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Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics studies patterns underlying diverse phenomena such as the weather, human and animal populations, stock markets, the form of a molecule, or the structure of space and time. The Department
of Mathematics & Statistics emphasizes a student-centered, interdisciplinary approach to teaching and research. There are many Honours B.Sc. programs, including Honours Mathematics & Statistics, Honour Mathematics
& Statistics plus a Mathematics Sub-plan, Honours Mathematics & Statistics plus a Statistics Sub-plan, and Honours Actuarial & Financial Mathematics.

Areas of Research Science Career & Cooperative Education

Focus of Study for Algebra, Algebraic Geometry, and Number Theory Co-Op Programs
Undergraduate Programs The study of algebraic structures, that is, sets with a finite number of operations that satisfy a number of fixed axioms. The Department of Mathematics & Statistics offers co-op versions of all Honours
Algebraic Geometry refers to the powerful correspondence between algebraic and geometric problems. programs beginning in Level III.
The shape of a flower, the form of a molecule, the structure
Analysis
of galaxies – all of these reveal patterns; patterns which Postgraduate Opportunities
The study of functions, continuity and discontinuity, the infinite and the infinitesimal.
can be discovered and studied with mathematics and Graduates from our Honours programs are well prepared to apply to graduate
statistics. Mathematics studies the patterns themselves, Applied Mathematics
and professional schools in the following areas:
discovering subtle and sometimes unexpected features. It Real world applications have steered research in mathematics for centuries, and at McMaster, applications involving
differential equations are a central theme of active research. Actuarial Science MBA Probability and Statistics
also has the ability to clarify and predict properties, which
explains its remarkable usefulness throughout the sciences. Computational Statistics and Data Science Medicine Applied Mathematics Education
Statistics studies patterns which arise in data, and is used to Describes those areas of statistics that are necessarily highly computational. From a mathematics and statistics perspective, Financial Mathematics Law Mathematical Biology
distinguish regularities from chance. data science can be viewed as the application of high level techniques to big or otherwise complex data.
Careers
The Level I program introduces students to the foundational Financial Mathematics
tools and ideas of mathematics, and leads students to the Mathematics & Statistics students develop a range of skills that are easily transferred
The goal of the Financial Mathematics Laboratory is to develop analytical and computational tools to analyse, model and
opportunity to explore topics in: to a wide range of careers.
make decisions in financial markets.
Logic Geometry & Topology Graduates have pursued careers in the following areas:
Mathematical and Managerial Finance Geometry deals with quantitative properties of space. Topology deals with qualitative properties of space. Actuarial Science Biostatistics User Experience Design
Real Analysis Mathematical Biology Auditing Data Analysis Research Coordination
Differential Equations Focuses on the development and analysis of models of population dynamics and evolution with applications in ecology,
Financial Analysis Cyber Security Stock Market Analysis
Abstract Algebra epidemiology and animal behaviour.
Mathematical Biology Teaching Economics  eb and Software
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Mathematical Logic
Development
Time Series Model theory is a branch of logic that studies the underlying patterns of algebraic and geometric structures. Accounting Counselling
Probability Probability & Statistics
Financial Markets and Derivatives Research interests include: Theoretical and Applied Probability, Mathematical and Applied Statistics, and Applied Statistics.
Geometry
 Level II Programs
Honours Actuarial &
Financial Mathematics
Co-op option begins in Level III
(Honours B.Sc.)
Enrolment in this program is limited
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
and possession of the published minimum
requirements does not guarantee
admission. Admission is by selection
and is based on completion of the
supplementary application by the stated
deadline and academic achievement, but,
requires, as a minimum, completion of
any Level I program with a Grade Point
Average of at least 5.0 including:
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03, 1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3, 1ZB3
with a grade of at least C+
• MATH 1B03 or 1ZC3
1. C ompletion of ECON 1B03 and 1BB3
ADMISSION NOTES
is required by the end of Level II.
Completion in Level I is strongly
recommended.
2. C ompletion of COMMERCE
1AA3 is required by the end of
Level II. Completion in Level I is
strongly recommended.
Science I Course List:
ASTRON 1F03, BIOLOGY 1A03, 1M03, BIOPHYS 1S03, CHEM 1A03, 1AA3, EARTHSC 1G03, ENVIRSC 1C03, ENVSOCTY 1HA3, 1HB3, LIFESCI 1D03, MATH 1A03, 1AA3, 1B03, 1LS3, 1LT3, 1MM3, 1MP3, PHYSICS 1A03, 1AA3, 1C03, 1CC3, PSYCH 1F03, 1FF3, 1X03, 1XX3, SCIENCE 1A03
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INFORMATION
Honours Mathematics
& Statistics
Co-op option begins in Level III
(Honours B.Sc.)
Completion of any Level I program
with a Grade Point Average of at
least 5.0 including:
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03,
1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3,
1ZB3 with a grade of at least C+
• MATH 1B03 or 1ZC3
1. MATH 1C03 must be completed
by the end of Level II.
2. Students must satisfy a
Scientific Computing
requirement, by completing
one of: COMPSCI 1MD3, MATH
1MP3, PHYSICS 2G03.
Honours Mathematics
& Statistics
Mathematics Sub-Plan
Co-op option begins in Level III
(Honours B.Sc.)
Honours Mathematics
& Statistics
Statistics Sub-Plan
Co-op option begins in Level III
(Honours B.Sc.)
Enrolment in these programs
is limited and possession of the
published minimum requirements
does not guarantee admission.
Completion of any Level I program
with a Grade Point Average of at
least 8.0 including:
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03,
1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3,
1ZB3 with a grade of at least C+
• MATH 1B03 or 1ZC3
1. MATH 1C03 must be completed
by the end of Level II.
2. Students must satisfy a
Scientific Computing
requirement, by completing
one of: COMPSCI 1MD3,
MATH 1MP3, PHYSICS 2G03.
Honours Mathematics
and Computer Science
(Honours B.Sc.)
Enrollment in this program is
limited and possession of the
published minimum requirements
does not guarantee admission.
Admission is by selection but
requires, as a minimum, completion
of any Level 1 program with a
Grade Point Average of at least 5.0
including:
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03,
1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3,
1ZB3 with a grade of at
least C+
• MATH 1B03 or 1ZC3 with a grade
of at least C+
• COMPSCI 1MD3 or MATH 1MP3
• COMPSCI 1DM3
• COMPSCI 1XC3 or 1XD3
MATH 1C03 must be completed by
the end of Level II.
Honours Mathematics
and Physics
(Honours B.Sc.)
Completion of any Level I program
with a Grade Point Average of at
least 5.0 including:
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03,
1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3,
1ZB3 with a grade of at least C+
• PHYSICS 1A03 or 1C03
• MATH 1B03 or 1ZC3
• PHYSICS 1AA3 or 1CC3
• 3 units from the Sciences I
Course List
1. MATH 1C03 must be completed
by the end of Level II.
2. MATH 1MP3, although not
required, is strongly recommended,
if not completed in Level I.
Honours Biology
and Mathematics
(Honours B.Sc.)
Enrolment in this program is
limited and possession of the
published minimum requirements
does not guarantee admission.
Selection is based on academic
achievement but requires, as a
minimum, completion of any
Level I program with a Grade Point
Average of at least 5.0 including:
• BIOLOGY 1A03 & 1M03 with an
average of at least 6.0
• One of MATH 1A03, 1LS3, 1X03,
1ZA3
• One of MATH 1AA3, 1LT3, 1XX3,
1ZB3 with a grade of at least a C+
MATH 1B03 must be completed
by the end of Level II.
Completion in Level I is strongly
recommended.
Mathematical Sciences
(B.Sc.)
Completion of any Level I
program with a Grade Point
Average of at least 3.5
including:
• 6 units from MATH 1A03,
1AA3, 1LS3, 1LT3, 1X03, 1XX3,
1ZA3, 1ZB3, with an average
of at least 4.0
• One of COMPSCI 1MD3,
MATH 1B03, 1MP3, 1ZC3
• 6 units from the Science I
Course List
Students should be aware
that MATH 1B03 may be
a prerequisite for upper
level Computer Science and
Mathematics courses.
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