Mathematics Option

Mathematics Major

First Year (Minimum 38 ch)

a. MATH 1003 , MATH 1013 , MATH 1503
b. At least 18 ch in lecture courses and at least 8 ch in laboratory courses chosen from


c. A minimum of 3 ch in approved electives.
NOTE: Geology courses include laboratory component

Note: It is recommended that MATH 2203 is taken in the first or second year.

Second Year (Minimum 31 ch)
MATH 2203 , MATH 2513 , MATH 2523 plus approved electives equivalent to seven term courses.

Third Year and Fourth Year (Minimum 60 ch)
a. MATH 3213 , MATH 3713 , MATH 3733 , STAT 3083 , STAT 3093 plus 15 ch of upper level MATH courses. One (3ch) upper level STAT course may be counted as part of these 15 ch.
b. Plus 21 ch of upper level (3-4000 level) elective courses approved by the department.
c. An additional 9 ch of electives at any level.

Note: 
(i) At least 3 ch of Computer Science are required in the program. 
(ii) STAT 1793 and STAT 2793 are recommended prior to taking STAT 3083 and STAT 3093.
(iii) MATH 3633 cannot be taken for credit in Mathematics major.

Mathematics Minor
A student who intends to pursue a Minor in Mathematics is required to take 24 ch in Mathematics. Credit must be obtained for MATH 1003 , MATH 1013 and either MATH 1503 or MATH 2213 . The remaining 15 ch of the Minor must consist of Mathematics courses at the second year level, or above. A maximum of 6 ch of Statistics courses, at any level, may count towards the 15 ch. 

Calculus Challenge Exam
This examination which is held in early June is open to students registered in a Calculus course at a high school that has made arrangements with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. A fee will be charged.

Students who qualify for credit will receive a certificate entitling them to credit for and thereby exemption from Math 1003 when they register at UNBSJ. Upon the student’s acceptance of the credit, the letter grade of the exam will be recorded on their transcript.

Certificate in Mathematics for Education

The Certificate in Mathematics for Education is open to all interested students, however it is primarily intended for current and future school teachers for whom mathematics is a potential teachable subject, or ones who simply wish to expand their knowledge in the field of Mathematics.

This Certificate can be taken as a stand-alone program or in conjunction with a degree program, with the approval of the appropriate faculty.

Candidates for admission to the Certificate must meet the University’s requirements for admission to any of the faculties, or the requirements for admission as mature students.

The Certificate consists of 30 credit hours (10 courses) as outlined below. A grade of C or better is required in each of the courses.

Mathematics Requirement:
MATH 2633 Fundamental Principles of Elementary School Mathematics
MATH 3633 Fundamental Principles of School Mathematics
MATH 1003 Introduction to Calculus I*
MATH 1013 Introduction to Calculus II
MATH 1503 Introduction to Linear Algebra** (or equivalent)
MATH 3093 Elementary Number Theory

Statistic Requirement:
STAT 1793 Introduction to Probability and Statistics(or equivalent)

Education Requirement:
ED 3424 Teaching Elementary School Mathematics

Additional Requirement:

  1. One of Math 2203 or Math 3343;
  2. Three credit hours in Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science, chosen in consultation with the Department of Mathematical Sciences; BA 3623 or ECON 3665 may be accepted as substitutions.

Notes: 
* Students who do not have the pre-requisite for this course are required to pass MATH 1863 before enrolling in Math 1003.