The Mathematical Studies plan is meant for students whose mathematical interests are broadly based. Its high degree of flexibility makes it suitable for those who wish to design a course of study that suits their individual tastes. Under this plan, there is ample scope for students to obtain a minor in an area of mathematics or a minor from another faculty. With judicious course selections, graduates of Mathematical Studies can confidently pursue careers in business, teaching, or public service. The requirements below are from the 2019/20 Undergraduate Calendar. For requirements prior to September 2019, please refer to the Undergraduate Calendar that you are following. In terms of courses:
All of
- MATH 106 or MATH 136 or MATH 146
- MATH 127 or MATH 137 or MATH 147
- MATH 128 or MATH 138 or MATH 148
- MATH 135 or MATH 145
- MATH 225 or MATH 235 or MATH 245
- (MATH 207 or MATH 237 or MATH 247) or (MATH 229 or MATH 239 or MATH 249)
- STAT 220 or STAT 230 or STAT 240
- STAT 221 or STAT 231 or STAT 241
- CS 115 or CS 135 or CS 145
- CS 116 or CS 136 or CS 146
- Two EMLS/ENGL/SPCOM courses satisfying the Communication Skills requirement (1.0 units)
- Ten mathematics 3XX and/or 4XX courses (5.0 units)
- Four additional mathematics courses (2.0 units)
- Eight additional non-math courses (4.0 units)
- Two additional math courses or two courses that contribute to a minor outside of Mathematics (1.0 units)
- Four free-choice electives (2.0 units)
Mathematical Studies - Business Specialization
All of
- MATH 106 or MATH 136 or MATH 146
- MATH 127 or MATH 137 or MATH 147
- MATH 128 or MATH 138 or MATH 148
- MATH 135 or MATH 145
- MATH 225 or MATH 235 or MATH 245
- (MATH 207 or MATH 237 or MATH 247) or (MATH 229 or MATH 239 or MATH 249)
- STAT 220 or STAT 230 or STAT 240
- STAT 221 or STAT 231 or STAT 241
- STAT 321 or STAT 322
- CS 115 or CS 135 or CS 145
- CS 116 or CS 136 or CS 146
- Two EMLS/ENGL/SPCOM courses satisfying the Communication Skills requirement (1.0 units)
- CS 330
- CO 227 or CO 250 or CO 255
- CO 327 or CO 370
- AFM 272/ACTSC 291, or ACTSC 221 or ACTSC 231 or ACTSC 371
Two of (Mathematics requirements): CS 200, CS 338, CS 430, CS 432, STAT 340
Seven additional math courses (3.5 units)
Notes:
- A minimum 10 math 3XX/4XX courses are required for Mathematical Studies - Business Specialization.
- STAT 371 or STAT 373 may be used in place of STAT 321 or STAT 331.
All of (Business requirements)
- AFM 101
- AFM 102
- BUS 121W (see Wilfrid Laurier University (Laurier) calendar)
- ECON 101
- ECON 102
- AFM 131/ARBUS 101 or BUS 111W (see Laurier calendar)
- ARBUS 302/ECON 344/MGMT 244 or BUS 352W (see Laurier calendar)
Three additional courses chosen from LS 271/PACS 202, LS 319 / PACS 323, any AFM, BUS, COMM, ECON, HRM, MSE, STV course.
Four additional free-choice electives (2.0 units)
The following are short lists of possible Mathematical Studies courses
Second-year non-specialist math courses:
Third-year non-specialist math courses:
Fourth-year non-specialist math courses:
Notes:
- None of these courses requires any of MATH 235, MATH 237, MATH 239, or STAT 230, STAT 231 as a prerequisite. If you have passed any of these courses, there are more math courses accessible to you.
- Despite the lack of prerequisites, some of these courses are considered to be quite challenging.
- Note that any course cross-listed with a math course (i.e. BIOL 382 with AMATH 382) is considered a math course, not a non-math course.
Degree requirements
Course requirements
- A minimum of eight full-time terms for co-op and at least seven full-time terms for regular students.
- A maximum of eight courses (4.0 units) failed or voluntarily excluded prior to fall 2013.
Average requirements
- A cumulative average (CAV) of at least 60%.
- A major average (MAV) of at least 60%.
- Averages include all courses passed or failed, however, prior to fall 2013 averages did not include failed or voluntarily excluded courses.
Co-op requirements
- A minimum of five successful work terms.
- A minimum of four credited work reports.
- A minimum of five successfully completed Professional Development (PD) courses including PD 1 and PD 11.
Any questions or concerns should be directed to a Mathematical Studies academic advisor.