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    Bishop’s offers programs tailor-made for your interests and goals. It’s possible (and common) for Bishop’s students to combine two majors without extending the duration of their degree (recent examples include: Music and Mathematics, Biology and Mathematics, Philosophy and Mathematics). This is made possible by the fact that required courses in one program can be counted as electives in the other.

    For up-to-date information and requirements, please refer to the Mathematics section of the Academic Calendar.

    Mathematics Honours

    (99 credits for B.Sc., 84 credits for B.A.)

    The highest level of specialization is Honours, and Honours programs prepare students for direct entry into graduate work leading to a Master’s or Ph.D. degree. All Honours mathematics students have an opportunity to study independently and thus develop their reading and problem-solving skills, and there is some chance to pursue special interests.

    Normally a student is admitted to an Honours program after completing a minimum of 12 credits in Mathematics courses with an average of at least 70% and having achieved an average of 65% in all courses taken at Bishop’s. To continue in an Honours program the student must obtain an average of at least 70% in Mathematics courses in each academic year. In order to graduate with a Mathematics Honours degree, the student must have an overall average of 70% in all Mathematics courses.

    Requirements:

    • U1 (normally): MAT 191, MAT 192, ENG 116*, Humanities 1xx option*, PHY 191 & PHY 192 (for B.Sc. only).
    • MAT 108, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 207, MAT 209, MAT 220, CS 211, MAT 310, MAT 313, MAT 314, MAT 315, MAT 317, MAT 322, MAT 323
    • 6 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 100 level or higher,
    • 9 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 300 level or higher,
    • 6 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 400 level or higher,
    • 6 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 460 level,
    • 3 credits to satisfy the Arts and Science requirement.
    • B.Sc. students must include at least 9 additional Science credits among their options.

    *Students with a CEGEP DEC or mature students will be granted exemption credits for these courses.

    Total credits:

    • B.Sc.: 72 Mathematics, 6 Physics, 3 Computer Science, 9 Science options, 6 Humanities, 3 Arts and Science options, 21 credits of free electives
    • B.A.: 72 Mathematics, 3 Computer Science, 6 Humanities, 3 Arts and Science options, 36 credits of free electives

    Mathematics Major

    (81 credits for B.Sc., 66 credits for B.A.)

    The Majors programs provide students with excellent general preparation for the career world, while not preventing entrance into graduate school (sometimes after a qualifying year).

    Requirements:

    • U1 (normally) : MAT 191, MAT 192, ENG 116*, Humanities 1xx option*, PHY 191 & PHY 192 (for B.Sc. only) MAT 108, MAT 200, MAT 206, MAT 207, MAT 209, CS 211, MAT 310, MAT 313, MAT 314, MAT 315, MAT 322
    • 3 credits from the list {MAT 202, MAT 203 OR MAT 220} 6 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 100 level or higher,
    • 9 optional credits of Mathematics courses at the 300 level or higher.
    • 3 credits to satisfy the Arts and Science requirement.
    • B.Sc. students must include at least 9 additional Science credits among their options.

    *Students with a CEGEP DEC and mature students will be granted exemption for these courses.

    Total credits:

    • B.Sc.: 54 Mathematics, 3 Computer Science, 6 Physics, 6 Humanities, 9 Science options, 3 Arts and Science options, 39 credits of free electives.
    • B.A.: 54 Mathematics, 3 Computer Science, 6 Humanities, 3 Arts and Science options, 54 credits of free electives.

    Mathematics Minor

    (30 credits for B.Sc. and B.A.)

    This is typically taken by Science students to enhance their analytical thinking skills and to add value to their degree.

    Requirements:

    • U1 (normally): MAT 191, MAT 192.
    • MAT 206, MAT 207, MAT 108, MAT 209 or MAT 200 plus 12 additional mathematics credits, including at least 6 credits at the 300 level or higher.

    Minor in Mathematical Contexts

    The minor in Mathematical Contexts can be added to any degree program and consists of the following courses:

    • MAT 200 Discrete Mathematics
    • MAT 108 Matrix Algebra
    • PHY 101 Statistical Methods
    • MAT 191 Calculus I, prerequisite: MAT 190 recommended
    • MAT 192 Calculus II, prerequisite: MAT 191

    Mathematics Electives

    Mathematics students (in any program) may not include courses from the list: MAT 190, MAT 191, MAT 192, MAT 196, MAT 197, MAT 198, MAT 199, as mathematics elective credits. Courses at the 460 level are only open to Honours students.

    The courses MAT 190, MAT 196, MAT 197 are not accepted as credits for any Science or Mathematics degree. Mathematics courses MAT 190, MAT 191, MAT 192, MAT 196, MAT 197, MAT 198, MAT 199 may not be taken for credit by students who have already passed equivalent course(s) elsewhere. The course MAT 190 may not be taken for credit by any student without permission from their department chair. Students in Science programs, including Mathematics B.A., may receive a maximum of three credits in elementary statistics courses.

    Mathematics and Spanish

    This is a unique program combining a Major in Mathematics, a Minor in Hispanic Studies as well as one year of Spanish immersion at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador.

    Contact the Chair of the department for more details.

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