In the descriptions below, plan "X" refers to any one of Actuarial
Science, Applied Mathematics, Combinatorics and Optimization,
Computational Mathematics, Computer Science, Mathematical Physics,
Mathematics/Teaching Option, Operations Research, Pure Mathematics,
Scientific Computation/Applied Mathematics, Statistics, and
Mathematical Studies. "Z" refers to any discipline, in a faculty other
than Mathematics, that makes a combination honours plan, minor or option available to Faculty of Mathematics students. Students should
consult with the unit offering "Z" for course requirements.
BSE students should refer to the section on Software Engineering, for descriptions of options that are open to them.
Honours "X" and "Z" Academic Plans
All honours requirements for plan "X" and the set of departmental
requirements and average requirements prescribed by discipline "Z" must
be satisfied. Note that with some "X" and "Z" combinations, it may be
necessary to complete more than 40 courses (20 units) to satisfy all of
the course requirements. Note that "X" = "Mathematical Physics" and "Z"
= "Physics" is not an acceptable combination.
In
addition to the combinations allowed by the list above, a Joint Honours
BCS with "Z" plan is available with CS requirements different from an
Honours BCS.
Honours "X" with "Z" Minor Academic Plans
All honours requirements for plan "X" and a set of ten courses (five units)
and average requirements prescribed by discipline "Z" must be satisfied.
Honours "X" with "Z" Option Academic Plans
All honours requirements for plan "X" and a set of courses (usually eight
courses or four units) and average requirements prescribed by
discipline "Z" must be satisfied.
Note
Combination honours academic plans leading to a degree in another faculty (i.e., not BCS or BMath) are described in "Combination Honours Academic Plans Leading to a Degree in Another Faculty: Requirements."
BCS and BMath Transcripts and Diplomas
Transcripts
and diplomas for students in the Faculty of Mathematics list at most
two areas of study in the plan section. Each Honours BCS plan, is
considered to be a single area of study and may be combined, for
example, with a minor or another option. A student who completes the
requirements for an additional area of study that cannot be included as
part of the student's plan may petition the Standings and Promotions (S&P) Committee, no later than when
submitting an "Intention to Graduate-Undergraduate Studies" form, to
have a transcript notation added to the graduation term, indicating
that those requirements were met. In deciding whether it is appropriate
to grant the petition, S&P will assess the overlap in requirements
across all areas of study for the student.