Science Academic Programs and Plans

Advisors: See Faculty of Science academic advisors.

Honours Science and Business is available in both systems of study: regular and co-operative.

As technological developments are introduced at an ever-increasing pace, there is a demand for individuals with a strong foundation in science and its implementation in the world of business and government. Decision makers often need to appreciate the underlying scientific issues as well as the economic ramifications of their decisions.

Science and Business is an interdisciplinary plan and is designed to produce a pool of multifaceted graduates equipped with a unique blend of knowledge in science technology and business, as well as, information technology, creative problem solving, and decision-making skills. It is designed to prepare students for a career in management in the technology-intensive global market place. 

There are three specializations available for Science and Business: Biology Specialization, Biochemistry Specialization, and Biotechnology Specialization.

Continuing in Honours Science and Business (regular and co-op) requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 65% and a minimum cumulative Science average of 65%.

Successful completion requires:

1. 21.0 units distributed as follows:
   • 1.5 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, CHEM 123, CHEM 123L
   • 8.0 Science elective units that include:
     • One of the following:
       • 1.0 unit of 100- or 200-level BIOL courses, exclusive of BIOL 225 and BIOL 280
       • EARTH 121, EARTH 121L, EARTH 122, EARTH 122L
       • PHYS 111, PHYS 111L, PHYS 112, PHYS 112L
     • A minimum of 3.0 units at a 200-level or higher
     • A minimum of 2.5 units at a 300-level or higher
     • A minimum of 0.5 unit at a 400-level
     • A maximum of 1.0 lab unit
   • 1.5 AFM units: AFM 123, AFM 131, AFM 231
   • 2.5 ECON units: ECON 101, ECON 102, ECON 201, ECON 221, ECON 371
   • 0.5 MGMT unit: MGMT 220
   • 1.0 MATH unit: MATH 127 and MATH 128
   • 0.5 CS unit: CS 100
   • 3.0 SCBUS units: SCBUS 122, SCBUS 123, SCBUS 223, SCBUS 225, SCBUS 323, SCBUS 423
   • 0.5 program elective unit chosen from: ACTSC 231, ECON 211, ECON 361, ECON 372, HRM 200, HRM 301, MSCI 311, MSCI 432, STAT 231, STAT 333
   • 1.0 Science elective or program elective unit
   • 0.5 ENGL unit: ENGL 193/SPCOM 193
   • 0.5 elective unit, any subject
2. Co-operative program requirements (when applicable) that include:
   • A minimum of four work terms: COOP 1, COOP 2, COOP 3, COOP 4.
   • A minimum of three work-term reports: one as part of PD 11, WKRPT 200S, WKRPT 300S.
   • A minimum of four Professional Development courses: PD 1, PD 11, and two other PD courses.

Additional conditions:

1. Students who select BIOL, EARTH, or PHYS with two associated labs to meet their Year One Science requirements will need one less 0.5 unit Science elective in order to fulfil the 8.0 unit Science elective requirement.
2. Students who select BIOL with one or less associated labs to meet their Year One Science requirements must take an additional 0.5 unit of Science to fulfil the 8.0 unit Science elective requirement.
3. A maximum of 2.0 failed units is permitted.
4. Normally, a maximum of 3.0 SCBUS units is permitted.

Notes

1. Alternate program electives may be substituted with permission from the academic advisor.
2. Science elective courses include BIOL, CHEM, EARTH, and PHYS courses.
3. PHYS 121 and PHYS 121L can substitute PHYS 111 and PHYS 111L.
4. PHYS 122 and PHYS 122L can substitute PHYS 112 and PHYS 112L.
5. BIOL labs are recommended but not required unless needed to satisfy upper-year courses as prerequisites.
6. HRM 200 and MSCI 311 are recommended program electives.
7. Students can choose to emphasize one of the following business areas by selecting or substituting appropriate program electives. Students should note that this may require an additional term(s) of study:
   
   • International business: AFM 333 and INDEV 100
   • Entrepreneurism: BET 300 and MSCI 311
   • Technical development: MSCI 311
   • Strategic operations: ECON 311 and MSCI 311

Recommended Course Sequences

See academic advisor for regular plan sequencing.

See co-op plan.