I'll throw in my input. I was in both MAT157 and MAT240 for a few weeks before I decided that I was uninterested in pure mathematics, and switched to a course with more of a focus on applications.

On MAT157, I found that the course was based more on intuition than knowledge. We spent a period of time just analysing the most basic mathematical properties, but with a distinct focus on proofs and the behaviour of mathematics, so to speak. It was interesting, but there is an expectation that you teach yourself the knowledge, and that class is based more on a thorough analysis of that knowledge. So, you may need to teach yourself integration, if you haven't already. I found the class boring, but Xiaohaha might have more in-depth knowledge.

On MAT240, I found that course really interesting, and I would liked to have continued taking it (but it was a co-requisite of MAT157). We were dealing with abstract concepts about space and dimension; it was very interesting. The material is taught in that class, it is not expected that you learn it yourself. But, once again, the focus on intuition is there. You will be taught the basics in class, and be expected to grasp the complication analyses in the homework problems.

All in all, both are a challenge, and I would only recommend it if you have a genuine interest or ambition in the field of mathematics (which you seem to).

As for the Specialist + Minor, it is definitely doable. A Mathematics Specialist is 12.0 credits, and an Economics Minor is 4.0 credits. You need 20.0 to graduate, so you'll have an excess of 4.0 to take as electives.

I hope this was helpful!
Cheers, MattUK

And also, for math spec. do I only take 3 courses in the first year as specified here:
http://www.artsandscienc...fr/calendar/crs_mat.htm
157, 240 and 247.

Hi.

Math157 is not hard. Math 240 is a little bit easier than 157. Euler contest is a bit harder than 157 exams in terms of difficulty.

You can get Spivak and read it if you want. That will spoil the fun though. If you like maths and do it in your spare time then you'll be fine.

Omfg we have a real boss on this forum! A math Olympiad competitor! I probably know you. PM me your name?

@MattUK and @Xiaohaha, ty for responses :)




ty for list i'll certainly look at some of these books, already spotted some that interest me thanks :)

Hello, discarder.

Being British, I'm not sure about the specific programmes available for students from the People's Republic of China. I understand that the Green Path Programme is specific to UTSC, and in order to graduate from that programme, you may be required to remain on the UTSC campus.

But I would e-mail the programme executives for a more concise answer. I found the e-mail to be here: greenpath@utsc.utoronto.ca

Good luck,
MattUK

Hi 6x7,

I received a few scholarships, so let me remember how I was informed of them.
I know that in all cases, I received some congratulatory letter, followed by a letter containing the cheque. Both of which I received during the course of first semester. I didn't receive the money itself until October or November.

I thought that I may have received an e-mail before school started, but I can't find any record of it in my in-box. I do know that if your average is 94% or above, you're guaranteed at least $2,000. As in, if you receive an additional scholarship of less than $2,000, you'll still be given the base amount. It's a pain.

Well, I hope this helps. Cheers,
MattUK

Hello, laurarner.

I've been graced with no artistic talent, so I haven't really made much of an effort to research Fine Arts. That being said, a cursory glance reveals that Visual Arts seems to be U of T's equivalent to such a programme.

It appears that you have to take an introductory course, VIS120H, in which you explore the cultural, societal and political applications of art. If you do well enough in that (60%, but don't let that seemingly low mark deceive you into complacency), you get to take VIS130H, which seems to employ more hands-on work.

Then all upper year courses are generally rather hands-on, including application of techniques, rather than learning about art (which, in my opinion, is the academic equivalent of having nails drilled through my hands). But, then again, I'm no artist!

Some of the courses look rather interesting - drawing, filming, cartooning, audiovisual, etc. If that's what you're into, you're in for a treat!

Best wishes,
MattUK

i have a question regarding the fact there's a limit for 100-level courses. up to 6 right? so does this mean half-courses count as 1 100-level course or do they count as a 0.5?

Half year courses count as 0.5



Woodsworth is quite nice.