X. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Animal Biology (ABIO)
Department of Animal Biosciences, Ontario Agricultural College
Major (Honours Program)
Students may enter this major in Semester 1 or any semester thereafter. A student wishing to declare the major may wish to consult the Faculty Advisor.
Semester 1
| BIOL*1050 | [0.50] | Biology of Plants & Animals in Managed Ecosystems |
| 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: https://www.uoguelph.ca/bsc/revised_SS | ||
Semester 2
Semester 3
| AGR*2350 | [0.50] | Animal Production Systems, Health and Industry |
| BIOC*2580 | [0.50] | Introduction to Biochemistry |
| MBG*2040 | [0.50] | Foundations in Molecular Biology and Genetics |
| MBG*2400 | [0.50] | Fundamentals of Plant and Animal Genetics |
| 0.50 electives or restricted electives | ||
| Students are encouraged to consider CIS*1000as an elective if they wish to enhance their computer literacy. | ||
Semester 4
Semester 5
Semester 6
Semester 7
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Semester 8
| 2.50 electives or restricted electives |
Restricted Electives
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Students must complete 2.00 credits from Arts or Social Science courses. ANSC*1210 is an Arts and Social Science 1.00 credit. 1.00 additional credits from Arts or Social Science are required.
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0.50 credits is required from each of the following areas: Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding & Genetics, and Animal Physiology & Behaviour. Students are encouraged to consult with the Faculty Advisor for help in tailoring their selection to meet personal and career interests.
| Animal Breeding & Genetics [0.50] Required | |||||||||||
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| Animal Nutrition [0.50] Required | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Animal Physiology & Behaviour [0.50] Required | |||||||||||||||||
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| 3. An additional 3.00 credits must be obtained by selecting courses from the above lists and from the following: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credit Summary (20.00 Total Credits)
3.50 - First year science credits
6.50 - Required science courses semesters 3 - 8
4.50 - Restricted electives (#2 and #3)
1.50 - Approved Science electives
1.00 - Required Arts and/or Social Science course (ANSC 1210)
1.00 – Approved Arts and/or Social Science electives
2.00 - 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 2.00 credits must be at the 4000 level and an additional 4.00 credits must be at the 3000 or 4000 level.