University science courses are interesting, engaging and rewarding but have a heavy workload due to weekly mandatory labs. As this is the case, we recommend the following course plan for your first year to manage your school-work-life balance and to ensure success in all of your courses.
Many KPU courses have prerequisite (registration) requirements. If you are unsure how to proceed, schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.
For general information on how to check your registration time, registering for courses, paying your tuition and buying textbooks visit kpu.ca/advising/new-students.
Please note: Recommended course plans for all Mathematics concentrations assumes students are entering KPU with the following academic background:
- Level A1 as defined in the Math Alternatives Table
- English 12 with a C+ (or equivalent)
- PHYS 1100 or Principles of Physics 12 (with a P)
(*) Please note: students planning to enroll in BIOL 1110 in their first semester of study are required to have a grade of ENGL 12 – B (or equivalent).
Please review the NEW STUDENTS (Biology) page [bottom of the page] for a list of ENGL 12 (B) equivalents: https://www.kpu.ca/biology-new-students or consult an Academic Advisor.
RECOMMENDED COURSE PLANS:
BSc. Applications of Mathematics – Recommended First-Year Course Plans for 3-5 courses per semester
Note: Italicized courses are program declaration requirements
Fall: 9 credits Spring: 10 credits Summer: 10-11 credits
MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3) MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus (3) PHYS 1120 – Physics for Applied Sciences I (4)
ENGL 1100 – Intro. University Writing (3) BIOL 1110 – Intro. To Biology I (4)* OR ENGL 1202 or 1204 - Literature / Genre (3)
CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3) CHEM 1110 – The Structure of Matter (4) ELECTIVE (3 or 4)*
CPSC 1204 – Program Structure & Design II (3)
*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives based on your projected Math concentration area)
Fall: 13 credits Spring: 13 credits Summer: 6-7 credits
MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3) MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus (3) ENGL 1202 or 1204 - Literature / Genre (3)
ENGL 1100 – Intro. University Writing (3) BIOL 1110 – Intro. To Biology I (4) OR ELECTIVE (3 or 4)*
CHEM 1110 – The Structure of Matter (4) CPSC 1204 – Program Structure & Design II (3)
CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3) MATH 2410 – Discrete Math (3) OR
PHYS 1120 – Physics for Applied Sciences I (4) MATH 2232 – Linear Algebra (3)
*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives based on your projected Math concentration area)
Fall: 16-17 credits Spring: 16 credits Summer: 0 credits
MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3) MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus (3)
ENGL 1100 – Intro. University Writing (3) BIOL 1110 – Intro. To Biology I (4) OR
CHEM 1110 – The Structure of Matter (4) CPSC 1204 – Program Structure & Design II (3
CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3) ENGL 1202 or 1204 - Literature / Genre (3)
PHYS 1120 – Physics for Applied Sciences I (4) MATH 2410 – Discreet Math (3) OR
ELECTIVE (3 or 4)* MATH 2232 – Linear Algebra (3)
*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives based on your projected Math concentration area)
Declaration Requirements:
Please visit the Unviersity Calendar, Bachelor of Science, Major in Applications of Mathematics, for full information.