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Combined Honours Program

Mathematics/Oceanography

Mathematics is intended to be the primary or 7-credit honours subject and Oceanography the second or 4-credit subject. The requirements for a combined honours program in Mathematics/Oceanography are that the students take a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 13 credits beyond the 1000 level in the two subjects with not more than 7 nor fewer than 4 in each. Oceanography classes must be chosen in consultation with the Honours Project advisors.

Required Classes

•	MATH 2001.03/2002.03 Intermediate Calculus
•	MATH 2030.03/2135.03 Linear Algebra
•	MATH 2505.03 Analysis
•	One of:
	•	MATH 3030.06 Abstract Algebra or
	•	MATH 3500.06 Analysis)
	•	One full credit in MATH at 4000 level.
	•	OCEA 2000.06 The Blue Planet
	•	OCEA 3001.03 Introduction to Physical Oceanography
•	Plus MATH 4950 or OCEA 4200 (Honours Research Project)1

Recommended Mathematics Courses

•	MATH 3110.03/3120.03 Differential Equations
•	MATH 3170.03 Introduction to Numerical Linear Algebra
•	MATH 3210.03 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
•	MATH 4220.03/4230.03 Partial Differential Equations
•	MATH 4270.03 Numerical Software

Remaining Oceanography Electives Should Be Chosen From:²

•	OCEA 2800.03 Climate Change
•	OCEA 3002.03 Introduction to Chemical Oceanography
•	OCEA 3003.033 Introduction to Biological Oceanography
•	OCEA 3004.03 The Last Billion Years
•	OCEA 4110.03 Geological Oceanography
•	OCEA 4140.033 Biological Oceanography
•	OCEA 4160.03 Fisheries Oceanography
•	OCEA 4210.03 Time Series Analysis in Oceanography and Meteorology
•	OCEA 4220.03 Numerical Modelling of Atmospheres and Oceans
•	OCEA 4221.03 Ocean Dynamics
•	OCEA 4222.03 Estuary, Coast and Shelf Dynamics
•	OCEA 4250.03 Acoustical Oceanography
•	OCEA 4290.03 Advanced Chemical Oceanography
•	OCEA 4311.03 Fluid Dynamics I
•	OCEA 4335.03 Environmental Impacts in Marine Ecosystems
•	OCEA 4350.03 Marine Geophysics
•	OCEA 4380.03 Marine Modelling

1 - Students in the program must have co-supervisors in each Department, unless the advisor is Cross- or Joint-Appointed or holds Adjunct status in the other Department.
2 - Not all these classes are taught yearly. Students must consult with the Oceanography Department to determine available classes. Students should also be aware of prerequisites or permissions needed for any of these classes.
3 - Only one of OCEA 3003 and OCEA 4140 can be counted towards Combined Honours degree. OCEA 3003 is currently given in the summer session.
Note: Cross-listed classes can only be counted once for the fulfillment of degree requirements.