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Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Business Administration Joint Major

Bachelor of Science

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and the Beedie School of Business co-operate to offer this bachelor of science (BSc) joint major program. This program offers in-depth combined training that is pertinent to development and administration in emergent biotechnology enterprises. Molecular biology and biochemistry form the scientific and technological underpinnings of today’s burgeoning biotechnology field while business teaches fundamentals of economics, management, marketing, investment and business law.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

Students must meet the criteria specified by the Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (see MBB Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements found on this page http://www.sfu.ca/students/calendar/programs/molecular-biology-and-biochemistry/major/bachelor-of-science.html) and the Beedie School of Business (see Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS - BEEDIE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Internal transfer (Category 3 or 4) applicants should apply to Beedie by submitting a supplemental application form after completing 30 units (including MATH 150/151/154, and the lower division requirements for the Business portion of the joint major, except BUS 254), meeting a 2.40 CGPA at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV, and must either already be accepted to the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry portion of the Joint Major or be eligible for admission that term. The supplemental application can be found on Beedie's website. Students not accepted upon initial application may reapply. Unsuccessful applicants may appeal through the faculty admissions appeals committee.

Application Deadlines

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Program Requirements

Students complete a minimum of 120 units, as specified below.

The program requires 64 units in MBB-related courses and 54 in BUS-related courses, with little curriculum scheduling flexibility.

Students may follow the requirements in effect when they were accepted into the program or students may take advantage of a new curriculum by changing requirement term at any time.

Lower Division Requirements

Lower Division Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Requirements

Students complete all 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
Megan Barker
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: 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
Mala Chandani Fernando
Onkar Bains
John Reynolds
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
BISC 202 - Genetics (3)

Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information treated comparatively in man, animal, plant and microbe. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Kathleen Fitzpatrick
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
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 109 or CHEM 111. Students may not count both CHEM 120 and 121 for credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Lee Hanlan
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Garry Mund
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
D201 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
D202 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LC01 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LE01 TBD
LE02 TBD
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
Paul Li
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 281 - Organic Chemistry I (4)

Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Nabyl Merbouh
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA05 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB05 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LE01 TBD
MBB 222 - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis. Prerequisite: or Corequisite CHEM 281.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Edgar Young
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MBB 231 - Cellular Biology and Biochemistry (3)

A study of the molecular processes which underlie cell structure and function, integrating ultrastructural, physiological and biochemical approaches. Modern techniques used in the analysis of organelle and cell function are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: MBB 222, BISC 101, CHEM 281 with grades of C- or better. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or CHEM 283.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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CHEM 282 - Organic Chemistry II (2)

Polyfunctional organic compounds and complex organic reactions. Introduction to natural products. Students with credit for CHEM 283 may not complete this course for further credit. Prerequisite: CHEM 281. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Uwe Kreis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 283 - Organic Chemistry IIb (3)

An advanced treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Topics include dienes and their reactivity, conjugation and aromaticity, aromatic substitution reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, ketones and aldehydes, biological molecules, radical reactions, organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions and planning multi-step synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 281. Students should not receive credit for both CHEM 282 and 283. Students should not receive credit for both CHEM 282 and 283. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Uwe Kreis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.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
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 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, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. 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.

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 and growth models. 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
Nancy Khalil
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 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
Cedric Chauve
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OPO1 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
Andrew Debenedictis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: 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.

PHYS 125 - Mechanics and Special Relativity (3)

An enriched course in mechanics for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Special relativity and classical topics such as translational and rotational dynamics and conservation laws will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first-year courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 125 or MATH 151. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.

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 PHYS 100 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.

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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
Sarah Johnson
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OPL May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
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
Michael Chen
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 126 - Electricity, Magnetism and Light (3)

An enriched course in electromagnetism for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Classical topics such as waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as wave particle duality and the birth of Quantum Mechanics, will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first year courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 and permission of the department. Co-requisite: MATH 126 or MATH 152. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

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 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C- (or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B). 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.

Lower Division Business Requirements

Students complete a total of 23-24 units. All lower division required courses must be completed with a minimum C- grade.

Students complete all of

BUS 251 - Financial Accounting I (3)

An introduction to financial accounting, including accounting terminology, understanding financial statements, analysis of a business entity using financial statements. Includes also time value of money and a critical review of the conventional accounting system. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for BUS 221 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 254 - Managerial Accounting I (3) *

Theory and methods of cost compilation for managerial planning, control and decision making; the use of budgets and analysis in planning and controlling operations, establishing supervisory and departmental responsibility, and various techniques of measuring results. Prerequisite: BUS 251; 15 units. Students with credit for BUS 324, BUS 328, or COMM 324 may not take BUS 254 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 272 - Behavior in Organizations (3)

Theories, concepts and issues in the field of organizational behavior with an emphasis on individual and team processes. Core topics include employee motivation and performance, stress management, communication, work perceptions and attitudes, decision-making, team dynamics, employee involvement and conflict management. Prerequisite: 12 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 7:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 8:30–9:20 p.m.
Burnaby
ECON 103 - Principles of Microeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning utility and value, price and costs, factor analysis, productivity, labor organization, competition and monopoly, and the theory of the firm. Students with credit for ECON 200 cannot take ECON 103 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Gulriz Barkin
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Junjie Liu
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
ECON 105 - Principles of Macroeconomics (4)

The principal elements of theory concerning money and income, distribution, social accounts, public finance, international trade, comparative systems, and development and growth. Students with credit for ECON 205 cannot take ECON 105 for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Soc.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Eliav Danziger
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Junjie Liu
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
Seong Choi
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Sat, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Vancouver

and one of

BUEC 232 - Data and Decisions I (4)

An introduction to business statistics with a heavy emphasis on applications and the use of EXCEL. Students will be required to use statistical applications to solve business problems. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157; 15 units. MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or MATH 157 may be taken concurrently with BUEC 232. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Surrey
OP01 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP02 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP03 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP05 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
STAT 270 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics (3)

Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or 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
Rachel Altman
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
OP01 TBD

and one of **

ENGL 111W - Literary Classics in English (3)

Examines literary β€œclassics”, variously defined, apprehending them both on their own terms and within larger critical conversations. May incorporate the comparative study of work in related artistic fields and engage relevant media trends. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 101W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

ENGL 112W - Literature Now (3)

Introduces students to contemporary works of literature in English and/or contemporary approaches to interpreting literature. May focus on one or multiple genres. Includes attention to writing skills. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Mary Ann Gillies
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D901 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D902 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D903 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D904 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D905 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Surrey
D906 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
ENGL 113W - Literature and Performance (3)

Introduces students to plays and performance works created and adapted for the stage, and/or the performative dimensions of other literary forms. May be organized historically, generically or thematically. The course may also explore the links between literary and performance theory. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 103W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Peter Dickinson
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 114W - Language and Purpose (3)

Introduces students to the relationships between writing and purpose, between the features of texts and their meaning and effects. May focus on one or more literary or non-literary genres, including (but not limited to) essays, oratory, autobiography, poetry, and journalism. Includes attention to writing skills. Students with credit for ENGL 104W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Day/Time Location
Distance Education
ENGL 115W - Literature and Culture (3)

An Introduction to the study of literature within the wider cultural field, with a focus on contemporary issues across genres and media. Students with credit for ENGL 105W may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Gavin Paul
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
ENGL 199W - Introduction to University Writing (3)

An introduction to reading and writing in the academic disciplines. Prerequisite: 12 units. Students with credit for ENGL 199 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Distance Education
Michele Valiquette
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Michele Valiquette
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Nadine Flagel
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Vancouver
PHIL 100W - Knowledge and Reality (3)

An introduction to some of the central problems of philosophy. Topics to be discussed include the different theories of reality; the nature and sources of knowledge, truth, evidence, and reason; the justification of belief and knowledge about the universe. These topics and problems will be considered as they arise in the context of issues such as: relativism versus absolutism; the existence of God; personal identity; the nature of the mind and its relation to the body; free will and determinism; the possibility of moral knowledge. Open to all students. Students with credit for PHIL 100 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jennifer Warriner
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D113 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D114 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D115 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking (3)

An introduction to the evaluation of arguments as they are encountered in everyday life. The central aim will be to sharpen skills of reasoning and argumentation by understanding how arguments work and learning to distinguish those which actually prove what they set out to show from those which do not. Open to all students. Student with credit for PHIL XX1 may not take this course for further credit. Q/Breadth-Social Sci/Sciences.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Dai Heide
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHIL 120W - Moral Problems (3)

A critical examination of a range of questions and problems we confront as moral agents, such as: the nature and scope of our moral responsibilities, the source of our moral and civil rights, and the role of moral emotions, like resentment, love and forgiveness. Students with credit for PHIL 120 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Jennifer Warriner
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D113 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D114 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
WL 101W - Writing About Literature (3)

Examines international migrancy, cultural identities, or cross-cultural influence in world literatures, while introducing the fundamentals of literary analysis and expository writing. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 103W - Pre-Modern World Literature (3)

Surveys pre-modern texts of world literature. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

WL 104W - Modern World Literature (3)

Surveys poetry and prose from the seventeenth century to the present, with a focus on the literary exploration of issues of humanity. Writing/Breadth-Humanities.

It is recommended that students complete BUS 202 - Foundations for Collaborative Work Environments (3) in order to ensure they possess the foundational skills in communication and collaboration necessary for successful completion of upper division business coursework. Students wishing to register in BUS 202 should consult with an Undergraduate Academic Advisor in the Beedie School of Business.

* May be completed following admission to the Beedie School of Business.

** Any one of these courses may be replaced by any three unspecified transfer units in English or in ENGL-Writing at the 100- or 200-level.

Upper Division Requirements

Upper Division Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Requirements

Students complete a total of 23 units, including all of

MBB 308 - Molecular Biology Laboratory (3)

Modern molecular biological and recombinant nucleic acid methods will be covered. Examples are DNA and RNA isolation, plasmid preparation, restriction enzyme digestion, DNA cloning and polymerase chain reaction. Prerequisite: MBB 331 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for BISC 357 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Stephanie Vlachos
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MBB 309W - Biochemistry Laboratory (4)

Contemporary techniques in biochemistry including protein purification, immunochemical methods, and lipid characterization. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C. Recommended: CHEM 215 and CHEM 286 precede MBB 309W. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Irina Kovalyova
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MBB 321 - Intermediary Metabolism (3)

The enzymes and intermediates of major catabolic and anabolic pathways. Their regulation and integration in health and disease states. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C.

MBB 322 - Molecular Physiology (3)

Biochemical and molecular aspects of cellular function, interactions and communication including cell cycle, apoptosis, cancer, immune system, neuronal transmission and the signal transduction pathways that integrate them. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C.

MBB 331 - Molecular Biology (3)

The study of DNA and RNA in relation to gene structure and expression: DNA replication and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms. Introduction to recombinant DNA and cloning theory; natural vector structures and recombinant vector construction. Prerequisite: MBB 231, and BISC 202, with a minimum grade of C.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Stephanie Vlachos
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
MBB 400 - Special Topics in Biotechnology and Business (1)

A survey of the legal, economic and social aspects of technology transfer in the areas of molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology presented by a series of local experts. Topics will include patents, contracts, intellectual property, capitalization and others. The format will be a formal lecture followed by a workshop. Prerequisite: Completion of the second year in the Molecular Biology and Biochemistry and Business Administration joint major or equivalent experience.

and any two 400 division MBB courses (except MBB 490 and 491), one of which can be fulfilled by completing BISC 303 or 333.

Upper Division Business Requirements

Students complete a total of 31 units.

Core Courses 

Students must complete all of the following core courses with a minimum C- grade.

Students complete all of

BUS 303 - Business, Society and Ethics (3)

This course examines and reviews contemporary thinking on the changing role of business and business persons in the operations of society, particularly Canadian society. The course explores the changing legal, ethical and regulatory environments of business focusing on the critical alignments -- values, policies, technology and legal approaches -- between the modern organization and its broader public. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students with credit for BUS 103, COMM 103, or COMM 303 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Jun 19, 2017: Wed, Fri, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 312 - Introduction to Finance (4)

Role and function of financial managers, financial analysis, compound interest valuation and capital budgeting, management of current assets, introduction to financial instruments and institutions. Prerequisite: BUS 254 (or 324); 60 units. Recommended: BUS 207, ECON 201, or ECON 301. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 336 - Data and Decisions II (4)

This course is an extension of BUEC 232. It develops and applies the quantitative models that are most directly relevant to business decisions. Beginning with material on multiple regression and forecasting modeling, the course moves on to decision analysis, business simulation, quality control, and an introduction to optimization. Prerequisite: MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 154, or 157; BUEC 232 or STAT 270; 60 units. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP02 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
OP06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 5:30–7:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 343 - Introduction to Marketing (3)

The environment of marketing; relation of social sciences to marketing; evaluation of marketing theory and research; assessment of demand, consumer behavior analysis; market institutions; method and mechanics of distribution in domestic, foreign and overseas markets; sales organization; advertising; new product development, publicity and promotion; marketing programs. Prerequisite: 60 units. Students with credit for COMM 343 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D205 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
BUS 360W - Business Communication (4) †

This course is designed to assist students to improve their written and oral communication skills in business settings. The theory and practice of business communication will be presented. Topics include analysis of communication problems, message character, message monitoring, message media. Exercises in individual and group messages and presentations will be conducted. Prerequisite: This course is only open to students admitted prior to Fall 2014 to the Business Administration major, honours, or second degree program and who have 60 units, OR to students admitted Fall 2014 - onwards to the Business Administration major, honours, or second degree program and who have 60 units and BUS 130 or 201 or 202 or 301, OR to approved Business Administration joint major, joint honours, or double degree students with 60 units, OR to approved Management Systems Science or Actuarial Science majors with 60 units. Students who have taken BUS 360 may not take this course for further credit. Writing.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 5:30–8:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Thu, 4:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 393 - Commercial Law (3)

Common law, equity, and statute law; contracts, agency, and negotiable instruments; partnership and corporation law; international commercial law. Prerequisite: 60 units. BUEC 391 is not to be taken concurrently with BUS 393. Students with credit for COMM 393 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Surrey
D201 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D301 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D302 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D303 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 4:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
E102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 6:30–7:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 477 - Startup Experience (4)

This experiential course will expose students to the planning and development process of creating a startup. Emphasis is placed on integrating and applying all of the foundational skills acquired in previous entrepreneurship and innovation classes in a real world setting. Prerequisite: BUS 338, BUS 360W (or another upper division Writing (W) course); 90 units. Recommended: BUS 314, BUS 361.

and one of

BUS 347 - Consumer Behavior (3)

A study of the manner in which decisions are made in the market place, by both the ultimate consumer and the industrial buyer. Course will include consideration of consumer decision processes, individual and group influences and special cases such as brand loyalty and consumerism. Prerequisite: BUS 343; 60 units. Students with credit for COMM 347 may not take this course for further credit.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or another upper division BUS course from the marketing concentration listed under the Business Major program.

and one of

BUS 374 - Organization Theory (3)

This course will examine theories of organization which use the organization as a basic unit of analysis. It will show how the structure and internal processes of an organization are linked to and partially determined by forces in the external environment of the organization. Contextual factors such as the technology and corporate strategy of the organization will also be examined. Prerequisite: 60 units; BUS 272 (or 372).

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
BUS 381 - Introduction to Human Resource Management (3)

Subjects include human resource planning, job analysis and design, recruitment, employment equity, selection and placement, performance appraisal, compensation and benefits, training and development, occupational health and safety, and industrial relations. For each subject an overview of current Canadian issues and practices is presented. Prerequisite: BUS 272 (or 372); 60 units.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Tue, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
May 8 – Aug 4, 2017: Mon, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby

† To be completed at Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV in accordance with the WQB requirements.

Co-operative Education Recommendation

Students are encouraged to enrol in co-operative education.

University Degree Requirements

Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.

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 Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements 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.

 

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.

  • At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV study
  • At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Ά‘ΟγΤ°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 Ά‘ΟγΤ°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.