Mathematics has been around since humans first began using numbers. It has many faces, from practical uses of its statistical tools to theoretical studies of abstract relationships.
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Degree options:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), honours or major
- Bachelor of Arts (BA), honours or major
- Any degree, minor
Other degree options in the field of mathematics at Mount Allison:
- BA or BSc, honours in computer science and mathematics
- BA, honours in economics and mathematics
- BSc, honours in mathematics and physics
The Mount Allison mathematics program aims to provide an appreciation of the historical, theoretical, and applied nature of mathematics, as well as a full understanding of the beauty of the subject.
Introductory courses may introduce students to the applications to which calculus may be applied or the practical uses of statistics. Upper-year courses deal with topics ranging from geometry to game theory.
You will be introduced to mathematical concepts such as:
- the practical uses of statistical tools
- theoretical studies of abstract relationships
- the applications of calculus
- the use of number theory in modern cryptography
All courses in the curriculum offer a blend of theory and practical applications. The program includes lectures supplemented by weekly labs where you can gain hands-on experience.
Many of the courses offered include a substantial computational component and students are encouraged to use the mathematical software tools available.
You are also encouraged to conduct independent summer research projects or to contribute to faculty research projects as a research assistant.
Find a list of mathematics courses in the academic calendar
Not sure about the difference between a major, a minor, and an honours?
The Honourable Justice Wyman W. Webb ('78)
"The mathematics and physics honours provides a comprehensive overview of the core mechanisms of physics and math and you will leave with a broad understanding of the physical phenomena that undergird our very existence. The critical thinking and problem-solving skills that this degree develops will serve you in any field you wish to pursue. This program is best suited to someone who is inclined towards the quantitative sciences, and is up for a difficult, but nonetheless rewarding, challenge." 
“It’s good to explore different areas of mathematics. I came to Mount
Allison expecting to dislike pure math since I’m also a physics
student, and physicists like applied math, but I took a course in number
theory and really loved it, which surprised me. So be open to all kinds
of courses! And if you are unsure what you want to study, don’t be too
quick to judge how you feel about math. Undergraduate math courses
aren’t like the math you learned in high school. You quickly learn that
there is a lot more to the subject than you have previously been shown.”
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