Mathematics and Computer Science Honours (B.Sc.) (78 credits)
Offered by: Mathematics and Statistics (Faculty of Science)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
Program credit weight: 78
Program Description
The B.Sc.; Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science provides a rigorous training, at the honours level, in mathematics and computer science, while exploring the interaction between the two fields. This program may be completed with a minimum of 72 credits or a maximum of 78 credits.
Degree Requirements — B.A. students
To be eligible for a B.A. degree, a student must fulfil all Faculty and program requirements as indicated in Degree Requirements for the Faculty of Arts.
We recommend that students consult an Arts OASIS advisor for degree planning.
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Program Prerequisites
Students must consult an Honours adviser in both departments to ensure that they have sufficient background to enter the program. The minimum requirements are the following courses or their equivalencies:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 133 | Linear Algebra and Geometry. | 3 |
| MATH 150 | Calculus A. | 4 |
| MATH 151 | Calculus B. | 4 |
In particular, MATH 150 Calculus A./MATH 151 Calculus B. and MATH 140 Calculus 1./MATH 141 Calculus 2./MATH 222 Calculus 3. are considered equivalent.
To be awarded the Honours degree, the student must have, at time of graduation, a CGPA of at least 3.00 in the required and complementary Mathematics courses of the program, as well as an overall CGPA of at least 3.00.
Required Courses (33-36 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 206 | Introduction to Software Systems. | 3 |
| COMP 250 | Introduction to Computer Science. | 3 |
| COMP 252 | Honours Algorithms and Data Structures. | 3 |
| COMP 273 | Introduction to Computer Systems. | 3 |
| COMP 302 | Programming Languages and Paradigms. | 3 |
| COMP 310 | Operating Systems. | 3 |
| COMP 330 | Theory of Computation. | 3 |
| COMP 362 | Honours Algorithm Design. | 3 |
| MATH 222 | Calculus 3. 1 | 3 |
| MATH 251 | Honours Algebra 2. | 3 |
| MATH 255 | Honours Analysis 2. | 3 |
| MATH 350 | Honours Discrete Mathematics . | 3 |
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Students who have successfully completed MATH 150 Calculus A./MATH 151 Calculus B. or an equivalent of MATH 222 Calculus 3. on entering the program are not required to take MATH 222 Calculus 3..
Complementary Courses (39-42 credits)
0-3 credits selected from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP 202 | Foundations of Programming. 1 | 3 |
| COMP 204 | Computer Programming for Life Sciences. 1 | 3 |
| COMP 208 | Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering . 1 | 3 |
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Students who have sufficient knowledge of computer programming are not required to take COMP 202 Foundations of Programming./COMP 204 Computer Programming for Life Sciences./COMP 208 Computer Programming for Physical Sciences and Engineering ..
3 credits selected from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 242 | Analysis 1. | 3 |
| MATH 254 | Honours Analysis 1. 1 | 3 |
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It is strongly recommended that students take both MATH 245 Honours Algebra 1. and MATH 254 Honours Analysis 1.
3 credits selected from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 235 | Algebra 1. | 3 |
| MATH 245 | Course MATH 245 Not Found 1 | 3 |
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It is strongly recommended that students take both MATH 245 Honours Algebra 1. and MATH 254 Honours Analysis 1.
3 credits selected from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 248 | Honours Vector Calculus. | 3 |
| MATH 358 | Honours Advanced Calculus. | 3 |
9-18 credits selected from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 356 | Honours Probability. | 3 |
| MATH 357 | Honours Statistics. | 3 |
| MATH 387 | Honours Numerical Analysis. | 3 |
| MATH 454 | Honours Analysis 3. 1 | 3 |
| MATH 455 | Honours Analysis 4. | 3 |
| MATH 456 | Honours Algebra 3. | 3 |
| MATH 457 | Honours Algebra 4. | 3 |
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Not open to students who have taken MATH 354
0-9 credits should be selected from honours courses and 500-level courses given by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
12 credits in Computer Science, selected from Computer Science courses at the 300 level or above excluding COMP 364 Computer Tools for Life Sciences. and COMP 396 Undergraduate Research Project.. ECSE 508 Multi-Agent Systems. may also be taken.