Mathematics & Statistics Department

Related programs

Mathematics and statistics courses can be applied to many CapU programs, including:

• Associate of Science Degree
• Associate of Arts Degree
• Bachelor of Science (General) Degree

Mathematics and statistics courses

CapU offers a suite of first- and second-year math and statistics courses as well as some upgrading courses, such as Math 105 (precalculus).

Third- and fourth-year math and stat courses are featured in the Bachelor of Science concentration in computational science.

Not sure which course you should sign up for? Start by reviewing our Math & Statistics Course Sequence Flowchart (pdf). 

Thinking of transferring to another university? Consult the BC Transfer Guide to learn about transferring credits to other institutions.

Note that many of our courses require graphing calculators. Review Student Resources for important details about requirements, preferred models and rental opportunities.

Math courses

• MATH 097 Intermediate Algebra
• MATH 102 Statistical Methods
• MATH 105 Precalculus Mathematics - Modelling Our World
• MATH 108 Calculus I for Business, Social Sciences and Life Sciences
• MATH 109 Calculus II for Business, Social Sciences and Life Sciences
• MATH 116 Calculus I for Physical Sciences and Engineering
• MATH 123 Contemporary Mathematics
• MATH 124 Discrete Mathematics I
• MATH 126 Calculus II for Physical Sciences and Engineering
• MATH 139 The Mathematics of Visual Art
• MATH 152 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
• MATH 190 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers
• MATH 200 Linear Algebra
• MATH 204 Probability and Statistics for Applications
• MATH 215 Introduction to Analysis
• MATH 224 Discrete Mathematics II
• MATH 230 Calculus III
• MATH 231 Calculus IV
• MATH 235 Introduction to Differential Equations
• MATH 252 Linear Algebra and Differential Equations
• MATH 300 Mathematics and Creative Arts
• MATH 330 Mathematical Modelling
• MATH 335 Discovering Mathematics
• MATH 336 Applied Graph Theory and Optimization
• MATH 400 Introduction to Machine Learning

Statistics courses

• STAT 101 Introduction to Statistics
• STAT 205 Introduction to Probability and Statistics
• STAT 301 Data Analysis in Action
• STAT 305 Introduction to Big Data Analysis
• STAT 310 Predictive Modelling and Analysis of Experimental Data

Student opportunities

Find out important information here about competitions, math placement tests and upcoming workshops. 

And don’t miss the Student Resources section below for information about graphing calculator requirements, plus links to help you get started on learning, connecting and building your career.

Events and workshops for CapU students

Graphing calculator workshops

CapU holds workshops each term for students to learn how to use their graphing calculators.

Math placement test

Before registering for a course, you may be required to take a math placement test to assess your level of mathematics skill. Check the Math Placement Test (MPT) page for further details and upcoming dates.

Public speakers

We hold seminars twice a year, inviting speakers to campus to discuss a variety of topics. These will be advertised within the classrooms.

BC Secondary School Math Contest

Capilano University takes part in this annual contest, which consists of two rounds of competition at the junior (grades 8-10) and senior (grades 11 and 12) levels. The preliminary round is held in April at local secondary schools and the top performers are invited to CapU in May to participate in the final round.

If you are a high school math teacher who would like to have your class or school participate in the contest, please contact CapU math instructor Marsha Anderson. You may also be interested in viewing the BCSS contest papers from previous years.

Student resources

Use following resources to help with your learning and build new connections.

• Math Learning Centre: Drop in for one-on-one assistance with problems related to a course taken at CapU (open Monday to Friday and staffed by mathematics and statistics instructors)
• Tiskills.com: Develop your graphing calculator skills
• SNAP Mathematics Foundation: Tips and information for prospective elementary math teachers
• Canadian Mathematical Society: Professional association for Canadian mathematicians

Student equipment: graphing calculator

A graphing calculator is required for courses numbered Math 101 and higher, with the exception of Math 123 and Math 190. For 100-level courses and Math 205, we recommend a Texas instruments TI-83 Plus or TI-84 Plus calculator.

Math 230 and Math 235 require a graphing calculator with symbolic capabilities. For these courses, we recommend a TI-89 calculator. Please note that symbolic calculators are not allowed in a first-year math course.

If you have a different brand of calculator, please seek approval from your math instructor at the start of semester and be prepared to learn how to use it on your own. CapU offers a limited number of calculators that may be rented on a term basis through the Capilano University Bookstore.