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List of courses offered – intensive session – July 10 to August 18, 2023

• BIO1109 – Principles of Biology

The course will be offered (online) during the Summer 2023 term. It is also possible to complete the equivalent course BIO4U (Ontario High School) at the Independent Learning Center.

• MAT1318 – Functions

This course will not be offered during the Summer 2023 term. It is possible to complete the equivalent course MHF4U (Ontario High School) at the Independent Learning Center.

• MAT 1339 – Introduction to Calculus and Vectors

The course will be offered (web version) during the Summer 2023 term. It is also possible to complete the equivalent course MCV4U (Ontario High School) at the Independent Learning Center.

Complete descriptions and course timetable are available on the Office of the Registrar website.

Registration procedure

Regular students: registration for summer courses starts on March 30, 2023 for students currently registered in a program of study (online registration).

New students: students newly admitted to the University of Ottawa for the Fall 2023 term will be able to register a non-degree starting April 12, 2023. Please refer to the Special students enrolment page. For registration, send the registration form to [email protected].

Tuition fees

To avoid late payment fees, tuition fees must be paid by July 21, 2023. For further information, please visit the Financial Resources web site.

The following is intended for Secondary V Quebec students only (or Cegep) admitted with the condition to complete bridging courses in mathematics (MAT1318 and MAT1339).

In order to complete the admission requirements, please consider the following options: Summary of the possible options (PDF, 72 KB)

MAT1318

Option 1: Self-Evaluation Test

• Test to be completed online (25 questions). If a successful grade is obtained (17/25), you are exempted from completing the course MAT1318 and you may register in MAT1339 or its equivalent.
• Information and registration to the Self-Evaluation Test is available on virtual campus (Brightspace). Select the course MAT1318- Self- Evaluation Test (You will need your uoAccess ID and password).
• NOTE: Access to the course will be activated starting June 1st.  You must accept your Offer of Admission before it can be activated (delay of 24 to 48 hours).
• To access the test site (Möbius), you are required to buy a license for the cost of $25 + tx ($28.25). The license will be valid for one year and this software is used in most of your first year mathematics courses.
• It is highly recommended to take the test once your High School mathematics course is completed.

Option 2: Complete the courses or its equivalent (refer to the Bridging Courses in Science section)

MAT1339

NB: MAT1318 must be completed before starting MAT1339

Option 1: Challenge exam

• Exam written online on August 21, 2023 from 2 pm to 5 pm – see more details below. You must inform your faculty of your intention to write the challenge exam no later than August 10th.
• You will need to prepare for the exam on your own during the summer. You can revise the material from your High School mathematics, consult the MAT1339: Calculus Material and MAT1339: Vectors Material available online. You can also test your knowledge of pre-Calculus material with the Calculus Readiness Self-Study Module and lots of tips (available as a Custom Course in Brightspace).
• Passing grade is "65%". Should you obtain a mark lower than 65%, you will be required to complete the course during the Fall term.

Option 2: Complete the course or its equivalent

If you have any further questions about courses in mathematics at the University of Ottawa, please do not hesitate to contact your Faculty. We wish you success in your studies at the University of Ottawa!

Frequently asked questions

I intend to write the Self-Evaluation Test for MAT1318 this summer. What happens if I do not obtain the passing grade?

The student who does not obtain at least 17/25 on the test will have to complete the course or its equivalent.

The result obtained in the Self-Evaluation Test (MAT1318) is used only to exempt (or not) from taking the make-up course MAT1318. It does not appear on the transcript and it is not included in the average.

I intend to write the challenge exam for MAT1339 this summer. What happens if I do not obtain the passing grade?

The student who does not obtain at least 65% on the challenge exam will have to complete the course or its equivalent.

The satisfactory (S) grade obtained for the challenge exam (MAT1339) is used to fulfill the admission condition. Consequently, it will appear on the official transcript but will not count in the average. If the challenge exam is not successful, no grade will be entered until you complete the course. The final mark received (satisfactory (S) or not satisfactory (NS)) for the course is considered official and will appear on the transcript. In both cases, it does not count in the average.

I intend to take the course MAT1318 and/or MAT1339. Will my final mark(s) count in my average?

No. As these are admission requirements, while the marks (satisfactory (S) or not satisfactory (NS)) will show on the official transcript, they will not be used in the calculation of the average. 

If I decide to write the challenge exam in MAT1339 in August, but later change my mind and wish to register to the course in the Fall instead, can I do it?

Yes. Simply let us know by email as soon as possible before the exam date and we will make the required changes in your file.

I intend to write the challenge exam for MAT1339 in August. Why do I need to register to the course for the Fall term?

Registration is required to follow-up on the admission condition. If however we were to register you for the summer term, this would entail summer tuition fees even though you would not be attending it. Since the fees as a full-time student (minimum 12 units) are the same whether you have four or more courses registered, by adding this course to your Fall term, your tuition fees remain unchanged.

MAT1339 shows up on my official fall schedule even though I successfully completed the challenge exam. Does this mean I have to attend that course?

No. Even if it appears in your schedule, you do not need to attend. A successful challenge exam in MAT1339 means the course is completed. A grade of S (satisfactory) will appear in your file.

Can I use the MAT1318 and MAT1339 courses towards the requirements of my program of studies ?

No, since these courses are upgrading courses, they cannot count towards any program requirements.

Students having completed at least 17 admissible courses from Cegep can receive up to 30 units in advanced standing at admission in program offered by the Faculty of Science. Students having completed less than 12 admissible courses cannot receive advanced standing.

The following equivalent courses (PDF, 37 KB) are usually granted for students having completed the Cegep Science Program according to the requirements of their program of studies.

Mathematics Courses

The following is intended for CEGEP students entering a program in Science or Engineering who have completed a CEGEP course in Linear Algebra (201-NYC, 201-704 or equivalent course code)

The CEGEP courses in Algebra are unfortunately not equivalent to MAT1341 (Introduction to Linear Algebra), which is a required course in many programs in Science and Engineering. MAT1341 is also a prerequisite to several second year courses you may need to take.

So as not to unduly delay your studies, and taking into account the significant content of the CEGEP Algebra courses, please consider the following options open to you:

1. The course MAT1341 is offered at the University of Ottawa in the spring-summer term. Completing the course over the summer could allow you a seamless transition to your second-year studies. Please consult the schedule of the course.
2. If your CEGEP Algebra course covered additional material (in particular, eigenvalues, eigenvectors and diagonalization), you may be in a position to request to write a challenge exam for credit in the first week of August. Contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for details.
3. Provided that you successfully completed a CEGEP Algebra course you can take MAT1341 in the fall term and you will be permitted to register in the fall as well for any of the following courses which are required for your program:

• MAT2122 : Multivariable Calculus
• MAT2322 : Calculus III for Engineers
• MAT2362 : Foundations of Mathematics.

On the other hand, you must complete MAT1341 before you may take any of the following courses:

• MAT2141 : Linear Algebra I
• MAT2324 : Ordinary Differential Equations and the Laplace Transform
• MAT2342 : Introduction to Applied Linear Algebra
• MAT2384 :Ordinary Differential Equations and Numerical Methods.

If you have any further questions about courses in mathematics at the University of Ottawa, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We wish you excellent success in your studies at the University of Ottawa!

Rafal Kulik
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Mathematics Make-up Courses

This section is intended only for International applicants who must complete the mathematics make-up course MAT1339 or an Intensive Make-up course (admission condition).  Make up courses in mathematics are primarily designed to upgrade the concepts of mathematics prerequisites to the program of study.

All the Intensive make-up courses in mathematics combine concepts of the prerequisite calculus course MAT1339 (Introduction to Calculus and Vectors) and the first year university calculus course required in the program of studies in one unique course to be taken during the first study term. (No delay in the course sequence)

The mandatory make-up course listed on the Offer of Admission will automatically be added to your first term schedule.

Mathematics Make-up Course

• MAT1339 (Introduction to Calculus and Vectors) – admission prerequisite and first-year calculus prerequisite.

Note: The course make up course MAT1339 must be completed before taking your first-year calculus course.

Mathematics Intensive Make-up Courses

• MAT1321 (Intensive Calculus I) replaces MAT1320 (Calculus I) – Engineering programs, Mathematics and Physics)
• MAT1327 (Intensive Calculus for the Life Sciences I) replaces MAT1330 (Calculus for the Life Sciences I) – Science programs (excluding Mathematics and Physics) and Human Kinetics (B.Sc.).
• MAT1329 (Intensive Mathematical Methods I) replaces MAT1300 (Mathematical Methods I) – Programs in Management and Social Sciences.

Note: Combined make-up courses in mathematics have a weekly additional lecture (for a total of 4.5 hrs / week). In addition, the course MAT1321 includes a mandatory discussion group (DGD) of 1.5 h/week. MAT1327 and MAT1329 have an optional discussion group (DGD) of 1.5 h /week.

Frequently asked questions

I have completed the equivalent of the prerequisite calculus course in High School, can I be exempted?

If one of the mathematics make-up courses is part of your condition of admission, you cannot be exempted even if you believe you have completed all components of MAT1339. No exception. By accepting the Offer of Admission, the student agrees to complete the indicated make-up course.

What happens if I do not obtain the passing grade? Will my offer of admission be cancelled?

Students who do not pass the make-up course with a minimal grade of 50% will be permitted to repeat the course once in the following study term. A failure in the second attempt may result in a Faculty withdrawal.

Is it possible to write a challenge exam to be exempted from the prerequisite calculus course component (MAT1339)?

No. The challenge exam for the MAT1339 is not offered to International Students. The new intensive make-up courses in mathematics were designed specifically for International Students who lack certain mathematical concepts.

Will the grade of the intensive make-up course count in the average?

Yes. The grade will be calculated in the average like all other courses in the program of studies. The course is evaluated on the same grading scale as a regular course.

Will the grade of the MAT1339 make-up course count in the average?

No. The grade (Satisfactory (S) or Non-satisfactory (NS) will not be calculated in the average and will not count for credits in the program of studies (additional course). The course and the grade will appear on the transcript.

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