University of Guelph 1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar

X--Degree Programs


General Program

Continuation of Study

Students are advised to consult the regulations for continuation of study within the program which are outlined in detail in Section VIII, Undergraduate Degree Regulations & Procedures.

Conditions for Graduation

In order to qualify for graduation from the general program the student is required to attain pass standing in a minimum of [15.00] acceptable credits (usually 30 courses).

Recommended Schedule for Students in Biological Science Areas

Semester 1*

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
63-108 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
76-107 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

*Refer to B.Sc. Program Requirements: Regulation 1. Introductory Courses.

Semester 2

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
63-208 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
OR
89-204 [0.50] Statistics I
76-108 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
OR
76-204 [0.50] Fundamental Electronics and Sensors
19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
[0.50] elective

Semester 3

[0.50] biological science

[0.50] chemistry

[0.50] physics

[0.50] mathematical science

[0.50] elective

Semesters 4 - 6

A minimum of [2.50] credits (formerly 5 courses) in each semester, including at least [1.50] acceptable science credits per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

Recommended Schedule for Students in Physical Science Areas

Semester 1*

15-103 [0.50] Biology I
63-120 [0.50] Calculus I
19-104 [0.50] General Chemistry I
76-100 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
[0.50] Arts or Social Science elective

*Refer to B.Sc. Program Requirements: Regulation 1. Introductory Courses.

Semester 2

15-104 [0.50] Biology II
63-121 [0.50] Calculus II
19-105 [0.50] General Chemistry II
76-101 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
[0.50] elective

Semester 3

[0.50] biological science
[0.50] chemistry
[0.50] physics
27-120 [0.50] Introduction to Computing
OR
27-160 [0.50] Foundations of Programming
OR
89-204 [0.50] Statistics I
OR
89-210 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics
[0.50] elective

Semesters 4 - 6

A minimum of [2.50] credits (usually 5 courses) in each semester, including [1.50] acceptable science courses per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

Total Course Requirements for all Students in the General Science Program are as follows:

The Science core - a minimum of [1.50] credits (usually 3 courses) beyond the OAC level, in each of biological science, chemistry, mathematical science, physics (Refer to "Introductory Courses") - minimum of [6.00] (usually 12 courses).

Additional acceptable science credits* - selected from biological science, chemistry, computing and information science, mathematics, statistics, physics, geology or other science courses - [6.00] credits (usually 12 courses)

Arts and social science credits - [2.00] credits (usually 4 courses)

Additional acceptable credits (these may include 1 of 15-102,19-106, 76-102) - [1.00] credit (usually 2 courses)

Total: [15.00] credits (usually 30 courses)

*At least [2.00] credits (usually 4 courses) of the additional science courses must be 300 or 400 level.


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Last revised: March 16 1998.