Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science

Department of Mathematics, Statistics and

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The Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science offers degrees in both the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Arts. Because of the diversity of programs offered, students are encouraged to consider their academic goals at an early stage in their studies, and to consult the chair and other members of the

department regarding course selection.

Please choose a faculty:

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Faculty of Science Faculty of Arts

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Faculty of ScienceB.Sc. with Major

B.Sc. with Advanced Major

B.Sc. with Honours

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B.Sc. Advanced Major in a Science with Business

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major

B.Sc. Joint Honours

B.Sc. with Major

SUBJECT CREDITSScience A 36Science B 12Science C 6Science Elective 6Arts X 12Arts Y 12Arts Z 6Electives 30

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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SUBJECT CREDITSScience A 42Science B 12Science C 6Arts X 12Arts Y 6Approved Electives 18Electives 24

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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TOTAL CREDITS 120

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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in a Science with Business Administration

SUBJECT CREDITSScience A 36BSAD 30CSCI 3Science B 12Science C 6Arts X 12Arts Y 6Arts Z (Econ) 6Approved Elec. 9

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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Note: If Science A is not Mathematics, Science B must be Mathematics.

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B.Sc. with Honours


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TOTAL CREDITS 120

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B.Sc. Joint Honours


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SUBJECT CREDITSScience A

84Science BScience C 6Arts X 12Arts Y 6Approved Electives 12

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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B.Sc. With Major

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 55• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 55

Please choose your degree of interest:

B.Sc. With Major in CS

B.Sc. With Major in Mathematics

Degree Requirements:

B.Sc. With Major in Statistics

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• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 65 in each of first two years grade of 65 in each course in Science A• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 70 average 70 in Science A• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 70 average 70 in Science A


B.Sc. With Advanced Major in CS

B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Mathematics


B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Statistics

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• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 65 in each of first two years grade of 65 in each course in Science A and B• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 70 average 70 in Science A average 70 in Science B• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 70 average 70 in Science A average 70 in Science B


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major (CS)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major (Mathematics)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major (Statistics)

B.Sc. with Advanced Major in a Science with Business Administration

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 65 in each of first two years grade of 65 in each course in Science A• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 70 average 70 in Science A• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 70 average 70 in Science A average 70 in BSAD courses over the program


B.Sc. With Advanced Major in CS with BBA

B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Mathematics

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B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Statistics with

BBA

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B.Sc. with Honours

*B.Sc. with Honours in Statistics not currently available.

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 75 in each of first two years average 75 in Science A courses completed during the first two years grade of 70 in each course in Science A• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 75 average 75 in Science A courses grade of 70 in each course in Science A• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 75 average 75 in Science A courses grade of 70 in each course in Science A


B.Sc. With Honours in Computer Science

B.Sc. With Honours in Mathematics


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B.Sc. Joint Honours

*B.Sc. with Honours in Statistics not currently available.

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 75 in each of first two years average 75 in Science A courses and average of 75 in Science B

courses completed during the first two years grade of 70 in each course in Science A and Science B• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 75 average 75 in Science A courses average of 75 in Science B

courses grade of 70 in each course in Science A and Science B• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 75 average 75 in Science A courses average of 75 in Science B

courses grade of 70 in each course in Science A and Science B


B.Sc. Joint Honours (Computer Science)

B.Sc. Joint Honours (Mathematics)


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B.Sc. with Major in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue a major degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:

Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete StructuresMath 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior SeminarMath 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 231 Statistics for Students in the Sciences

Math 267 Calculus III CS 161 Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Additional courses in Math, Stat and CS to meet the requirements of the department

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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:



In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Math 254 Linear Algebraand one of:

Math 354Math 366

Modern Algebra IReal Analysis I

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Chemistry

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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Mathematics(A) with Chemistry(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Chemistry(A) with Mathematics(B)

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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Mathematics(A) with Biology(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Biology(A) with Mathematics(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Mathematics(A) with Earth Sciences(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Earth Sciences(A) with Mathematics(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Mathematics(A) with Physics(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Physics(A) with Mathematics(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Computer Science(A) with Chemistry(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Chemistry(A) with Computer Science(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Computer Science(A) with Biology(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Biology(A) with Computer Science(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Computer Science (A) with Earth Sciences(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Earth Sciences(A) with Computer Science (B)


Computer Science and PhysicsStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Computer Science (A) with Physics(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Physics(A) with Computer Science (B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Statistics(A) with Chemistry(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Chemistry(A) with Statistics)


Statistics and BiologyStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Statistics (A) with Biology(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Biology(A) with Statistics(B)


Statistics and Earth SciencesStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Statistics (A) with Earth Sciences(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Earth Sciences(A) with Statistics (B)


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B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Statistics (A) with Physics(B)

B.Sc. Joint Advanced Major in Physics(A) with Statistics(B)


B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Mathematics with Business Administration

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in mathematics with BBA must take the following core courses:



In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Math 254 Linear Algebra CS 235 Microcomputers in Scienceand one of: BSAD 30 Credits

Math 354Math 366


ECON 6 Credits

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B.Sc. with Honours in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue an honours degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:



In addition to the core courses, a student must also take: Math 254 Linear Algebra Math 367 Differential EquationsMath 354 Modern Algebra I Math 493 Senior Thesis

Math 366 Real Analysis I CS 162 Programming and Data Structuresand one of:

Math 454Math 466Stat 435

Modern Algebra IIReal Analysis IIRegression Analysis

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Biology

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Physics

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Biology

Chemistry

Earth Sciences

Physics

Mathematics and ChemistryStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Mathematics(A) with Chemistry(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Chemistry(A) with Mathematics(B)


Mathematics and BiologyStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Mathematics(A) with Biology(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Biology(A) with Mathematics(B)


Mathematics and Earth SciencesStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Mathematics(A) with Earth Sciences(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Earth Sciences(A) with Mathematics(B)


Mathematics and PhysicsStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Mathematics(A) with Physics(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Physics(A) with Mathematics(B)


Computer Science and ChemistryStart Over

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Computer Science(A) with Chemistry(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Chemistry(A) with Computer Science(B)


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B.Sc. Joint Honours in Computer Science(A) with Biology(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Biology(A) with Computer Science(B)


B.Sc. Joint Honours in Computer Science (A) with Earth Sciences(B)

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B.Sc. Joint Honours in Earth Sciences(A) with Computer Science (B)


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B.Sc. Joint Honours in Computer Science (A) with Physics(B)

B.Sc. Joint Honours in Physics(A) with Computer Science (B)


B.Sc. with Major in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue a major degree in computer science must take the following core courses:

CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems

CS 162 Programming and Data Structures CS 491 Senior Seminar

CS 255 Advanced Data Structures Math 111 Calculus I

CS 365 Theory of Computing Math 112 Calculus II

Math 277 Discrete Structures

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : An additional 12 credits in Math, Stat and CS to meet the requirements of the department

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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in computer science must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : CS 256 Data Structures and

Algorithm Analysis Math 253 Matrix Algebra

CS 275 Database Management Stat Stat Course

CS 465 Data Communication Systems and Networks

CS 485 Software Design

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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Computer Science with Business Administration

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in computer science with BBA must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : CS 256 Data Structures and

Algorithm Analysis Math 253 Matrix Algebra


CS 465 Data Communication Systems and Networks CS 235 Microcomputers in Science

CS 485 Software Design BSAD 30 credits

ECON 6 credits

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B.Sc. with Honours in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue an honours degree in computer science must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take:

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CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 491 Senior Seminar

CS 162 Programming and Data Structures Math 111 Calculus I

CS 255 Advanced Data Structures Math 112 Calculus II

CS 365 Theory of Computing Math 277 Discrete Structures

CS 375 Operating Systems

CS 256 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

CS 487 Organization of Programming Languages

CS 275 Database Management CS 493 Senior ThesisCS 365 Theory of Computing CS 495 Artificial Intelligence


Math 253 Matrix Algebra

CS 485 Software Design Stat A Stat Course

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B.Sc. with Major in Statistics

All students who want to pursue a major degree in statistics must take the following core courses:

Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling DesignMath 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methodsMath 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 333 Introductory Probably Theory

Math 267 Calculus III Stat 491 Senior Seminar

Math 277 Discrete Structures CS 161 Introduction to Programming

Stat 231 Stats for Students in the Sciences


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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Statistics

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in statistics must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Stat 334 Mathematical Statisticsone of:

Stat 435Stat 472

Regression AnalysisTopics in Statistics

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Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling Design

Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methodsMath 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 333 Introductory Probably Theory




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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in Statistics with Business Administration


In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Stat 334 Mathematical Statistics CS 235 Microcomputers in Scienceone of: BSAD 30 credits

Stat 435Stat 472

Regression AnalysisTopics in Statistics Econ 6 credits

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Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling Design

Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methodsMath 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 333 Introductory Probably Theory




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Faculty of Arts

BA with Major

BA with Advanced Major

BA with Honours

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BA with Honours with subsidiary

BA with Joint Major

BA with Joint Advanced Major

B.A. with Major

SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 36Minor 24Pair 1 12Pair 2 12Pair 3 12Electives 24

TOTAL CREDITS 120


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This degree requires a minimum of 36 credits at the 300- or 400-level.

B.A. with Joint Major

SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 36Major 2 36Pair 1 12Pair 2 12Electives 24

TOTAL CREDITS 120


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This degree requires a minimum of 36 credits at the 300- or 400- level. Courses in Major 1 or Major 2 may not be used as electives.

B.A. with Advanced MajorContinue


SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 36Minor 24Pair 1 12Pair 2 12Pair 3 12Electives 24

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 36Major 2 36Pair 1 12Pair 2 12Electives 24

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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This degree requires a minimum of 36 credits at the 300- or 400- level. Courses in Major 1 or Major 2 may not be used as electives. Senior research paper must be written on a topic in Subject A

B.A. with Honours


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SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 60Pair 1 12Pair 2 12Electives 36

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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B.A. with Honours with Subsidiary


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SUBJECT CREDITSMajor 1 min 48Major 2 min 24Pair 1 12Electives 24-36

TOTAL CREDITS 120

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NOTE: Major 1 plus Major 2 up to a maximum of 84 credits.

A minimum of 24 credits of electives must be from departments other than honours and subsidiary.


B.A. With Major

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 55• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 55


B.A. With Major in CS

B.A. With Major in Mathematics


B.A. With Major in Statistics

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B.A. With Joint Major

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 55• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 55 add content!!!!!!!


B.A. With Major in CS

B.A. With Major in Mathematics


B.A. With Major in Statistics

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B.A. with Advanced Major

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 65 in each of first two years grade of 65 in each major and minor course • Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 70 average 70 in the major courses average 70 in the minor courses • Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 70 average 70 in the major courses average 70 in the minor courses


B.A. With Advanced Major in CS

B.A. With Advanced Major in Mathematics


B.A. With Advanced Major in Statistics

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B.A. with Joint Advanced Major

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 65 in each of first two years grade of 65 in each major and minor course • Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 70 average 70 in the major courses average 70 in the minor courses • Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 70 average 70 in the major courses average 70 in the minor courses ADD CONTENT!!!


B.A. With Advanced Major in CS

B.A. With Advanced Major in Mathematics


B.A. With Advanced Major in Statistics

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B.A. with Honours

*B.A. with Honours in Statistics not currently available.

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 75 on 60 credits completed in the first two years average 75 in all courses completed in the honours subject during

the first two years grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 75 average 75 in the honours courses grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 75 average 75 in the honours courses grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject


B.A. With Honours in Computer Science

B.A. With Honours in Mathematics


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B.A. with Honours with Subsidiary

*B.A. with Honours in Statistics not currently available.

• Admission requirements at end of second year: average 75 on 60 credits completed in the first two years average 75 in all courses completed in the honours subject during

the first two years grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires: average 75 average 75 in the honours courses grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject• Graduation and 4th year requirements: average 75 average 75 in the honours courses grade of 70 in each course in the honours subject


B.A. Honours with Subsidiary in

Computer Science

B.A. Honours with Subsidiary in Mathematics


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B.A. with Major in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue a major degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:

Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete StructuresMath 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior SeminarMath 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 201 Elementary Statistics


In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : An additional 12 credits in Math, Stat and CS to meet the requirements of the department

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B.A. with Advanced Major in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:



In addition to the core courses, a student must also take : Math 254 Linear AlgebraMath 354 Modern Algebra Iand one of:

Math 354Math 366


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B.A. with Honours in Mathematics

All students who want to pursue an honours degree in mathematics must take the following core courses:



In addition to the core courses, a student must also take: Math 254 Linear Algebra Math 367 Differential EquationsMath 354 Modern Algebra I Math 493 Senior Thesis

Math 366 Real Analysis I CS 162 Programming and Data Structuresand one of:

Math 454Math 466Stat 435

Modern Algebra IIReal Analysis IIRegression Analysis

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B.A. with Major in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue a major degree in computer science must take the following core courses:







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B.A. with Advanced Major in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue an advanced major degree in computer science must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take :

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CS 256 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis Math 253 Matrix Algebra



CS 485 Software Design

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B.A. with Honours in Computer Science

All students who want to pursue an honours degree in computer science must take the following core courses:

In addition to the core courses, a student must also take:

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CS 256 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis

CS 487 Organization of Programming Languages

CS 275 Database Management CS 493 Senior ThesisCs 365 Theory of Computing CS 495 Artificial Intelligence


Math 253 Matrix Algebra

CS 485 Software Design Stat Stat Course

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B.A. Honours with SubsidiaryComputer Science and English

B.A. Honours with SubsidiaryComputer Science and Economics


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B.A. with Major in Statistics

All students who want to pursue a major degree in statistics must take the following core courses:




Stat 201 Elementary Statistics


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B.A. with Advanced Major in Statistics


In addition to the core courses, a student must also take :

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Stat 201 Elementary Statistics

Stat 334 Mathematical Statisticsone of:

Stat 435Stat 472

Regression AnalysisTopics in Statistics

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Contact Us! If you need any additional information you can check out our departmental

website which is located at http://www.stfx.ca/academic/mathcs/

Also you can email the Chair of the Department (Dr. Joe Apaloo) with any additional questions at: [email protected]

Our departmental office is located on the ground floor of the Annex (Annex 24A). Please feel free to stop by or contact our Administrative Assistant, Rhonda MacDonald at [email protected], 867-3972 . Please see campus map for location.

Our Mailing address is:Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science St. Francis Xavier University, The AnnexP.O. Box 5000Antigonish, NS B2G 2W5

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