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Bachelor of Science (General Science)
Bachelor of Science (General Science) Degree Completion Program
Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (General Science) Degree/Medical Laboratory Science Diploma
Dean
Richard J. Caron; B.M., M.M., Ph.D. (Waterloo).
Associate Dean
Philip J. Dutton; B.Sc., Ph.D. (Victoria)-1991. (Interim Associate Dean) -see web calendar for updated information.
Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies
Bulent Mutus; B.Sc., M.Sc. (Waterloo), Ph.D. (Manitoba)
Students are directed to become familiar and to comply with the general regulations of the University as described in 2.2 which apply to all students. Additionally, the Faculty, and individual programs within the Faculty of Science may have particular regulations. Students enrolled in programs in the Faculty of Science also must comply with these particular requirements which may be found in the program sections of the Faculty.
Students also are directed to read the "Statement of Responsibility" on the inside front cover, the "Calendar of the Academic Year", 1, the Policy on Plagiarism (2.4), and the Policy on Unacceptable Use of Computer Resources (2.4).
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Science (General Science)
Total courses: thirty.
Major requirements: six Science "core" courses, consisting of three, two-course sequences chosen from both 55-140 and 55-141, both 59-140 and 59-141, both 60-104 and 60-106 or 60-205, both 60-140 and 60-141, both 61-140 and 61-141, both 62-130 and 65-205 (or both 62-140 and 62-141, or both 62-140 and 65-205), both 64-140 and 64-141, both 67-100 and 67-102; plus eight additional Science courses, consisting of any four courses at the 200 level or above from two areas of study. (Some areas of study offer courses which may not be taken for credit by students majoring in the area of study. Such courses may not be taken to satisfy this requirement.) (Note: Students are reminded that some of the courses may have 200 level prerequisites or corequisites.)
Other requirements:
(a) four additional Science courses;
(b) four courses from Arts/Languages and Social Sciences (see 2.4), with at least one from each;
(c) eight courses from any area of study.
At least four of the Science courses must be at the 300 level or above.
(For "Standing Required for Continuation" and "Standing Required for Graduation", see below, 5.0.)
Bachelor of Science (General Science) Degree Completion Program
This program is for graduates of a College diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology (Science). Please contact the Office of the Registrar for further details of this program, which can be completed by Flexible Learning, or on-campus.
Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)
The STS program consists of three streams, STS-Life Sciences (Biology or Biochemistry), STS-Physical Sciences (Chemistry or Physics), and STS-Mathematics.
Total courses: thirty.
Required of all students:
(a) the interdisciplinary STS course, 03-200;
(b) one Computer Science pair consisting of both 60-104 and 60-106 or 60-205; or 60-140 and 60-141.
(c) one Life Science or Earth Sciences pair (for Mathematics or Physics students), consisting of 55-140 and 55-141, or 61-140 and 61-141, or 67-100 and 67-102; or a Mathematics pair (for Life Sciences and Chemistry students), consisting of 62-140 and 62-141, or 62-140 (or 62-130) and 65-205.
(d) two of English 26-100, 26-120, 26-124; General, Arts and Social Sciences 01-212; Philosophy 34-160, 34-227, 34-228, and 34-253; Political Science 45-422.
(e) eleven additional approved non-Science courses. Students may substitute up to six Science courses for approved non-Science STS courses with approval of the Associate Dean of the Faculty.
Additional requirements - STS Life Sciences: twelve courses, consisting of 55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 59-140, 59-141, 59-230 and 59-235, or 59-261; plus three other Science courses at the 200 level or above.
Additional requirements - STS Physical Sciences: twelve courses consisting of:
(a) four courses selected from the following pairs: both 55-140 and 55-141, both 59-140 and 59-141, both 61-140 and 61-141, both 64-140 and 64-141, both 67-100 and 67-102.
(b) any five of the following courses: Chemistry and Biochemistry 59-230, 59-235, 59-240, 59-241, 59-250, 59-251, 59-261, and 59-320; Computer Science 60-140, 60-141, and 60-212; Geology 61-210 and 61-213 (credit allowed towards the B.Sc.(STS) with permission of the Associate Dean); Mathematics and Statistics 62-215, 62-216, 62-392, and 62-318; Physics 64-220, 64-222, and 64-250;
(c) three additional Science courses at the 200 level or above.
Additional requirements - STS Mathematics: twelve courses consisting of:
(a) 62-120, 62-140, 62-141, 62-190, 62-215, 62-216, 62-318, 65-205.
(b) two additional Mathematics or Statistics courses from 62-220, 62-221, 62-322, 62-324, 62-342, 62-361, 62-374, 62-380, 65-251, 65-340, 65-350;
(c) two additional Science courses at the 200 level or above.
APPROVED NON-SCIENCE COURSES
(Other selections must be approved ahead of time by the Associate Dean of Science)
English: 26-100, 26-120, 26-124, 26-205
French: 29-121
General, Arts and Social Sciences: 01-212, 07-232
Music: 32-102
Philosophy: 34-227, 34-228, 34-253
Communication Studies: 40-101
Economics: 41-110, 41-111
Human Geography: 42-200
History: 43-297 (Credit allowed only if the topic has relevance to STS.)
Physical Geography: 67-334
Political Science: 45-212, 45-422
Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-220, 46-223, 46-224, 46-256
Women's Studies: 53-220
Management and Labour Studies: 71-140, 71-340
STANDING REQUIRED FOR CONTINUATION FOR B.Sc. (GENERAL SCIENCE) AND B.Sc. (STS) DEGREES
1) the minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in the General Science program or the Science, Technology, and Society program is a cumulative average of 5.0 and an average of 5.0 in the required Science courses of these programs.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and science course average requirements by the end of the Summer or Fall term, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If, at the end of the Winter term, a student has not met the minimum cumulative and science course average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for a decision.
(a) If one average is at least 5.0, but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9), the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period, both averages must be raised to at least 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b) If both averages are below 4.0, the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(c) If only one average is below 4.0, the student may be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission before the subsequent Summer term. The student must apply for re-admission to the Faculty through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must with the application include a statement of rationale and any documentation of academic success attained elsewhere.
Readmission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If readmitted, the student will be placed on probation and must raise the cumulative and science course averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of readmission which may have been imposed. If the student fails to meet such requirements, he or she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for readmission under any conditions.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION FROM THE B.Sc. (GENERAL SCIENCE) AND THE B.Sc. (SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIETY) PROGRAMS
In order to graduate from the B.Sc. (General Science) program or the B.Sc. (Science, Technology, and Society) program, a student must obtain a cumulative average of 5.0 or better in all courses and an average of 5.0 or better in all required Faculty of Science courses in these programs.
Students receiving the B.Sc. (General Science) degree or the B.Sc. (Science, Technology, and Society) degree will have the designation, "General Science", or "Science, Technology, and Society" respectively indicated on their transcripts.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (General Science)/Bachelor of Education
The Concurrent Bachelor of Science (General Science)/Bachelor of Education Program is offered jointly over four years by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education. The aim is to provide the opportunity and training to individuals who wish to teach science in schools at the intermediate and senior levels (Grade 7 through the end of secondary school).
Graduates of this program will receive two degrees and will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for two teachable subjects and fulfill the requirements for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers. It offers students the opportunity to begin working towards teaching certification early in their academic careers. Students can emphasize Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics in the General Science program while concurrently studying education and doing practice teaching in schools. Practice teaching begins in year one of the program. All students should see an advisor in the Office of the Dean of Science, and in the Faculty of Education, on a regular basis, to discuss course selection and academic progress.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Total courses: forty-four.
All students are required to complete the requirements of the B.Sc.(General Science) degree program (30 credit minimum), in addition to: seven, 6.00 credit hour Education courses: 80-203, 80-204, 80-205, and 80-303; plus two of 80-366, 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380; and seventy days of Practice Teaching (80-499). Requirements can also be met for teaching in the Roman Catholic school system by taking 80-200.
All students must select a group of Science courses that provide two teachable subjects (10 approved courses in one area, and six in another) and are advised to seek the recommendations of the program co-ordinators to ensure that their selection of courses fulfills B.Sc.(General Science) degree requirements, as well as the requirements for a 'teachable' subject from the perspective of the Faculty of Education. Students must take the major "core" courses in any area that is intended as a "first" or "second" teachable subject.
Many students elect to go on to complete an honours degree in one of their teachable subjects, thus increasing the range of their career opportunities.
The General Science degree totals thirty credits, and requires: six Science "core" courses, consisting of three, two-course sequences chosen from both 55-140 and 55-141, both 59-140 and 59-141, both 61-140 and 61-141, both 64-140 and 64-141, both 67-100 and 67-102; plus eight additional Science courses, consisting of four courses at the 200 level or above and including all "core" requirements in these areas from two areas of study selected for the 100-level core. (Some areas of study offer courses which may not be taken for credit by students majoring in the area of study. Such courses may not be taken to satisfy this requirement.) (Note: Students are reminded that some of the courses may have 200 level prerequisites or corequisites.)
Other requirements:
a) four additional Science courses consisting of two Computer Science courses from 60-104 or 60-140, one of 60-100, 60-141, 60-205 or 60-206; and two Mathematics and Statistics courses from 62-140 and 62-141 or 65-205, or 62-130 and 65-205, unless the student's first or second teachable is mathematics or physics in which case another pair of first year science courses should be chosen from 55-140 and 55-141, 59-140 and 59-141, 61-140 and 61-141, and 67-100 and 67-102.
b) two of English 26-100 (or 26-120); Philosophy 34-160, 34-227, 34-228, 34-253; plus two additional courses from the Arts and Social Sciences
(c) eight courses from any area of study.
At least four of the Science courses must be at the 300 level or above.
For "Standing Required for Continuation" and "Standing Required for Graduation" see below.)
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES
First Year: three pairs of 100-level science, an arts and a social science course; and the education courses, 80-203, 80-205 and 80-499 (2 term, Fall and Winter, registration). Note: 80-499 commences following the end of the Winter exam period.
Second Year: nine courses in the B.Sc. program; and the education courses, 80-303 and 80-499 (2 term, Fall and Winter, registration). Note: 80-499 commences following the end of the Winter exam period.
Third Year: four(or five) courses in the B.Sc. program; plus 80-204, 80-499 (2 term, Fall and Winter, registration) and one of 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380. Note: 80-499 commences following the end of the Winter exam period.
Fourth Year: nine (or eight) courses in the B.Sc. program; 80-499 (2 term, Fall and Winter, registration) and one further course of 80-366, 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380; plus 80-200 if applicable. Note: 80-499 commences following the end of the Winter exam period.
PRACTICE TEACHING
Directed observation and practice teaching will be arranged by the Faculty of Education to include practical experience in schools and programs applicable to the concentration for which the student is a candidate. Candidates in this program will practice teach from grade seven to the end of Secondary School, inclusive.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR CONTINUATION
Students must comply with the general university regulations (see 2.4). In addition candidates who obtain a final grade of less than a C in (a) practice teaching, or (b) three or more Education courses in the program will not be recommended for certification. Candidates must complete all requirements of the Concurrent Program in four years. Flexible learning available at Windsor allows students to take some of their required B.Sc. courses in Summer Term (intersession or summer courses) or by distance education.
GRADUATION
Graduates of the program will receive both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Education (General) degrees.
The Faculty of Education does not issue a teaching certificate. The Ontario Certificate of Qualification is issued by the Ontario College of Teachers upon recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty of Education. Only Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada qualify for this certificate.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education
The Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education Program is offered jointly over five years by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Education, in co-operation with St. Clair College. The aim is to provide the opportunity and training to individuals who wish to teach at the preschool and Primary-Junior levels.
Graduates of this program will receive two degrees and a diploma and will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfill the requirements for certification by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Students may take any B.Sc. degree as part of this triple qualification, but for primary/junior teaching we strongly recommend the B.Sc. Science, Technology and Society (a 30 credit program). This degree program is desirable because it has a good mixture of Science, Arts and Social Sciences requirements. However, students who may be interested in later training to teach in the intermediate and senior divisions may wish to take a B.Sc. in a science discipline degree, either at the general or the honours level. An honours degree combined with the B.Ed. and E.C.E. will typically take an extra year of coursework in science.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
All students are required to complete the thirty-course (or forty) requirement of their chosen University of Windsor General B.Sc. degree, in addition to the Education courses 80-203 (34 hours), 80-204 (34 hours), 80-205 (34 hours), and 80-301 (144 hours), and 60 days (300 hours) of Practice Teaching (80-499). The St. Clair College Early Childhood Education component will consist of nine courses, ED 117, ED 120, ED 130, ED 209, ED 210F, ED 310, ED 402, ED 408, ED 409, and 640 hours of Field Placement. Requirements can also be met for teaching in the Roman Catholic school system by taking 80-200. With additional study in the University's Summer Session, students may be able to accelerate the completion of their B.Sc. program. With Summer and/or additional Fall/Winter studies, they may pursue four-year Honours B.Sc. programs as well.
B.Sc./STS REQUIREMENTS
Required of all students:
(a) the interdisciplinary STS course, 03-200;
(b) one Computer Science pair consisting of 60-104 and 60-106 or 60-205; or 60-140 and 60-141 (or 60-100).
(c) one Mathematics pair consisting of 62-140 and 62-141, or 62-140 (or 62-130) and 65-205.
(d) English 26-100 and Philosophy 34-160;
(e) twelve Science courses in two or more subject areas;
(f) eleven additional approved non-Science courses.
APPROVED NON-SCIENCE STS COURSES
English: 26-100, 26-120, 26-124, 26-205
French: 29-121
General, Arts and Social Sciences: 01-212, 07-232
Music: 32-102
Philosophy: 34-227, 34-228, 34-253
Communication Studies: 40-101
Economics: 41-110, 41-111
Human Geography: 42-200
History: 43-297 (Credit allowed only if the topic has relevance to STS.)
Political Science: 45-212, 45-422
Psychology: 46-115, 46-116, 46-220, 46-223, 46-224, 46-256
Women's Studies: 53-220
Management and Labour Studies: 71-140, 71-340
Students wishing to take Arts and Social Sciences courses that are not on this list may apply to the Associate Dean of Science for permission to take them towards the degree.
COURSE SEQUENCE
FIRST YEAR
Fall Term: five B.Sc. courses.
Winter Term: three B.Sc courses; plus the B.Ed course 80-301 (Language Arts and Math); and the E.C.E. course ED 210F (Curriculum Methods).
Spring Term: two weeks of E.C.E. Preschool and two weeks of B.Ed. Primary Grades practice teaching.
SECOND YEAR
Fall Term: five B.Sc. courses.
Winter Term: three B.Sc. courses; the B.Ed course 80-203 (Educational Psychology); and the E.C.E. course ED 120 (Child Behaviour Management).
Spring Term: four weeks of B.Ed. JK/SK practice teaching.
THIRD YEAR
Fall Term: five B.Sc. courses.
Winter Term: three B.Sc. courses; the B.Ed course 80-301 (Art/Music/Phys. Ed.); and the E.C.E. course ED 130 (Child Development).
Spring Term: four weeks of B.Ed. Primary Grades practice teaching.
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Term: the E.C.E. courses ED 310 (Infant/Toddler) and ED 402F (Atypical Child); and the B.Ed course 80-204 (Exceptional Child).
Winter Term: three B.Sc. courses; the B.Ed course 80-301 (Social Studies/Science/Computers); and the E.C.E. course ED 117(Introduction to E.C.E.).
Spring Term: four weeks of E.C.E. Infant/Toddler practice teaching (150 hours total).
FIFTH YEAR
Fall Term: three B.Sc. courses; the B.Ed. COURSE 80-205 (Educational Administration); and the E.C.E. course ED 409 (Parent Ed.).
Winter Term: the E.C.E. courses ED 209 (Curriculum Development) and ED 408 (Assessment); the B.Ed. Primary Grades Practice Teaching course 80-499 (60 days/300 hours).
Spring Term: four weeks of E.C.E. Infant/Toddler practice teaching (150 hours total).
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (General Science) Degree/Medical Laboratory Science Diploma
The Concurrent Bachelor of Science (General Science) Degree/Medical Laboratory Science Diploma Program is offered jointly over four years by the Faculty of Science of the University and the Department of Health Sciences of St. Clair College. The aim is to provide the opportunity and training to individuals who wish to pursue a career in health care primarily in the area responsible for the quality of health care laboratory testing.
Graduates of this program will receive both a degree from the University and a diploma from St. Clair College. The program includes a clinical internship in a hospital or private health care testing laboratory and graduates will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for national registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS). Students attend courses offered at either the University or St. Clair College and in some terms attend both institutions.
In the list that follows, substitutes can be considered for courses marked with an asterisk, provided the alternatives still meet the requirements of the B.Sc. General Science degree. However the list presented includes the courses likely to be useful to graduates in clinical practice or in the national registration examinations (CSMLS).
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
An asterisk (*) in the list below indicates a course that is required for credit transfer to the MLS Diploma.
FIRST YEAR
Fall Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-141.* Biological Diversity
55-202.* Human Anatomy
55-204.* Physiology I
59-140.* General Chemistry I
62-140.* Calculus A or 62-130.* Elements of Calculus
Winter Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-140.* Cell Biology
55-205.* Physiology II
59-141.* General Chemistry II
65-205.* Statistics for the Sciences
26-100.* Composition
St. Clair College Courses
ML-110. Med. Lab. Orientation and Skills
Summer Term
St. Clair College Courses
ML-303. Instrumental Techniques
ML-306. Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory
ML-307. Introduction to Clinical Laboratory
ML-316. Clinical Immunology
ML-317B Introductory Mircrobiolgy Laboratory only
SECOND YEAR
Fall Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-238.* Introductory Microbiology with Laboratory
59-230.* Introductory Organic Chemistry
60-104. Computer Concepts
St. Clair College Courses
ML-427A. Clinical Chemistry A
ML-435A. Histotechnology/Histology A
Winter Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-211.* Genetics
55-213.* General Physiology
59-261.* Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules
St. Clair College Courses
ML-427B. Clinical Chemistry B
ML-435B. Histotechnology/Histology B
Summer Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-203-91. General Physiology
02-XX-XX1. Social Science Option
60-205. Introduction to the Internet
THIRD YEAR
Fall Term
University of Windsor Courses
55-350. Molecular Cell Biology or 55-352. Medical Microbiology
59-362. Intermediary Metabolism I
71-140. Principles of Management
St. Clair College Courses
ML-426A. Clinical Microbiology A
ML-428A. Hematology A
ML-429A. Transfusion Science A
Winter Term
St. Clair College Courses
ML-426B. Clinical Microbiology B
ML-428B. Heatology B
ML-429B. Transfusion Science B
ML-420. Mycology and Parasitology
Summer Term
Hospital Internship- 32 continuous weeks begins
ML-505. Clinical Chemistry Internship
ML-519. Clinical Microbiology Internship
ML-522. Hematology Internship
ML-523. Histotechnology Internship
ML-524. Clinical Work Experience
ML-525. Transfusion Science Internship
ML-706G.Change and the Workplace
FOURTH YEAR
Fall Term
Hospital Internship continues
ML-505. Clinical Chemistry Internship
ML-519. Clinical Microbiology Internship
ML-522. Hematology Internship
ML-523. Histotechnology Internship
ML-524. Clinical Work Experience
ML-525. Transfusion Science Internship
ML-706G.Change and the Workplace
Winter Term
University of Windsor Courses
03-xx-xx2. Science Option
03-55-xx3. Biology Option(recommend 55-471)
59-363. Intermediate Metabolism II
02-xx-xx1. Social Science Option(recommend 46-116)
71-243. Human Resources Management
Summer Term
Review for CSMLS Examinations
ML-920. Hematology Review
ML-921. Transfusion Science Review
ML-922. Histotechnology Review
ML-923. Clinical Microbiology Review
ML-924. Clinical Chemistry Review
CLINICAL PLACEMENTS
Directed observation and work study will be arranged by St. Clair College at an accredited hospital or private laboratory to include practical experience in the medical laboratory technology profession in Ontario.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR CONTINUATION
1) In addition to complying with the general university regulations (see 2.4.19) students must also maintain a program G.P.A. and a term G.P.A. of 2.00 or better in all courses taken at St. Clair College.
2) If a student has not met the minimum G.P.A. requirements at the end of any term, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If, at the end of the Winter term, a student has not met the minimum G.P.A. requirements at the College, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision. An Academic Warning will be issued by St. Clair College if, at the end of the semester, 15% of the St. Clair College program credit hours have been failed.
(a) If the required degree G.P.A. at the University is between 4.0 and 4.9, or at the end of a semester, the St. Clair College program semester G.P.A. falls below 2.00, and if not more than 32% of the St. Clair College program credit hours have been failed, the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period, the required degree G.P.A. and the diploma program and term G.P.A. must be at least 5.0 and 2.00 respectively, or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b) If the degree G.P.A. at the University is below 4.0, or if the diploma program or term G.P.A. is below 2.00 for two consecutive semesters, or if the student has failed three or more diploma courses (or the same course twice), or more than 32% of diploma program hours, the student normally will be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw from the Concurrent program may not apply for re-admission to the Concurrent program, but may be permitted to transfer to an alternative degree program at the University, or a diploma program at St. Clair College with approval from the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Science and the Chair of Health Sciences at St. Clair College. However, in most cases a student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science at the University for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission to another program in the Faculty of Science at the University before the subsequent Summer term.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
In addition to complying with the general University regulations (see 2.4) students must obtain a diploma program and final term G.P.A. of 2.00 or better in St. Clair College courses.
Graduates of the program will receive both the Bachelor of Science (General Science) degree from the University and the Medical Laboratory Science diploma from St. Clair College.
St. Clair College does not issue a professional entry to practice. Registration requires successful completion of examinations from the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science, and the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario, or the U.S. Society of Medical Laboratory Science in order to practice in the United States.
Bachelor of Science (with Major)
Programs leading to an Honours B.Sc. (with Major) require the completion of forty courses. These programs require a greater concentration than the General Science and STS degree programs.
Specific requirements differ depending upon the Honours Major(s). Course selection may provide for further specialization in a single subject or in a combination of related subjects. Students who achieve a major G.P.A. of 8.0 or higher will receive the Honours degree.
The following programs are offered:
Biological Sciences-Honours Biological Sciences, Honours Biological Sciences-Co-operative Education Program in Environmental Biology, Honours Biology and Psychology, Honours Biology and Computer Science, Honours Biology and Biotechnology.
Chemistry and Biochemistry-Honours Biochemistry, Honours Chemistry, Honours Chemistry and Physics, Honours Biochemistry and Biotechnology.
Computer Science-Honours Computer Information Systems, Co-operative Education program in Honours Computer Information Systems, Honours Computer Science with option in Software Engineering, Co-operative Education program in Honours Computer Science with option in Software Engineering, Computers and Multi-Media, Co-operative Education program in Computers and Multi-Media.
Earth Sciences-Honours Geology, Honours Environmental Geoscience, plus Co-operative Education Programs in Honours Geology and Honours Environmental Geoscience, Honours Geoinformatics, Honours Environmental Resource Management, Honours Physical Geography. Students wishing to combine Chemistry or Physics with Geology must enrol in an Honours Geology program.
Environmental Science-the major in environmental Science includes Geology, Geography and Biology components.
Physics-Honours Physics and High Technology; plus combined Honours programs in Physics and Computer Science and in Chemistry and Physics.
B.Sc. Honours with Thesis Programs
Programs leading to an Honours B.Sc. with Thesis require the completion of forty courses, of which two course credits would result in a thesis in the final year of study.
Honours standing (major G.P.A. of 8.0 of higher) is required for graduation in all B.Sc. with Thesis programs.
In any program some degree of specialization is possible; course selection may provide for further specialization in a single subject or in a combination of related subjects.
Computer Science
Both general and honours programs are offered, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.). Each permits the student to augment a specialized study of computers with an extensive study of one of a number of related fields, or with a broad spectrum of other courses. A Co-operative Education program is offered in Honours Computer Science.
Also offered are B.Sc. programs leading to degrees in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence Specialization, with Computer Information Systems Specialization, with Software Engineering Specialization, or with Multi-Media Specialization.
Mathematics and Statistics
Both general and honours programs lead to the Bachelor of Mathematics (B. Math.) degree. Mathematics also may be combined with Computer Science or another major leading to the Honours B.Math. degree. An honours Co-operative Education program leads to the Bachelor of Operations Research (B.O.R.) degree.
Economics
Both general and honours programs are offered leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. Combined degrees are also available.
Minor in General Science
The minor in General Science consists of a total of six Science courses as described below.
Selected courses leading to a minor in General Science may not include antirequisite or prerequisite courses in a student's program, nor can they fulfill "Major" requirements of a student's degree program as it appears in this Calendar. All students are reminded that for courses leading to the minor in General Science, the two introductory computer courses, 60-104 and 73-213, are antirequisites, as are the five introductory statistics courses, 65-205, 02-250, 73-105 and 85-222.
Science students must also remember to select courses that are eligible for credit towards the B.Sc. degree.
Select two, two-course sequences from the following:
(a) 55-140 and 55-141;
(b) 59-140 and 59-141;
(c) 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205;
(d) 60-140* and 60-141*;
(e) 61-140* and 61-141*;
(f) 62-140 and 62-141;
(g) 64-140 and 64-141;
(h) 62-140 and 65-205;
(i) 62-130 and 65-205;
(j) 67-100* and 67-102*;
plus:
Select two additional Science courses at the 200 level or above from one of the areas of study from which one pair of courses had already been selected above.
*Pairs of courses designated with an asterisk do not have any specific OAC or Grade 12 U requirements. Unless specified, two-course sequences cannot be modified.
Minor in Science, Technology and Society
The minor in Science, Technology, and Society consists of a total of six semester courses as described below.
Selected courses leading to the credit of a minor in Science, Technology, and Society may not consist of antirequisite or prerequisite courses in a student's degree program, nor can they fulfill "Major" requirements of a student's program as it appears in this Calendar.
All students must take the Science, Technology, and Society course 03-200 and either one two-course (a pair) sequence listed below, or two courses from a category in which pairs are not listed:
(a) 55-140 and 55-141;
(b) 59-140 and 59-141;
(c) 60-104* (or 60-140*) and one additional course in Computer Science;
(d) 61-140* and 61-141*;
(e) two courses in Mathematics or Statistics;
(f) 64-140 and 64-141;
(g) 67-100* and 67-102*
(h) Two additional Science courses at the 200 level or above from the area of study from which the pair of courses has already been selected above.
and one non-Science STS course.
*Pairs of courses designated with an asterisk are recommended for students who have not successfully completed an OAC requirement in that discipline. Unless specified, two-course sequences cannot be modified.
OTHER DEGREE PROGRAMS
In addition to the above degree programs, inter-Faculty programs are also offered. Specific requirements for these degrees will be found as follows:
Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS) (see 3.0)
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (BES) (see 3.0)
Bachelor of Forensic Science (BFS) (see 3.0)
Bachelor of Arts in Forencics and Criminology (see 3.0)
PRE-MEDICAL AND OTHER PRE-PROFESSIONALPROGRAMS
In addition to the degree programs, the Faculty of Science offers combinations of course selections for students intending to apply to professional schools such as medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, alternative medicine, chiropractic, radiation therapy, etc.
All students intending to apply for admission to a professional school are advised to study carefully the requirements of the particular school(s) to which admission is sought because there is some variation, both with respect to choice of subjects and number of years of study required for entrance. Institutions may also change their requirements from time to time. Students may obtain academic advice from the Pre-Health Profession Advisor in the Office of the Dean of Science.
Pre-Teaching Program
Certificate of Qualification: Students who contemplate registering in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, or a comparable institution, should be aware that Certificates of Qualification are awarded in the Primary-Junior (grades K-6 inclusive), Junior-Intermediate (grades 4-10 inclusive), and Intermediate-Senior (grades 7 to the end of secondary school) areas of concentration by the Ontario College of Teachers.
Those intending to teach at the Junior-Intermediate level must successfully complete a minimum of six courses in a subject taught in secondary schools (see 7.0). The B.Sc. in General Science or Science, Technology, and Society are thirty-credit programs that can provide competence in two teachable subjects. However, an honours degree in a disciplinary major allows the graduate a wider range of career opportunities. A Concurrent B.Sc.(General Science)/B.Ed. Program is also available (see 5.0) as well as a concurrent B.Sc./B.Ed./E.C.E. program (see 5.0).
Honours Specialist Qualification: By the proper choice of subjects, students completing certain honours programs with a B average may qualify for admission to courses leading to the Honours Specialist Qualifications at the Faculty of Education at this University, or other Ontario faculties or colleges of education. In order to acquire such qualification, a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience is necessary following the granting of the Ontario Certificate of Qualification. Advising is available at the Faculty of Education.
LETTER OF EQUIVALENCY
A student completing a second major area of study in a three-year General Bachelor of Science program may not receive an additional B.Sc., but may request a "Letter of Equivalency" upon completion of the program requirements for the major as well as at least five courses beyond the thirty courses required for the B.Sc. degree. |