Bachelor of Mathematics (B.Math.)
The Bachelor of Mathematics requires the equivalent of eight semesters of successful full-time study (20.00 credits). The general program, requiring the equivalent of six semesters of successful full-time study (15.00 credits), is also available.
Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics will have gained mastery of foundational mathematical and computational tools, and familiarity with a variety of concepts in pure and applied mathematics and/or statistics.
Guidance is provided through the B.Math Academic Advising Office. Since not all courses are offered in every semester and prerequisite dependencies must be observed, students are encouraged to consult with the B.Math Academic Advisor when considering any modifications to the suggested schedule of studies list.
Program Information
B.Math. Program Requirements
Regulations 1-4 apply to all B.Math. students.
1. 1st Year Core
All students within the B.Math degree are required to complete the first year core as outlined within their degree.
2. 1000 Level Credits
If more than 6.00 credits at the 1000 level are completed, students are required to complete additional credits beyond the minimum total required for the degree.
3. Liberal Education Requirements
The B.Math degree requires 0.50 liberal education credits in addition to ENGL*1030.
A complete listing of acceptable courses can be found at: https://bsc.uoguelph.ca/Approved_electives/.
4. Free Electives
All students within the B.Math degree have a specified number of free electives. All courses available to B.Math students can be used to fulfill this requirement.
Students cannot declare a major or minor in the three year general B.Math degree.
Honours Program Information
To graduate with a Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours), a student must:
- Successfully complete 20.00 credits.
- no more than 6.00 credits from courses at the 1000 level, including core courses, restricted electives, liberal education electives and free electives, can be counted towards these total requirements.
- a minimum of 5.00 DATA/MATH/STAT credits are required at the 3000 and 4000 levels with a minimum of 2.00 credits at the 4000 level.
- Complete the requirements of the Mathematical Sciences major.
- Conditions for Graduation - In order to qualify for graduation from the Honours Bachelor of Mathematics Program students must fulfill all program requirements and have achieved a 60%, or higher, cumulative average over all course attempts and a minimum cumulative average of 60% in all DATA/MATH/STAT courses.
Students may double-count up to 50% of the requirements of a diploma, certificate or minor towards degree/major requirements.
Continuation of Study
Students are advised to consult the regulations for Continuation of Study which are outlined in detail in Chapter VIII Degree Regulations Procedures of this calendar.
General Program Information
To graduate from the Bachelor of Mathematics General Program, a student must:
1. Earn 15.00 credits, including the 10.50 credits specified below. No more than 6.00 credits from courses at the 1000 level, including core courses, restricted electives, liberal education electives, and free electives, can be counted towards the 15.00 credits.
2. Conditions for Graduation - In order to qualify for graduation from the General Bachelor of Mathematics Program the student is required to attain a passing grade in a minimum of 15.00 required credits as outlined in point 1 above and have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 50%.
3. Complete the following core courses.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS*1300 | Programming | 0.50 |
| ENGL*1030 | Effective Writing | 0.50 |
| MATH*1160 | Linear Algebra I | 0.50 |
| MATH*1200 | Calculus I | 0.50 |
| MATH*1210 | Calculus II | 0.50 |
| MATH*2130 | Numerical Methods | 0.50 |
| MATH*2200 | Advanced Calculus I | 0.50 |
| STAT*1200 | Probability and Chance | 0.50 |
| STAT*2040 | Statistics I | 0.50 |
| STAT*2050 | Statistics II | 0.50 |
| STAT*3100 | Introductory Mathematical Statistics I | 0.50 |
| 0.50 credits in an area of liberal education, humanities or social sciences | 0.50 | |
4. Complete an additional 3.50 credits in MATH and/or STAT at the 3000 level or above.
5. Complete an additional 1.00 credits outside of MATH/STAT, in addition to the above.