For students who entered this program before September 2001.

Admission Requirements

A complete first year program that includes the following courses, with a minimum mark of 60% in each: Computer Science 025a or 026a/b, and 027a/b; one full-course equivalent, chosen from the following: Calculus 050a/b and either 051a/b (minimum mark of 60%) or 081a/b (minimum mark of 70%), or Applied Mathematics 026, or the former Applied Mathematics 020, or 023a/b plus 024a/b, or the former Mathematics 027; Statistical Sciences 023a/b^*

^*It is strongly recommended that students take Statistical Sciences 024a/b.

Second Year

Statistical Sciences 259a/b and one of 258b or 260b, or the former Statistical Sciences 255

Statistical Sciences 257a

Computer Science 208a/b, 210a/b, 211a/b^**

Either Computer Science 209a/b or 212a/b/y^**

Calculus 280a/b and 281a/b, or equivalent, or the former Applied Mathematics 200, or the former Mathematics 204a and one of the former Mathematics 205b or 285b. (See Department for equivalents)

The former Applied Mathematics 214a/b^*** or, if Linear Algebra 040a/b was completed previously, one of Applied Mathematics 213b, 261b, Differential Equations 215a, Mathematics 203b, 283b, 227b, or 207b must be taken in its place.

^***The former Applied Mathematics 212a or the former Mathematics 202a can be substituted for the former Applied Mathematics 214a/b if Linear Algebra 040a/b has not been taken.

Third Year

Mathematics 222a

Either Computer Science 209a/b or 212a/b/y, whichever was not taken in second year^**

Four half-courses in Computer Science numbered 300 or above.

Four half-courses in Statistical and Actuarial Sciences numbered 310 and above, with no more than two half courses in Actuarial Science.

^**Note: The former Computer Science 201 and an additional half-course option may be substituted for Computer Science 210a/b, 211a/b, 212a/b/y.

If Statistical Sciences 023a/b is not taken in first year, students should consult with an academic counsellor in the Department of Statistical and Actuarial Sciences prior to entering second year.

The Area of Concentration will consist of the 10.0 senior-level courses which are specified in second and third year (9.5 courses for those who have completed the former Computer Science 201).

Academic Calendar FACULTY OF SCIENCE STATISTICAL AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCES