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General Science Double Minor

Bachelor of Science

This bachelor of science (BSc) degree program provides broad education in several fields, with specialization in at least two.

Program Requirements

Students complete 120 units, as specified below.

Minor Requirements

Students must have their selection of minors for the BSc general science program approved by the program advisor as early in their program as possible.

Any two minors from the Faculty of Science may be combined to complete the BSc in general science program.

Alternatively, one minor from the Faculty of Science and one minor from outside the Faculty of Science can also be combined to complete the BSc in general science program. Note the Faculty of Science minimum credit requirements below.

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete one of

BISC 101 - General Biology (4)

An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Chris Kennedy
Onkar Bains
Zamir Punja
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
BISC 102 - General Biology (4)

Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C- or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Erin Barley
Kevin Lam
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LAS1 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS2 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
LAS3 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey

and all of

CHEM 121 - General Chemistry and Laboratory I (4)

Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: BC high school chemistry 12 or CHEM 111. Recommended: MATH 151 (or 154) and PHYS 120 (or 101) as a corequisite. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Lee Hanlan
Sophie Lavieri
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA03 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB03 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II (2)

Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 120. Recommended: MATH 152 (or 155) and PHYS 121 (or 102) as a corequisite. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Eikerling
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D117 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D118 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D120 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Garry Mund
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D206 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D301 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Garry Mund
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:00 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
Surrey

and one of

EASC 101 - Dynamic Earth (3)

Origin and character of minerals, rocks, Earth structure, Earth surface processes and plate tectonic theory. Primarily designed to deliver prereq. information to EASC majors/honours and students pursuing degrees in other Departments and Faculties that require a strong foundational course in Earth Science. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Robbie Dunlop
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BPK 110 - Human Nutrition: Current Issues (3)

An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Students with credit for KIN 110 may not take BPK 110 for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Diana Bedoya
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Diana Bedoya
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D301 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D302 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D303 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Vancouver
E103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
BPK 140 - Contemporary Health Issues (3)

Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Students with credit for KIN 140 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Andrew Blaber
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Mike Walsh
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Surrey
BPK 142 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3)

Basic procedures for the assessment of the status and performance of the individual according to the principles of anthropometry, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor learning. Recommended: grade 11 biology, chemistry and physics. Students with credit for KIN 142 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Craig Asmundson
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Mike Walsh
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
BPK 143 - Exercise: Health and Performance (3)

Introduces the student to exercise physiology. Focuses on personal exercise prescription to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Also discusses athletic conditioning, e.g. speed and power training. The effects of nutritional and environmental factors on exercise and the role of exercise in weight control and stress management are considered. Recommended: medical clearance from a personal physician. Students with credit for KIN 143 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Distance Education
Andrew Blaber
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

and one of

MATH 150 - Calculus I with Review (4)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Jamie Mulholland
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Zhaosong Lu
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 151 - Calculus I (3)

Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of Differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, related rates, Newton's method. Antiderivatives and applications. Conic sections, polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.

MATH 154 - Calculus I for the Biological Sciences (3)

Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Petr Lisonek
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

and one of

MATH 152 - Calculus II (3)

Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ralf Wittenberg
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD
MATH 155 - Calculus II for the Biological Sciences (3)

Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Brenda Davison
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Natalia Kouzniak
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP02 TBD

and one of

PHYS 101 - Physics for the Life Sciences I (3)

Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Michael Chen
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D116 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Cameron Forde
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP01 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics (3)

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Erol Girt
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 140 - Studio Physics - Mechanics and Modern Physics (4)

A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Neil Alberding
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
LA01 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey

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PHYS 102 - Physics for the Life Sciences II (3)

Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-. Co-requisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158, PHYS 130. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Barbara Frisken
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
PHYS 121 - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (3)

A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140 (or PHYS 101 with a grade of A or B). Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Paul Haljan
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 141 - Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism (4)

A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 must precede or be taken concurrently. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Sarah Johnson
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D101 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
Sarah Johnson
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA01 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA02 Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Wed, Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey

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STAT 201 - Statistics for the Life Sciences (3)

Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: 30 units. Students with credit for any of STAT 101, 203 or 270 may not take STAT 201 for further credit,. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Scott Pai
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP09 TBD
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Tim Swartz
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Richard Lockhart
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Jan 6 – Apr 13, 2015: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
OP01 TBD
OP09 TBD

Upper Division Requirements

The following general requirements must be satisfied.

A minimum of 80 credits in the Faculty of Science, of which at least 28 must be upper division.

A 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in upper division courses is required for each of the two subject area minors.

Note that some Departments have minimum grade requirements for prerequisite courses. Consult departmental advisors about selection of upper division courses in subject minors.

Faculty of Science Major 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 Ά‘ΟγΤ°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 Ά‘ΟγΤ°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 Ά‘ΟγΤ°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

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 units, and may not include more than 15 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.