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Mathematics, Applications of: Bachelor of Science Major and Honours

Description

In the BSc in Applications of Mathematics program, traditional mathematics courses are combined with specialized courses that enable students to apply their mathematical skills in diverse fields, providing a broad range of options for careers or further education. Students can choose from among three concentrations, Biomathematics, Computational Mathematics and Mathematics Education, that are not readily available at the undergraduate level elsewhere in Canada.

Please note, courses in Years 2, 3, and 4 may not be available on the Richmond campus.

Admission Requirements

Students pursuing a Major in Applications of Mathematics must be admitted to the Faculty of Science & Horticulture.

Declaration Requirements

Students intending to graduate with this Faculty of Science and Horticulture degree must declare the credential by the time they complete 60 credits of undergraduate coursework. At the time of declaration, the student must satisfy all of the following requirements:

  • In good academic standing with the University
  • Completion of a minimum of 24 credits of undergraduate coursework
  • Completion of MATH 1220 with a minimum grade of "C" or MATH 1230 with a minimum grade of "C+"

Curricular Requirements

General Requirements

Students must meet the following minimum requirements for a Bachelor of Science at KPU:

  • 120 credits from a minimum of 40 courses (at least 3 credits each) at the 1100 level or higher. 
  • Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  • At least 50% of all courses for the BSc, and at least 66% of upper-level courses for the BSc, must be completed at KPU

Core Requirements

Students must complete the following Core Requirements, as well as the requirements of one of the three concentrations below.

One of:
  MATH 1120 Differential Calculus 3 credits
  MATH 1130 Calculus for Life Sciences I  3 credits
  MATH 1140 Calculus I (Business Applications)  3 credits
One of:
  MATH 1220 Integral Calculus 3 credits
  MATH 1230 Calculus for Life Sciences II 3 credits
One of:
  ENGL 1202 Reading and Writing about Selected Topics: An Introduction to Literature 3 credits
  ENGL 1204 Reading and Writing about Genre: An Introduction to Literature 3 credits
  A course approved to meet the writing-intensive requirement for KPU credentials 3 credits
One of:
  PHYS 1101 Physics for Life Sciences I 4 credits
  PHYS 1120 Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I 4 credits
One of:
  BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology I 4 credits
  CHEM 1110 The Structure of Matter 4 credits
All of:
  CPSC 1103 Principles of Program Structure and Design I 3 credits
  CPSC 1204 Principles of Program Structure and Design II 3 credits
  ENGL 1100 Introduction to University Writing 3 credits
  MATH 2232 Linear Algebra 3 credits
  MATH 2315 Probability and Statistics 3 credits
  MATH 2321 Multivariate Calculus (Calculus III) 3 credits
  MATH 2410 Discrete Mathematics 3 credits
  MATH 3120 Introduction to Applied Mathematics 3 credits
  MATH 3315 Applied Inferential Statistics 3 credits
  MATH 3421 Ordinary Differential Equations 3 credits
  MATH 4240 Mathematical Modelling 3 credits

 

Biomathematics Concentration Requirements

All of:
  BIOL 1110 Introductory Biology I 4 credits
  BIOL 1210 Introductory Biology II 4 credits
  BIOL 2322 Ecology 4 credits
  CHEM 1110 The Structure of Matter 4 credits
  21 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher 21 credits
  3 credits from a course at the 1100 level or higher in any area of study except BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS 3 credits
  3 credits from a course in BIOL at the 2000 level or higher 3 credits
One of:
  BIOL 2320 Genetics 4 credits
  BIOL 2321 Cell Biology 4 credits
All of:
  MATH 3140 Mathematical Computing 3 credits
  MATH 4210 Biomathematics 3 credits
  9 credits from courses at the 3000 level or higher 9 credits
  3 credits from a course at the 3000 level or higher in any area of study except BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS 3 credits
  6 credits from courses in BIOL at the 3000 level or higher (BIOL 3165 and 3320 are recommended) 6 credits
  3 credits from a course in MATH at the 3000 level or higher except MATH 3130 or 4130 3 credits
  6 credits from courses in MATH at the 4000 level except MATH 4130 6 credits

 

Computational Mathematics Concentration Requirements

All of:
  CPSC 2302 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 credits
  CPSC 3110 Simulation 3 credits
  MATH 2331 Introduction to Analysis 3 credits
  MATH 3140 Mathematical Computing 3 credits
  MATH 4220 Numerical Analysis 3 credits
  21 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher 21 credits
  9 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher in any area of study except BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS 9 credits
  9 credits from courses at the 3000 level or higher 9 credits
  9 credits from courses in MATH at the 3000 level or higher except MATH 3130 or 4130 9 credits
  3 credits from a course at the 3000 level or higher in any area of study except BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS 3 credits
  6 credits from courses in MATH at the 4000 level except MATH 4130 6 credits

It is recommended that students choose sufficient electives from the physical sciences (Physics and Chemistry), computer science, or economics and business to provide expertise in an area of application.

 

Mathematics Education Concentration Requirements

One of:
  PHYS 1102 Physics for Life Sciences II 4 credits
  PHYS 1220 Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II 4 credits
All of:
  EDUC 2220 Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 credits
  MATH 2331 Introduction to Analysis 3 credits
  MATH 3130 Introduction to the Mathematics Classroom 3 credits
  MATH 3150 The Structure of Mathematics 3 credits
  MATH 3250 Geometry 3 credits
  MATH 3322 Vector Calculus (Calculus IV) 3 credits
  MATH 3450 History of Mathematics 3 credits
  MATH 4130 Theory of Mathematics Education 3 credits
  30 credits from courses at the 1100 level or higher 30 credits
  6 credits from courses at the 3000 level or higher 6 credits
  3 credits from a course at the 3000 level or higher in any area of study except BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS (EDUC recommended) 3 credits
  3 credits from a course in MATH at the 3000 level or higher 3 credits
  3 credits from a course in MATH at the 4000 level 3 credits

It is recommended that students wishing to teach secondary level mathematics also prepare in a second teachable area; check the requirements of the institution that offers the desired education program.

 

Honours

In addition to meeting the requirements listed above for the Major, Honours students will need to complete MATH 4350 as part of a total of 36 credits from courses in MATH numbered 3000 or higher, excluding MATH 3130 and 4130.

Honours students must complete 132 credits overall and maintain a Program Grade Point Average (PGPA) of 3.0, with a minimum grade of B in those MATH courses numbered 3000 or higher used to satisfy the degree requirements.

To qualify for the Applications of Mathematics Honours degree, students must have been admitted to the Honours program prior to earning the Applications of Mathematics degree. Students may receive either the Applications of Mathematics degree or the Applications of Mathematics Honours degree, but not both.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of the honours program, students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science (Honours). Transcripts will indicate Major in Applications of Mathematics.

Upon successful completion of the major program students are eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science. Transcripts will indicate a Major in Applications of Mathematics.

At a Glance

Faculty of Science and Horticulture

kpu.ca/science

Mathematics

kpu.ca/mathematics

Program Type:

  • Undergraduate

Credential Granted:

  • Baccalaureate Degree

Offered At:

  • KPU Surrey  Surrey

Start Date(s):

  • Fall Intake (September)  September
  • Spring Intake (January)  January
  • Summer Intake (May)  May

Intake Type:

  • Open Intake  Open intake

Format:

  • Full-time  Full-time
  • Part-time  Part-time

Minimum Credits Required:

  • 122

Instructional Cycle:

  • Semester-based

Curriculum Effective Date:

  • 01-Sep-2017

How to Declare:

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Last Updated: 14-Jun-2017

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