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Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Joint Major

Bachelor of Science

This Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) major program is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.

Ά‘ΟγΤ°AV Requirements

Entry requires permission of both Departments.

Program Requirements

Lower Division Requirements

Students complete 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: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Rebecca Goyan
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
James Zhou
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Surrey
Surrey
D201 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
D202 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Surrey
D203 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Surrey
D204 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Surrey
LA04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB04 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LC01 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Surrey
LC02 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: 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 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Paul Li
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 126 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
M Khaled Arafeh
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
M Khaled Arafeh
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 210 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (2)

The principles of analytical chemistry and their practical application to solution samples. Titrimetric and electrochemical methods. This course has the same lecture component as CHEM 215 but no laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Dev Sharma
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 216 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2)

Experiments in analytical chemistry, including analysis of solution samples, titrimetric and electroanalytical methods. This course has the same laboratory component as CHEM 215. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and CHEM 126, both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 210. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Dev Sharma
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Dev Sharma
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 230 - Inorganic Chemistry (3)

The chemistry of the elements and their inorganic compounds in terms of fundamental concepts of periodicity of properties, valence, ionization potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, stability of oxidation states, bonding, structure and stereochemistry. Co-ordination complexes and organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students who expect to take further courses in inorganic chemistry should take CHEM 230 concurrently with CHEM 236W. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Carla Pretorius
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 236W - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (3)

An introduction to the synthetic and spectroscopic techniques used in the preparation and characterization of both main group and transition metal compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 126 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 230. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
John Canal
Abdul REHMAN
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
John Canal
Abdul REHMAN
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 260 - Atoms, Molecules, Spectroscopy (4)

Elements of physical chemistry from the molecular point of view. Introduction to quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 122, MATH 152, and PHYS 121, 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B), all with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 232. PHYS 285 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 260. Quantitative.

CHEM 281 - Organic Chemistry and Laboratory 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 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Patricia Somers
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D112 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LA07 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB06 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LB07 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
LE01 TBD
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 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Uwe Kreis
May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Mon, Wed, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Fri, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
CHEM 286 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2)

Laboratory work chosen to complement the lecture course. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 282 or 283. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Uwe Kreis
May 8 – Jun 19, 2023: Mon, Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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, with a minimum grade of C-; 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
Alexander Rutherford
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
OP01 TBD
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; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Yvonne Dzal
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 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
Onkar Bains
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
BISC 202 - Genetics (3)

Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Ivona Mladenovic
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Ivona Mladenovic
Online
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, 2023: Mon, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 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
Ingrid Northwood
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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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
MacKenzie Carr
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
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.

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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: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Scott Pai
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Tim Swartz
Online
OP01 TBD
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, with a minimum grade of C-. 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
Wei Lin
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
Burnaby
Gamage Perera
Online
OP01 TBD

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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. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

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, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. 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, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Debenedictis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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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. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.

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 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Debenedictis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

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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. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. 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, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D108 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OP01 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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; MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158; PHYS 133. 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
Jean-Francois Caron
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D106 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D107 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D109 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D110 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D111 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
OPL May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
Burnaby
PHYS 132 - Physics Laboratory I (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.

PHYS 133 - Physics Laboratory II (1)

Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Andrew Debenedictis
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
Burnaby

or both of

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. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

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 MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.

Upper Division Requirements

Students complete all of the following

CHEM 316 - Introductory Instrumental Analysis (4)

Principles and applications of basic analytical instrumentation based upon spectroscopy, chromatography and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 210, 216, and 260, all with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department. Quantitative.

CHEM 332 - The Chemistry of Transition Metals (3)

The synthesis and characterization of classical and organometallic complexes of the transition metals, and their physical and chemical properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 230, 236W and 260, all with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the Department. Quantitative.

CHEM 380 - Chemical and Instrumental Methods of Identification of Organic Compounds (4)

Basic principles of infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy as applied to the identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: (CHEM 282 or 283 or 284) and CHEM 286, both with a minimum grade of C-, or permission of the department.

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.

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 331 - Molecular Biology (4)

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
Irina Kovalyova
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D102 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D103 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D104 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
D105 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby

and one of

CHEM 360 - Thermodynamics and Chemical Kinetics (3)

Elements of physical chemistry from the macroscopic point of view. Thermodynamics, and its applications to chemical equilibrium. Chemical kinetics and reaction rate theories. Prerequisite: CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 251. MBB 323 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 360. Quantitative.

Section Instructor Day/Time Location
Carla Pretorius
May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
Burnaby
D101 May 8 – Aug 4, 2023: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
Burnaby
MBB 323 - Introduction to Physical Biochemistry (3)

Introduction to physical biochemistry including thermodynamics, spectroscopic principles and applications, and molecular transport and interactions. The physical properties and structure determination of biomolecules will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 152 (or 155), PHYS 121 (or 102, or 126, or 141), CHEM 122 (or 102), MBB 222 with a minimum grade of C.

and a minimum of six units chosen from either MBB 324 and/or any 400 level MBB courses, and a minimum of two upper division chemistry courses, including at least 3 units (excluding CHEM 481) at the 400-level.

Electives

In addition to the above, students complete

  • courses chosen to fulfil the WQB requirements

  • upper division courses from any faculty to total a minimum of 44 upper division units

  • electives at any division from any faculty to provide 120 units as required for the degree

Co-operative Education Recommendation

Students are encouraged to enroll 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.

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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 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.