University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs


Physical Science

College of Physical and Engineering Science.

Major

Distribution Requirements

This major will require the completion of [20.00] credits as indicated below:

  1. Basic Science Core - [4.00]

  2. Subject Area Core - [8.00]

  3. Science Electives - [4.00]

  4. Arts and Social Science Electives - [2.00]

  5. Free Electives - [2.00]

*The program must include a total of [6.00] at the 300 and 400 level. Of these, at least [3.00] must be at the 400 level

+Semester 1

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
27-160 [0.50] Foundations of Programming
63-108 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
OR
63-120 [0.50] Calculus I
76-100 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
OR
76-107 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
*Students may be exempted from 27-160 upon taking a computer science assessment of computing skills.

+Semester 2

19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
27-170 [0.50] Introduction to Computing and Information Science
63-121 [0.50] Calculus II
OR
63-208 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
76-101 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
OR
76-108 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

+The MPC˛ courses provide another route into Semester 3. MPC˛ students should consult the Program Counsellor concerning course selection for Semesters 1 and 2.

Semester 3

19-248 [0.50] Analytical Chemistry I
27-190 [0.50] Discrete Structures in Computer Science
63-216 [0.50] Linear Algebra I
OR
89-204 [0.50] Statistics I
OR
89-210 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics
[1.00] Mathematical or Physical Science elective*
*To be chosen from 19-206, 19-282, 27-242, 63-200, 63-220, 76-244, 76-246.

+Semester 4

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
66-201 [0.50] Structure and Application of Microcomputers
76-204 [0.50] Fundamental Electronics and Sensors
[1.00] Mathematical or Physical Science elective
*To be chosen from 19-207, 19-270, 27-242, 63-213, 63-217, 63-221, 76-245, 76-247, 89-205.

+Semester 5 -8

[2.50] Physical Science elective**
[0.50] Science elective
[0.50] Elective***

** To be chosen from: Chemistry, Computing and Information Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Geology, Geomorphology, Soil Science and Physical Geography.

[6.00] credits in science must be taken in Semesters 5 through 8 at 300 or 400 level in mathematical and physical science.

***To bring to a total of [2.00] in Arts and Social Science

Honours Physical Science (With a Minor)

The requirements and schedules are the same as for Honours Physical Science. Minor subjects are described on page .


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