Mathematics
Bachelor of Science – 90 Credit
1. Core Courses – (non-math) (12 credits)
- 9 credits writing electives (approved BEng list)
- 3 credits of either PHIL2221 or PHIL2223
2. Mathematics – 36 credits
- 21 credits - MATH2301, MATH1105 (or MATH1203), MATH1206, MATH2101, MATH2303, MATH2208, and MATH2109
- 15 additional MATH credits with at least 12 credits at 3000 level or above (cannot use MATH1101, MATH1114, or MATH1215)
3. Other Science – 18 credits
- All from one science other than Mathematics BIOL, CHEM, ENGI, GEOL, NUTR, PHYS, or PSYC
- Economics and/or Business courses will be considered science for this section. Business courses should be chosen from (ACCT, FINC, MGMT, MGSC, MRKT)
OR
- 12 credits in one science (other than Mathematics) and 6 credits in another science (other than Mathematics).
4. Free Electives - (24 credits)
5. An average of 60% in courses in Math specialization in last two years of program.
6. An average of 55% over the entire 90-credit program.
7. Computer proficiency must be shown using MATH1116.
Bachelor of Science – 120 Credit Major
1. Core Courses – (non-math) (12 credits)
- 9 credits writing electives (approved BEng list)
- 3 credits of either PHIL2221 or PHIL2223
2. Mathematics Major – 54 credits
- 24 credits – MATH2301, MATH1105 (or MATH1203), MATH1206, MATH2101, MATH2303, MATH2106, MATH2208, and MATH2109
- 30 additional MATH credits of which at least 24 credits must be at 3000 level or above with at least 9 credits at the 4000 level (cannot use MATH1101, MATH1114, MATH1216 or MATH1215).
3. Area of Minor – 18 credits
- All from one science other than Mathematics (BIOL, CHEM, ENGI, GEOL, NUTR, PHYS, or PSYC)
- 12 credits in one science other than Mathematics (BIOL, CHEM, ENGI, GEOL, NUTR, PHYS, or PSYC) and 6 credits in another science (other than Mathematics). May be Economics or Business.
- Economics and/or Business will be considered science for this section.
4. Science Electives – 12 credits
5. Free Electives – 24 credits
6. An average of 65% in courses in Math major in last three years of program.
7. An average of 60% over the entire 120-credit program.
8. Computer proficiency must be shown using MATH1116.
Bachelor of Science – 120 Credit Major with Honours
1. Core Courses – 12 credits
- 9 credits writing electives (approved BEng list)
- 3 credits of either PHIL2221 or PHIL2223
2. Mathematics Major – 54 credits
- 6 credits - MATH4900
- 24 credits - MATH2301, MATH1105 (or MATH1203), MATH1206, MATH2101, MATH2303, MATH2106, MATH2208, and MATH2109.
- 24 additional MATH credits of which at least 18 credits must be at 3000 level or above with at least 6 credits at the 4000 level not including MATH4900. (cannot use MATH1101, MATH1114, MATH1216 or MATH1215).
3. Area of Minor – 18 credits
- All from one science other than Mathematics (BIOL, CHEM, ENGI, GEOL, NUTR, PHYS, or PSYC)
- Economics and/or Business courses will be considered science for this section.
OR
- 12 credits in one science (other than Mathematics) and 6 credits in another science (other than Mathematics). May be Economics or Business.
4. Science Electives – 12 credits
5. Free Electives - 24 credits
6. An average of 75% in courses in Math major in last three years of program.
7. An average of 70% over the entire 120-credit program.
8. Computer proficiency must be shown using MATH1116.
Bachelor of Science – 120 Credit Double Major with Mathematics as First Major
1. Core Courses – 12 credits
- 9 credits writing electives (approved BEng list)
- 3 credits either PHIL2221 or PHIL2223
2. Area of First Major – 54 credits
- 24 credits MATH: MATH2301, MATH1105 (or MATH1203), MATH1206, MATH2101, MATH2303, MATH2106, MATH2208, and MATH2109.
- 30 additional MATH credits of which at least 24 credits must be at 3000 level or above with at least 9 credits at the 4000 level (cannot use MATH1101, MATH1114, MATH1216 or MATH1215).
3. Area of Second Major – 36 credits.
- At least 9 credits must be above 2000 level with at least 3 credits at the 4000 level.
- All from one science other than Mathematics. May be Economics or Business.
- The requirements for a second major in Mathematics are the same as those for the Mathematics requirements in the 90 credit degree.
4. Science Electives – 6 credits
5. Free Electives – 12 credits
6. An average of 65% in courses in area of first major in last three years of program.
7. An average of 60% in courses in area of second major in last three years of program
8. An average of 60% over the entire 120 credit program.
9. Computer proficiency must be shown using MATH1116.
A degree with honours in the area of the first major and major in the area of the second major may be awarded where the additional requirements for the 4-year BSc degree with honours have been met.
List of Writing Electives approved for use in the Core Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Mathematics (all options).
List of School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) Writing Electives for Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Math) students
This list includes 1000 and 2000 level School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) courses with no pre-requisites that include a minimum of 15 pages of substantive formal writing assignments in which writing proficiency is included in the evaluation criteria. Many 3000 and 4000 level School of Arts and Social Sciences (SASS) courses are also suitable but not listed given that few Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) students will have the pre-requisites to take them.
NOTE: Students are required to take 3 credits from ENGL 1104/1106/1107/1108/1109, 3 credits from PHIL 2221/2223 and 6 additional credits from this list (which may include additional courses from ENGL and PHIL).
CBU/ Dalhousie University BEng Writing Elective Guidelines
*This list is subject to change and was most recently revised April 13, 2022.
The two objectives of the BEng writing electives are:
- To introduce the engineering student to ways of thinking in the humanities and social sciences, and
- To enhance the written communication skills of engineering students.
The following courses are acceptable for the BEng writing electives:
- COMM 2175: Issues in Media Studies
- DRAM 2101: Introduction to Acting
- ENGL 1104: Reading and Writing about Industry and the Economy
- ENGL 1106: Introduction to Literature: Literary Prose
- ENGL 1107: Reading and Writing about Media and Culture
- ENGL 1108: Introduction to Literature: Poetry and Drama
- ENGL 1109: Reading and Writing about Science
- ENGL 2604: Film Form and Style
- ENGL 2605: Film Genre and Authorship
- FOLK 2101: Cultural Heritage of Cape Breton
- FOLK 2109: Material Culture
- FOLK 2401: Folk Literature
- FOLK 2406: Vernacular Architecture
- GWST/HIST/RELS 2193: Women in Eastern Religious Tradition
- HIST/COMM 2116: History Goes to the Movies
- HIST 2117: America: Freedom and Empire
- HIST 2133: The History Workshop
- MIKM 1161: Introduction to Indigenous Studies
- MIKM 2106: Indigenous Musics: North America
- MUSI 1101: Experiencing Music
- MUSI 2101: Music and Culture
- MUSI 2106: Introducing Dance
- PHIL/RELS 2109: The Existence of God
- PHIL 2115: Ethics and the Law
- PHIL 2221: Science and Society
- PHIL 2223: Technology and Society
- POLS 2117: Children’s Rights
- RELS 2143: Religion and Popular Culture
- RELS 2191: Women in Western Religious Tradition
If a student wishes to take a course that is not on the above list, they must receive approval from the Director of Engineering and the Dean of Science and Technology.
Note that COMM 1103 COMM 1105 and first year PHIL, HIST and POLS courses no longer count as writing electives.
Please contact Helen Xia (helen_xia@cbu.ca) or Allison Mackie (allison_mackie@cbu.ca) for more information or to begin the approval process.