Major in Computational Mathematics
This degree is a bachelor of science major offered only at Grenfell Campus. The mathematics major covers the essential undergraduate topics in mathematics, develops rigorous logical thinking, and equips students with computational techniques to model and solve real-world problems. Students enrolled in this degree program are required to complete 120 credit-hours on either a full or part-time basis.
The course requirements for a major in computational mathematics are:
- Mathematics 1000, 1001, 2000, 2050, 2051, 2130, 2260, 2320, 3000, 3132, 3240, 4242, 4950
- 3 credit hours in a computer programming course. Computer Science 1001 is recommended.
- Statistics 2550 (or equivalent)
- 3 credit hours in Physics chosen from Physics 1020, 1050, 2151, or 2400
- 3 credit hours chosen from Philosophy 2030 or the former 2210, Physics 2820, or Mathematics, Statistics, or Computer Science at the 2000 level or higher.
- 9 further credit hours in Mathematics and Statistics at the 3000 level or higher, including 3 credit hours at the 4000 level (Physics 3820 may be used in place of an equivalent level Mathematics course)
Core Program Requirements
All students enrolled in this degree program must complete the following 24 credit hours to meet the School of Science and the Environment Core Program Requirements: :
One of:
6 credit hours in English courses;
3 credit hours in English and 3 credit hours in another language;
6 credit hours in Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) courses, including at least 3 credit hours in English courses.
6 credit hours in Mathematics or Statistics courses;
6 credit hours in courses chosen from: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Environmental Science, Ocean Sciences or Physics;
6 credit hours in courses chosen from: Economics, Environment and Sustainability, Geography or Political Science.
The same course cannot be used to meet more than one of the requirements listed above.
Critical Reading and Writing (CRW) courses are regulated by the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, St. John’s campus. Eligible CRW courses are indicated under Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Course Descriptions.
Sample two-year plan:
NOTE: Whether a student can take the MATH 1000 or MATH 1090 route depends on previous MATH courses. Students are advised to see review information regarding the Math Placement Test and the Calculus Placement Test.
MATH 1000 Stream
| Fall semester | Winter semester |
MATH 1000 PHYS 1050 ENGL 1000 2 electives | MATH 1001 MATH 2050 ENGL 1001 2 electives |
| Fall semester | Winter semester |
MATH 2000 STAT 2550a COMP 1510 2 electivesc | MATH 2320 MATH 2130 MATH 2260 or MATH 3202b 2 electives |
a Students may wish to take STAT 2550 in first year
b Either MATH 2260 or MATH 3202
MATH 1090 Stream
| Fall semester | Winter semester | Intersession |
MATH 1090 PHYS 1020 ENGL 1000 2 electives | MATH 1000 MATH 2050 ENGL 1001 2 electives | MATH 1001 STAT 2550 a |
| Fall semester | Winter semester | |
MATH 2000 COMP 1510 3 electivesc | MATH 2320 MATH 2130 MATH 2260 or MATH 3202 b 2 electives | |
a Students may wish to take STAT 2550 in first year
b Either MATH 2260 or MATH 3202
c PHIL 2030 is should be completed early in the program
Minor in Mathematics
Students may take a minor in mathematics at Grenfell Campus. Below are the requirements for a minor in mathematics:
- Mathematics 1000, 1001
- 18 additional credit hours in mathematics courses beyond the 1000 level OR 15 additional credit hours in mathematics courses beyond the 1000 level and 3 credit hours in statistics or computer science courses.
- At least 6 credit hours will be in courses at the 3000 level or higher.