The important dates and deadlines apply to the entire student population, whether you are studying at the undergraduate, graduate or postdoctoral level.

Science 101
Important information
Types of Baccalaureates in Science |
Addition of 2nd component after having completed 24 units |
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) to maintain |
Placed on probation |
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Honours (120 units) |
Optional addition of a minor from any discipline |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0. |
Honours with major (120 units) |
Compulsory addition of a 2nd major or a minor from any discipline |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0. |
Honours (multidisciplinary) (120 units) Biopharmaceutical Science, Environmental Science, Financial Mathematics and Economics, Ophthalmic Medical Technology |
No 2nd component can be added |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0 |
Honours Biomedical Science (120 units) |
Minor from any discipline can be added only if no option chosen |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0 |
Joint Honours (120 units) Mathematics and Economics |
No 2nd component can be added |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0 |
Honours Physics / Electrical Engineering (159 units) |
No 2nd component can be added |
5.0 |
CGPA is under 5.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 5.0 |
Honours Biochemistry / Chemical Engineering (Biotechnology) (189 units) |
No 2nd component can be added |
6.0 |
CGPA is under 6.0 - 24 additional units allowed to raise CGPA to 6.0 |
Full-time status versus part-time status
- Registration to 12 units per term (4 or more courses) = full-time
- Registration to less than 12 units per term = part-time
Students with an admission scholarship or any other scholarship and students who have financial aid must be full‑time during the fall and winter terms (summer being excluded). Before dropping a course, please consult the Financial Aid and Awards Office, 55 Laurier Avenue East, DMS 3156. Students in the CO-OP option must also be registered full-time.
Administration and Governance website
Mandatory withdrawal from a program or from the faculty:
- CGPA below 3.0 after having taken 24 units, successfully or not
- Two failures in compulsory work term (CO-OP)
- Condition of admission not fulfilled
- CGPA below the minimum average required after being placed on academic probation and after having taken (successfully or not) 24 additional units, in accordance with the conditions of the student’s academic probation
Possibility to repeat courses: all courses, whether passed or failed, can be repeated only once. Only the second grade obtained is used in the calculation of averages. A failing grade can replace a passing grade.
Every year, professors of the faculty report academic fraud cases – serious penalties are imposed and can vary between a zero for the work, a grade F for the course, the expulsion of the Faculty or even from the University. It is a very serious matter! Think about it as it can be very costly.
For more information on the matter, please consult the Academic regulation I-14.
Exams
Permitted Calculators
The ONLY calculators allowed during final examinations of the Faculty of Science are:
- Texas Instruments TI-30 , TI-34,
- Casio fx-260, fx-300.
Absence from exams
Justification of absence from an examination (mid-term, final or deferred) or from a test, or of late submission of assignments
Absence from any examination or test, or late submission of assignments due to illness, psychological problems or exceptional personal circumstances must be justified; otherwise, students will be penalized.
Reasons such as travel, employment, and errors in reading the examination timetable are not acceptable reasons for missing an examination.
- Medical grounds
- Students must directly notify their professor or the academic secretariat of the faculty where they are registered, before the exam or before the assignment deadline.
- Before accepting the student’s justification, the professor or the faculty’s academic secretariat has the right to request a medical certificate from the attending physician (including the student’s name, the date of both the absence and the return to studies, the medical consultation date, and the physician’s signature).
- If the authenticity of the medical certificate is in question, the professor or the faculty’s academic secretariat may request that it be validated by the University of Ottawa’s Health Services.
- If the medical problem is not foreseeable, students must notify their professor or the academic secretariat of the faculty where they are registered and submit a medical certificate bearing the date of the absence within five working days of the exam date or the assignment deadline, except if extenuating circumstances prevent them from doing so; these circumstances must be documented.
- Students who write an examination during the period of disability specified on the medical certificate cannot later plead illness to appeal their examination results.
- Psychological problems
- Students must directly notify their professor or the academic secretariat of the faculty where they are registered, before the exam or before the assignment deadline.
- Before accepting the student’s justification, the professor or the faculty’s academic secretariat has the right to request either a certificate from the attending physician or from a psychologist (including the student’s name, the date of both the absence and the return to studies, the consultation date, and the physician’s or psychologist’s signature) or a supporting letter issued by the University of Ottawa’s Counselling and Coaching Service.
- If the authenticity of the certificate is in question, the professor or the faculty’s academic secretariat may request that it be validated by the University of Ottawa’s Health Services.
- If the psychological problem is not foreseeable, students must notify the professor or the academic secretariat of the faculty where they are registered and submit a certificate bearing the date of the absence within five working days of the exam date or the assignment deadline, except if extenuating circumstances prevent them from doing so; these circumstances must be documented.
- Students who write an examination during the period of disability specified on the certificate cannot later plead psychological problems to appeal their examination results.
- Exceptional personal circumstances
Absence from an examination or test and the late submission of assignments due to exceptional personal circumstances must be justified in writing within five working days of the date of the examination or test or the assignment deadline. The academic unit and the faculty concerned reserve the right to accept or reject the reasons presented. Reasons such as travel, work and misreading of examination schedules are not accepted, except in exceptional and properly documented circumstances.
All exams are on local Ottawa time (GMT-5).
This information can be modified or updated without warning up to 48 hours before the exam. It is your responsibility to check this web page regularly.
Please scroll down for the full list of exams in alphabetical order and use the scroll bar to view the assigned room by name.
Course code | Section | Date | Start time |
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BCH3170 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3356 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3356 | B | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3356 | C | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3570 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3756 | B | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH3756 | C | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BCH4101 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIM4537 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO1109 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO1130 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO1130 | B | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO1130 | C | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO1530 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO1530 | B | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO2129 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO2137 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO2529 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO2537 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3119 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3122 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3124 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3124 | B | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3126 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3153 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3154 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3170 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3302 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3519 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3522 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3524 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3547 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
BIO3570 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3705 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO3710 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO4556 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BIO4920 | C | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
BPS2110 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
BPS3101 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
BPS3102 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BPS3502 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BPS4101 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
BPS4125 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
BPS4131 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1301 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | C | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | D | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | E | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1311 | F | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1701 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1711 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM1711 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM2120 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2120 | B | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2123 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2123 | C | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2123 | D | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2131 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM2132 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM2353 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2520 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2523 | D | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM2532 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM2753 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM3120 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM3122 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
CHM3126 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM3350 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
CHM3520 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
EVS3120 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
EVS3520 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO1115 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO1515 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO2734 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO3163 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO3166 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
GEO3191 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
GEO4306 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1300 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1300 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1302 | C | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1302 | E | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1308 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1318 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1320 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1320 | B | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1320 | C | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1320 | H | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1322 | D | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1322 | F | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1327 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1330 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1330 | B | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1330 | C | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1330 | E | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1332 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1339 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1341 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1341 | B | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1341 | E | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1341 | F | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1341 | H | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1362 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1371 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1700 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1700 | C | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1702 | C | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1708 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1718 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1720 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1720 | B | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1720 | W | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1721 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1722 | C | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1730 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1730 | B | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1732 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1739 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT1741 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1741 | C | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1762 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT1771 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2122 | B | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2141 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2141 | B | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2322 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2322 | B | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2342 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2348 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2362 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2371 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2371 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2377 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2379 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2379 | B | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2379 | C | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2384 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2384 | B | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2522 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2541 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2722 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2742 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2762 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2771 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2777 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT2779 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT2784 | A | 2/21/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3120 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT3130 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT3143 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3153 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3172 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT3320 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3375 | A | 2/22/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3377 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT3520 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT3572 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT3720 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT4175 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT4199 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
MAT4376 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
MAT4378 | A | 2/24/2023 | 9:00 |
PHY1121 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1321 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1321 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1331 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1331 | B | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1721 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY1731 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY2311 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY2333 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
PHY2390 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY2711 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY2733 | A | 2/23/2023 | 9:00 |
PHY2790 | A | 2/24/2023 | 13:00 |
PHY4382 | A | 2/21/2023 | 9:00 |
The Faculty of Science’s Undergraduate Office approves and manages deferred final exams of students for all undergraduate science courses: BIO, BIM, BCH, BPS, CHM, EVS, GEO, MAT, PHY and SCI.
To defer any evaluations that take place during the term (midterms, tests, quizzes…), students must contact their professor directly.
For non-science final exam deferrals, please contact the faculty in question and/or the professor.
Procedure to defer a final exam in a science course
To defer a final exam in a science course, you must submit the supporting documentation (i.e. medical certificate bearing the date of the absence, death certificate, etc.) within five business days of the exam date (except if extenuating circumstances prevent you from doing so), to the Office of Undergraduate Programs of the Faculty through our new Deferred Exam Request Portal .
Any extenuating circumstances must be documented. Documents must be sent to Office of Undergraduate Programs of the Faculty by email at [email protected].
All deferred final exams for science courses will either take place during the deferred exam period indicated in the university calendar’s Important dates and deadlines or during the next regular exam period in which the course is offered, whichever comes first.
For students who are graduating in June, if you want to defer one of your exams, please note that the deferred exam period will take place in July and you will no longer be eligible to graduate in June. The next convocation will be in the Fall.
Reasons for deferring a final exam
In general, we will only accept to defer an exam for the following reasons:
Exam conflicts
- Two final exams on the same date and at the same time
- Three final exams within four consecutive blocks
- Take-home exams and final projects are not considered within the exam conflicts listed above.
Please notify your faculty at least seven business days prior to the first exam in conflict.The faculty will look at the situation and will determine which exam can be deferred.
Travel, employment and misreading the examination schedule are not acceptable reasons for deferring an exam.
Medical reasons
If you miss a final exam due to illness, please refer to Academic Regulation 9.5.1 d) which governs medical certificates. The key points are the following:
- If you fall ill on the day of the exam, it is essential that you notify the faculty and submit a medical certificate bearing the date of the absence within five (5) working days of the examination date, except if extenuating circumstances prevent them from doing so; these circumstances must be documented.
- Medical certificates retroactively covering the date of the final exam or medical certificates presenting an inconclusive diagnosis will not be accepted.
- If you choose to write a final exam despite having a medical certificate, you cannot claim illness to request a deferred exam or a revised mark.
Death of a member of immediate family
- Justified by a death certificate or an obituary notice.
Students who write an examination
Students who write an examination may not appeal their final grades due to one of the reasons mentioned above. And, students who write an examination during the period of disability specified on the medical certificate cannot later plead illness to appeal their examination results and/or request a deferred exam.
*Students can request a maximum of one (1) deferred evaluation per course, and this evaluation must be taken as soon as possible and within six (6) months after the end of the term.
Bridging Courses
List of courses offered – intensive session – July 11 to August 22, 2022
- MAT1318 – Functions
This course will not be offered during the Summer 2022 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 2022 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 31, 2022 for students currently registered in a program of study (online registration).
New students: students newly admitted to the University of Ottawa for the Fall 2022 term will be able to register to the summer term as a special student starting April 12, 2022. 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 22, 2022. 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, 27 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 23, 2022 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 12th.
- You will need to prepare for the exam on your own during the summer. You can revise the material from you 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Paul-Engène Parent
Chair, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Email
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.
Workshops
August 22 to 26, 2022
Welcome to the University of Ottawa. We are here to help you succeed in your Math courses!
First-year math courses can be a stumbling block for many students. With regular work habits and a bit of foresight and preparation, you can make sure that you will succeed. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics wants to help you in every possible way.
Enroll in our August Math Workshops. These workshops are aimed at students who earned less than 80% in high school mathematics, or have been away from mathematics for a while. The workshops will run from August 22 to 26, 2022 and will be given as follows:
- Workshop 1: for students registering in MAT 1320, MAT 1330 and/or MAT 1341.
- Workshop 2: for students registering in MAT 1300, MAT 1302 and/or MAT 1308 (Economics, Management or Social Sciences).
Each workshop is led by an experienced instructor whose goal is to help you review your high school mathematics and improve your transition to university mathematics studies.
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).
The number of places is limited, we encourage you to book a place by registering early. The workshop fee is $ 75 and is non-refundable. Upon receipt of your registration form (PDF, 57.2MB), the workshop fee will be added to your statement of account online. Go to Finances and Jobs in uoZone to access your statement of account.
Your registration to the workshop must be received by August 17, 2022.
If you have any questions, you can contact the Faculty of Science Undergraduate Office by email.
Wednesday, August 31 to Friday, September 2, 2022
Your first year at the University of Ottawa will be an exciting time marked by big changes and great adaptation. Especially given the rapidly changing pandemic situation, we want to help you get a head start on a smooth transition to university life in the Faculty of Science!
This three-day in-person workshop focuses on key skills and knowledge to help you succeed in the Faculty of Science. All students taking a science program can benefit.
This workshop includes a variety of interactive sessions featuring a combination of live and recorded lectures with professors, words from upper-year students and engaging activities. The wide range of topics will answer all your questions and help you prepare for your first-year courses.
The goal of the workshop is to help you learn about:
- How to take notes, write lab reports and prepare for exams effectively.
- Workload and required time commitment, as well as time and stress management.
- The learning environment used in your classes by taking part in introductory lectures from first-year professors.
- Enriching your university experience through extracurricular or social activities, volunteering and research opportunities.
- University level laboratories.
- Resources available to you to help you succeed in your courses and thrive as a student.
You will also meet other incoming students to the Faculty of Science, as well as upper-year student mentors and some of your future professors.
Testimonials
"The Science Preparatory Workshop was the ideal way to break the ice and ease the anxiety I felt leading up to the start of my first university courses. Despite the virtual format, those few days were densely packed with essential skills to facilitate a smooth transition from high school, all coming from the same professors who would later teach my courses. Most importantly, the workshop got me excited to join a faculty that genuinely wants me to succeed. I would strongly recommend this workshop to any incoming student who is ready to feel passionate about science and start their trimester off on the right foot!"
- Peter Noel, 2nd Year, Biomedical Science
"This workshop helped me get into the right mindset with their tips on how to study and manage my schedule. I also learned how to effectively manage my time to complete my assignments, which was particularly useful, given that all classes were virtual. I recommend incoming first-year students to participate in the workshop as it will teach them how to develop study habits at a university level!"
- Ahmed Darwish, 2nd Year, Biochemistry
"The Science Preparatory Workshop provided me with the tools I needed to succeed as a first-year student. I got some very useful tips on time management and study techniques for different classes from students who experienced these things first hand. The workshop also gave me an idea on what to expect from my classes through professors' presentations, and by the end, I felt well prepared and excited for classes to start!"
- Mila Gorodnichy, 2nd Year, Biochemistry
Workshop options
The workshop is offered in English and in French. If you cannot attend all of the sessions, the PowerPoint slides and recordings (if available) from each presentation will be posted after each session.
Cost and registration
The cost to register for this workshop is $75 (tax included). Please fill the Science Preparatory Workshop online form.
Questions
If you have any questions, email us at [email protected]
Start off on the right foot!
We look forward to seeing you at the Science Preparatory Workshop.
