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Winter 2012 Undergraduate Calendar
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
PROGRAMS
Honours Biological Sciences
Honours Biological Sciences with Thesis
Honours Biology and Biotechnology
BSc Honours Program in Behaviour, Cognition and Neuroscience
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biological Sciences/Bachelor of Education
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biological Sciences(with thesis)/Bachelor of Education
Combined Honours Programs
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science
Minor in Biological Sciences
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GENERAL UNDERGRADUATE REGULATIONS
Honours Biological Sciences
Undergraduate students may be allowed, with the consent of the instructor, to take one graduate course for credit.
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements:
twenty courses, including the “Core” courses 55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, and 55-341; and fourteen other Biology courses. At least nine courses must be at the 300 level or above. (Recommended: 55-238 and 55-320.)
Other requirements:
(a) eight Science courses, including 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261, 65-205, 62-130 (or 62-140 and 62-141), and at least one pair of both 66-140 and 66-141, or both 64-130 and 64-131, or both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205, or both 60-140 and 60-141, or both 66-100 and 66-102;
(b) six additional Science courses (five additional courses if taking 62-140 and 62-141), excluding *41-XXX and including additional courses in Biology. At least two of these courses must be at the 300 level or above;
(c)four options from Arts/Languages or Social Sciences, with at least one from each;
(d)two courses from any area of study.
*41- XXX courses will be counted as Social Science courses.
Honours Biological Sciences with Thesis
Undergraduate students may be allowed, with the consent of the instructor, to take one graduate course for credit.
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements:
twenty courses, including the “Core” courses 55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, and 55-341; and fourteen other Biology courses including 55-420*. At least nine courses must be at the 300 level or above. (Recommended: 55-238 and 55-320.)
*It should be noted that only students who have maintained a major G.P.A. of 8.0 and a cumulative G.P.A of 5.0 will be permitted to enroll in 55-420.
Other requirements:
(
a) eight Science courses, including 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261, 65-205, 62-130 (or 62-140 and 62-141), and at least one pair of both 66-140 and 66-141, or both 64-130 and 64-131, or both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205, or both 60-140 and 60-141, or both 66-100 and 66-102;
(b)six additional Science courses (five additional courses if taking 62-140 and 62-141),excluding *41-XXX and including additional courses in Biology. At least two of these courses must be at the 300 level or above;
(c)four options from Arts/Languages or Social Sciences, with at least one from each;
(d)two courses from any area of study.
*41- XXX courses will be counted as Social Science courses
Honours Biology and Biotechnology
Total courses: 40
Major requirements-Biological Sciences:
55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 55-238, 55-341, 55-350, 55-353, 55-380 (6-credit, 2 semester courses), 55-420(6-credit, 2 semester courses), 55-460, 55-464.
Major requirements-Chemistry and Biochemistry:
59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-250, 59-261, 59-320, 59-321, 59-362, 59-363, 59-365, 59-468, 59-480.
Other requirements-thirteen courses:
(a)
60-104 or 60-106, 62-130 (or 62-140 (or 62-139) and 62-141),
65-205, and one pair of both 64-140, and 64-141 or both 64-130 (or 64-140) and 64-131 (not pair 64-130 and 64-141)
(b)Four courses from Biotechnology Options (see below);
(c)Four courses from any other area of study or, if taking 62-140 and 62-141, three courses. (Recommended: 34-227 or 34-228).
Biotechnology Options:
55-342, 55-320, 55-351, 55-355, 55-357, 55-430, 55-453, 55-454, 55-480, 59-464, 59-466.
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE
First Year:
ten courses, including 55-140, 55-141, 59-140, 59-141, 60-104 (or 60-106), 62-130, 64-140, 64-141, 65-205, and one optional course.
Second Year:
ten courses, including 55-211, 55-213, 55-238, 55-342, 59-230, 59-250, 59-261, and three optional courses.
Third Year:
nine course, including 55-210, 55-350, 55-380*, 59-320, 59-321, 59-362, 59-363, 59-365, and one optional course.
Fourth Year:
nine courses, including 55-420*, 55-460, 55-464, 55-465, 59-468, 59-480, and three optional courses.
Combined Honours Programs
Total courses:
forty.
Major requirements-Biological Sciences:
fourteen courses, including the "Core" courses of 55-140, 55-141, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, and 55-341. In addition to 55-341, at least five courses must be at the 300 level or above.
Major requirements-Other Subject:
as prescribed by that area of study.
Other requirements:
(a) 59-140, 59-141, 59-230, 59-261, 62-130, 65-205, and one pair of both 60-104 or 60-106 and 60-205, or both 60-140 and 60-141, or both 66-140 and 66-141, or both 64-130 and 64-131, or both 64-140 and 64-141, or both 66-100 and 66-102
(b)additional courses from any area of study to a total of forty.
Major and Minor Concentrations - Bachelor of Arts and Science (BAS)
Major Concentration:
55-210
;
55-211
;
55-213
; 55-341;
59-230
;
59-261
; one additional 200-level course; two 200 or 300-level courses; three 300-level or above courses. (
Other requirements:
55-140
,
55-141
,
59-140
,
59-141
.)
Minor Concentration:
55-210
;
55-211
;
55-213
; 55-341; one other 200-level course; one 300-level or above courses. (
Other requirements:
55-140
,
55-141
,
59-140
,
59-141
.)
Minor in Biological Sciences
A minor in Biological Sciences requires an average of C- (5.0) or better in the six Biology courses,
55-140
,
55-141
,
55-210
,
55-211
,
55-213
, and 55-341.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Placement
Students without Grade 12“U” Biology or equivalent and who were admitted to other University programs may be allowed to substitute Biology 55-100 and 55-101 as prerequisites for Biology 55-140 and 55-141 provided that a combined grade point average of at least 8.0 is obtained in those courses. However, they will not receive credit towards a B.Sc. degree in Biological Sciences for 55-100 and 55-101.
Areas of Study in Biological Sciences
The B.Sc. in Biological Sciences provides entry to a broad range of teaching, research, and biomedical careers. Most require formal, post-graduate training, and it is the student's responsibility to determine, as early as possible, the specific requirements of programs to which he or she wishes to proceed.
Programs in Biological Sciences provide a solidly based background ensuring that the general requirements of post-graduate programs will be fulfilled. The array of courses offered is such that students may emphasize areas of particular interest or aptitude. Advice on career paths and on course selection is available to students through a student advising program. Pursuit of the Honours with thesis degree is strongly recommended for professional advancement in science.
Preparation for Graduate and Professional Schools
Courses are available to permit the student to become fully prepared for entry into medical, dental, pharmacy, and other professional schools, as well as graduate programs in the biological sciences. Pre-professional advising is available in the Office of the Associate Dean, Lambton Tower. Students should seek advice on course selection early in their program.
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