Mathematics: Bachelor of Arts Minor

Description

The Bachelor of Arts Minor in Mathematics program is primarily intended for students who plan to enter a post-baccalaureate education program, with mathematics as one of their teachable subjects. It has been developed specifically to meet the requirements of admission to the post-baccalaureate Secondary Education Programs at UBC, SFU and UVic. However, it is also intended for students who are planning professional careers for which a sound foundation in formal or mathematical reasoning is required and for students with a specific interest in mathematics.

The primary focus of the Minor in Mathematics is as an expression of human understanding rather than as a science or an aid to science. The courses included in the Minor in Mathematics are designed with the mathematically interested arts student in mind, concentrating on the development of an understanding of the mathematical enterprise and including topics that illuminate and extend those taught in the secondary school curriculum. The scientific applications of mathematics, however, will continue to be addressed in many of the courses offered.

Teaching has consistently been one of the more frequent career choices for secondary school graduates, and these students require education in teachable subjects before proceeding into a professional program of teacher training. The Minor in Mathematics, when paired with minors in English or History, will provide the necessary background for admission to a School of Education and an excellent path to the attainment of students' career goals. As well, the Minor in Mathematics can form part of a B.A. leading students into other professions such as law or technical writing.

Students within the Bachelor of Arts Minor in Mathematics program will take a general academic program in the first and second year, including at least five mathematics courses in the first four semesters. As well, students will select elective courses from the humanities, social sciences, sciences, fine arts, modern languages, music and business, as per the Bachelor of Arts Degree Framework.

Students completing appropriate courses in Years 1 and 2 will be eligible to exit with an Associate of Science in Mathematics.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a minor in Mathematics must be admitted to the Faculty of Arts.

Declaration Requirements

Students pursuing this minor must declare their intention prior to graduation.

Curricular Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree must complete all requirements in the Bachelor of Arts framework in addition to their major or minor program requirements. 

Years One and Two

Students are required to complete 15 credits of mathematics courses at the 1000 and 2000 level.

Notes:
* Credit will not be granted for more than one of these courses.
† Students may substitute MATH 1115 Introductory Statistics, but should be aware that it will not satisfy the statistics requirement for admission into the Secondary Education Program at UBC. Students should not take more than one course from this list as only three credits will be recognized as credits towards the Minor in Mathematics degree. Students who desire another lower division Mathematics course should consider MATH 1116 Mathematical Explorations (3 credits) or MATH 2331 Real Analysis (3 credits).

Years Three and Four

Students will be required to take 15 credits of mathematics courses numbered 3000 and above.

Note: Students planning to enter the Education program at either UBC or SFU will require an additional 3 credits of MATH courses numbered 3000 or higher. Those choosing UBC must also be sure to include MATH 3250 Geometry, MATH 4150 Number Theory and a Statistics course numbered 2000 or higher, (MATH 2341, MATH 2335, or MATH 2315) in their program.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the minor as part of a Bachelor of Arts program, transcripts will indicate a Minor in Mathematics.