2006-2007 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar

X. Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Technology [B.Sc.(Tech.)]

The B.Sc.(Tech.) program was designed for students who do not intend to pursue post-graduate studies and are strongly focused on securing industrial employment that makes use of the knowledge acquired in their bachelors degree. This program provides students with the knowledge and skills deemed to be essential by employers and exemplifies the positive benefits of cooperation between colleges and universities. The program combines rigorous theory with practical applications.

For the B.Sc.(Tech.) degree the University offers an honours program requiring the equivalent of 8 semesters of successful full-time study. Two of the semesters will be located at Seneca College in Toronto. The program requires the completion of four co-op work-terms. Students are encouraged to study full-time and to follow the schedule of studies listed below. In the B.Sc.(Tech.) program, 2.50 credits per semester is the normal load for a regular full-time student.