University of Guelph 1999-2000 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*

BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
PHYS*1070 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences I
0.50 Arts or Social Science elective

Semester 2

BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
MATH*2080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
OR
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences II
OR
PHYS*2040 [0.50] Fundamental Electronics and Sensors
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
0.50 elective

Semester 3

0.50 credit in biological science

0.50 credit in chemistry

0.50 credit in physics

0.50 credit in mathematical science

0.50 elective

Semesters 4 - 6

A minimum of 2.50 credits in each semester, including at least 1.50 acceptable science credits per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

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

Recommended Schedule for Students in Physical Science Areas

Semester 1*

BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
MATH*1200 [0.50] Calculus I
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
PHYS*1000 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
0.50 Arts or Social Science elective

Semester 2

BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus II
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
PHYS*1010 [0.50] Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
0.50 elective

Semester 3

0.50 credit in biological science
0.50 credit in chemistry
0.50 credit in physics
CIS*1200 [0.50] Introduction to Computing
OR
Z**deleted**CIS*1600 [0.50] Foundations of Programming
OR
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
OR
STAT*2100 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics
0.50 elective

Semesters 4 - 6

A minimum of 2.50 credits in each semester, including 1.50 acceptable science courses per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

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

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 BIOL*1020,CHEM*1060, PHYS*1020) - 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 3000 or 4000 level

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Last revised: January 1999.