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Patience. Problem solving. Critical thinking. Discipline. These are the among the skills that improve when you learn mathematics. Gain foundational knowledge in math as a springboard to your future.

Why study mathematics at CapU?

Math is a universal language. Learn how to speak it and you’ll unlock doors to great jobs in business, the sciences, finance, engineering and technology.

While learning mathematics may be challenging at times, CapU stands out in our ability to give students extra-curricular support. Our Math Learning Centre is staffed entirely by department instructors, so you can drop in any time during the day for one-on-one help. You’ll also have access to study areas, reference materials and technological equipment.

Career paths and further education

Mathematics courses are a requirement for CapU’s Bachelor of Science degree, engineering transfer programs and Associate of Science degrees. A STEM degree program at any institution will require mathematics, and CapU credits can be transferred to other universities. We also offer courses for non-science majors, specifically for students who plan to become elementary school teachers.

Studying mathematics enhances your problem-solving and modelling skills, while statistics teaches how to read graphs, interpret data and build hypothesis. These skills are essential for a broad range of careers, from the health and medical fields to business.

Related programs

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

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

Related programs

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

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

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

The graphing calculator workshop is now available online so that students can learn how to use a graphing calculator or refresh their knowledge. Ask your mathematics or statistics instructor guide you to the correct website.

If you need further help with the graphing calculator, see an instructor in the Math Learning Centre or visit your instructor during their office hours.

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.

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 performing students from each school 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 the following resources to help with your learning and build new connections.

Student equipment: graphing calculator

A graphing calculator is required for several Mathematics and Statistics courses. For these courses, 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 first-year math courses.

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.

Ahmad Mokhtar
Instructor
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 2130
Fir Building, room FR482
ahmadmokhtar@capilanou.ca
Amir Amiraslani B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics, Convenor, Engineering Programs
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2205
Fir Building, room FR488
amirhosseinamiraslan@capilanou.ca
Angela Yee
Divisional Supervisor School of STEM
School of STEM
Engineering
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Biology
Chemistry
Computing and Data Science
Physics

604 983 7599 ext. 7599
Fir Building, room FR471a
ayee@capilanou.ca
Aubie Anisef
Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 984 4955 ext. 4955
Fir Building, room FR488
aanisef@capilanou.ca
Danielle Wills
Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 2466
Fir Building, room FR482
daniellewills@capilanou.ca
Deanna Baxter B.Sc., M.Sc.
Instructor, Math & Statistics Dept, Coordinator, Math & Statistics Dept
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2449
Fir Building, room FR479
dbaxter@capilanou.ca
Lily Yen B.Sc., PhD
Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2483
Fir Building, room FR482
lyen@capilanou.ca
Lisa Lajeunesse B.Math (Hons), M.Sc.
Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2451
Fir Building, room FR471
llajeune@capilanou.ca
Mahshid Atapour M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 2407
Fir Building, room FR495
mahshidatapour@capilanou.ca
Mahta Khosravi B.Sc, M.Sc, PhD
Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 2468
Fir Building, room FR482
mahtakhosravi@capilanou.ca
Marsha Anderson B.Sc., M.Sc.
Instructor, Mathematics & Statistics
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics
Faculty of Arts and Sciences

604 986 1911 ext. 2441
Fir Building, room FR491
maanders@capilanou.ca
Michael Lo
Mathematics & Statistics Instructor
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 2528
Fir Building, room FR488
michaello@capilanou.ca
Notice Ringa
Instructor
School of STEM
Mathematics & Statistics

Fir Building, room FR477
noticeringa@capilanou.ca
Paul Ottaway B.Math (Hons), B.Ed., M.Sc., PhD
Instructor, Math.& Statistics
School of STEM
Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Mathematics & Statistics

604 986 1911 ext. 3409
Fir Building, room FR477
paulottaway@capilanou.ca

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About this program

Mathematics & Statistics Department
604 984 4955
Fir Building, room FR471
sciences@capilanou.ca

General inquiries

Student Information Services
Library Building, room LB152

604-984-4900
604-984-1798 (fax)
registration@capilanou.ca