Mathematics, BMath (Honours)

Program Overview

Mathematics, BMath (Honours)

Program Overview & Highlights

• General 3-Year Program
• Honours 4-Year Program
• Combined Honours Programs Available
• BMath

Real-world problems require advanced mathematics. Our programs provide you with the tools needed to solve them. Mathematicians are in demand and there are many well-paying and highly rated jobs available to our graduates. Take advantage of our many research opportunities that can be a gateway to top graduate programs. Enjoy the camaraderie and personal support of small class sizes. Combine this program with any other major for a truly unique experience.

Admission Requirements

High School Student from Canada

• Course Requirements: Advanced Functions/MHF4U, Calculus & Vectors/MCV4U, English/ENG4U
• Minimum Average: 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses)
• Mean Average: 87%

High School Student from Outside Canada and the United States (International)

• Course Requirements: Grade 12 Advanced Functions, Grade 12 Calculus & Vectors, Grade 12 English
• Minimum Average: 70% (70% average in all attempted math courses)
• Mean Average: 87%

Career Tracks

• Actuary
• Academic and industrial research coordinator
• Bank manager
• Financial consultant
• Risk management analyst

Plan Your Program

Term: Fall 2025

Important Notes

1. All students should attend Head Start.
2. Email: to make an appointment with the undergraduate advisor if you have course selection questions.

Required Course Notes

• MATH 1250 or MATH 1260
• MATH 1720 or MATH 1760
• COMP 1400*
• Two Additional Courses – Open Choice

• Course with lab

1. Students who have credit for MCV4U Calculus and Vectors will take MATH 1250 and MATH 1720; those who do not have this credit will take MATH 1260 and MATH 1760.

Required Courses

COMP 1400: Introduction to Algorithms and Programming I

This course is the first of a two-course sequence designed to introduce students to algorithm design and programming in a high-level language such as C. The main objectives of the course are to develop the ability to identify, understand and design solutions to a wide variety of problems. Topics include: computer system overview, hardware and software, problem solving steps, concepts of variables, constants, data types, algorithmic structure, sequential logic, decisions, loops, modular programming, one-dimensional arrays, text files. If possible, problems like searching/sorting will be addressed. (3 lecture hours and 1.5 laboratory hours a week).

MATH 1250: Linear Algebra I

This course will cover linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n-dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and vector spaces. (Prerequisites: Both Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or MATH-1280.) (Antirequisites: MATH-1260, MATH-1270.) (3 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours per week.)

MATH 1260: Vectors and Linear Algebra

This course is for students without Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). The course MATH- 1250 is for students with MCV4U. This course will cover vectors, three-dimensional geometry, linear systems, matrix algebra, determinants, n- dimensional vectors, dot product, cross product, orthogonalization, eigenvalues, eigenvectors, diagonalization and vector spaces. The course is equivalent to MATH-1250 for all prerequisite purposes. (Prerequisite: Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U).) (Antirequisites: MATH-1250, MATH-1270.) (4 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours per week.)

MATH 1720: Differential Calculus

This course will cover trigonometric functions and identities, inverse trigonometric functions, limits and continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l’Hôpital’s rule, antiderivatives and an introduction to definite integrals. This course is for students who have taken both Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). Students who do not have credit for MCV4U should take MATH-1760. (Prerequisites: Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U) and Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U) or MATH-1780.) (Antirequisite: MATH-1760.) (3 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour per week.)

MATH 1760: Functions and Differential Calculus

This course will cover a review of functions, trigonometric functions and identities, transcendental functions, inverse trigonometric functions, introduction to limits, continuity, derivatives and applications, mean value theorem, indeterminate forms and l’Hôpital’s rule, antiderivatives and an introduction to definite integrals. This course is for students who have taken Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U), but have not taken Ontario Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U). Students who have credit for MCV4U should take MATH-1720. The course is equivalent to MATH-1720 for all prerequisite purposes. (Prerequisite: Ontario Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U).) (Antirequisite: MATH-1720.) (4 lecture hours, 1 tutorial hour per week.)