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Mathematics minor (Statistics option)

This section specifies the Mathematics minor (Statistics option) discipline requirements only. Students need to combine these minor requirements with another science minor or major other than the mathematics major or mathematics minor. Please refer to the Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Integrated Studies section for information on additional requirements.

Declaration requirements

Students admitted to the Bachelor of Science may formally declare a major or minor if they have a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and meet the declaration requirements for the subject discipline. BSc students are expected to declare a major or minor by the time they have completed 60 credits.

Bachelor of Science students wishing to declare a Mathematics minor (Statistics option) must complete one of MATH 112, MATH 211, MATH 221, or MATH 255/ENGR 255, with a minimum grade of C+, prior to their formal declaration.

Program outline

Lower-level requirements: 21–23 credits

Course Title Credits
MATH 111 Calculus I 4
MATH 112 Calculus II 4
or MATH 118 Calculus II for Life Sciences
MATH 211 Calculus III 3
MATH 221 Linear Algebra 3–4
or MATH 152/ENGR 152 Linear Algebra for Engineering  
MATH 270/ STAT 270 Introduction to Probability and Statistics 4
One of: 3–4
COMP 120 Computing for the Sciences  
COMP 150 Introduction to Programming  
COMP 152 Introduction to Structured Programming  
STAT 272 Statistical Graphics and Languages  

Upper-level requirements: 15 credits

Course Title Credits
  15 credits of upper-level STAT courses, which may include MATH 368 15

Note: Not all courses will be available every year, but the department will offer sufficient courses over a two-year cycle for students to complete the requirements for a minor in two years.

Course listings

For complete details on courses see the MATH or STAT course descriptions section.


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