X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Marine and Freshwater Biology (MFB)
Department of Integrative Biology, College of Biological Science
The Marine and Freshwater Biology major capitalizes on Guelph’s recognized excellence in aquatic research. In this major, you will build upon core courses in ecology, evolution, genetics, physiology and zoology as you study freshwater and marine environments and work with aquatic organisms experimentally in the field and in the lab. You will have the opportunity to perform independent research projects under a variety of field and laboratory conditions to enhance your learning experience. This program prepares students for post-graduate work in the aquatic sciences, and provides a sound scientific background for students wishing to pursue careers in biology, management and conservation, aquaculture, biotechnology, education, and research either in government or the private sectors.
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*1080 | [0.50] | Physics for Life Sciences |
| 0.50 Arts or Social Science electives | ||
Students lacking Grade 12 or 4U Biology, Chemistry or Physics should follow the revised schedule of study for this major found at http://www.bsc.uoguelph.ca/revisedss
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
Semester 8
Restricted Electives
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
Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
4.00 - First year science core
10.00 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
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.