2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

General Program (BSCG)

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 a passing grade in a minimum of 15.00 required credits (usually 30 courses) as outlined in the Total Course Requirements for all students in the General Science Program.

Recommended Schedule for Students in Biological Science Areas

Semester 1*
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
MATH*1080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus I
PHYS*1070 [0.50] Introductory Physics for Life Sciences
0.50 Arts or Social Science elective
Semester 2
BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
0.50 elective
One of:
MATH*2080 [0.50] Elements of Calculus II
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
One of:
PHYS*1080 [0.50] Physics for Life Sciences
PHYS*2040 [0.50] Fundamental Electronics and Sensors
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
Semester 4 to 6

A minimum of 2.50 credits in each semester, including at least 2.00 acceptable science credits per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

*refer to B.Sc. Program Requirements: Regulation 1, Entry Credits and Regulation 3, 1000 Level Credits

Recommended Schedule for Students in Physical Science Areas

Semester 1*
BIOL*1030 [0.50] Biology I
CHEM*1040 [0.50] General Chemistry I
MATH*1200 [0.50] Calculus I
PHYS*1000 [0.50] An Introduction to Mechanics
0.50 Arts or Social Science elective
Semester 2
BIOL*1040 [0.50] Biology II
CHEM*1050 [0.50] General Chemistry II
MATH*1210 [0.50] Calculus 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
0.50 elective
One of:
CIS*1200 [0.50] Introduction to Computing
STAT*2040 [0.50] Statistics I
STAT*2100 [0.50] Introductory Probability and Statistics
Semester 4 to 6

A minimum of 2.50 credits in each semester, including 2.00 acceptable science courses per semester. For details consult 'Total Course Requirements'.

*refer to B.Sc. Program Requirements: Regulation 3, 1000 Level Credits

Total Course Requirements for all Students in the General Science Program

Total of 15.00 credits (usually 30 courses) as follows:

  1. The Science core - a minimum of 1.50 credits (usually 3 courses) beyond the 4U or OAC level, in each of biological science, chemistry, mathematical science, physics (Refer to "Regulation 3, 1000 Level Credits") - minimum of 6.00 (usually 12 courses)

  2. 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)

  3. Arts and social science credits - 2.00 credits (usually 4 courses)

  4. Additional acceptable credits (these may include one of BIOL*1020, CHEM*1060, PHYS*1020) - 1.00 credit (usually 2 courses)

*at least 2.00 credits (usually 4 courses) of the additional science courses must be 3000 or 4000 level