Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Joint Honours
This Bachelor of Science (BSc) honours program is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
間眅埶AV Requirements
Entry requires permission of both Departments.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the same lower division requirements as those specified for the major program.
Upper Division Requirements (at least 51 units)
Students complete the same upper division requirements as those specified for the major program and
Experimental and/or theoretical research; preparation of a written report and oral presentation in research seminar format. 間眅埶AV requires selection of a faculty supervisor and submission of a research proposal. Prospective students must contact the chemistry advisor to register their interest in this course before the last day of classes of the previous term. The research proposal is due by the end of the examination period preceding the research term. Prerequisite: Permission of the department; knowledge of chemistry at an advanced level. Normally taken after completion of 300 level course requirements.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Part time laboratory research in an area of molecular biology or biochemistry for preparation of a thesis in molecular biology and biochemistry. Before seeking approval for enrolment in this course, the student should already have obtained the agreement of a 間眅埶AV faculty member that he/she is willing to supervise the project, and have prepared a written proposal (of approximately 1-2 pages) stating the nature of the research project. The course will include the preparation of a written research report on the results of the project, and may also, at the discretion of the supervisor, include an oral presentation of the results. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C, and permission of the molecular biology and biochemistry department. Usually, upper level standing with at least 60 units in a molecular biology and biochemistry major, minor or honors program will be required.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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Chris Beh |
TBD | ||
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Nansheng Chen |
TBD |
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At least 3 additional units of upper-division CHEM and 3 additional units of upper-division MBB.
Electives
In addition to the above, students complete
• courses chosen to fulfill the WQB requirements
• upper division courses from any faculty to total at least 60 upper division units
• electives at any division from any faculty to provide 132 units as required for the degree.
Co-operative Education Recommendation
Students are encouraged to enrol in co-operative education.
Faculty of Science Honours Requirements
In addition to the above requirements, students must also satisfy Faculty of Science honours program requirements as follows:
- students are required to complete additional upper division units to total a minimum of 60 upper division units (excluding EDUC 401 to 406)
- students who were enrolled at 間眅埶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 間眅埶AV beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
| Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
| W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at 間眅埶AV within the student’s major subject | |
| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
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6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
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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 uits, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through 間眅埶AV study
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through 間眅埶AV study
- At least two thirds of the upper division units in the courses of a school offering (or joint offer) must be earned through that school at 間眅埶AV
- For information regarding transfer, consult an Advisor.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.