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: |
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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: |
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MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 credits | |
MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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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: |
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PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 credits | |
One of: |
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BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 credits | |
All of: |
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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: |
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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: |
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BIOL 2320 | Genetics | 4 credits | |
BIOL 2321 | Cell Biology | 4 credits | |
All of: |
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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: |
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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: |
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PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 credits | |
PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | 4 credits | |
All of: |
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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
Mathematics
Program Type:
- Undergraduate
Credential Granted:
- Baccalaureate Degree
Offered At:
- Surrey
Start Date(s):
- September
- January
- May
Intake Type:
- Open intake
Format:
- Full-time
- Part-time
Minimum Credits Required:
- 122
Instructional Cycle:
- Semester-based
Curriculum Effective Date:
- 01-Sep-2017