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Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology | Faculty of Science
¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Calendar 2013 Summer

This program leads to a bachelor of science (BSc) in biomedical physiology.

Note that students cannot combine: a double major, nor a double minor, nor a major/minor program in the areas of kinesiology, biomedical physiology, and behavioural neurosicence.

Prerequisite and Required Course Grades

Students enrolling in kinesiology courses must have a grade of C- or better in prerequisite courses. Students enrolled in the biomedical physiology major must have grade of C- or better in all required courses.

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements

Bachelor of science program entry is possible via

• direct admission from high school
• transfer from a recognized post-secondary institution
• internal transfer from within ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV is competitive. A separate admission average for each of the three entry routes is established each term, depending on spaces available and subject to the dean’s approval.

Direct ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV – High School

See ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV Requirements at

Post-secondary Transfer

Students transferring to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV for the biomedical physiology major program will first transfer into the Faculty of Science. Students may then apply for admission to the biomedical physiology major through the internal transfer process outlined below.

Internal Transfer

¶¡ÏãÔ°AV students applying for Department of Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology admission must complete the following courses with a grade of C- or better

Students complete all of

• BISC 101 General Biology (4)
  
• CHEM 121 General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)
  
• KIN 142 Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
  

and one of

• MATH 150 Calculus I with Review (4)
  
• MATH 151 Calculus I (3)
  
• MATH 154 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences (3)
  

and one of

• PHYS 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I (3)
  
• PHYS 120 Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)
  
• PHYS 125 Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)
  
• PHYS 140 Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)
  

Applicants are selected based on an admission grade point average (GPA) calculated over these five required courses, together with any of the following courses.

• BISC 102 General Biology (4)
  
• CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (2)
  
• CHEM 281 Organic Chemistry I (4)
  
• KIN 201 Biomechanics (3)
• KIN 207 Human Motor Systems (3)
• KIN 205 Introduction to Human Physiology (3)
  
• MBB 222 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)
  
• MBB 231 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

and one of

• MATH 152 Calculus II (3)
  
• MATH 155 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences (3)
  

and one of

• PHYS 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II (3)
  
• PHYS 121 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)
  
• PHYS 126 Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3)
  
• PHYS 141 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)
  

and

• STAT 201 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)
  

Apply for admission as soon as the five required courses have been completed. Unsuccessful applicants may complete any of the 10 additional courses to improve the admission GPA. A C- grade or better is required in each course used for the admission application. Those not meeting the admission GPA upon completion of all ten additional courses will be advised of alternatives. For students transferring some core courses from another post-secondary institution, only courses completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV (and not previously completed elsewhere) are used in the admission GPA.

Normally, at least 15 units from core courses are required as a basis for the GPA calculation. Exceptions must be approved by the department.

Application Procedure

Students should complete a program approval form available at the biomedical physiology & kinesiology general office and submit it to the academic advisor by June 1 for fall term approval, Octber 1 for spring term approval, or February 1 for summer term approval.

Continuance Requirement

After a student has completed 24 credits, a Science cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of not less than 2.20 is required for continuance in the major. Students, whose Science CGPA falls below 2.20, will be sent a warning letter and if in the subsequent term the Science CGPA is less than 2.20, these students shall be withdrawn from the BIF or KIN Major. Students who have completed 90 or more units and whose Science CGPA fall below a 2.20 but are at a minimum of 2.00 will be allowed to complete their Biomedical Physiology or Kinesiology major. Students must achieve a minimum of a C- grade in all required courses.

Additional Clarification will be posted on BPK's websites

Program Requirements

Students complete 120-121 units for this major program, as specified below.

Lower Division Requirements

A total of 54-56 lower division units in required, as follows.

Students complete all of

• BISC 101 General Biology (4)
  
• BISC 102 General Biology (4)
  
• CHEM 121 General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)
  
• CHEM 122 General Chemistry II (2)
  
• CHEM 126 General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)
  
• CHEM 281 Organic Chemistry I (4)
  
• CHEM 282 Organic Chemistry II (2)
  
• KIN 142  Introduction to Kinesiology (3)
  
• KIN 201 Biomechanics (3)
  
• KIN 205 Introduction to Human Physiology (3)
  
• KIN 207 Human Motor Systems (3)
  
• STAT 201 Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)
  
• MBB 222 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)
  
• MBB 231 Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)
  

and one of

• MATH 150 Calculus I with Review (4)
  
• MATH 151 Calculus I (3)
  
• MATH 154 Calculus I for the Biological Sciences (3)
  

and one of

• MATH 152 Calculus II (3)
  
• MATH 155 Calculus II for the Biological Sciences (3)
  

and one of

• PHYS 101 Physics for the Life Sciences I (3)
  
• PHYS 120 Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)
  
• PHYS 125 Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)
  
• PHYS 140 Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)
  

and one of

• PHYS 102 Physics for the Life Sciences II (3)
  
• PHYS 121 Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)
  
• PHYS 126 Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3)
  
• PHYS 141 Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)
  

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete 46-47 upper division units in the following courses, each of which must be completed with a grade of C- or higher.

Students complete all of

• KIN 304W Inquiry and Measurement in Kinesiology ⁺ (3)
  
• KIN 305 Human Physiology I (3)
  
• KIN 306 Human Physiology II (Principles of Physiological Regulation) (3)
  
• KIN 326 Functional Anatomy (4)
  
• KIN 407 Human Physiology Laboratory (3)
  
• MBB 321 Intermediary Metabolism (3)
  

and one of

• BISC 303 Microbiology (4)
• BISC 307 Animal Physiology Laboratory (3)
• BISC 307W Animal Physiology Laboratory (3)
• BISC 316 Vertebrate Biology (4)
• BISC 329 Introduction to Experimental Techniques (4)
• BISC 333 Developmental Biology (3) *
  
• BISC 357 Gene Cloning (3) *
  
• BISC 403 Current Topics in Cell Biology (3)
  
• BISC 405 Neurobiology (3)
  
• BISC 431 Molecular Biotechnology (3)
  
• CHEM 360 Thermodynamics end Chemical Kinetics (3)
  
• MBB 308 Molecular Biology Laboratory (3) *
  
• MBB 309 Biochemistry Laboratory (4)
• MBB 309W Biochemistry Laboratory (4)
• MBB 322 Molecular Physiology (3)
  
• MBB 323 Introduction to Physical Biochemistry (3)
  
• MBB 331 Molecular Biology (3) *

*require additional prerequisites outside of program requirements.

and seven of

• KIN 301 Biomechanics Laboratory (3)
  
• KIN 308 Experiments and Models in Systems Physiology (3)
  
• KIN 310 Exercise/Work Physiology (3)
  
• KIN 336 Histology (3)
  
• KIN 340 Active Health: Behavior and Promotion (3)
  
• KIN 402 Mechanical Behavior of Tissues (3)
  
• KIN 412 Molecular and Cellular Cardiology (3)
  
• KIN 415 Neural Control of Movement (3)
  
• KIN 420 Selected Topics in Kinesiology I ^* (3)
• KIN 421 Selected Topics in Kinesiology II ^* (3)
• KIN 422 Selected Topics in Kinesiology III ^* (3)
• KIN 423 Selected Topics in Kinesiology IV ^* (3)
• KIN 426 Neuromuscular Anatomy (3)
  
• KIN 430 Human Energy Metabolism (3)
  
• KIN 431 Integrative Cancer Biology (3)
  
• KIN 444 Cardiac Disease: Pathophysiology and Assessment (3)
  
• KIN 446 Neurological Disorders (3)
  
• KIN 448 Rehabilitation of Movement Control (3)
  
• KIN 484 Altitude and Aerospace Physiology (3)
  
• KIN 496 Directed Study I ^* (3)
• KIN 498 Directed Study II ^* (3)

and three upper division units from any faculty

⁺KIN 304W satisfies the University’s breadth requirements of three upper division units in writing
*must be selected topics courses in physiology

Unspecified and Partially Specified Electives

A total of 20 elective units are also required. These 20 units must include units from courses that will satisfy the University breadth requirement of six units each of designated humanities breadth (B-Hum) and social science breadth (B-Soc), and three units of lower division writing (W). For more information, please visit .

Professional School Transfer

Students are eligible to receive a bachelor of science (BSc) degree after completion of the second year of professional study and have completed at least 90 units of ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV credit comprising the following.

• all lower division requirements
  
• 27 upper division units in biomedical physiology and kinesiology (including KIN 304W, 305, 306, and 326)
  
• acceptance into an accredited professional program in dentistry, medicine, optometry, chiropractic, or veterinary medicine

Professional program courses must not duplicate those already completed at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV and must be acceptable for transfer credit to the University. Candidates apply for transfer credit and for receipt of the degree through Student Services.

Faculty of Science Requirements

In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science major program requirements to complete a total of 120 units including

• additional upper division units to total a minimum of 44 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401 to 406)
• students who were enrolled at ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV between fall 1991 and summer 2006 are required to complete a minimum of 12 units in subjects outside the Faculty of Science (excluding EDUC 401 to 406) including six units minimum to be completed in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements

Students admitted to ¶¡ÏãÔ°AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.

Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit

The University’s residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.

Elective Courses

In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.

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