Department of Mathematics, Statistics and
Computer Science
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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. with Major
SUBJECT CREDITS
Science A 36
Science B 12
Science C 6
Science Elective 6
Arts X 12
Arts Y 12
Arts Z 6
Electives 30
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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B.Sc. with Advanced Major
SUBJECT CREDITS
Science A 42
Science B 12
Science C 6
Arts X 12
Arts Y 6
Approved Electives 18
Electives 24
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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B.Sc. with Advanced Major in a Science with Business Administration
SUBJECT CREDITS
Science A 36
BSAD 30
CSCI 3
Science B 12
Science C 6
Arts X 12
Arts Y 6
Arts Z (Econ) 6
Approved Elec. 9
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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B.Sc. with Honours
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Science A 60
Science B 12
Science C 6
Arts X 12
Arts Y 6
Approved Electives 18
Electives 6
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 55Please 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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B.Sc. with Advanced Major
• 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
Please choose your degree of interest:
B.Sc. With Advanced Major in CS
B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Mathematics
Degree Requirements:
B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Statistics
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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
Please choose your degree of interest:
B.Sc. With Advanced Major in CS with BBA
B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Mathematics
with BBA
Degree Requirements:
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
Please choose your degree of interest:
B.Sc. With Honours in Computer Science
B.Sc. With Honours in Mathematics
Degree Requirements:
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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 Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 231 Statistics for Students in the Sciences
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction 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:
Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 231 Statistics for Students in the Sciences
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
In addition to the core courses, a student must also take :
Math 254 Linear Algebra
and one of:
Math 354
Math 366
Modern Algebra I
Real Analysis I
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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:
Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 231 Statistics for Students in the Sciences
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
In addition to the core courses, a student must also take :
Math 254 Linear Algebra CS 235 Microcomputers in Science
and one of: BSAD 30 Credits
Math 354
Math 366
Modern Algebra I
Real Analysis IECON 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:
Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 231 Statistics for Students in the Sciences
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
In addition to the core courses, a student must also take:
Math 254 Linear Algebra Math 367 Differential Equations
Math 354 Modern Algebra I Math 493 Senior Thesis
Math 366 Real Analysis I CS 162 Programming and Data Structures
and one of:
Math 454
Math 466
Stat 435
Modern Algebra II
Real Analysis II
Regression Analysis
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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 162Programming 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 256Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Math 253 Matrix Algebra
CS 275 Database Management Stat Stat Course
CS 465Data Communication Systems and Networks
CS 485 Software Design
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CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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
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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 256Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Math 253 Matrix Algebra
CS 275 Database Management Stat Stat Course
CS 465Data Communication Systems and Networks CS 235 Microcomputers in Science
CS 485 Software Design BSAD 30 credits
ECON 6 credits
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CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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
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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 162Programming 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 256Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
CS 487 Organization of Programming Languages
CS 275 Database Management CS 493 Senior Thesis
CS 365 Theory of Computing CS 495 Artificial Intelligence
CS 465 Data Communication Systems
and NetworksMath 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 Design
Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methods
Math 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
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 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 Statistics
one of:
Stat 435Stat 472
Regression AnalysisTopics in Statistics
Download checklist for B.Sc. With Advanced Major in Statistics
Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling Design
Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methods
Math 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 with Business Administration
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 Statistics CS 235 Microcomputers in Science
one 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 methods
Math 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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Faculty of Arts
BA Honours with subsidiary subject programs are available with the departments of economics and English
BA with Major
BA with Advanced Major
BA with Honours
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B.A. with Major
SUBJECT CREDITS
Major 1 36
Minor 24
Pair 1 12
Pair 2 12
Pair 3 12
Electives 24
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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SUBJECT CREDITS
Major 1 36
Minor 24
Pair 1 12
Pair 2 12
Pair 3 12
Electives 24
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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B.A. with Honours
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Major 1 60
Pair 1 12
Pair 2 12
Electives 36
TOTAL CREDITS 120
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B.A. With Major
• Admission requirements at end of second year:
average 55
• Advancement from end of 3rd to 4th year requires:
average 55Please choose your degree of
interest:
B.A. With Major in CS
B.A. With Major in Mathematics
Degree Requirements:
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
Please choose your degree of interest:
B.A. With Advanced Major in CS
B.A. With Advanced Major in Mathematics
Degree Requirements:
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
Please choose your degree of interest:
B.A. With Honours in Computer Science
B.A. With Honours in Mathematics
Degree Requirements:
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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 Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 201 Elementary Statistics
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
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:
Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 201 Elementary Statistics
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
In addition to the core courses, a student must also take :
Math 254 Linear Algebra
Math 354 Modern Algebra I
and one of:
Math 354
Math 366
Modern Algebra I
Real Analysis I
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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:
Math 111 Calculus I Math 277 Discrete Structures
Math 112 Calculus II Math 491 Senior Seminar
Math 253 Matrix Algebra Stat 201 Elementary Statistics
Math 267 Calculus III CS 161Introduction to Programming(CS 162 is also recommended)
In addition to the core courses, a student must also take:
Math 254 Linear Algebra Math 367 Differential Equations
Math 354 Modern Algebra I Math 493 Senior Thesis
Math 366 Real Analysis I CS 162 Programming and Data Structures
and one of:
Math 454
Math 466
Stat 435
Modern Algebra II
Real Analysis II
Regression 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:
CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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 :
Additional courses in Math, Stat and CS to meet the requirements of the department
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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 :
Download checklist for B.A. with Advanced Major in CS
CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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
CS 256Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
Math 253 Matrix Algebra
CS 275 Database Management Stat Stat Course
CS 465Data Communication Systems and Networks
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:
Download checklist for B.A. with Honours in CS
CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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
CS 256Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis
CS 487 Organization of Programming Languages
CS 275 Database Management CS 493 Senior Thesis
Cs 365 Theory of Computing CS 495 Artificial Intelligence
CS 465 Data Communication Systems
and NetworksMath 253 Matrix Algebra
CS 485 Software Design Stat Stat Course
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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:
Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling Design
Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methods
Math 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 201 Elementary Statistics
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.A. 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 :
Download checklist for B.A. with Advanced Major in Statistics
CS 161 Introduction to Programming CS 375 Operating Systems
CS 162Programming 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
Math 111 Calculus I Stat 311 Survey Sampling Design
Math 112 Calculus II Stat 331 Statistical methods
Math 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 201 Elementary Statistics
Stat 334 Mathematical Statistics
one 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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