Degrees Offered

Undergraduate

Natural Sciences

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc/BEd*

BSc/BA**

*Combined Degree with the Faculty of Education

**Combined Degree with the Faculty of Humanities or Social Sciences

1. Programs Offered in Natural Sciences

• BSc in Natural Sciences

• BSc Honours in Natural Sciences

• BSc (Natural Sciences) and BEd (Master of Teaching Program)

2. Program vs. Faculty Regulations

Regulations governing programs in Natural Sciences are a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read Section III (Faculty Regulations) first.

Students are advised to check the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that all requirements are being met.

3. Program Information

Director: G.B. Bourne

Program Student Office: SB 149

Student enquiries: (403) 220-8367

FAX: (403) 210-8126

Web Site: http://www.science.ucalgary.ca

4. Enrollment Limitations

The program requires students to choose two concentrations (after completion of four FCE), which must be from different Science Departments. Concentrations can be chosen from any Science Department, subject to enrollment limitations that may be in effect. Students should refer to Subsection 3 on Enrollment Limitations under Section III (Faculty Regulations), and the sections on enrollment limitations under the regulations of the Department offering the courses in which the student is interested. Students who declare a concentration in an area with enrollment limitations will be subject to the same selection criteria as students intending to major or minor in that area.

5. Students Intending to Transfer to Other Science Programs

Students who enter the Natural Sciences program with the intention of transferring to another program offered by the Faculty of Science are advised to follow the requirements and sequence of their intended program. Particularly in the first two years, the flexibility of the Natural Sciences program makes it relatively easy for students who decide not to transfer to another Science program to remain in and complete a Natural Sciences degree.

6. Programs in Natural Sciences

Admission

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsection 2 (Admission).

Declaration of Concentrations

The program requires students to choose two concentrations*, denoted Concentration One (C1) and Concentration Two (C2), respectively. A concentration consists of courses selected from one of the existing Science major fields. Except for Co-operative Education programs and Internships, any major field from the Departments of Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology and Geophysics**, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics and Astronomy, and the major field of Biological Sciences from the Department of Biological Sciences may be chosen for a concentration, subject to enrollment limitations. (See Subsection 4 on Enrollment Limitations above.) The two concentrations must be from different departments. The major fields available in the six Departments are detailed in Departmental program sections.

Students cannot declare their concentrations until they have completed at least four FCE and must do so no later than upon registering for the final year.

*It is not possible for students in the Natural Sciences program to choose a minor in the Faculty of Science. Furthermore, Natural Sciences students may not select a second major or combined degree in one of their two concentrations.

** For either C1 or C2 in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, students will enter a departmental concentration made up of the combined major fields offered by the department, rather than selecting concentrations from any specific major field. See the Geology and Geophysics program section of this Calendar for details.

Courses Constituting the Major Field of Natural Sciences

The major field of an individual's Natural Sciences program is defined as:

• the total of all courses that constitute the major fields in which the two concentrations are taken.

• Science 007, 251, 502.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsection 4A (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and Subsection 5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses).

1. Major Field Courses (Concentrations One and Two)

The program must contain two concentrations as described under Declaration of Concentrations above.

The courses in the two concentrations must be selected as follows:

5.0 FCE - Minimum number of courses in C1

3.0 FCE - Minimum number of courses in C2

6.0 FCE - Maximum number of courses in either C1 or in C2.

10.0 FCE - Maximum number of courses in C1 plus C2.

0.5 FCE - Minimum number of courses in C1 that must be at the 400 level or higher.

2. Capstone Courses

0.5 FCE - Science 501 (Project Course)

0.5 FCE - Science 503 (Interdisciplinary Seminar)

3. Other Courses outside the Major Field

4.0 FCE - Non-science options as follows (check Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses):

• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

• 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

4. Science Breadth

The program must include the following:

• 1 FCE in Mathematics*, selected from Mathematics 211 or 221, Mathematics 249 or 251 or Applied Mathematics 217, Mathematics 253 or 263 or Applied Mathematics 219

• 0.5 FCE in Computer Science*

• At least 1.0 FCE from each of four different Science Departments*

• 1.0 FCE of course work accompanied by a laboratory component* (taken from any of the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geology and Geophysics, and Physics and Astronomy.)

*Apply these courses to either (1) Major Field courses or (3) Other Courses outside the Major Field as appropriate.

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as for Major Program except that:

1.0 FCE - Minimum number of courses in C1 that must be at the 400 level or higher.

1.0 FCE - Science 502 (Research Project)

Required Courses - Concentrations

Recommendation for both the Major and Honours Programs

Writing Component

It is strongly recommended that a course emphasizing writing skills be included in the program, e.g., a junior English course or Communications Studies 363 or Science 311.

International Component

This suggestion may be satisfied in various ways, e.g., by completing 1.0 FCE from the list of courses in item 4 of the section "Make Your Degree More International," under "About the University" in the back of the Calendar, or by following one of the other suggestions listed there. If non-science course work is used to satisfy this recommendation, this course work could be part of the required 4.0 FCE from outside of Science.

Suggested Program Sequences

First Year

Fall

Mathematics

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 2

Computer Science or Science 251

Non-science option

Winter

Science 007

Mathematics

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 2

Computer Science or option

Non-science option

Second Year

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 2

Computer Science or option

Non-science option

Science

concentration 1

Option

Science

concentration 2

Science breadth

Non-science option

Third Year

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 2

Option

Option

Non-science option

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 1

Science

concentration 2

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Science 501

Science

concentration 1 (400 level or higher)

Science 502*

Option

Non-science option

Science 503

Science concentration 1 (400 level or higher)*

Science 502*

Option

Non-science option

Combined Degree in Natural Sciences and BEd (Master of Teaching Program)

Admission

To be eligible for admission, a student must meet the following requirements:

· A minimum of four FCE of university-level course work, including one FCE in Mathematics as required for the Natural Sciences program, with a GPA over all courses taken of at least 2.50 and a GPA over all Science courses taken of at least 2.50 (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions).

· Declaration of two Science concentrations as required in the Natural Sciences program.

· All students must satisfy the Effective Writing Requirement.

· A Faculty of Education "Statement in Support of Application" which includes names of three referees.

Note: A maximum of 15 students will be accepted in the program in any one year. Admission to the program is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Students interested in this combined degree program should consult the Director of the Natural Sciences program at the earliest possible opportunity.

Continuation

· Students must have completed the 15.0 FCE required for the initial Science portion of the program (see below under Program Structure) with a minimum GPA of 3.00 over the last 5 FCE taken.

· Students must notify the Faculty of Education no later than April 1 of the year that they intend to begin the Faculty of Education portion of the program.

Program Structure

The program is divided into a Science portion, which consists of 15.0 FCE and is completed in the first three years of the program, and an Education portion, which consists of 10.0 FCE and is completed in the last two years of the program. In the Education portion of the program in Year 5, a project course is required amalgamating Science and Education. This course replaces both the 500-level Science project course (Science 501) and the 500-level Interdisciplinary Seminar course (Science 503) required in the regular Natural Sciences program.

In the Science portion, the following concentrations are possible: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Physics.

Science Portion (15.0 FCE)

The requirements are the same as for the Natural Sciences Major program as specified under Item 6 above except that the 1.0 FCE capstone courses and the 4.0 FCE non-science options must include:

0.5 FCE - Junior English

0.5 FCE - Option from the Faculty of Humanities

1.0 FCE - Options from the Faculty of Social Sciences

0.5 FCE - Option in the Science, Technology and Society area (Consult the Natural Sciences program office for the list.)

2.5 FCE - Options from anywhere

Education Portion (10.0 FCE)

For details see the Fourth and Fifth Years under Suggested Course Sequence

Suggested Course Sequence

First Year

Fall

Computer Science 001*

Winter

Science 007

Two courses chosen from Applied Mathematics 217, 219, Mathematics 211 or 221, 249 or 251, 253 or 263

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 2

Computer Science 203 or 215 or 231or Science 251

Junior English

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 2

Computer Science 203 or 215 or 231 or option

Non-science option

Second Year

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 2

Option

Non-science option

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 1

Science Concentration 2

Option

Non-science option

Third Year

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 2

Option

Option

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 1

Science concentration 2

Option

Option

Fourth Year

Studies in

· Learners and learning/Teachers and teaching; School and Community/Workplace placements.

· Curriculum Studies (areas of specialization and interdisciplinarity); Curriculum Contexts; School placements.

Fifth Year

· Praxis (Case Tutorial, School Placement)

· Integration (Case Tutorial, Special Topics Seminar)

· Inquiry project focusing on some aspect of teaching and learning science.

Note: The Special Topics Seminar and Inquiry Project in the final session of the program will also serve as the Capstone courses (i.e., replacing Science 501 and 503) in the Natural Sciences portion of the combined degree program.

Notes:

1. This schedule will be adjusted to accommodate individual programs. The options will include any courses that are prerequisite to the concentration courses, but are from another field, and will include the Science Breadth requirements.

2. If the Mathematics courses or the Computer Science courses are part of C1 or C2, the number of C1 and C2 slots in this schedule can be reduced accordingly as per degree requirements.

Biochemistry

Botany

Biological Sciences

Cellular, Molecular & Microbial Biology

Ecology

Zoology

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Co-op

BSc Honours Co-op

BSc/BSc*

BSc/BA**

BSc/BA**

BSc/BA**

BSc/BA**

BSc/BA**

BSc/BA**

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

MSc

PhD

PhD

PhD

PhD

PhD

PhD

Regulations

1. Programs Offered In Biological Sciences

BSc and BSc Honours in Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Botany; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology; Ecology; Zoology

BSc and BSc Honours in Ecology Co-operative Education

Minor in Biological Sciences

2. Department vs. Faculty Regulations

Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below.

It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read the general Faculty regulations first (Faculty of Science section of this Calendar, Section III). Students should consult the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that requirements are being met and that regulations are adhered to.

3. Department Information

Department Head: D.M. Reid

Department Student Office: BI 188

Student enquiries: (403) 220-3140

Department General Office: BI 186

Other enquiries: (403) 220-5261

Fax: (403) 289-9311

Web Site: http://www.bio.ucalgary.ca/

4. Enrollment Limitations

Enrollment Limitations in Programs

The number of spaces in Biological Sciences is limited. Students may be directly admitted into the Biological Sciences Major program and, once admitted, a place in this program is assured for students advancing through the second and subsequent years with satisfactory performance. Admission will be granted for Fall Session only and will be based upon academic merit. At the end of the second year, students may continue in this program or appropriately qualified students may seek entrance to one of the other Majors offered by the Department. Due to limited enrollment capacity in many senior courses, it will not always be possible to accommodate every student's choice of a Major in the third and subsequent years.

Students admitted into a Major program, other than the Biological Sciences Major program, will have to meet additional criteria to those listed above in "Faculty Regulations - Admissions." These criteria are:

• Completion of the Biocore, including Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, and 331 with a grade of "C-" or better in each course.
• In the event that the number of students choosing one of these other programs exceeds the number that can be accommodated by available resources, students will be admitted to that program in descending rank order of academic performance until the enrollment limit is reached.
• Academic performance will be measured on the basis of the grade point average calculated over the most recent five FCE (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). (New admissions to the University are always subject to the "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.)

Students will be notified of the results of their application by mail (results will not be provided by telephone).

Strictly as space permits, the Department will admit students who transfer from other programs and institutions. Students requesting admission at this level are subject to "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar and must meet additional criteria:

• Completion of Biology 231 and 233, Chemistry 201 and 203, one of Mathematics 249 or 251 and one of Mathematics 211, 221 or 253 with a grade of "C-" or better in each course.
• In the event that the number of transfer applicants exceeds the number that can be accommodated by available resources, students will be admitted to the Department in descending rank order of academic performance until the enrollment limit is reached.
• Academic performance will be measured on the basis of the grade point average calculated over the most recent five FCE (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). (New admissions to the University are always subject to the "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.)
• If successful transfer students wish a program other than the Biological Sciences program, additionally, such students will be subjected to the same criteria (listed above) for students at the end of their second year.

Enrollment Limitations in Courses

Enrollment in many courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences is limited by available laboratory space. The following courses are available in the first instance only to those students in good standing who meet the prerequisite(s) and have been admitted into a major program that requires the course(s):

· Biochemistry 401, 403 and 443

· Biology 315, 401

· Botany 303, 321, 327, 503, 543

· Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403, 421, 443, 451, 527

· Ecology 413, 417, 419, 425, 429, 439

· Zoology 269, 361, 363, 461, 463, 477.01, 477.02, 567, 577

Consult the Master Timetable for details regarding enrollment in these courses.

5. Block Transfers between Alberta Universities and Colleges

The Departments of Biological Sciences at the Universities of Alberta and Calgary and the Department of Biology at the University of Lethbridge have a block transfer agreement in effect. Under this agreement, students who have completed successfully two full years of a biological sciences program offered by any of the Universities normally will be able to transfer elsewhere without loss of credit. The same applies to students at the Colleges that follow university credit programs of one of these three Universities.

Note: The Universities of Calgary and Alberta are members of the Western Canadian Universities Marine Sciences Society (WCUMSS). The other member universities are Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. Students from any member university of WCUMSS may transfer into the Department of Biological Sciences under the above provisions. Thus, any student from a member university whose program required a half course in Mathematics and a half course in Statistics may present the Statistics course in lieu of a second Mathematics course for transfer purposes. Such students must meet all other transfer requirements. Once accepted into a Biological Sciences program, these students must complete the missing mathematics course as a program requirement.

6. Ethics in the Biological Sciences

Studies in the Biological Sciences involve the use of living and dead organisms. Students taking laboratory-based courses in these disciplines can expect involvement with and experimentation on such materials. Students perform dissections on dead or preserved organisms in some courses. In particular courses, students experiment on living organisms, their tissues, cells, or molecules. Sometimes field work requires students to collect a variety of living materials by many methods, including humane trapping.

All work on humans and other animals conforms to the Helsinki Declaration and to the regulations of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The Department strives for the highest ethical standards consistent with stewardship of the environment for organisms whose use is not governed by statutory authority. Individuals contemplating taking courses or majoring in one of the fields of study offered by the Department of Biological Sciences should ensure that they have fully considered these issues before enrolling. Students are advised to discuss any concern they might have with the Undergraduate Program Director of the Department.

7. Common First and Second Years

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Required Courses

2.5 FCE - Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331 (Biocore)

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201, 203

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 249 or 251 and one of 211, 221, 253 or 263 (see Recommendations below)

1.0 FCE - Computer Science 231 and 233, or 235 and Computer Science option

or

Geology 201 and 203

or

Physics 211 or 221, and 223 (see Recommendations below)

0.5 FCE - Biochemistry 393

1.0 FCE - Major options and/or options combination (see Second Year in the Program Sequence Table below)

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 351 and 353 (or Chemistry 351 and option, check details of programs below to see where this is allowed)

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

Recommendations

·Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331 constitute the Biocore and must be taken in the sequence described below if students wish to pursue any of the degree programs offered by the Department of Biological Sciences.

·Students planning a Biochemistry or Zoology major must take Physics 211 or 221, and 223.

·Students planning an Ecology or Zoology major are advised to take a course in linear methods (i.e., Mathematics 211 or 221).

·Prior to registering in the second year, students should consider which program they wish to pursue in the third and subsequent years so that an appropriate choice of major access courses may be made (see Second Year in the Program Sequence Table below.)

·Chemistry 355 is an acceptable substitute for Chemistry 353; it is recommended that students planning Biochemistry Honours complete Chemistry 355.

First Year for All Programs

Fall

Biology 231 or 233

Chemistry 201

Mathematics 249 or 251

Choose either Computer Science 231 or 235 or Geology 201 or Physics 211 or 221*

Non-science option

Winter

Biology 233 or 231

Chemistry 203

Mathematics 211, 221, 253 or 263

Continue Computer Science with Computer Science 233 or Computer Science option if 235 is chosen or continue Geology with Geology 203 or continue Physics with Physics 223

Non-science option

Second Year for All Programs

Fall

Biology 311

Biology 313

Chemistry 351

Non-science option

Winter

Biochemistry 393

Biology 331

Chemistry 353 or option*

Non-science option

Choose one of the following pairs to prepare for the third and fourth years of the intended major.

Biochemistry:

Chemistry 311

Chemistry 315

Biological Sciences:

Option

Option

Botany:

Option

Botany 327

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology:

Option

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343

Ecology:

Option

Biology 315

Zoology:

Zoology 375

Zoology 377

*Check program details to see where allowed.

8. Programs in Biochemistry

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Biochemistry

All courses labelled Biochemistry except Biochemistry 341 and 443

Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331 and Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411

Certain Medical Science courses*

* No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Program Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the number of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties (Table I).

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years including Physics 211 or 221, and 223 (from First Year) and Chemistry 311, 315, 351 and 353 (from Second Year)

2.0 FCE - Biochemistry 401, 403, 431, and 471

2.5 FCE - chosen from Biochemistry 537, 543, 547, 551, 555, 561, 577 or Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411

2.0 FCE -chosen from Biochemistry 443, 507, 528, 537, 543, 547, 551, 555, 561, 577; Botany 501, 503, 543; Chemistry 331, 333, 421, 453, 515, 553, 557; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343, 411, 421, 443, 511, 519, 523, 527, 531, 549; Computer Science 215, 231, 233, 265, 313, 331, 335, 491, and 333 or Software Engineering 311; Statistics 211 or 213; Zoology 461 and 463

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

1.5 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Honours Program*

Same as in Major Program except:

1.0 FCE - Options are replaced by Biochemistry 530.

*Honours students normally do not register in Biochemistry 507 or 528.

Recommendations

·Biochemistry Program Options

The following sequences of courses are possible for students interested in the indicated areas of Biochemistry, although any sequences that fulfill the program requirements may be taken:

Cellular and Microbial Biochemistry

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343, 421, 443, 519

Biochemical Genetics

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411, 527, 549

Plant Biochemistry

Botany 303, 501, 503, 543

Animal Biochemistry

Zoology 461, 463, 471; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411

Biotechnology

Biochemistry 561 and Botany 501

Structural Biology

Biochemistry 543, 551, 555, 577

Biocomputing

Biochemistry 543, 551, 577

· Students who wish to enter the Faculty of Medicine should take Zoology 461, 463.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of Biochemistry 393, and the Biocore program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Biochemistry 401

Biochemistry 431 [BCEM431]

Biochemistry 471

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Biochemistry 403

Option from the Field*

Option from the Field*

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

Biochemistry 530 (for Honours), option (for majors)

Option from the Field*

Option from the Field*

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Biochemistry 530 (for Honours), option (for majors)

Option from the Field*

Option

Option

Non-science option

9. Programs in Biological Sciences

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Biological Sciences:

·All courses labelled Biochemistry, except Biochemistry 341*

·All courses labelled Biology*, except Biology 205, 305, 307

·All courses labelled Botany*, except Botany 309

·All courses labelled Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology*

·All courses labelled Ecology*

·All courses labelled Zoology* except Zoology 269

·Most courses labelled Marine Science** including 420, 430, 440, 450, 451, 500, 507, 511, 515, 525, 537, 540, 544, 546, 572, 574, 582

·Certain Medical Science courses***

* Certain courses with restricted enrollments are available in the first instance to those Divisional Honours, Majors and Biological Sciences Honours who have met all prerequisites and whose programs require such courses. After a specific registration period for those students, other students who have met all prerequisites may be accommodated. See Limitation of Enrollment for courses that may apply.

** Applicability to the field depends upon the actual course content. Additional approvals will be granted on a course by course basis. Check the list published by the Department each February.

*** No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Degree Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the number of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties (Table I).

10.0 FCE -Common first and second years*

3.0 FCE - Options from the Field.

1.0 FCE - Options from the Field chosen from 400- or 500-level offerings

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

4.0 FCE - Options

* Students have the option of completing Chemistry 353 or substituting 353 with an option.

Required Courses - Honours Program

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years including Chemistry 353 (from Second Year).

6.0 FCE - Two FCE chosen from each of three of the areas that constitute the field. Note: These courses must be different from the Biology core program and Biochemistry 393.

1.0 FCE - Chosen from one of Biochemistry 530 or Botany 530 or Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530 or Ecology 530 or Zoology 530.

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

1.0 FCE - Options

Recommendations

·Major options should be selected to satisfy the requirements for entry into another chosen major program or to satisfy the requirements for the Biological Sciences program. (See Required Courses - Major Program and Required Courses - Honours Program.)

·Courses in Marine Science may be taken for credit during the summer and/or students may elect to spend the fall of either the third or fourth year attending the Bamfield Fall Program. Refer to the Marine Science course listings for details.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of the Biocore program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Option

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Option

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

One of Biochemistry 530, Botany 530, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530, Ecology 530, Zoology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

One of Biochemistry 530, Botany 530, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530, Ecology 530, Zoology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

10. Programs in Botany

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Botany

·Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331, 335, 451, 619

·Biochemistry 443

·All courses labelled Botany except Botany 309

·Ecology 419

·Marine Science 420, 500*, 501*, 502*, 507*, 525

·Certain Medical Science courses**

*Applicability to the field depends upon the actual course content. Approval will have to be granted on an individual basis. Check the list published by the Department each February.

** No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Degree Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the distribution of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties.

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years, including Botany 327, and Chemistry 353 (from Second Year)

2.5 FCE - Botany 303, 321, 501, 503, 543

0.5 FCE - Choose one from Biology 335, 451, Botany 441, 633, or 645,

1.0 FCE - Options from the Field.

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

4.0 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as in Major Program except:

1.0 FCE - Options are replaced by Botany 530.

Recommendations

·Courses in Marine Science may be taken for credit during the summer and/or students may elect to spend the fall of either the third or fourth year attending the Bamfield Fall Program. Refer to the Marine Science course listings for details.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of the Biological Sciences core program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Botany 303

Botany 321

Option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Botany 503 or 543

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

Botany 530 (for Honours), option from Field (for Majors)

Botany 501

One of: Biology 335, 451, Botany 441, or option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Botany 530 continued (for Honours), option from Field (for Majors)

Botany 503 or 543

One of: Botany 633, 645 or option

Option

Non-science option

11. Programs in Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology

·Biochemistry 537, 547, 555, 561

·Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 315, 331, 335

·Botany 501, 543

·All courses labelled Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology

·Marine Science 500*, 501*, 502*, 507*

·Medical Science 612, 613 and certain other Medical Science courses**

·Zoology 373, 471, 531

*Applicability to the field depends upon the actual course content. Approval will have to be granted on an individual basis. Check the list published by the Department each February.

** No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Degree Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the number of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties (Table I).

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years including Biochemistry 393, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 343, and Chemistry 353 (from Second Year)

0.5 FCE - Biochemistry 443

1.0 FCE - Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411, 527

2.0 FCE - Chosen from either (for Molecular Cell Biology) Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403 and three of 413, 505, 511, 519, 523, 451, 533, 561

or(for Molecular Microbiology) Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 421, 443 and two of 431, 523, 543, 549, Biology 335.

1.0 FCE - Options from the Field.

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

3.5 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as in Major Program except:

0.5 FCE - Options from the Field are replaced by Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 451.

0.5 FCE - Options from the Field are replaced by Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 507.95.

1.0 FCE - Options are replaced by Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530.

Recommendations

·Students are advised to emphasize either a Molecular Microbiology or a Molecular Cell Biology route to be better equipped for further study and employment in those areas. This listing provides recommended options for students wishing to create a program of courses that explores their particular areas of interest and supports their career goals. It is not expected that students will be able to include all of the suggestions in one area in their programs; neither is the list exhaustive nor exclusive. Some courses may have prerequisites that are not included in the listing.

Molecular Cell Biology

Biochemistry 537, 547, 555, Botany 501, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403, 413, 505, 511, 519, 523, 531, 533

Molecular Microbiology

Biochemistry 537, 561, Biology 335, Botany 501, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 421, 431, 443, 523, 543, 549, Medical Sciences 612, 613

·Some recommended options are Biochemistry 401, 403, 471, 537, 543, 547, Biology 315, Statistics 333, Zoology 375, 377

·Courses in Marine Science may be taken for credit during the summer and/or students may elect to spend the fall of either the third or fourth year attending the Bamfield Fall Program. Refer to the Marine Science course listings for details.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of the Biological Sciences core program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Biochemistry 443

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 411

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403 or 443

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 421 or option

Non-science option

Winter

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 527

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 413 or 431 or option

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 451 (forHonours),option from the Field (for Majors)

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

One of : Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 511, 519 or 549

One of: Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 511, 519 or 549 or option

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 421 or option

Non-science option

Winter

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 530 continued (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 507.95 (for Honours), option from the Field (for Majors)

One of: Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 505, 523, 531, 533, or one of: 523, or 543

One of: Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 505, 523, 531, 533 or 543

Non-science option

12. Programs in Ecology

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Ecology

·Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 315, 331, 401, 451, 591, 619

·Botany 327*

·All courses labelled Ecology

·Zoology 375*, 377*

·Marine Science 430, 450, 500**, 507**, 525, 537

·Certain Medical Science courses***

* A maximum of two of these courses may be counted towards the field.

** Applicability to the field depends upon the actual course content. Approval will have to be granted on an individual basis. Check the list published by the Department each February.

*** No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Degree Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the distribution of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties.

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years* including Biology 315 (from Second Year)

0.5 FCE - Biology 401

3.5 FCE - Ecology 413, 417, 419, 425, 429, 439, 501

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

4.0 FCE - Options

*Students have the option of completing Chemistry 353 or an option if Chemistry 353 is not chosen.

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as in Major Program except:

1.0 FCE - Options are replaced by Ecology 530.

Recommendations

·This listing provides recommended options for students wishing to create a program of courses that explores their particular areas of interest and supports their career goals. It is not expected that students will be able to include all of the suggestions in one area in their programs; neither is the list exhaustive nor exclusive. Many courses have prerequisites that are not listed.

General Ecology

Biology 451, Botany 327, 441; Marine Science 430; Zoology 375, 477.01 or 477.02; Geography 211; Geology 201 or 209

Aquatic Ecology

Botany 327; Ecology 491, 527, 607; Marine Science 420, 430, 450, 537, 572, 574; Zoology 375; Chemistry 311/315, 351/353, 411/415; Geography 307, 511; Geology 201 or 209

Behavioural Ecology

Ecology 491, 527; Zoology 461, 477.01 or 477.02, 567, 577, 583; Anthropology 351, 361; Psychology 205

Community and Ecosystem Ecology

Biology 335; Botany 327, 441; Ecology 527; Marine Science 430, 537; Zoology 375, 477.01 or 477.02; Geography 211; Geology 201 or 209

Fish and Wildlife Ecology

Biology 451, Botany 327, 441; Ecology 527; Marine Science 430, 450, 540, 544, 574; Zoology 477.01 or 477.02, 483, 567, 577, 583; Economics 377; Geography 333, 433

Physiological Ecology

Botany 303, 503; Ecology 527; Zoology 483, 575

Population Ecology

Biology 451; Botany 323, 441; Ecology 491, 527, 677; Zoology 375, 477.01 or 477.02, 567, 577, 583

Terrestrial Ecology

Biology 335; Botany 441; Ecology 491, 527; Zoology 477.01 or 477.02; Chemistry 311/315, 351/353; Geography 333, 433; Geology 201 or 209

·Students wishing to emphasize evolutionary, behavioural and population ecology are advised to take Biology 401, Ecology 429 and 439 one year and Ecology 417, 419 and 501 the next year. Those students wishing to emphasize community and ecosystems ecology are advised to take Biology 401, Ecology 417 and 419 one year, and Ecology 429, 439 and 501 the next year.

·Recommended options from other Faculties: Economics 201; Geography 305, 321, 333, 421; Greek and Roman Studies 211; History 371, 477.01, 477.02; Philosophy 275, 279, 367.

·Courses in Marine Science may be taken for credit during the summer and/or students may elect to spend the fall of either the third or fourth year attending the Bamfield Fall Program. Refer to the Marine Science course listings for details.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of the Biological Sciences core program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Ecology 417 or 429

Ecology 425

Ecology 413 or option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Biology 401

Ecology 419 or 439

Option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

Ecology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Ecology 417 or 429

Ecology 413 [ECOL413] or option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Ecology 530 continued (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Ecology 419 or 439

Ecology 501

Option

Non-science option

Ecology Co-operative Education

Application deadline: December 1.

See the subsection on "Co-operative Education/ Internship Programs" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and the major section on "Co-operative Education/Internship" of this Calendar.

Co-operative Education programs are five-year degree programs which include 16 months of supervised work experience in various industrial and government workplaces. Minimally, students must be in their second year in the Biological Sciences program with a grade point average of 2.30 before applying for admission to the BSc Ecology Co-operative Education program. A grade point average of 3.30 is required for entry into the BSc Honours Ecology Co-operative Education program. In addition, students must complete the courses outlined for the second year of the Ecology program with the same minimum grade point average before commencing the first co-operative education placement (the summer following second year).

Required Courses

20.0 FCE - Same as Ecology Majors or Honours

16 months - Co-operative Education work terms (Co-operative Education 543.01, 543.02, 543.03, 543.04)

·All courses in the common second-year program must be completed prior to the start of the first work term.

·The sequence below is only one of several possibilities; students should consult the Ecology Division Co-op Coordinator for other suggestions.

see Common Second Year

Summer

Four-month Co-op or defer to Summer of Year Three

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion of the Biological Sciences core program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Four-month Co-op

Winter

Biology 401

Ecology 419 or option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Summer

Fourth Year

*Fall

Ecology 417 or option

Ecology 425

Ecology 429 or option

Ecology 413 or option

Non-science option

Winter

Four-month Co-op

Summer

Four-month Co-op

Fifth Year

Fall

Ecology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Ecology 417 or option

Ecology 429 or option

Ecology 413 or option

Non-science option

Winter

Ecology 530 continued (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Ecology 419 or option

Ecology 439

Ecology 501

Non-science option

13. Programs in Zoology

See the subsections on "Enrollment Limitations" in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Biological Sciences.

Courses constituting the field of Zoology

·Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 315, 331, 401, 451, 501, 591, 619

·Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403, 527, 615

·Ecology 491, 527

·Marine Science 440, 500*, 501*, 507*, 502*, 515, 540, 544, 546, 572, 574, 582

·Certain Medical Science courses**

·All courses in the Calendar labelled Zoology except Zoology 269, 361, 363.

* Applicability to the field depends upon the actual course content. Approval will have to be granted on an individual basis. Check the list published by the Department each February.

** No more than one FCE of such courses (approved by the Department prior to registering in the course) can be counted towards the Major Field.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Item 4 (Degree Requirements), in particular, the regulations on the number of courses at the 200 level and above allowed in a program and on the List of Science-Equivalent Courses in Other Faculties (Table I).

10.0 FCE - Common first and second years, including Physics 211 or 221, and 223 (from First Year) and Chemistry 353, Zoology 375 and 377 (from Second Year)

2.0 FCE - Biology 315, Zoology 461, 463, 471

1.0 FCE - Zoology courses from the 400- and 500-level offerings (excluding 461, 463, 471)

0.5 FCE - Options from the Field.

2.0 FCE - Non-science options. Note: 1 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities and 1 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences form part of the minimum 4.0 FCE non-science degree requirements. The other 2 FCE may come from anywhere including Humanities and Social Sciences.

4.5 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as in Major Program except:

1.0 FCE - Options are replaced by Zoology 530.

Recommendations

·This listing provides recommended options for students wishing to create a program of courses that explores particular areas of interest and that provides support for career goals. Students may not be able to include all suggestions of a given area in their programs; neither is the list exhaustive nor exclusive. Many courses have prerequisites that are not listed.

Animal Development and Morphology

Anthropology 457, Biology 401, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403, 505, Kinesiology 261, 263, Medical Science 619.03, Zoology 475, 477.01, 477.02, 531, 573

Animal Physiology

Biochemistry 471, 547, Biology 501, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 527, Medical Science 623, 627, 629, 631, Zoology 575, 595, 597, 699

Animal Biodiversity and Systematics

Biology 401, 451, 619, Ecology 429, 439, 491, 527, Geology 307, 391, Zoology 475, 477.01, 477.02[ZOOL477], 571, 621

Evolutionary and Ecological Physiology

Biology 401, Botany 303, Ecology 429, Marine Science 515, 546, Zoology 475, 477.01, 477].02[ZOOL477], 567, 575, 691

General (Cell) Physiology

Biology 501, Botany 503, Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology 403, 413, 527, Medical Science 615, 619.01, Zoology 531, 573, 595, 597

Invertebrate Biology

Ecology 417, 419, 491, Geology 391, Marine Science 440, 572, 582, Zoology 475, 483, 567

Vertebrate Biology

Ecology 527, Kinesiology 261, Marine Science 540, 544, 574, Zoology 477.01, 477.02, 531, 567, 571, 573, 577, 583

·Courses in Marine Science may be taken for credit during the summer and/or students may elect to spend the fall of either the third or fourth year attending the Bamfield Fall Program. Refer to the Marine Science course listings for details.

Third Year

(Available to Honours students, and Major students after satisfactory completion the Biological Sciences core program that includes Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 and 331.)

Fall

Zoology 461

Zoology 471

Option

Option*

Non-science option

Winter

Biology 315

Zoology 463

Option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Fall

Zoology 530 (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Zoology 530 continued (for Honours), option (for Majors)

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

14. Collaborative Program - Environmental Science

Students may pursue a BSc program in Environmental Science with a concentration in Biological Sciences. This is a single degree, four year program which is jointly administered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences. Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar. Since this is a multidisciplinary program with restricted entry, students should consult the Director of the Environmental Science program at their earliest opportunity.

15. Double Major in the Department of Biological Sciences

Programs with two major fields in the Department of Biological Sciences may be completed in the following manner:

·The minimum requirements for both major fields must be fulfilled.

·For all programs the five half courses constituting the Biocore (i.e., Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331) will be counted towards both majors.

·For all major fields in the Department of Biological Sciences, no course beyond the Biocore will be counted towards both major fields. If a course constitutes a requirement in both major fields, it will be counted towards only one and a substitution must be made to fulfill the requirements of the other major field.

·It is not possible to combine the Biological Sciences major with any other program offered by the Department into a double-major program.

For further details consult the Office of Student Affairs, Department of Biological Sciences.

16. Minor in Biological Sciences

The requirements for a minor in Biological Sciences are:

1.0 FCE - Any two of Biology 231, 233, 311, 313 or 331

4.0 FCE - courses at the 300 level or higher, except Biology 305, 307, or Botany 309, and Zoology 269

Students will be limited to a maximum of 5.0 FCE of courses offered by the Department.

Note:This minor is available only to students who are not majoring in the Department of Biological Sciences or are not Environmental Science or Natural Sciences concentrators in Biological Sciences. This is the single minor program offered by the Department and none of the other programs exist as minors. Students must be aware that preference in enrollment in many courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences is given to Majors or Environmental Science or Natural Sciences Concentrators within the Department.

17. Combined Degree with Computer Science

The five-year program, sponsored jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, leads to both the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degrees. The program requires careful selection of courses in order to complete the requirements of both the Departments.

Students wishing to embark on the sequence of courses leading to this combined degree may enter the combined program in year one. Otherwise, they may enter the Biological Sciences or Computer Science major program and apply to the combined degree program in subsequent years.

Once admitted to the combined program, a student may elect to remain in it, or switch to either of the two separate degree programs, as long as the requirements of each program continue to be met. Failure to meet requirements will result in a student being required to withdraw from the combined or separate programs, as the case may be.

A total of 25 full-course equivalents are required, which includes the core courses of both programs, options within each field and non-science options. The requirements are as follows:

5.5 FCE Biology 231, 233, 311, 313, 331, Biochemistry 393, Chemistry 201, 203 , 351, Mathematics 249 and 221

3.0 FCE Options from the Field of Biological Sciences, except Biology 205, 305, 307, Biochemistry 341, Botany 309 and Zoology 269

1.0 FCE Options from the Field of Biological Sciences at the 400 or 500 level

0.5 FCE Chemistry 353 or option

1.0 FCE Mathematics 271 and Mathematics option

9.0 FCE Required courses and options in Computer Science (for details see the Computer Science section of this Calendar)

0.5 FCE Philosophy 279 or 377

4.0 FCE Non-science options as follows (check Table I in Section III for ineligible courses):

• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities
• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences
• 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

0.5 FCE Option

Note: Students interested in pursuing the combined degree in Biological Sciences and Computer Science should contact the undergraduate advisors of both departments to discuss the program. To be able to finish in 5 years, the course sequence needs to be chosen carefully.

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Degrees Offered In Chemistry

Chemistry

Applied Chemistry

Chemical Physics

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Co-op

BSc Honours Co-op

BSc/BA*

BSc/BA*

BSc/BA*

MSc

MSc

PhD

PhD

1. Programs Offered

BSc in Chemistry

BSc Honours in Chemistry

BSc in Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education

BSc Honours in Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education

BSc Honours in Chemical Physics

Minor in Chemistry

2. Departmental vs. Faculty Regulations

Programs in the Department of Chemistry are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read the Faculty Regulations in Section III first.

Students should consult the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that requirements are being met. Students are also strongly urged to consult the Department at all stages of their program.

3. Departmental Information

Department Head: B.A. Keay

Department Office: SA 105A

Telephone: (403) 220-5340

Undergraduate Advisor: (403) 220-5353

Fax: (403) 284-1372

Web Site: http//www.chem.ucalgary.ca/

E-mail: uginfo@chem.ucalgary.ca

4. Enrollment Limitations

Enrollment Limitations in Programs

Due to limited enrollment capacity in many senior courses in which there is a laboratory component, the Chemistry programs have a maximum capacity. For details on entry to the programs, see the Faculty regulations.

Enrollment Limitations in Courses

Enrollment in many courses offered by the Department of Chemistry is limited by laboratory space. The following courses are available in the first instance only to those students in good standing who meet the prerequisite(s) and have been admitted into a major or Natural Sciences program that requires the course(s): Chemistry 311, 315, 331, 333, 351, 353, 355, 371, 373, 453, 471, 515, 535 and 555.

Consult the Master Timetable for details regarding enrollment in these courses.

5. International Exchange

Students in Chemistry programs have the opportunity to study abroad through participation in a Departmental international exchange scheme/arrangement. For further details please contact the Chemistry main office.

6. Programs in Chemistry

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Admission

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsection 2 (Admission).

Courses constituting the field of Chemistry

All courses labelled Chemistry except Chemistry 209, 357, 409, 429, 459 and 579

Biochemistry 341, 393 and 443

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 4A (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses).

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201, 203

1.0 FCE - Physics 211 or 221, 223

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 253 or 263 or Applied Mathematics 219

5.5 FCE - Chemistry 311, 315, 331, 333, 351, 355, 371, 373, 453, 471, 531 or 533

3.0 FCE - From the field of Chemistry of which at least 1.5 FCE in addition to Chemistry 531 or 533 must be 500-level courses

0.5 FCE - Physics 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 221, 331

4.0 FCE - Non- Science Options as follows

(check Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses):

0.5 FCE - Science 311

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

1.5 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

3.0 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Honours Chemistry

The same as in the Major program except that the 3.0 FCE Options are replaced by

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 502

0.5 FCE - Physics 321 or Biochemistry 393 or Mathematics 353 or any Chemistry course at the 500 level (or above) or any other senior Science courses by the consent of the Department

1.5 FCE - Options

Required Courses - Minor in Chemistry

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201 and 203

2.0 FCE - Chemistry 311, 331, 351 and 371 or 373

2.0 FCE - Courses from the field of Chemistry at the 300 level or above

Recommendations

For students who do not have a background in the use of computers, Computer Science 203 is recommended as a first year option.

Science 311 is limited in enrollment. Students may complete it in either the Fall or Winter Session as dictated by the course capacities.

Chemistry 515 is strongly recommended for students planning careers in analytical or environmental chemistry.

Suggested Program Sequences

(a) Major Program

First Year

Fall

Chemistry 201

Physics 211 or 221

Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Chemistry 203

Physics 223

Mathematics 253 or 263

Option

Non-science option

Second Year

Chemistry 311

Chemistry 351

Physics 323

Mathematics 221

Science 311 or Non-science option

Chemistry 315

Chemistry 355

Chemistry 371

Mathematics 331

Science 311 or Non-science option

Third Year

Chemistry 373

Chemistry 331

Chemistry 453

Option

Non-science option

Chemistry 471

Chemistry 333

Option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Chemistry 531 or Option

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Chemistry 533 or Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Non-science option

(b) Honours Program

As above except that an option chosen from the list under the section called Required Courses - Honours Chemistry replaces one of the options in Third Year, and Chemistry 502 replaces two of the options in Fourth Year.

7. Programs in Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education

Co-operative Education programs include a minimum of sixteen months of supervised work experience in various industrial, governmental or academic laboratories and thus require a minimum of five calendar years to complete.

Admission

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsection 2 (Admission).

Students following the suggested Applied Chemistry program sequence normally begin this program during the second year. For formal entry into the Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education program see the Calendar section "Co-operative Education/Internship."

A minimum of 4 HCE of the first year of the program as specified in this Calendar (see below) must have been completed with a minimum grade point average of 3.30 overall and in the required Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics courses before the student may apply for admission to the BSc Honours Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education program, or a minimum grade point average of 2.70 overall and in the required Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics courses before the student may apply for admission to the BSc Applied Chemistry Co-operative Education program.

Students must be registered in the second year of the Chemistry Majors or Honours program and must apply to the Career Services Office by December 1. Students who are accepted in to the Co-operative Education program are then required to apply to the Undergraduate Program office for a change of program to the Applied Chemistry program.

Before commencing the first Co-operative Education work term, students must have completed a minimum of 8.0 FCE appropriate to the Chemistry degree program. They must have attained a minimum grade point average of 2.70 over the following second year courses: Chemistry 311, 331 and 351 and they must have completed Chemistry 315, 333 and 355.

The Department requires that a minimum overall GPA of 2.70 at each annual review be maintained for continuation in the program (see Faculty regulations for the Honours Co-operative Education program).

Note: The detailed Co-operative Education program sequence as well as additional rules and regulations must be obtained from the Chemistry Department Office (SA109).

Courses constituting the field of Applied Chemistry

All courses labelled Chemistry except Chemistry 209, 357, 409, 429, 459 and 579

Co-operative Education 503

Biochemistry 341, 393 and 443

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 4A (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses)

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201, 203

1.0 FCE - Physics 211 or 221, 223

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 251 or 249

or

Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 253 or 263 or

Applied Mathematics 219

6.5 FCE - Chemistry 311, 315, 331, 333, 351, 355, 371, 373, 425, 453, 471, 515, 531 or 533

2.5 FCE - From the field of Chemistry of which at least 1.0 FCE in addition to Chemistry 515 and 531 or 533 must be 500-level courses

0.5 FCE - Physics 323

1.0 FCE - Mathematics 221, 331

4.0 FCE - Non- Science Options as follows

(check Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses):

0.5 FCE - Science 311

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

1.5 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

2.5 FCE - Options

16 months - Co-operative Education 503.01, 503.02, 503.03 and 503.04

Required Courses - Honours Program

The same as in the Major program except that the 2.5 FCE options are replaced by

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 502

1.5 FCE - Options

Recommendations

For students who do not have a background in the use of computers, Computer Science 203 is recommended as a first year option.

Of the five work terms indicated in the sequence below, four are required.

Science 311 is limited in enrollment. Students may complete it in either the Fall or Winter Session as dictated by the course capacities.

Suggested Program Sequences

(a) Major Program

First Year

Fall

Chemistry 201

Mathematics 251 or

249 or Applied Mathematics

217

Physics 211 or

221

Option

Non-science option

Winter

Chemistry 203

Mathematics 253 or 263

Physics 223

Non-science option

Non-science option

Spring

Summer

Second Year

Chemistry 311

Chemistry 331

Chemistry 351

Science 311 or option

Mathematics 221

Chemistry 315

Chemistry 333

Chemistry 355

Science 311 or option

Mathematics 331

COOP 503.01

Third Year

COOP 503.02

Chemistry 425

Chemistry 371

Option

Option

Non-science option

COOP 503.03

Fourth Year

Chemistry 373

Chemistry 453

Chemistry 515

Physics 323

Non-science option

COOP 503.04

COOP 503.05

Fifth Year

Chemistry 531 or Option

Option

Option

Option

Non-science option

Chem 471

Chemistry 533 or Option

Option

Non-science option

Non-science option

(b) Honours Program

As above except that Chemistry 502 replaces two of the options in Fifth Year.

8. Program in Honours Chemical Physics

This program is offered in conjunction with the Department of Physics and Astronomy.

Admission

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsection 2 (Admission).

Courses constituting the field of Chemical Physics

Chemistry 201, 203, 331, 333, 351, 355, 371, 373, 471, 502, 571, 573, 575 and 577

Physics 211, 221, 223, 225, 301, 321, 323, 325, 341, 343, 347, 355, 443, 455, 457, 449, 491, 543, 591, 598, 599

Required Courses - Honours Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 4A (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses)

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201, 203

1.0 FCE - Physics 211 or 221, 225

0.5 FCE - Applied Mathematics 217

or

Mathematics 251 or 249

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 221

0.5 FCE - Applied Mathematics 219

0.5 FCE - Computer Science 231

3.5 FCE - Chemistry 331, 333, 351, 355, 371, 373, 471

0.5 FCE - One of Chemistry 571 or 573 or 575 or 577

2.5 FCE - Physics 341, 343, 355, 455, 543

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 502 or Physics 598

1.5 FCE - Applied Mathematics 307, 309, 433

0.25 FCE - Physics 491

0.25 FCE - Physics 591

4.0 FCE - Non- Science Options as follows

(check Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses):

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

2.5 FCE - Options

Recommendations

Science 311 is recommended as one of the options.

Suggested Program Sequences

Honours Program

First Year

Fall

Winter

Chemistry 201

Applied Mathematics 217 or

Mathematics 251 or 249

Mathematics 221

Physics 211 or 221

Non-science option

Chemistry 203

Applied Mathematics 219

Computer Science 231

Physics 225

Non-science option

Second Year

Chemistry 351

Physics 341

Physics 355

Applied Mathematics 307

Non-science option

Chemistry 355

Physics 343

Chemistry 371

Applied Mathematics 309

Non-science option

Third Year

Chemistry 373

Chemistry 331

Physics 455

Applied Mathematics 433

Non-science option

Chemistry 471

Chemistry 333

Physics 491

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Chemistry 502 or Physics 598

Physics 543

Option or Chemistry 571 or 573 or 577

Option

Non-science option

Chemistry 502 or Physics 598

Option or Chemistry 571 or 573 or 575 or577

Physics 591

Option

Option

Non-science option

Computer Science

BA

BA Honours

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc INTE

BSc Honours INTE

BComm/BSc*

BSc/BA**

MSc

PhD

1. Programs Offered

· BSc and BSc Honours in Computer Science

· BA and BA Honours in Computer Science

· BSc and BSc Honours in Computer Science Internship

· BSc and BComm in Computer Science and Business

· BSc in Computer Science and Biological Sciences

· BSc Double Major in Computer Science and General Mathematics

· Minor in Computer Science

2. Department vs. Faculty Regulations

Programs in the Department of Computer Science are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to start by reading the Faculty Regulations in Section III first. Students should consult the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that requirements are being met.

3. Department Information

Department Head: K.E. Barker

Department Office: ICT 602

Telephone: (403) 220-6015

Undergraduate Advisor: ICT 602

Fax: (403) 284-4707

Web Site: http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/

E-mail: cpsc@cpsc.ucalgary.ca

4. Limitation of Enrollment in Computer Science

In some instances, certain Computer Science courses are available initially to students in good standing who meet the prerequisite(s) and have been admitted into a major program that requires the course(s). See the Course Registration and Planning Guide for details for any given year.

The number of places in Computer Science programs is limited. Once admitted, a place in a Computer Science program is assured for students advancing through subsequent years with satisfactory performance. However, due to limited capacity in many senior Computer Science options, it may not always be possible to accommodate every student's first choice of courses.

The Department reserves a certain number of places for students who wish to gain admission to the third year of a Computer Science program by transferring from other institutions or programs. Any student requesting admission at this level is subject to "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar. If demand exceeds capacity, selection for these places will be based on the grade point average over the most recent course work to a maximum of five FCE (University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions).

5. Advanced Placement in Computer Science

Students in International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) programs may be eligible for advanced credit in Computer Science courses, including Computer Science 231 and 233. See the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar (Alternatives to Regular Course Credit) for additional details.

Other students with backgrounds in Computer Science equivalent to Computer Science 231 or 231/233 may request advanced placement in Computer Science in order to have admission and prerequisite requirements for these courses waived, after successful completion of an advanced placement examination. Interested students should see the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar (Alternatives to Regular Course Credit) for additional details, and contact the Department of Computer Science to apply.

6. Programs in Computer Science

Admission

See the subsections on Enrollment Limitations in Section III (Faculty Regulations) and in Section V (Program Details) under Computer Science.

In some cases, courses that are no longer offered can be substituted for newer courses listed in the following requirements. Additional information about course substitutions is available at the Department's web site.

Courses constituting the field of Computer Science

· All courses labelled Computer Science except Computer Science 203 and 215;

· Applied Mathematics 491, 493;

· Pure Mathematics 329;

· All courses labelled Software Engineering.

Required Courses - BSc Major Program

5.0 FCE - Computer Science 231, 233 (Computer Science 235 plus another 0.5 FCE from the field of computer science at the 300 level or above can replace 231 and 233.), 265, 313, 325, 331, 349, 413, 457 and Software Engineering 311 (or Computer Science 333).

2.0 FCE - Mathematics 221, 249 or 251, 271, and one of Statistics 211, Mathematics 321, or an alternative course in Statistics with the consent of the Department. Students should note that Mathematics 321 has Mathematics 253 as a prerequisite. Mathematics 253 and 321 are recommended over Statistics 211.

0.5 FCE - Philosophy 279 or 377.

4.0 FCE - Taken from the field of Computer Science: one and one-half numbered 500 or above, two numbered 400 or above, and one-half numbered 300 or above.

3.5 FCE - Non-science options as follows (check Table I in Section III for ineligible courses):

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

· 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences.

4.5 FCE - Options

The Department offers several concentrations that can provide focus on specific areas of computer science. Students interested in these concentrations need to choose their options carefully, including the options taken in the first two years of the program, to fulfill the concentration requirements.

Required Courses - BSc Honours Program

6.5 FCE - Computer Science 231, 233 (Computer Science 235 plus another 0.5 FCE from the field of computer science at the 300 level or above can replace 231 and 233.), 265, 313, 325, 331, 349, 413, 457, Software Engineering 311 (or Computer Science 333), one of Computer Science 502 or 510 or 594 and one of 511, 513, 517 or 519.

2.0 FCE - Mathematics 221, 249 or 251, 271, and one of Statistics 211, Mathematics 321, or an alternate course in Statistics with the consent of the Department. Students should note that Mathematics 321 has Mathematics 253 as a prerequisite. Mathematics 253 and 321 are recommended over Statistics 211.

1.0 FCE - Philosophy 279 or 377, and Philosophy 379

3.5 FCE - Taken from the field of Computer Science: two numbered 500 or above, and one and one-half numbered 400 or above.

3.0 FCE - Non-science options as follows (check Table I in Section III for ineligible courses):

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

· 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences.

3.0 FCE - Options

The Department offers several concentrations that can provide focus on specific areas of computer science. Students interested in these concentrations need to choose their options, including the options taken in the first two years of the program, carefully to fulfill the concentration requirements.

Required Courses - BA Major Program

4.0 FCE - Computer Science 231, 233 (Computer Science 235 plus another 0.5 FCE from the field of computer science at the 300 level or above can replace 231 and 233.), 265, 331, 349, 441, 481, and Software Engineering 311 (or Computer Science 333).

1.5 FCE - Mathematics 221, 249 or 251, and 271.

1.0 FCE - Philosophy 279 and 379.

3.0 FCE - Taken from the field of Computer Science: one numbered 500 or above, one and one-half numbered 400 or above, and one-half numbered 300 or above.

4.0 FCE - Non-science options as follows (check Table I in Section III for ineligible courses):

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities

· 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences

· 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences.

6.5 FCE - Options; no more than 1 FCE from the Faculty of Science or science equivalent. (See Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses.)

Recommendations

· Computer Science 001, 002, and Mathematics 041 are recommended but not required. These are offered during Block Weeks preceding the beginning of session, but may not be available in all years.

· Students unable to take Philosophy 279 in first year may substitute Philosophy 377 and should take this course in the Fall of second year. Philosophy 379 is not required for a BSc in Computer Science but is recommended. This course is required for an Honours BSc in Computer Science.

· Communications Studies 363 is strongly recommended but not required. Students interested in taking a technical writing course who are unable to register in Communications Studies 363 should consider Science 311.

· Courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business are often a good choice for non-science options for future software developers. Calendar entries from the Haskayne School of Business show: "Students have the opportunity to take courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business without the stated prerequisites, with the written permission of the Associate Dean (Undergraduate Programs) as appropriate, upon the recommendation of the instructor of the course. However, should a student fail to achieve satisfactory standing in any course for which the stated prerequisite(s) is (are) lacking, he/she may be required to successfully complete the stated prerequisite(s) prior to being permitted to repeat the course. Students are required to have consent of the Haskayne School of Business Office before registering in 600-level courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business."

Recommended Program Sequence BSc (Majors and Honours)

Students interested in a specific concentration need to choose their computer science, science and non-science options according to the concentration requirements. This includes options taken in year 1 and 2 of the program.

First Year

Fall

Winter

Computer Science 001

Computer Science 231 or 235

Mathematics 221

Mathematics 249 or 251

Philosophy 279

Non-science option

Mathematics 041

Computer Science 233

Computer Science 265

Mathematics 271

Mathematics 253 or Statistics 211 or option

Non-science option

Second Year

Computer Science 002

Computer Science 325

Computer Science 331

Statistics 211 or Mathematics 321 or option

Option

Communications Studies 363 or Non-science option

Computer Science 313

Software Engineering 311 or Computer Science 333

Computer Science 349

Philosophy 379*

Communications Studies 363 or Non-science option

Third Year

Computer Science 413

Computer Science 457

Computer Science option

Option

Non-science option

Computer Science 400-level option

Computer Science 400-level option

Computer Science 400-level option

Option

Non-science option

Fourth Year

Computer Science 502 or 510 or 594*

Specified Computer Science 500-level option*

Computer Science 400-level option

Option

Non-science option

Computer Science 502 or 510 or 594*

Computer Science 500-level option

Computer Science 500-level option

Option

Non-science option

Concentrations

Students may focus their program on one of six areas of interest by including a specified set of courses, into their Major or Honours degree. Successful completion will mean that the area of concentration will appear on the transcript. The concentrations and course requirements are:

A. Concentration in Computer Game Design

· Mathematics 253 and 331;

· Physics 211 or 221 and 1.5 FCE from the Faculty of Science that are not in the field of Computer Science or already required in the program;

· Computer Science 453 and 585;

· One of Computer Science 441, 461, or 481;

· One of Computer Science 587, 589 or 591;

· One of Computer Science 433, 531, or 535;

· One FCE selected from:

Art 231, 233, 241, 243, 339, 341, 343, 345, 347

Drama 222, 317, 319

English 231, 393, 395, 399

Communications Studies 201, 367

Operations Management 301

any course named Music Theory and Composition.

B. Concentration in Software Engineering

· Software Engineering 411 or Computer Science 451;

· Computer Science 481 and 594;

· Software Engineering 421 or 443;

· One and one-half FCE chosen from any Software Engineering course at the 400 or 500 level or from Computer Science 411, 433, 471, 501, 525, 565, or 567. At most one-half FCE can be chosen at the 400 level;

· At least one FCE of the non-science options need to be chosen from Economics 201 and courses offered by the Haskayne School of Business;

· Note: Students concentrating in software engineering are strongly recommended to take Mathematics 323 as part of their science options;

· Note: Recommended courses from the Haskayne School of Business include Business and Environment 291, Management Studies 391, Operations Management 301, 317 403, 407, Management Information Systems 463, 465, Accounting 317, Entrepreneurship and Innovation 201, 381, 403, Marketing 317, 341. Computer Science students who want to take courses from the Haskayne School of Business are advised that the Haskayne School of Business will consider waiving the prerequisites for senior courses (particularly Management Information Systems 463 and 465) on an individual request basis. Students should contact the area chair regarding prerequisite waivers;

· Note: Operations Management 411 and Management Information Systems 455 will not be accepted for credit towards the software engineering concentration;

· Note: Students pursuing the software engineering concentration are advised to look at the 5 year, combined degree BSc in Computer Science/BComm that is offered jointly by the Faculty of Science and the Haskayne School of Business (see below in Section 9 of the Department of Computer Science Calendar entry).

C. Concentration in Algorithms and Complexity Theory

· Computer Science 511;

· At least three of Computer Science 491, 513, 517, 518 (or 667), 519, 561 (or 661), 557, 653, Pure Mathematics 321, 329;

· Philosophy 379;

· Mathematics 253, 311, 321;

· Pure Mathematics 315;

· At least three of Mathematics 323, 349, 353, Pure Mathematics 371, 419, 427, 429, 431, 503, 519, 529.

D. Concentration in Scientific Computation

· Computer Science 461, 471, 491 and one of 501, 517, 531 or 559;

· Mathematics 253 and 331;

· Applied Mathematics 311 and 413;

· 2 FCE in Science not in the Field of Computer Science and not offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

E. Concentration in Programming Languages and Compilers

· Computer Science 401, 411, 417, 510, 523;

· Note: Philosophy 379 is strongly recommended.

F. Concentration in Computer Graphics

· Mathematics 253 and 349;

· Computer Science 453, 481, 491, 587, 589, 591

· One-half FCE chosen from Art 231, 233, 241, 339, 341 or Physics 211, 221.

· G. Concentration in Information Security

· Pure Mathematics 329;

· One of Philosophy 329, or Business and Environment 561;

· Computer Science 429, 441, and 529;

· One-half FCE chosen from Computer Science 527, 528, or Software Engineering 521. One-half FCE chosen from Art 231, 233, 241, 339, 341 or Physics 211, 221.

7. BSc Major and Honours in Computer Science Internship Programs

The Internship programs in Computer Science are five-year (20 FCE) degree programs that include a 12- or 16-month Internship period of supervised work experience.

Before starting their first Internship work period, students must meet the admission requirements specified in the Co-operative Education/Internship section of this Calendar. In addition, students must be Computer Science majors or Computer Science honours students, and must currently be taking and/or have completed between 15 and 17.5 FCE appropriate to their degree program, including

(a) Computer Science 313, 325, 331, 349, and Software Engineering 311 (or Computer Science 333);

(b) At least one of Computer Science 413 or 457;

(c) Philosophy 279 or 377;

(d) An additional three FCE in the field of Computer Science, including two and one-half courses numbered 400 or above, and one half course numbered 300 or above.

Students should have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 calculated over the most recent course work to a maximum of five FCE at the time of application to the Internship Major program. Honours students in good standing at time of application will be admitted to the Internship Honours program.

Students who are very close to these admission criteria are also encouraged to apply; admission will be decided on a case by case basis.

Students must apply to Career Services prior to completing the admission requirements outlined above, and by the dates given below. Transcripts must show that the student is enrolled in any courses necessary to complete the admission requirements. Application dates are:

· December 1 for a May 1 first Internship placement;

· May 1 for a September 1 first Internship placement;

· September 1 for a January 1 first Internship placement.

Requirements

Students in the BSc in Computer Science Internship program must meet all requirements for the BSc Major in Computer Science degree program. Students in the BSc Honours in Computer Science Internship program must meet all requirements for the BSc Honours in Computer Science program, with one exception: The honours requirement for one of Computer Science 502, 510 or 594 is replaced by one FCE in the field of Computer Science numbered 400 or above (which may include one of these courses).

In addition to the above requirements, students must complete the following three courses (which represent the individual Internship work terms):

Internship 503.01, 503.02, 503.03

(Internship 503.04 is recommended but not required.)

Students must take all their Internship work terms consecutively and be registered full time. Upon completion of each Internship work term, the student must present a work term report to the Department of Computer Science Internship Representative. Reports and work terms are evaluated on a CR/F grade, based on job performance and completion of a work term report that meets the standards of the Department of Computer Science. Students should also be aware of the policy concerning course withdrawal, as specified in the Co-operative Education/Internship section of this Calendar.

For further details and information, see the Department of Computer Science Web Page (http://www.cpsc.ucalgary.ca/Coop/), or contact the Department of Computer Science and ask for the Department of Computer Science Internship Representative.

Program Sequence

The Internship period, consisting of the consecutive Internship 503.01, 503.02, 503.03 and optional 503.04 Internship work terms, is normally taken shortly after completing the required courses as indicated above. This typically occurs after year three (minimum fifteen FCE) but before completing year four (maximum seventeen and one-half FCE).

The combination of Internship and study sessions will allow completion of the program in five years.

8. Double Major in Computer Science and General Mathematics

Admission into the Double Major program in Computer Science and General Mathematics is governed by the same criteria as other Computer Science programs; see Limitations of Enrollment in Computer Science above.

Requirements for this program are extremely tight, and students should choose courses carefully in order to ensure that all courses can be used to satisfy graduation requirements. Students interested in this program should consult the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for additional information about course selection.

9. Combined Degree, BComm/BSc (Computer Science)

The five-year program, sponsored jointly by the Haskayne School of Business and the Department of Computer Science, leads to both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Commerce degrees. The program requires careful selection of courses in order to complete the requirements of both the Haskayne School of Business and the Faculty of Science.

Students wishing to embark on the sequence of courses leading to this combined degree may enter the combined program in year one, otherwise they may enter the Faculty of Science in first year and be accepted into the Computer Science program. By the end of the second year of studies students should then apply to the Haskayne School of Business, either to pursue the Bachelor of Commerce degree or to pursue the combined degree.

Once admitted to the combined program, a student may elect to remain in it, or switch to either of the two separate degree programs, as long as the requirements of each Faculty continue to be met. Failure to meet requirements will result in a student being required to withdraw from the combined or separate programs, as the case may be.

For program details, please see the Haskayne School of Business section of this Calendar.

10. Combined Degree, BSc (Computer Science)/BSc (Biological Sciences)

The five-year program, sponsored jointly by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Computer Science, leads to both the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and the Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences degrees. The program requires careful selection of courses in order to complete the requirements of both the Departments.

Students wishing to embark on the sequence of courses leading to this combined degree program may enter the combined program in year one, otherwise they may enter the Faculty of Science in first year and be accepted into the Computer Science program or the Biological Sciences program.

Once admitted to the combined program, a student may elect to remain in it, or switch to either of the two separate degree programs, as long as the requirements of each program continue to be met. Failure to meet requirements will result in a student being required to withdraw from the combined or separate programs, as the case may be.

For program details, please see the Department of Biological Sciences section of this Calendar.

11. Required Courses - Minor Program

· 3.5 FCE - Computer Science 231, 233, 265, 313, 331, 349 and Software Engineering 311.

· 1.0 FCE - Mathematics 221 or 211; Mathematics 271.

· 0.5 FCE - Philosophy 279 or 377.

· 1.5 FCE - courses in the field of Computer Science. 0.5 FCE must be numbered 400 or above and 1.0 FCE must be numbered 300 or above.

Admission into a minor program in Computer Science is governed by the same criteria as admission into the major programs; see Limitation of Enrollment in Computer Science above.

Degrees Offered in Geology and Geophysics

Geology

Geophysics

Applied and Environmental Geology

BSc

BSc

BSc

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc Honours

BSc/BA*

BSc/BA*

BSc/BA*

MSc

MSc

PhD

PhD

Geology and Geophysics

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1. Programs Offered

· BSc and BSc Honours in Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, Geophysics

· Minors in Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, Geophysics and Earth Science

Collaborative Programs

The Earth Science and Environmental Science (Geology) programs are single degree, four year programs jointly administered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences.

Program details are listed in the Collaborative Programs section of this Calendar. Since these are multidisciplinary programs with restricted entry, students should consult the respective program Directors at their earliest opportunity.

Double Major and Double Degree Programs

· Double major programs combining any two of Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, Geophysics, Earth Science or Environmental Science (Geology) are allowed.

· Double degree programs are allowed combining Geophysics with one of Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, or Environmental Science (Geology)

2. Department vs. Faculty Regulations

Programs in the Department of Geology and Geophysics are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed in sections 4-7. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read the Faculty Regulations in Section III first.

Students should consult the Degree Navigator periodically to ensure that requirements are being met. Students should also consult the Department when necessary.

APEGGA Requirements

The practice of geology and geophysics in Alberta is governed by Provincial law and regulated by the Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA). Members of the Rundle Group and the Geophysics Society are automatically student members of APEGGA.

In order to meet the requirements of professional registration, specific academic training and four years of appropriate full-time experience as a geologist- or geophysicist-in-training following graduation are needed.

The Majors and Honours BSc programs in Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, and Geophysics, whose course requirements are stipulated in sections 5-7, meet the current academic requirements for professional registration with APEGGA. These academic requirements are available on the APEGGA web page www.apegga.org/members/registration/exams.htm.

3. Department Information

Department Head: L.R. Lines

Assistant Department Head and Undergraduate Programs Manager: R.J. Spencer (220-5850)

Department Office: ES 118

Telephone: 220-5841

Fax: 284-0074

Web Site: http://www.geo.ucalgary.ca/

E-mail: geoscience@ucalgary.ca

4. Enrollment Limitations

Program Enrollment Limits

The Department of Geology and Geophysics limits enrollment in all programs. The BSc programs in Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), and Applied and Environmental Geology have a common first two years, designated as the "Geological Sciences" core. Students may be directly admitted into the "Geological Sciences" or "Geophysics". Students in Geophysics complete the required courses listed in the "Geophysics Programs" section. Students in Geological Sciences may apply for admission into either the Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), or Applied and Environmental Geology program, after they have completed all of the following 7.5 FCE (the specified science courses required in the two year core) with a grade of "C-" or better in each course:

• Geology 201, 203, 311, 323, 337, 341, 381
• Geophysics 355
• Physics 211 or 221 and 223
• Chemistry 201 and 203
• Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217 , Mathematics 253 or 263 or Applied Mathematics 219, and Mathematics 221

As space permits, the Department will accept a certain number of students who wish to gain admission to the third year of the Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration), or Applied and Environmental Geology programs by transferring from other institutions or programs. Any student requesting admission at this level is subject to "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar and, in addition, must meet the following criterion: completion of the 7.5 FCE listed above ( University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions) with a grade of "C-" or better in each course.

In the event that the number of students choosing one of these programs exceeds the number that can be accommodated by available resources, students will be admitted to that program in descending rank order of academic performance until the enrollment limit is reached.

2. As space permits, the Department will accept a certain number of students who wish to gain admission to the second year of the Geological Sciences core, or the second or third year of the Geophysics or Environmental Science (Geology) Major or Minor programs or the Natural Science (Geosciences) Concentration program by transferring from other institutions or programs. Any student requesting admission at this level is subject to "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar and, in addition, must meet the following criteria:

Completion of the following courses with a grade of "C-" or better in each course:

For Geological Sciences and Environmental Science (Geology):

• Geology 201 and 203
• Chemistry 201 and 203
• Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217 and one of Mathematics 253 or 263 or 221 or Applied Mathematics 219

For Geophysics:

• Geology 201 and 203
• Physics 211 or 221 and 223
• Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217 and one of Mathematics 253 or 263 or 221 or Applied Mathematics 219

For the Natural Sciences program (Geosciences Concentration):

• Geology 201 and 203
• Chemistry 201 and 203
• Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217 and one of Mathematics 253 or 263 or 221 or Applied Mathematics 219
• Physics 211 or 221 and 223

In the event that the number of students choosing one of these programs exceeds the number that can be accommodated by available resources, students will be admitted to that program in descending rank order of academic performance until the enrollment limit is reached.

Academic performance will be measured on the basis of the grade point average calculated over the most recent five FCE ( University of Calgary courses and/or transferable courses taken at other institutions). New admissions to the University are always subject to the "Admission Requirements" as stated in the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar.

3. Once admitted, a place in the Department's programs is assured for students advancing through the second and subsequent years with satisfactory performance. Admission will be granted for Fall Session only and will be based upon academic merit. Due to limited enrollment capacity in many senior courses, it will not always be possible to accommodate every student's choice of optional geology courses in the third and subsequent years.

 

Course Enrollment Limitations

Geology 311, 313, 337, 341, 373, 381, 391, 401, 429, 437, 439, 441, 503, 541, Geophysics 355, 453, 457, 549, 557, and 559 are limited enrollment courses.

Students registered in one of the following programs will have priority in the indicated courses:

Geological Sciences/Geology, Geology (Petroleum Geology Concentration)

Geology 311, 313, 323, 337 341, 373, 381, 391, 401, 429, 437, 439, 449, 541, Geophysics 355, 449, 453, 559

Geological Sciences/Applied and Environmental Geology

Geology 311, 313, 323, 337, 341, 373, 381, 401, 429, 437, 439, 441, 503, Geophysics 355, 453, 559

Geophysics

Geology 311, 341, 381, 401, 449, 541, Geophysics 355, 449, 453, 457, 549, 557, and 559

Natural Sciences Program (Geosciences)

Geology 311, 313, 337, 341, 381, 429, Geophysics 355, 453, 457, 557, and 559

Environmental Science (Geology)

Geology 311, 313, 337, 341, 373, 381, 401, 429, 503, Geophysics 355

5. Geology Programs

Admission

See the sections on "Enrollment Limitations" under the Department of Geology and Geophysics and under Section III (Faculty Regulations).

Courses constituting the field of Geology

All courses labelled Geology excluding Geology 209, 301, 303, 307, 309, 317, 377, 415, 471, and 499.

Required Courses - Major Program

See also Section III (Faculty Regulations), Subsections 4A (Program Requirements - Major Programs) and 5B (Course Selection - Introductory Courses).

7.5 FCE - Geology 201, 203, 311, 313, 323, 337, 341, 381, 391, 429, 437, 439, 443, 461, 555

1.5 FCE - Options from the field of Geology

1.0 FCE - Chemistry 201, 203

0.5 FCE - Geophysics 355

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 251 or 249 or Applied Mathematics 217

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 253 or 263 or Applied Mathematics 219

0.5 FCE - Mathematics 221

1.0 FCE - Physics 211 or 221, 223

0.5 FCE - Science options from the following:

• Applied Mathematics 311, 413, 415
• Biology 231, 233
• Chemistry 311, 315, 331, 333, 351, 353, 371, 373
• Computer Science 215, 231, 233, 235
• Mathematics 311, 331, 349, 353
• Physics 321, 323, 325
• Statistics 211, 213, 327, 357
• Zoology 375

1.0 FCE - Geology, Geophysics or Engineering options from the following:

• Petroleum Engineering 507, 513, 515
• courses in the field of Geophysics
• courses in the field of Geology

4.0 FCE - Non-Science options as follows (check Table I in Section III, Faculty Regulations, for ineligible courses):

• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Humanities
• 1.0 FCE from the Faculty of Social Sciences
• 2.0 FCE from any faculty outside Science including Humanities and Social Sciences

1.0 FCE - Options (Science options are recommended)

Note: The Major program must contain at least 10 FCE from outside the field of Geology, and the Honours program must contain at least 8 FCE from outside the field of Geology.

Note: 600-level courses are available to fourth year students with prerequisites and consent of the Department.

Required Courses - Honours Program

Same as the Major degree program in Geology except that the 2.0 FCE of Geology options, the 1.0 FCE of Geology, Geophysics or Engineering options, and the 1.0 FCE of Options must include the following courses:

• 1.0 FCE - Geology 510
• 0.5 FCE - Geophysics 453 or 465

Required Courses - Minor Program

5.0 FCE in the field of Geology

Suggested Program Sequence

(Majors and Honours)