Program Requirements
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics
At least 11 credit in Mathematics, including:
- 3.0 credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110), 1350H (135H) , 2110H (201H), 2120H (202H) and 2350H (235H)
- 2.0 credits from one of categories A, B and C
- 2.0 credits from another one of categories A, B and C
- 0.5 credit from the remaining category of categories A, B, and C.
- 3.5 credits in addition to the above
- at least 6 of the credits beyond the 2000-level, including at least 2 at the 4000-level
B.Sc. (Honours) in Mathematics, Specialization in Statistics
The Specialization in Statistics (Honours) is available to students in the single or joint major Honours program in Mathematics. The transcripts of students graduating with a single or joint Honours degree in Mathematics who have successfully completed the requirements of the Specialization will contain the notation ``with a Specialization in Statistics.''
Note:
The following courses are strongly recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies in statistics: MATH 2200H (220H), 3770H (307H), 3790H (309H) and 4790H (409H) and one credit in any writing-intensive course offered at Trent (for example, ENGL1000, PHIL101).
Courses Required for the Specialization:
- 2.5 MATH credits consisting of MATH 1550H (155H), 2150H (205H), 2180H (203H), 2560H (256H) and 3560H (356H)
- 0.5 MATH credits from MATH 4561H or 4562H
- 2.0 credits in addition to the above from 3570H (357H), 4560H (456H), 4561H, 4562H, 4563H, 4570H (457H), 4850 or COIS 4400H
- 1.0 COIS credit consisting of COIS 1010H and 1020H
- a minor from another department at Trent, following the academic calendar, or 3 credits beyond the 2000-level from one program other than Mathematics.
Mathematical Computer Science
Program Co-ordinators
- Chair of Computing & Information Systems
B.G. Patrick, B.C.S. (Concorda), M.Sc. (Queen's), Ph.D., M.B.A. (McGill)
- Chair of Mathematics
R. Yassawi, B.Sc. (London School of Economics), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill)
Professors
See listing of faculty in Computing & Information Systems and in Mathematics.
This program is intended for mathematically talented students who are interested in the theoretical foundations of computer science. The program will prepare students who may wish to go to graduate school and perhaps eventually become researchers in theoretical computer science, cryptography, or applied discrete mathematics.
Notes
There is no Minor and there is no General Major in Mathematical Computer Science.
For information on individual courses, see calendar entries for Computing & Information Systems and for Mathematics.
Students wishing to transfer to a single major in either Computer Science or Mathematics should consult the chair of the appropriate department before they have completed ten credits.
The Honours program. At least 15 credits in Computer Science and Mathematics, including:
- 3.5 COIS credits consisting of COIS 1010H, 1020H, 2020H, 2320H, 3050H, 4050H and 4470H (COSC 101H, 102H, 202H, 232H, 305H, 405H and 447H)
- 2.0 COIS - MATH credits consisting of COIS - MATH 2180H, 3210H, 4215H, 4216H (COSC - MATH 203H, 321H, 415H, 416H)
- 0.5 MATH - COIS credit consisting of MATH - COIS 2600H; or MATH - COST 260
- 6.0 MATH credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110), 1350H (135), 1550H (155), 2110H (201H), 2120H (202H), 2200H (220H), 2350H (235H), 3610H (361H), 4180H (403H), 4610H (461H), 4620H (462H)
- 0.5 MATH credit from MATH 3320H (332H) or 3360H (336H) or 3570H (357H)
- 2.5 additional credits from COIS - PHIL 2400H, 3410H, COIS 3400H, 4100H, 4310H, 4320H, 4550H, or any 3000- or 4000-level courses in Mathematics in any of categories A, B or C (see Mathematics)
Mathematical Economics
Program Co-ordinators
- Chair of Economics
T. Drewes, B.A. (Lakehead), Ph.D. (Queen's).
- Chair of Mathematics
R. Yassawi, B.Sc. (London School of Economics), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill)
Professors
See listing of faculty in Economics and in Mathematics.
This program is intended for mathematically talented students who are considering graduate studies and possibly a research career in economics.
Notes
There is no Minor and there is no General Major in Mathematical Economics.
Bachelor of Science program in Mathematical Economics
See p.22 for requirements which apply to all undergraduate degree programs.
C- (60%) or higher is required in a course if it is to serve as a prerequisite for another course in the program.
For information on individual courses, see calendar entries for Economics and for Mathematics.
Students wishing to transfer to a single major in either Economics or Mathematics should consult the chair of the appropriate department before beginning third year.
The single-major Honours program. At least 10 credits in Economics. The program must include:
7.0 credits consisting of ECON 101H, 102H, 200H, 201H, 300H, 301H, 320H, 325H, 400H, 404, 405H, 420H, 425H.
1.0 ECON credits at the fourth year level.
2.0 ECON credits in addition to the above and excluding ECON-ADMN 220H and ECON-ADMN 225H.
3.5 credits in Mathematics consisting of MATH 1100 (110), MATH 1350H (135H), MATH 1550H (155H), MATH 2110H (201H), MATH 2560H (256H), MATH 3350H (335H).
The following courses are particularly suited to the Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Economics, and students may wish to consider them as electives: MATH 2150H, 2350H, 3700H, 3510H, 3560H, 3570H, 3610H, 4510H, 4561H and 4563H
Mathematical Physics
Program Co-ordinators
- Chair of the Mathematics
R. Yassawi, B.Sc.(London School of Economics), M.Sc., Ph.D. (McGill)
- Chair of the Physics and Astronomy
D.R. Patton, B.Math (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Victoria)
Professors
See listing of faculty in Mathematics and in Physics & Astronomy
Physics is the most fundamental of the natural sciences, and mathematics is the language of physics. This program develops, in parallel, experience with the central theoretical frame-works of physics and facility with the mathematical methods which form the foundation and tools of physics.
Notes
There is no minor in Mathematical Physics.
There is no General B.Sc. in Mathematical Physics.
The Honours program in Mathematical Physics is a sequence of courses offered by the Mathematics Department and the Department of Physics & Astronomy that compose an integrated whole. It is not available as a joint-major degree.
For information on individual courses see calendar entries for Mathematics and Physics & Astronomy.
The Honours program. At least 15 full Mathematics and Physics courses are required, including:
4.0 MATH credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110), 1350H (135H), 1550H (155H), 2110H (201H), 2120H (202H), 2350H (235H) and 3770H (307H)
1.0 MATH credit from MATH 3720H (302H), 4160H (405H) and 4180H (403H)
0.5 MATH credits from MATH 3570H (357H), 3720H (302H), 4120H (412H), 4130H (413H), 4160H (405H), 4180H (403H), 4710H (471H), 4720H (472H)
2.5 MATH-PHYS credits consisting of MATH-PHYS 2150H (205H), 3103H, 3150H (305H), 3130H (313H) and 3140H (314H)
5.0 PHYS credits consisting of PHYS 100, 202H, 203H, 270H, 380H, 400, 421H and 470H
0.5 PHYS credits from PHYS 424H, 431H, 441H and 450H
PHYS-COIS 3210 (PHYS-COSC 321)
MATH-COIS 2180H (MATH-COSC 203H) or PHYS-COIS 2310H (PHYS-COSC 231H)
Bachelor of Science/Arts (Honours), joint major in Mathematics
At least 7.5 credits in Mathematics, including:
- 3.0 credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110), 1350H (135H), 2110H (201H), 2120H (202H) and 2350H (235H)
- 1.0 credit from one of categories A, B and C
- 1.0 credit from another one of categories A, B and C
- 0.5 credit from the remaining category of categories A, B, and C.
- 2.0 credits in addition to the above
- at least 3 of the credits beyond the 2000-level, including at least 1 at the 4000-level
Bachelor of Science (General) in Mathematics
At least 6 credits in Mathematics, including:
- 3.0 credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110) , 1350H (135H) , 2110H (201H) , 2120H (202H) and 2350H (235H)
- 0.5 credit from one of categories A, B and C
- 0.5 credit from another one of categories A, B and C
- 2.0 credits in addition to the above
- at least 1 of the credits beyond the 2000-level
Bachelor of Science/Arts (General), joint major in Mathematics
At least 5 credits in Mathematics, including:
- 3.0 credits consisting of MATH 1100 (110) , 1350H (135H) , 2110H (201H) , 2120H (202H) and 2350H (235H)
2.0 additional credits from categories A, B or C
at least 1 of the credits beyond the 2000-level
