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 as outlined in the Total Course Requirements for all students in the General Science Program and have achieved a minimum cumulative average of 50%.
Total Course Requirements for all Students in the General Science Program
Total of 15.00 credits as follows:
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4.00 credits from the first year science core - 1.00 credits beyond the 4U/ grade 12 level in each of biological science, chemistry, mathematical science, physics. Note: A maximum of 7.00 credits at the 1000 level may be used towards the degree requirements.
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An additional 0.50 credits from at least 3 of the following subject areas: biological science, biochemistry/chemistry, mathematical science, physics.
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6.50 additional credits selected from the list of approved sciences electives for the B.Sc. degree program of which 2.50 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level. Note: One of: BIOL*1020, CHEM*1060, PHYS*1020 may be counted towards the degree requirements, counting as 0.50 credits in science.
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2.00 credits - arts and/or social science electives approved for the B.Sc. degree program.
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1.00 credits in electives.
Recommended Schedule for Students in Biological Science Areas
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
| BIOL*1090 | [0.50] | Introduction to Molecular and Cellular Biology | |||||||||||||||
| CHEM*1050 | [0.50] | General Chemistry II | |||||||||||||||
| PHYS*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences | |||||||||||||||
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| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | |||||||||||||||||
| * BIOL*1080 is a prerequisite for some courses in the biological sciences. Students are strongly recommended to also complete this course by the end of the third semester. | |||||||||||||||||
Semester 3 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'.
Recommended Schedule for Students in Physical Science Areas
Semester 1
| CHEM*1040 | [0.50] | General Chemistry I | |||||||||
| MATH*1200 | [0.50] | Calculus I | |||||||||
| PHYS*1000 | [0.50] | An Introduction to Mechanics | |||||||||
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| 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
| CHEM*1050 | [0.50] | General Chemistry II | |||||||||
| MATH*1210 | [0.50] | Calculus II | |||||||||
| PHYS*1010 | [0.50] | Introductory Electricity and Magnetism | |||||||||
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| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | |||||||||||
Semester 3 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'.