Jennifer Hyndman, Professor and Chair
Iliya Bluskov, Professor
Sam Walters, Professor
Lee Keener, Professor
Pranesh Kumar, Professor
Kevin Keen, Associate Professor
Dan Ryan, Associate Professor
Francesca Appruzzese, Adjunct Professor
Edward Dobrowlski, Adjunct Professor and Instructor
Rob Fry, Adjunct Professor
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides undergraduate and postgraduate instruction and training in pure mathematics, applied
mathematics, and statistics. A Bachelor of Science degree is available
in Mathematics, as well as joint BSc degrees in Mathematics and Physics, Economics and Mathematics, Chemistry and Mathematics,
and Computer Science and Mathematics.
In addition, there is a
minor in Mathematics and a minor in Statistics. A graduate degree (MSc—Mathematical,
Computer, and Physical Sciences) is also supported by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Students interested in graduate studies
are advised to consult the UNBC Graduate Calendar for further
information.
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers Mathematics and Statistics service courses to students in the biological sciences, health sciences, management, economics, social sciences, and other areas.
Some sections of introductory calculus are enhanced through the use of computer software which provides exceptional computational power
and high-quality graphical display. Introductory statistics courses teach the use of statistical analysis software to analyze data.
An important feature of the Mathematics degree program is the early emphasis on the development of abstract reasoning and the relation of the abstract to the concrete. The degree requirements have been chosen so as to provide students with a broad background in Mathematics while still leaving them room to pursue individual interests.
A major in Mathematics requires 17 mathematics courses (51 credit
hours), at least 30 credit hours of which must be upper-division
courses; and, of those upper-division credit hours, at least 12 must be taken
at the 400 level.
MATH 342-3 (Biostatistics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major, minor, or joint major.
MATH 150-3 (Finite Mathematics for Business and Economics) may not be used for credit towards any Mathematics major or joint major.
The minimum requirement for completion of a Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics is 120 credit hours.
Program Requirements
Note: Unless otherwise stated, students enrolling in any Mathematics courses with prerequisites
are required to have completed all prerequisite courses for that course
with a C- or better, or have permission to enrol from the Program Chair.
*Note: PHYS 110-4 (Introductory Physics I: Mechanics) and PHYS 111-4 ( Introductory Physics II: Waves and Electricity) are strongly recommended for all majors.
Twelve additional credit hours of 400-level MATH or STAT courses.
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 120 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulations 15).
*Note: Three of these 9 credit hours must be at the 400 level so that a
minimum of 15 credit hours of 400-level Mathematics and Physics are
completed.
Elective and Academic Breadth Requirement
Elective credit hours as necessary to ensure completion of a minimum of 125 credit hours, including any additional credits necessary to meet the Academic Breadth requirement of the University (see Academic Regulation 15).
The minor in Mathematics requires students to take 27 credit hours, 12 of which must be upper division credits.
There is no limit to the number of courses that may be used to fulfill
program requirements for a major (or another minor) and also a minor in
Mathematics.
MATH 342-3 (Biostatistics) may not be used for credit towards the 12 credit hours of upper division Mathematics course requirements for the Mathematics minor.
