X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Marine and Freshwater Biology (MFB)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
The Major in Marine and Freshwater Biology provides a broad ecological perspective on aquatic environments based on the physical as well as the biological sciences. This major prepares students for post-graduate work in the aquatic sciences, and provides a sound science background for students wishing to pursue careers in teaching, government service or the private sector.
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major must consult the Faculty Advisor. A minimum total of 20.00 credits is required to complete the major.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1070 | [0.50] | Discovering Biodiversity |
| 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 electives | ||
| Students who are lacking one 4U /grade 12 course in Biology, Chemistry or Physics must take the equivalent introductory course in first semester. The required first-year science courses in that subject should be completed according to the revised schedule of studies available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
Restricted Electives
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At least 1.00 credits of Arts and/or Social Science electives are required. The list of approved Arts and Social Science electives for B.Sc. students is available at: http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/Approved_electives.shtml#arts
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Senior Ecology - a minimum of 0.50 credits from the following list:
BIOL*3110 [0.50] Population Ecology BIOL*3120 [0.50] Community Ecology -
Field & Research - a minimum of 0.75 credits from the following list:
BIOL*4110 [1.00] Ecological Methods BIOL*4410 [0.75] Field Ecology BIOL*4610 [0.75] Arctic Ecology BIOL*4700 [0.50] Field Biology BIOL*4710 [0.25] Field Biology BIOL*4800 [0.50] Field Biology BIOL*4810 [0.25] Field Biology IBIO*4500 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology I IBIO*4510 [0.75] Research in Integrative Biology II IBIO*4521/2 [2.00] Thesis in Integrative Biology ZOO*4300 [0.75] Marine Biology and Oceanography ZOO*4540 [0.50] Marine and Freshwater Research Other field or research courses with approval of faculty advisor.
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - First year science core
8.75 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
1.25 - Restricted electives (# 2 and 3 in restricted electives list)
2.00 - Approved science electives
1.00 - Arts and/or Social Science electives (#1 in restricted electives)
3.00 - Free electives - any approved elective for B.Sc. Students
Of the total credits required, students are required to complete 16.00 credits in science of which a minimum of 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.