Mathematics — New Students

University science courses are interesting, engaging and rewarding but have a heavy workload due to weekly mandatory labs.  As this is the case, we recommend the following course plan for your first year to manage your school-work-life balance and to ensure success in all of your courses. 

Please note: Recommended course plans for all Mathematics concentrations assumes students are entering KPU with the following academic background:

Please review the NEW STUDENTS (Biology) page [bottom of the page] for a list of ENGL 12 (B) equivalents: https://www.kpu.ca/biology-new-students or consult an Academic Advisor.

RECOMMENDED COURSE PLANS:

BSc. Applications of Mathematics – Recommended First-Year Course Plans for 3-5 courses per semester  

Note: Italicized courses are program declaration requirements

5 COURSES:

Fall:       16-17 credits                                                      Spring:                  16 credits                                            Summer:  0 credits

MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3)                            MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus   (3)                         

ENGL 1100 – Intro. University Writing (3)                   CHEM 1110 – The Structure of Matter (4)   OR                 

MATH 1135 - Problems & Concepts (3)                        PHYS 1220 - Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II (4) 

CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3)         ENGL 1202 or 1204 - Literature / Genre (3)

PHYS 1120 – Physics for Applied Sciences I (4)         MATH 2232 – Linear Algebra (3)

                                                                    

 

*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives  based on your projected Math concentration area)

 

4 COURSES:

Fall:       13 credits                                                            Spring:                  13 credits                                             Summer:  6-7 credits

MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3)                         MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus   (3)                                ENGL 1100 - Introduction to University Writing (3)

MATH 1135 - Problems & Concepts  (3)                    CHEM 1110 – The Structure of Matter (4)   OR          ELECTIVE (3 or 4)*

CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3)     PHYS 1220 - Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II (4)                                                                                          

PHYS 1120 – Physics for Applied Sciences I (4)     CPSC 1204 – Program Structure & Design II (3)

                                                                                                    MATH 2232 – Linear Algebra (3)       

       

 

*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives  based on your projected Math concentration area)

 

3 COURSES:

Fall:       9 credits                                                               Spring:      10 credits                                                   Summer:  10-11 credits

MATH 1120 – Differential Calculus (3)                      MATH 1220 – Integral Calculus   (3)                             BIOL 1110 - Intro. To Biology I (4)* OR 

MATH 1155 – Problems & Concepts (3)                  PHYS 1120 - Physics for Applied Sciences I (4)     CHEM 1110 - The Structure of Matter (4)

CPSC 1103 – Program Structure & Design I (3)   CPSC 1204 – Program Structure & Design II (3)    ENGL 1100  - Univ. Writing (3)

                                                                                                                                                                                                    ELECTIVE (3 or 4)*

                                                                                                     

*(please consult with an academic advisor and choose electives based on your projected Math concentration area)

 

Declaration Requirements:

Please visit the Unviersity Calendar, Bachelor of Science, Major in Applications of Mathematics, for full information.