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5.5.1 Recommended First and Second Year Sequence
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University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 Faculty of Science 5. Program Details 5.5 Mathematics and Statistics
5.5 Mathematics and Statistics
Degrees Offered

Undergraduate

Applied Mathematics

Pure Mathematics

Statistics

Actuarial Science

General Mathematics

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

- - -

BSc Co-op

-
- - -

BSc Honours Co-op

-
- - -

BComm/BSc1

-

BSc/BA2

BSc/BA2

BSc/BA2

BSc/BA2

BSc/BA2

- - - -

BSc/BEd3

Graduate

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

-

PhD

PhD

PhD

PhD

-

1Combined Degree with the Haskayne School of Business

2Combined Degree with the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences

3Combined Degree with the Faculty of Education

Programs Offered

BSc and BSc Honours in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science

BSc in General Mathematics

BSc and BSc Honours in Actuarial Science Co-operative Education

BComm/BSc Combined Degree in Actuarial Science and Business

BSc/BEd (Master of Teaching Program) Combined Degree in General Mathematics in Education

Minors in Applied or Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Department vs. Faculty Regulations

Programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below.

It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read Section 3 (Faculty Regulations) first.

Students should consult the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that all requirements are being met. Also, students are strongly urged to consult the Department at all stages of their program.

Department Information

Divisions

  • Division of Applied Mathematics
  • Division of Pure Mathematics
  • Division of Statistics and Actuarial Science

Courses offered by the Department bear the labels Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, and Actuarial Science. Note that (1) the course descriptions appear in the back of this Calendar in five non-contiguous alphabetically arranged blocks, and (2) "Mathematics" is a course label but not a Major field.

All students intending to pursue a Major or Honours program in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics, or Actuarial Science should consult the Undergraduate Director. The Undergraduate Director can provide advice on such important matters as specialized programs available within the field, recommended course sequences, possible combinations of Major and Minor fields and recommended undergraduate study leading to graduate study.

Mathematics and Statistics

Department Head: T. Bisztriczky

Department Office: MS 476

Undergraduate Director: J. Ling

Undergraduate Office: MS 476

Telephone: 403.220.5203

Fax: 403.282.5150

Website: http://math.ucalgary.ca

Email: undergrad@math.ucalgary.ca 

First-Year Mathematics Prerequisites and Diagnostic Testing

Mathematics II, offered by Continuing Education, with a grade of "D" or better is acceptable in lieu of Pure Mathematics 30 for general admissions requirements.

Students who wish to enrol in courses in the Faculty of Science for which Pure Mathematics 30 is a prerequisite, and who wish to use Mathematics II to satisfy that prerequisite, must achieve a grade of "C-" or higher in Mathematics II.

Students whose programs require Mathematics 211 or 213 or 273 and/or 249 should note that entry to these courses is restricted to students who have met one of the following three prerequisites:

(a) A grade of 70% or higher in Pure Mathematics 30;

(b) A grade of "B-" or better in the non-credit courses Mathematics II or College Algebra and Trigonometry offered by Continuing Education.

(c) A grade of 70% or higher on the Mathematics Diagnostic Test administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

For entry to Mathematics 251, students must present one of the above and Mathematics 31.

For entry to Mathematics 281, students must present Mathematics 31 in addition to one of the following three prerequisites:

(a') A grade of 80% or higher in Pure Mathematics 30;

(b') A grade of "B+" or better in the non-credit courses Mathematics II or College Algebra and Trigonometry offered by Continuing Education.

(c') A grade of 80% or higher on the Mathematics Diagnostic Test administered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Note: Students meeting prerequisite (a) plus Mathematics 31 may enrol directly into Mathematics 251; students who additionally satisfy prerequisite (a') and who intend to enrol in any of the mathematics honours programs should enrol directly into Mathematics 281.

Notes:

1. Students meeting prerequisite (a) should enrol directly into Mathematics 211 or 273 and/or 249; students meeting prerequisite (a) plus Mathematics 31 should enrol directly into Mathematics 251; students meeting prerequisite (a') and who intend to enrol in any of the department's honours programs should enrol directly into Mathematics 281; all other students must take either Mathematics II or College Algebra and Trigonometry or must write the Mathematics Diagnostic Test.

2. The prerequisite for Mathematics II is Mathematics I or Pure Mathematics 20. Students who have not completed one of these prerequisites (including those who have completed Applied Mathematics 30) are directed to begin with Mathematics I.

3. Students who completed Pure Mathematics 20, but feel their skills are not current enough to take Mathematics II, are encouraged to take the Mathematics II Assessment Test administered by Continuing Education.

4. Students from outside Alberta, who previously studied the material in Mathematics I may also be required to take the Mathematics II Assessment Test.

The Mathematics Diagnostic Test is a one hour test of the student's mastery of topics in Pure Mathematics 10, 20 and 30. It is offered four times per year. After receiving their notice of admission, newly admitted students who wish to write the Mathematics Diagnostic Test are advised to do so at the earliest opportunity.

The test is offered during the week preceding the start of classes in each of the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer Terms.

The fee is $50.00 for each taking of the test. The fee must be paid at the Fees Office in advance of the test date; students are required to present proof of payment for admission to the test.

The test is administered on a computer and the results are available to the student immediately.

The Mathematics Diagnostic Test has the same status as a University final examination. Accordingly, any form of cheating is considered grounds for suspension or expulsion from the University. Proof of identity is required during the test. Students more than 30 minutes late will not be admitted to the examination.

Information about the test is available from the Undergraduate Office in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

Special Assessment (Challenge Examinations)

Students who are enrolled in Mathematics 211 or 249 or 251 or 253, but who feel that they have already mastered the course material, may take a challenge examination during the first week of classes. Students who pass the appropriate test are granted special assessment status for that course and direct entry into Mathematics 253, 283, 271, 311, 349. Credit will be given for the course taken by special assessment, a grade assigned, and the regular course fee will be assessed. Students interested in pursuing special assessment should consult the Department during the first week of classes.

Core Courses

All programs include the following common core of courses: