Life at RDC

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics or Statistics or Math and Economics

Contact:
Warren Elgersma
Chairperson

Program Information
E-mail:  inquire@rdc.ab.ca
Local calls:  403.342.3400
Toll free:  1.888.732.4630

One Year University Transfer Program
For the most current university program and transfer information, see Planning Guides in Academic Advising.

Related Careers
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•     industry
•     government
•     teaching
•     private consulting

The Program
Red Deer College offers the first year of studies toward BSc Specialization in Actuarial Sciences, Mathematics, Computational Science, Mathematics & Economics, and Mathematics & Finance; BSc Specialization or Honors in Statistics.

Transfer Features
The courses offered in this program can be transferred to most universities.

Admission Requirements

Related Link:  Admission requirements for specific programs will often refer to Alberta Grade 12 course groups.  Visit the Admissions page for detailed group descriptions.

1. Minimum average of 60% and no mark below 50% in:
a.     ELA 30-1
b.     Mathematics 30-1
c.     Mathematics 31
d.     Physics 30
e.     30-level subject from Group A or C (science recommended)
OR
2. Mature Student:
You must be 19 years of age or older, out of school for at least one full year before the program starts, and have a minimum average of 60% and no mark lower than 50% in the following courses or their equivalents:
    a.     ELA 30-1
    b.     Mathematics 30-1
    c.     Mathematics 31
    d.     Physics 30
Note: At least one other 30-level science subject will be required for science options.

Program Content
Please note these credits are U of A credits.

University of Alberta
Suggested Pattern Year 1 Mathematics, Computational Science (Mathematics) & Specialization or Honors in Statistics
ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
MATH 203/MATH 204/MATH 221 (9 credits)
CMPT 201 (3 credits)
4 Options (12 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 1 Mathematics and Finance
ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
ENGL 219/ENGL 220 (6 credits)
MATH 203/MATH 204 (9 credits)
STAT 251 (3 credits)
CMPT 201 (3 credits)
1 Option (3 credits)

Suggested Pattern Year 1
Mathematics and Economics
ECON 201/ECON 202 (6 credits)
STAT 251 (3 credits)
MATH 203, MATH 204, MATH 221 (9 credits)
ENGL 219/220 (6 credits)
CMPT 201 (3 credits)
1 Option (3 credits)

University of Calgary
Suggested Pattern Year 1
Mathematics and Statistics
MATH 202 (or MATH 203)/MATH 204/MATH 221 (9 credits)
5 Non-Science Options (15 credits)
2 Options (6 credits)

Program Cost Estimates