain at least six units in Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences courses. (The two required CMPT courses and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences six-unit requirement fulfill the Faculty of Science requirement that students complete 12 units from outside the Faculty of Science.)
Other Requirements
Of the total 132 units required for the honours, at least 12 units must be completed outside the Faculty of Science including at least six in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. At least 60 units must be from the upper division. A cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 3.00 and an upper division grade point average of at least 3.00 are required. These averages are calculated on all courses completed at the University. If both averages are at least 3.50, the designation 'first class' applies.
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
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. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 as upper division work.