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  Joint Honours BSc in Mathematics and Economics

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        Mathematics

        Mathematics and statistics are not only powerful problem-solving tools, but also highly creative fields of studies that combine imagination with logic, and precision with intuition.

        Mathematics is much more than numbers! Its basic goal is to reveal and model general patterns to help explain our world, whether they be found in electrical impulses in the human nervous system, the evolution of animal populations in their habitats, fluctuations in stock-market prices, or electronic communications. Mathematics reaches far beyond science and engineering into medicine, business and the social sciences.

        Advances in mathematics and statistics lie behind many discoveries that are now part of our daily lives, such as MRI scanners, digital compression of music and video, secure electronic communications, data mining, genomic algorithms, futures pricing, and many other innovations.

        The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers Honours, majors and minors both in mathematics and in statistics. Our Honours program in statistics is accredited by the Statistical Society of Canada, allowing graduates to earn the A.Stat. professional designation. Moreover, the Department offers a joint honours program in mathematics and economics, a joint honours program in mathematics and computer science, as well as a multidisciplinary program in financial mathematics and economics. All our honours programs also include the co-operative education option.

        Economics

        Ever wonder why some countries are richer than others? Ever question why income inequality has been growing? Ever wonder why Canadian politicians worry when other countries may be going bankrupt? Economics can answer all these questions.

        Economics examines how individuals and society make choices in a world where resources are limited. It focuses on the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. Two important themes are efficiency (the absence of waste in the use of resources) and fairness. Since making choices is central to all human activities, studying economics often helps explain why people and governments behave in certain ways.

        This program is offered in English and in French.

        Co-operative education is available with this program.

        The French immersion stream is available with this program.

      Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2025-2026 calendars for the previous requirements.

      Course List
        Code                                                                                              Title                                                      Units  
        Basic Skills                                                                                                                                               
        ENG 1100                                                                                          Workshop in Essay Writing                                  3 Units
        ENG 1120                                                                                          Selected Topics in Literature and Composition              3 Units
        Mathematics (51 course units)                                                                                                                              
        Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level                                                                                                                       
        MAT 1320                                                                                          Calculus I                                                 3 Units
        MAT 1322                                                                                          Calculus II                                                3 Units
        MAT 1341                                                                                          Introduction to Linear Algebra                             3 Units
        MAT 1362                                                                                          Mathematical Reasoning and Proofs                          3 Units
        Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level                                                                                                                       
        MAT 2122                                                                                          Multivariable Calculus                                     3 Units
        MAT 2125                                                                                          Elementary Real Analysis                                   3 Units
        MAT 2371                                                                                          Introduction to Probability                                3 Units
        STA 2100                                                                                          Introduction to Statistics                                 3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                                                                           
        3 course units from:                                                                              3 Units                                                  
          MAT 2141                                                                                        Honours Linear Algebra 1                                          
          MAT 2342                                                                                        Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra                            
        6 course units from:                                                                              6 Units                                                  
          MAT 2143                                                                                        Introduction to Group Theory                                      
          MAT 2324                                                                                        Ordinary Differential Equations and the Laplace Transform         
          MAT 2348                                                                                        Discrete Mathematics                                              
          MAT 2355                                                                                        Introduction to Geometry                                          
          MAT 2362                                                                                        Foundations of Mathematics 2                                      
        12 optional course units in mathematics (MAT) or statistics (STA) at the 3000 or 4000 level 3, 4  12 Units                                                 
        6 optional course units in mathematics (MAT) at the 4000 level 3, 4                               6 Units                                                  
        Economics (42 course units)                                                                                                                                
        Compulsory Courses at the 1000 level                                                                                                                       
        ECO 1102                                                                                          Introduction to Macroeconomics                             3 Units
        ECO 1104                                                                                          Introduction to Microeconomics                             3 Units
        Compulsory Courses at the 2000 level                                                                                                                       
        ECO 2142                                                                                          Macroeconomic Theory I                                     3 Units
        ECO 2143                                                                                          Macroeconomic Theory II                                    3 Units
        ECO 2144                                                                                          Microeconomic Theory I                                     3 Units
        ECO 2145                                                                                          Microeconomic Theory II                                    3 Units
        ECO 2151                                                                                          Introduction to Econometrics                               3 Units
        Compulsory Courses at the 3000 level                                                                                                                       
        ECO 3152                                                                                          Macroeconomic Theory III                                   3 Units
        ECO 3153                                                                                          Microeconomic Theory III                                   3 Units
        Optional Courses                                                                                                                                           
        9 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 3000 or 4000 level                              9 Units                                                  
        6 optional course units in economics (ECO) at the 4000 level                                      6 Units                                                  
        Elective Courses                                                                                                                                           
        21 elective course units 3,5                                                                      21 Units                                                 
        Total:                                                                                            120 Units                                                
        

        Note(s)

        1

        Students interested in graduate studies in mathematics should choose MAT 2141.

        2

        MAT 2362 is strongly recommended and is required for further study of logic.

        3

        The course MAT 3153 cannot be counted for units if you have previously passed MAT 4153. You may however take MAT 3153 and then subsequently take MAT 4153, and count both for units.

        4

        Students planning to go to graduate school in Mathematics and Statistics must consult the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

        5

        ITI 1120 is highly recommended.

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