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Mathematics and Computing Science Joint Major

Bachelor of Science

This program is offered co-operatively by the Department of Mathematics and the School of Computing Science. In general, students are expected to meet the requirements of both the department and the school with respect to admission, continuation and graduation requirements.

Prerequisite Grade Requirement

To enroll in a course offered by the Department of Mathematics, a student must obtain a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course. Some courses may require higher prerequisite grades. Check the MATH course’s Calendar description for details.

No student may complete, for further credit, any course offered by the Department of Mathematics which is a prerequisite for a course the student has already completed with a grade of C- or higher, without permission of the department.

Computing science course entry requires a grade of C- or better in each prerequisite course. A minimum 2.40 CGPA is required for 200, 300 and 400 division computing courses.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units as specified below.

Course and prerequisite admission is subject to departmental requirements.

Faculty of Applied Sciences residency requirements apply to the computing science courses used toward the program. The program is subject to Faculty of Science and University regulations.

Lower Division Requirements

Complete both of

CMPT 120 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming I (3)

An elementary introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students with little or no programming background. Students will learn fundamental concepts and terminology of computing science, acquire elementary skills for programming in a high-level language, e.g. Python. The students will be exposed to diverse fields within, and applications of computing science. Topics will include: pseudocode; data types and control structures; fundamental algorithms; recursion; reading and writing files; measuring performance of algorithms; debugging tools; basic terminal navigation using shell commands. Treatment is informal and programming is presented as a problem-solving tool. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 or equivalent is recommended. Students with credit for CMPT 102, 128, 130 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129, 130 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Toby Donaldson
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D300 Nicholas Vincent
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D401 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D404 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D405 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D406 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
D407 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
D408 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
CMPT 125 - Introduction to Computing Science and Programming II (3)

A rigorous introduction to computing science and computer programming, suitable for students who already have some background in computing science and programming. Intended for students who will major in computing science or a related program. Topics include: memory management; fundamental algorithms; formally analyzing the running time of algorithms; abstract data types and elementary data structures; object-oriented programming and software design; specification and program correctness; reading and writing files; debugging tools; shell commands. Prerequisite: CMPT 120 or CMPT 130, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMPT 126, 129, 135 or CMPT 200 or higher may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
E101 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E102 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E103 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E104 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E105 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E106 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E107 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
E108 Victor Cheung
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

or both of

CMPT 130 - Introduction to Computer Programming I (3)

An introduction to computing science and computer programming, using a systems oriented language, such as C or C++. This course introduces basic computing science concepts. Topics will include: elementary data types, control structures, functions, arrays and strings, fundamental algorithms, computer organization and memory management. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent, or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, or 157, with a minimum grade of C-). Students with credit for CMPT 102, 120, 128 or 166 may not take this course for further credit. Students who have taken CMPT 125, 129 or 135 first may not then take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D101 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D102 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D103 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D104 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D105 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D106 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D107 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D108 Brian Fraser
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
CMPT 135 - Introduction to Computer Programming II (3)

A second course in systems-oriented programming and computing science that builds upon the foundation set in CMPT 130 using a systems-oriented language such as C or C++. Topics: a review of the basic elements of programming; introduction to object-oriented programming (OOP); techniques for designing and testing programs; use and implementation of elementary data structures and algorithms; introduction to embedded systems programming. Prerequisite: CMPT 130 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CMPT 125, 126, or 129 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

and all of

CMPT 201 - Systems Programming (4)

An introduction to a UNIX-like application-OS interface from a programmer's perspective. Introduces operating systems and their interfaces for user-level programs. Students learn how to programmatically interact with an OS efficiently, correctly, and securely. Topics include: command-line tools, programming with memory, processes, threads, IPC, as well as basics of OS security. Prerequisite: (CMPT 125 or CMPT 135) and MACM 101, both with a minimum grade of C-. Students who have taken CMPT 300 first may not then take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Steven Ko
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Steven Ko
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Steven Ko
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Steven Ko
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Steven Ko
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CMPT 225 - Data Structures and Programming (3)

Introduction to a variety of practical and important data structures and methods for implementation and for experimental and analytical evaluation. Topics include: stacks, queues and lists; search trees; hash tables and algorithms; efficient sorting; object-oriented programming; time and space efficiency analysis; and experimental evaluation. Prerequisite: (MACM 101 and (CMPT 125, CMPT 129 or CMPT 135)) or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252), all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 John Edgar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 David Chou
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
D201 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D204 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D205 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D206 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D207 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D208 David Chou
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
CMPT 295 - Introduction to Computer Systems (4)

The curriculum introduces students to topics in computer architecture that are considered fundamental to an understanding of the digital systems underpinnings of computer systems. Prerequisite: Either (MACM 101 and (CMPT 125 or CMPT 135)) or (MATH 151 and CMPT 102 for students in an Applied Physics program), all with a minimum grade of C-.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Arrvindh Shriraman
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Arrvindh Shriraman
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Arrvindh Shriraman
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Arrvindh Shriraman
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Arrvindh Shriraman
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MACM 101 - Discrete Mathematics I (3)

Introduction to graph theory, trees, induction, automata theory, formal reasoning, modular arithmetic. Prerequisite: BC Math 12 (or equivalent), or any of MATH 100, 150, 151, 154, 157. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D201 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D202 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D203 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D204 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D205 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D206 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D207 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D208 Kay C Wiese
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E100 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E101 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E102 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E103 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E104 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E105 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E106 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E107 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
E108 Harinder Khangura
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
MACM 201 - Discrete Mathematics II (3)

A continuation of MACM 101. Topics covered include graph theory, trees, inclusion-exclusion, generating functions, recurrence relations, and optimization and matching. Prerequisite: MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and one of MATH 232 or MATH 240). Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nils Bruin
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 242 - Introduction to Analysis I (3)

Mathematical induction. Limits of real sequences and real functions. Continuity and its consequences. The mean value theorem. The fundamental theorem of calculus. Series. Prerequisite: MATH 152 with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 155 or 158 with a grade of B. Quantitative.

MATH 251 - Calculus III (3)

Rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Vectors, lines, planes, cylinders, quadric surfaces. Vector functions, curves, motion in space. Differential and integral calculus of several variables. Vector fields, line integrals, fundamental theorem for line integrals, Green's theorem. Prerequisite: MATH 152 with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 155 or MATH 158 with a grade of at least B. Recommended: It is recommended that MATH 240 or 232 be taken before or concurrently with MATH 251. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Weiran Sun
Weiran Sun
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 Justin Gray
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Justin Chan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Lloyd Elliott
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OL01 Tim Swartz
Online
OP01 TBD

and either

CMPT 276 - Introduction to Software Engineering (3)

An overview of various techniques used for software development and software project management. Major tasks and phases in modern software development, including requirements, analysis, documentation, design, implementation, testing,and maintenance. Project management issues are also introduced. Students complete a team project using an iterative development process. Prerequisite: One W course, CMPT 225, (MACM 101 or (ENSC 251 and ENSC 252)) and (MATH 151 or MATH 150), all with a minimum grade of C-. MATH 154 or MATH 157 with at least a B+ may be substituted for MATH 151 or MATH 150. Students with credit for CMPT 275 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Saba Alimadadi Jani
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 Parsa Rajabi
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
Surrey
D300 Steve Pearce
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Herbert Tsang
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

or both of

MACM 203 - Computing with Linear Algebra (2) +

Using a mathematical software package for doing calculations in linear algebra. Development of computer models that analyze and illustrate applications of linear algebra. All calculations and experiments will be done in the Matlab software package. Topics include: large-scale matrix calculations, experiments with cellular automata, indexing, searching and ranking pages on the internet, population models, data fitting and optimization, image analysis, and cryptography. Prerequisite: One of CMPT 102, 120, 126, 128 or 130 and one of MATH 150, 151, 154 or 157 and one of MATH 232 or 240. MATH 232 or 240 can be taken as corequisite. Students in excess of 80 units may not take MACM 203 for further credit. Quantitative.

MACM 204 - Computing with Calculus (2) +

Using a mathematical software package for doing computations from calculus. Development of computer models that analyze and illustrate applications of calculus. All calculations and experiments will be done in the Maple software package. Topics include: graphing functions and data, preparing visual aids for illustrating mathematical concepts, integration, Taylor series, numerical approximation methods, 3D visualization of curves and surfaces, multi-dimensional optimization, differential equations and disease spread models. Prerequisite: One of CMPT 102, 120, 126, 128 or 130 and MATH 251. MATH 251 can be taken as a corequisite. Students in excess of 80 units may not take MACM 204 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
E100 Michael Monagan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 Michael Monagan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E102 Michael Monagan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
E103 Michael Monagan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jamie Mulholland
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D200 MacKenzie Carr
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D201 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D202 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D203 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D204 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D206 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D401 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D402 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D403 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3) *

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Jamie Mulholland
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 MacKenzie Carr
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Natalia Kouzniak
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP04 TBD
MATH 154 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences I (3) **

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications, integration, and differential equations; mathematical models of biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Cedric Chauve
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Ladislav Stacho
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 157 - Calculus I for the Social Sciences (3) **

Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions and their application to business, economics, optimization and approximation methods; introduction to functions of several variables with emphasis on partial derivatives and extrema. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 154 may not take MATH 157 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Katrina Honigs
Katrina Honigs
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Tamon Stephen
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and one of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3) *

Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Lyn Ge
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
MATH 155 - Mathematics for the Life Sciences II (3) **

Designed for students specializing in the life sciences. Topics include: vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, multi-dimensional integrals, systems of differential equations, compartment models, graphs and networks, and their applications to the life sciences; mathematical models of multi-component biological processes and their implementation and analysis using software. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

MATH 158 - Calculus II for the Social Sciences (3) **

Designed for students specializing in business or the social sciences. Topics include: theory of integration, integration techniques, applications of integration; functions of several variables with emphasis on double and triple integrals and their applications; introduction to differential equations with emphasis on some special first-order equations and their applications; sequences and series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157, with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 155 may not take MATH 158 for further credit. Quantitative.

and one of

MATH 232 - Applied Linear Algebra (3) **

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Introduction to vector spaces and linear transformations and bases. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. An emphasis on applications involving matrix and vector calculations. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or MACM 101, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 240 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Saieed Akbari Feyzaabaadi
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D400 Vijaykumar Singh
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.

MATH 240 - Algebra I: Linear Algebra (3) *

Linear equations, matrices, determinants. Real and abstract vector spaces, subspaces and linear transformations; basis and change of basis. Complex numbers. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors; diagonalization. Inner products and orthogonality; least squares problems. Applications. Subject is presented with an abstract emphasis and includes proofs of the basic theorems. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or MACM 101, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157, both with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 232 cannot take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Michael Monagan
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

* strongly recommended

** with a B grade or better

+ The following substitutions are also permitted. They may not also be used to satisfy the upper division requirements below. MACM 409 - Numerical Linear Algebra: Algorithms, Implementation and Application (3) for MACM 203. MACM 401 - Introduction to Computer Algebra (3) for MACM 204. MACM 442 - Cryptography (3) for MACM 204.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete at least 42 units, including all of

CMPT 307 - Data Structures and Algorithms (3)

Design and analysis of efficient data structures and algorithms. General techniques for building and analyzing algorithms (greedy, divide & conquer, dynamic programming, network flows). Introduction to NP-completeness. Prerequisite: CMPT 225, (MACM 201 or CMPT 210), (MATH 150 or MATH 151), and (MATH 232 or MATH 240), all with a minimum grade of C-. MATH 154 or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B+ may be substituted for MATH 150 or MATH 151.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Andrei Bulatov
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D200 David Mitchell
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
MACM 316 - Numerical Analysis I (3)

A presentation of the problems commonly arising in numerical analysis and scientific computing and the basic methods for their solutions. Prerequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, and MATH 232 or 240, and computing experience. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Ralf Wittenberg
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 340 - Algebra II: Rings and Fields (3)

The integers, fundamental theorem of arithmetic. Equivalence relations, modular arithmetic. Univariate polynomials, unique factorization. Rings and fields. Units, zero divisors, integral domains. Ideals, ring homomorphisms. Quotient rings, the ring isomorphism theorem. Chinese remainder theorem. Euclidean, principal ideal, and unique factorization domains. Field extensions, minimal polynomials. Classification of finite fields. Prerequisite: MATH 240 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH 232 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 332 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Nathan Ilten
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby

and one of

CMPT 371 - Data Communications and Networking (3)

Data communication fundamentals (data types, rates, and transmission media). Network architectures for local and wide areas. Communications protocols suitable for various architectures. ISO protocols and internetworking. Performance analysis under various loadings and channel error rates. Prerequisite: CMPT 225 and (MATH 151 or MATH 150), with a minimum grade of C-. MATH 154 or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B+ may be substituted for MATH 151 (MATH 150).

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Ouldooz Baghban Karimi
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
CMPT 379 - Principles of Compiler Design (3)

This course covers the key components of a compiler for a high level programming language. Topics include lexical analysis, parsing, type checking, code generation and optimization. Students will work in teams to design and implement an actual compiler making use of tools such as lex and yacc. Prerequisite: (MACM 201 or CMPT 210), (CMPT 295 or ENSC 215) and CMPT 225, all with a minimum grade of C-.

and one of

MATH 308 - Linear Optimization (3)

Linear programming modelling. The simplex method and its variants. Duality theory. Post-optimality analysis. Applications and software. Additional topics may include: game theory, network simplex algorithm, and convex sets. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151, 154, or 157 and MATH 240 or 232, all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Luis Goddyn
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
MATH 309 - Continuous Optimization (3)

Theoretical and computational methods for investigating the minimum of a function of several real variables with and without inequality constraints. Applications to operations research, model fitting, and economic theory. Prerequisite: MATH 232 or 240, and 251, all with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Benjamin Adcock
Sep 4 – Oct 11, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Oct 16 – Dec 3, 2024: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 345 - Introduction to Graph Theory (3)

Fundamental concepts, trees and distances, matchings and factors, connectivity and paths, network flows, integral flows. Prerequisite: MACM 201 with a minimum grade of C-. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D100 Bojan Mohar
Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Oct 15, 2024: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MATH 348 - Stochastic Modelling and Simulation (3)

Modelling of real-life systems as Markov chains, including transient behaviour, limiting behaviour and classification of states, and using the exponential distribution and Poisson processes. Computational topics include generating and sampling random numbers, combinatorial objects and probability functions. Applications may include queueing systems, chemical kinetics, infectious diseases, and statistical physics. Prerequisite: STAT 270 and (MATH 232 or MATH 240), all with a minimum grade of C-. Strongly Recommended: Experience with a computing platform such as R, MATLAB, or Python. Quantitative.

and additional work is required to total 21 upper division MATH and 21 upper division CMPT units. MACM are counted in an alternating fashion toward the MATH and CMPT requirements, starting with the first MACM course completed, counting toward either MATH or CMPT. 12 units must be at the 400 division or higher, including at least three units each of CMPT and MATH.

Other Requirements

The program is subject to Faculty of Science and University regulations. Course and prerequisite admission is subject to departmental requirements. MACM major graduation is contingent upon a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) and upper division grade point average (UDGPA) of 2.00 or better. Students must also achieve a 2.00 or better CGPA and UDGPA in each of the CMPT, MACM and MATH designations. Faculty of Applied Sciences residency requirements apply to the computing science courses used toward the program.

Co-operative Education and Work Experience

All computing science students are strongly encouraged to explore the opportunities that Work Integrated Learning (WIL) can offer. Please contact a computing science or mathematics co-op advisor during the first year of studies to ensure that you have all of the necessary courses and information to help plan for a successful co-op experience.

Visit http://www.sfu.ca/computing/prospective-students/undergraduate-students/cooperative-education.html for more computing science information, or for mathematics, http://www.sfu.ca/coop/contact#science.

University Degree Requirements

Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

WQB Graduation Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit

Requirement

Units

Notes
W - Writing

6

Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student's major subject; two courses (minimum three units each)

Q - Quantitative

6

Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more)
B - Breadth

18

Designated Breadth

Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division:

Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc
Two courses (total six units or more) Humanities: B-Hum
Two courses (total six units or more) Sciences: B-Sci

6

Additional Breadth

Two courses (total six units or more) outside the student's major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements).

Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas.

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.

Please see Faculty of Applied Sciences Residency Requirements for further information.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult a Mathematics or Computing Science advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.