Mathematics

Chair

Eric R. Muller

Professors Emeriti

Howard Bell, Shao-Chien Chang, Velmer B. Headley, John P. Mayberry

Professors

Mei Ling Huang, Ronald A. Kerman, Eric R. Muller, Jan Vrbik, Thomas Wolf

Associate Professors

Stephen Anco, Thomas A. Jenkyns, William J. Ralph

Assistant Professors

Henryk Fuks, Omar Kihel, Yuanlin Li

Instructors

Dorothy Levay, Dorothy Miners

General Information

Administrative Assistant

Cathy Ugulini

905-688-5550, extension 3300

Mackenzie Chown J415

http://www.brocku.ca/mathematics/

The Department of Mathematics offers a unique program, Mathematics Integrated with Computers and Applications (MICA). This innovative program fully integrates computers and applications into a broad spectrum of courses that range over pure mathematics (the study of mathematics for its own sake), applied mathematics (mathematics for applications) and statistics. With its special focus on technology, the MICA program is especially suited for students desiring careers in applications of mathematics that involve computing. Within the MICA program, students can also form areas of concentration in pure mathematics or statistics.The Department of Mathematics is committed to maintaining the high quality of its current honours program during the transition to the new MICA program.

Students in the MICA program will get a solid grounding in mathematical theory and learn how to use computer and information technology to apply and present what they have learned. The core of the MICA program consists of MATH 1P40, 2F40, and 3F40 in which students will confront problems from pure and applied mathematics that require experimental and heuristic approaches. In dealing with such problems, students will be expected to develop their own strategies and make their own choices about the best combination of mathematics and computing required to obtain solutions.

The department has a special interest in Mathematics Education and offers several programs and courses specifically for prospective teachers. See the section below on programs for future teachers.

Certain courses are required for any degree in Mathematics (see below). Because a Mathematics major needs both facility in dealing with mathematical theories and experience in the application of mathematics to real-world problems, each student should discuss his or her particular interests with faculty before selecting elective courses.

Program Notes

Mathematics Integrated with Computers and Applications Honours Program

Year 1

	MATH 1P01, 1P02, 1P12 and 1P40
	COSC 1P02
	two and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	MATH 2F40, 2P03, 2P08, 2P12, 2P81 and 2P82
	the Humanities context credit, Science context credit or Social Science context credit (not taken in Year 1)
	one-half elective credit

Year 3

	MATH 2P72 and 3F40
	one and one-half MATH credits numbered 3(alpha)00 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 3)

Year 4

	Four MATH credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Mathematics Honours Program

Year 2

Year 2 is now closed.

Year 3

	MATH 3P03, 3P04, 3P12 and 3P13
	one credit from those not taken above or from MATH credits numbered 3(alpha)00 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 3)

Year 4

	Four MATH credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
	one elective credit (see program note 3)

Mathematics Pass Program

Year 1

	MATH 1P01, 1P02, 1P12 and 1P40
	COSC 1P02
	two and one-half elective credits (see program note 1)

Year 2

	MATH 2F40 and 2P03
	one of MATH 2P08 and 2P12, MATH 2P12 and 2P72, MATH 2P81 and 2P82
	the Humanities context credit, Science context credit or Social Science context credit (not taken in Year 1)
	one and one-half elective credits

Year 3

	Three MATH credits numbered 3(alpha) 00 or above
	two elective credits

Combined Major Programs

Combined major programs have been developed by the Department of Mathematics in co-operation with each of these departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics and Physics. Program requirements are listed in the calendar sections of the co-major discipline. If any student wishes a major program that combines Mathematics with any other discipline, he or she may request approval of an individual program from the two departments involved.

Mathematics and Computer Science Co-op (honours only)

Students admitted to the Co-op program must follow the program schedule as listed below. Failure to adhere may result in removal from the program.

Year 1

	COSC 1P02 and 1P03
	MATH 1P01, 1P02, 1P66 and 1P67
	one Science context credit
	one Social Science context credit

Year 2

	COSC 1P12, 2P03, 2P32 and 2P90
	MATH 1P12, 1P40, 2P03 and 2P81
	one Humanities context credit

Spring/Summer Sessions:

COSC 0N01

Year 3

	COSC 2P13, 2P50 and 3F00
	MATH 2F40 3F65 and 2P82
	one-half elective credit

Year 4

Fall Term:

COSC 0N02

Winter Term:

COSC 0N03

Spring/Summer Sessions:

	one and one-half COSC credits (see program note 3)
	MATH 3P60 and 4P61

Year 5

Fall Term:

	one COSC credit (see program note 3)
	one MATH credit (see program note 3)
	one-half elective credit (see program note 3)

Programs and Courses for Future Teachers

The Department of Mathematics has identified courses that are particularly appropriate for students preparing to become teachers at either the elementary or secondary levels.

Elementary

To help students meet Primary/Junior Pre-service Education admission requirements at Brock University - MATH 2P52.

Three credits for a specialization - MATH 1F92, 1P66, 2P90, 2P93 and 3P91.

Concurrent BSc/BEd

The Faculty of Mathematics and Science and the Faculty of Education co-operate in offering a concurrent pass BSc/BEd Integrated Studies program with a concentration in mathematics for students interested in teaching grades 4 to 8. After graduation from the BSc/BEd program, students may proceed to an honours Bachelor of Science degree in Integrated Studies. Refer to the Education - Con-current BSc/BEd Program listing for additional information.

Secondary

For Mathematics as the major area of concentration (a minimum of five credits), an honours degree in Mathematics is recommended. Students should consult the Chair in the selection of courses.

For Mathematics as the minor area of concentration (a minimum of three credits) - MATH 1P01, 1P02, 1P12, 2P90, 2P93 and one-half MATH credit.

Certificate in Statistics

The certificate program will be available to people (normally those with a degree in another discipline) who have completed at least one full-year university level course in Calculus.

	MATH 2P81, 2P82, 3P81, 3P82, 4P81 and 4P82
	two other credits approved by the Mathematics department and normally selected from mathematics and statistics courses offered by the Mathematics department.

Concentration Programs

Concentration in Pure Mathematics

Students may earn a Concentration in Pure Mathematics by successfully completing the courses listed below as part of the academic work leading to a BSc (honours) in Mathematics (with the possible exception of MATH 2P72).

	MATH 2P04, 2P12, 2P13, 2P71 (recommended) or 2P72, 3P03, 3P04, 3P12 and 3P13
	MATH 2P71 (recommended) or 2P72
	two credits from MATH 4F10, 4F90, 4F91, 4P03, 4P04, 4P71

The words "Concentration in Pure Mathematics" will be added to a student's official transcript when the student graduates with a BSc (honours) in Mathematics having completed the above listed requirements.

Concentration in Statistics

Studens may earn a Concentration in Statistics by successfully completing the courses listed below as part of the academic work leading to a BSc (honours) in Mathematics.

MATH 2F40, 2P81, 2P82, 3F40, 3P81, 3P82, 4F83, 4P81 and 4P82.

The words "Concentration in Statistics" will be added to a student's official transcript when the student graduates with a BSc (honours) in Mathematics having completed the above listed requirements.