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1 . The BSc Three Year degree indicates "Math Advised". Can I use other courses here?
The degree requirements for a Three Year B.Sc., in the Math Advised Section it shows Stats 241 and Math 112 (or 116).
The mathematics courses in the "advised" category are courses that are a good idea to take to obtain a strong background in computer science and related fields. However, they are only advised - not required - so any elective can go in those slots. If you meet with an adviser, she/he can help you decide which is best for you.
The general advice is that if you are good in mathematics, you should take more mathematics and statistics, and take the stronger courses in those areas. If you are weak, stick with the minimum requirements. If you are thinking about a 4-year degree, either now or in the future, take the mathematics courses required for that degree (before you forget the mathematics from previous courses).
2 . What about Statistics courses at the University: there are so many options, which one is right for me?
The following information has been obtained from the Statistics Course Regulations from the University Calendar.
Introductory courses in Statistics that are eligible for Arts and Science credit are separated into the following equivalence lists:
(a) PLSC 314.3, GE 210.3, STAT 242.3, STAT 245.3, STAT 246.3
(b) COMM 104.3, EPSY 441.3, GEOG 301.3 (no longer offered), PSY 233.3, SOC 225.3, STAT 244.3
(c) COMM 207.3, PSY 234.3, SOC 240.3 (no longer offered), SOC 325.3
(d) ECON 204.6
Normally, Computer Science students in a 3-year B.Sc., 4-year B.Sc., PDSC or Software Engineering Honours program will take STAT 245. Any course from list (a) is acceptable, and Econ 204.6 is also acceptable (list (d)).
If a student has credit for a course from category (b), the student must also take one from (c) to obtain a strong enough background to meet the STAT 245 requirement. The courses in list (c) have prerequisites in list (b).
Students in the Regular Honours degree in Computer Science are strongly encouraged to take STAT 242 rather than STAT 245. The Honours program also requires STAT 241 which is a course on probability, and therefore not strictly part of the Statistics Requirements.
3 . What about the Math courses? If I take an easier Math class, will that have an adverse effect on my future career opportunities? Will it affect my performance in any of upper year CMPT classes? What about admission into Graduate Studies?
