Oct 12, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Specialization in Mathematics [Science]


Continuation in the Specialization in Mathematics program requires a minimum 2.3 GPA and a minimum 2.3 GPA on all MATH courses completed in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on all courses credited towards the degree and a minimum 2.3 GPA on all MATH courses credited towards the degree.

The program must contain the following courses. It is recommended that these courses be taken in the years indicated.

Year 1


Options


  • 3 units in an approved Science option (see details of courses )
  • 6 units in approved Arts options
  • 6 units in approved options

Year 3


  • 12 units in approved MATH or MA PH options
  • 6 units in approved Science options (see details of courses )
  • 6 units in approved Arts options
  • 6 units in approved options

Year 4


  • 12 units in approved MATH or MA PH options at the 300-level or higher, at least 3 units of which must be at the 400- level
  • 6 units in approved Science options (see details of courses )
  • 12 units in approved options

Notes


  1. Each student’s program must have the approval of the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.
  2. Students are encouraged to take at least 6 units in MATH in each Fall/Winter of the program.
  3. Students presenting MATH 117  must substitute a senior MATH option for MATH 216 .
  4. Credit will not be given for ECON 299 , ECON 386  or ECON 387 .
  5. Credit in SCI 100 will be considered equivalent to MATH 114 , MATH 115 , CMPUT 174  and 18 units in Science options (see details of courses ).
  6. Credit in SCI 151  will be considered equivalent to 6 units in Science options.
  7. Up to 12 units in outside options (i.e. courses from Faculties other than Arts or Science) can be credited to the degree with approval of the Department of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences.