UM First Year Planning Guide

ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• Please refer to the 2020/2021 Applicant Information Bulletin which outlines categories of admission,
requirements, and deadlines.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Music 40S is strongly recommended, while a second 40S language is recommended.
• Private lessons in your instrument and formal instruction in music theory and keyboard study are strongly
recommended.
• Good academic performance in subject areas other than music is strongly recommended.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• B.Mus.: 5 years from University 1 or 4 years if Direct Entry from high school (126 credit hours).
• B.Jazz: 5 years from University 1 or 4 years if Direct Entry from high school (126 credit hours).

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Learn more in the Academic Calendar
Visit the Desautels Faculty of Music website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Degree programs in the Faculty of Science are offered in the areas of Computing Sciences, Life
Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physical Sciences and Psychology. To see program overviews, learn
about unique opportunities to students in a specific program, and to connect to admission and
faculty resource links, review the appropriate Admissions Program page. Pre-professional study
options are available for Optometry and Veterinary Medicine.

DEGREES OFFERED IN THE FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

B.Sc. HONOURS
A four year degree providing a rigorous examination of a subject designed to prepare you for graduate
studies, professional programs or a high degree of specialization within your subject area. The B.Sc. Honours
degree requires high grade standards; you have the option to declare a Minor. Co-operative Education
options are available in most Honours degree programs.
B.Sc. FOUR YEAR MAJOR
A four year degree providing in-depth study of a subject designed for students interested in pursuing a
career in a specific subject area. You also have the option to declare a Minor. Co-operative Education
options are available in most Four Year Major degree programs.
B.Sc. GENERAL
A three year degree providing a diversified training in Science. Choose the B.Sc. General if you are looking for a
general education in the natural and/or mathematical sciences, or if you plan to enter a program that requires
a degree. The B.Sc. General is not intended for students who want to practice in a field of specialization.

SPECIAL STUDY FEATURES:

You have the opportunity to participate in a Co-operative Education option that gives you a solid
academic background and valuable job experience in most of the Major or Honours degree programs. If you
are interested in this opportunity, note that you will typically enter a Major or Honours program following
Year 1, and transfer to the Co-operative Education Option in Year 3. Additionally, you have the opportunity to
participate in research through summer programs and 4th Year Honours projects.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES FOR THE B.Sc. FOUR YEAR MAJOR AND B.Sc. HONOURS DEGREES:

Admission to the Faculty of Science from University 1 is referred to as a ‘transit’ and therefore does not
require an application process for admission to the faculty. Once you have completed any 24–30 credit hours
of course work you are eligible to transit to the Faculty of Science B.Sc. General degree. You may be also
eligible to transit directly to a Faculty of Science B.Sc. Four Year Major program.
To be eligible for the B.Sc. Honours or B.Sc. Four Year Major degrees you must satisfy the specific course
requirements as outlined on the following program planning pages. Minimum grades in required courses are
noted in the Academic Calendar. If you enter the Faculty of Science under the B.Sc. General program, you can
always complete the specific requirements for a B.Sc. Honours or B.Sc. Four Year Major program and apply to
the program in Year 2 or 3.

The following pages include entries for all Honours and Four Year Major programs available in the Faculty of
Science. Double Honours and Double Major programs are also possible in Science.
PROGRAMS ARE DIVIDED INTO SECTIONS:
Computer Sciences | Life Sciences | Mathematical Sciences | Physical Sciences | Psychology
General Science | Preparation for Optometry | Preparation for Veterinary Medicine

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing
this degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the Computer Science
program page.
The Co-operative Education option offers a solid academic background and valuable job experience.
Note that when you start the Co-operative Education option, you will enter the regular program following
Year 1 and transfer to the Co-operative Education option in Year 3.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

COMMON COURSES TO ALL COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMS

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers

COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or substitutes listed
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or substitutes listed
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or substitutes listed

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% required.
• If taking MATH 1230 (M) or STAT 1150 (M), minimum 70% required.

• If taking PHYS 1050, Physics 40S minimum 60% required.

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

B.C.Sc. BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS OR CREDIT HOURS
B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR - COMPUTER SCIENCE
3
Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or 3
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
3
COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2 6
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or 6
30
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

STAT 1000 (M) Basic Statistical Analysis 1 or
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Computer Science Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours, including Comp
1020, MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed). COMP 1010 or COMP
1012 is required as a prerequisite for COMP 1020 in most cases.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Computer Science
program charts.

• COMP 1500 and COMP 1600 are recommended electives in Year 1. If they are chosen as electives, they
must be taken before entering the Computer Science Honours or Four Year Major program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (JOINT HONOURS) - COMPUTER SCIENCE–MATHEMATICS

Joint Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or 3
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
3
COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2 3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or
3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
6
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 3
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or 30
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Computer Science-Mathematics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours,
including COMP 1020, MATH 1230 (M), and MATH 1232 (M) (or substitutes listed). COMP 1010 or COMP
1012 is required as a prerequisite for COMP 1020 in most cases.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Computer Science–
Mathematics Joint Honours program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as
they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. Students must get departmental permission for this substitution.
• COMP 1500 or COMP 1600 is recommended as an elective in Year 1. If one of these courses is chosen,
it must be taken before entering the Computer Science Honours or Four Year Major program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first-year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - COMPUTER SCIENCE–PHYSICS
AND ASTRONOMY

Joint Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or 3
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers 3
3
COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2 3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or
3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3
3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 6
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or 3
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences 30

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Computer Science-Physics and Astronomy Joint Honours program requires 24 credit
hours including COMP 1020, PHYS 1050, PHYS 1070, MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700
(M) (or substitutes listed). COMP 1010 or COMP 1012 is required as a prerequisite for COMP 1020 in
most cases.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Computer Science–
Physics and Astronomy Joint Honours Program chart.

• COMP 1500 or COMP 1600 is recommended as an elective in Year 1. If one of these courses is chosen,
it must be taken before entering the Computer Science Honours or Four Year Major program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE COMPUTER SCIENCE

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - COMPUTER SCIENCE–STATISTICS

Joint Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or 3
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
3
COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2 3
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing 3
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing 3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or
3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 6
30
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Computer Science-Statistics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including
COMP 1020, MATH 1230 (M) (or substitutes listed), STAT 1150 (M), and STAT 2150 (M). COMP 1010 or
COMP 1012 is required as a prerequisite for COMP 1020 in most cases.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Computer Science–
Statistics Joint Honours program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1232 (M), and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. In this case, STAT 2150 (M) will be taken in Year 2.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s); choose from the Recommended
Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCES

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing this
degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the following Life Sciences
program pages:
Biochemistry | Biological Sciences | Genetics | Microbiology
The Co-operative Education option offers a solid academic background and valuable job experience. Note
that when you start the Co-operative Education option, you will enter the regular program following Year 1
and transfer to the Co-operative Education option in Year 3.

LIFE SCIENCES

COMMON FIRST YEAR COURSES TO ALL LIFE SCIENCES PROGRAMS

BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Biology 40S minimum 50% required.
• Chemistry 40S minimum 50% required.
• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% is usually required.

• If taking MATH 1230 (M) or STAT 1150 (M), minimum 70% required.
• Math 40S (Applied), minimum 70%, acceptable for programs not requiring MATH 1500 (M), MATH 1510 (M)

or MATH 1520 (M).
• Physics 40S minimum 50% required if taking PHYS 1020 (M) or PHYS 1050.

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOCHEMISTRY CREDIT HOURS

Joint Honours and Joint Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences 6
30
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Biochemistry Joint Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including BIOL
1020, CHEM 1300, and CHEM 1310.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Biochemistry Joint
Honours and Joint Four Year Major Degree Requirements.

• BIOL 1030 is additionally recommended in Year 1 as it is a prerequisite for 2000 level courses in
the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s); choose from the Recommended
Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions 3
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 6
STAT 1000 (M) Basic Statistical Analysis 1 6
Choose one of the following: 30
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Biological Sciences Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including BIOL
1020 and BIOL 1030.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Biological Sciences
Honours Degree Requirements and Biological Sciences Four Year Major Degree Requirements.
• CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1310 are additionally recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000
level courses in the program for most theme areas.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• In Year 2, students will choose to pursue a theme area in one of the following:
Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology
Ecology and Environmental Biology – STAT 2000 (M) is also required and may be taken as part of
your electives in Year 1
Environmental and Integrative Physiology
Evolution and Biodiversity
Integrative Biology
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - GENETICS CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 6
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or 30
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

STAT 1000 (M) Basic Statistical Analysis 1 or
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing

Choose one of the following:
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Genetics Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including BIOL 1020, BIOL
1030, CHEM 1300, and CHEM 1310.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Genetics Honours
and Four Year Major Degree Requirements.

• STAT 1000 (M) (or substitute listed) is additionally recommended in Year 1 as it is a prerequisite for
2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the FFaculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE LIFE SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MICROBIOLOGY CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
MBIO 1010 Microbiology 1 3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions 3
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 6
STAT 1000 (M) Basic Statistical Analysis 1 or 3
30
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Choose one of the following:
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Microbiology Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including BIOL 1020,
MBIO 1010, CHEM 1300, and CHEM 1310.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Microbiology Honours
and Four Year Major Degree Requirements.

• BIOL 1030 is additionally recommended in Year 1 as it is a prerequisite for 2000 level courses in the
program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing this
degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the following Mathematical
Sciences program pages:
Actuarial Mathematics | Mathematics | Statistics
The Co-operative Education option offers a solid academic background and valuable job experience.
Note that when you start the Co-operative Education option, you will enter the regular program following
Year 1 and transfer to the Co-operative Education option in Year 3. Co-op is available in all Mathematics and
Statistics programs with the exception of Actuarial Mathematics.

MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

COMMON COURSES TO ALL PROGRAM STREAMS:

MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or substitutes listed
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or substitutes listed
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or substitutes listed
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing or substitutes listed
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1* or substitute listed
*required in all programs with the exception of Actuarial Math

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% required.
• If taking MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M), or STAT 1150 (M), minimum 70% required.

• If taking PHYS 1050, Physics 40S minimum 60% required.

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - ACTUARIAL MATH 3
3
Honours degree only. 3

FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles 3
ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3
3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 6
30
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1

MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing
Elective(s)
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• All courses listed in the First Year Courses chart are program requirements and students are strongly
encouraged to take these in first year.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Actuarial Honours
program chart.

• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M).
Substitutions for MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M) have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. In this case, STAT 2150 (M) will be taken in Year 2.
• Choose electives from the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• The (W) requirement will be met by GMGT 2010 (W) in Year 2 of the program.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR - APPLIED MATHEMATICS CREDIT HOURS
OPTIONS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, ECONOMICS, OR STATISTICS

Four Year Major degree only.

FIRST YEAR COURSES

MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3
3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 6
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1
12
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 30
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
6 credit hours from one of the options, below:
COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 (3) or
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers (3) and

COMP 1020 Introductory Computer Science 2 (3)
ECONOMICS OPTION

ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles (3) and
ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles (3), or both

ECON 1210 Introduction to Canadian Economic Issues and Policies (3) and
ECON 1220 Introduction to Global Environmental Economic Issues and Policies (3)
STATISTICS OPTION
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing (3) and
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing (3)
Electives - If 6 credit hours are chosen from the Computer Science or Statistics Option, then 6 credit
hours of electives must be from the Faculty of Arts.

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES: 115

• To enter the Applied Mathematics Major program requires 24 credit hours including MATH 1230 (M)
and MATH 1232 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the following charts:
- Computer Science Option Program - Economics Option Program - Statistics Option Program
• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites
for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. In this case, STAT 2150 (M) will be taken in Year 2.
• Choose 6 credit hours from the Computer Science, Economics, or Statistics option to determine which is
the best option for your degree overall.
• Include a (W) course as part of your electives; choose from the Recommended Introductory Courses
list.
• Include 6 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts if pursuing Computer Science or Statistics option.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - MATHEMATICS CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3

FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
6
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 6
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or 30
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Mathematics Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including MATH 1230
(M) and MATH 1232 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Mathematics Honours
Program chart and Mathematics Four Year Major Program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites
for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. Students must get departmental permission for this substitution.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - MATHEMATICS–ECONOMICS CREDIT HOURS

Joint Honours degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES
3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3
6
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
6
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 30
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles and
ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles, or both

ECON 1210 Canadian Economic Issues and Policies and
ECON 1220 Global Environmental Economic Issues and Policies
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Electives, including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Mathematics-Economics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including ECON
1010, ECON 1020, MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Mathematics–
Economics Joint Honours Program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites
for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. Students must get departmental permission for this substitution.
• Include a (W) course as part of your electives; choose from the Recommended Introductory Courses
list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - STATISTICS CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing 3
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or 3

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers 3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or
3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 6
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
30
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1

MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Statistics Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including MATH 1230 (M) (or
substitutes listed), STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Statistics program charts.

• MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1232 (M), and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. In this case, STAT 2150 (M) will be taken in Year 2.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - STATISTICS–ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

Joint Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing 3
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing 3
ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles 3
ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles 3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3

MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
3
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
6
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 30
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
Elective(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Statistics-Actuarial Mathematics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including
MATH 1230 (M), STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Statistics–Actuarial
Mathematics Joint Honours program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1232 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as
they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M).
Substitutions for MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M) have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. In this case, STAT 2150 (M) will be taken in Year 2.
• Choose electives, including a (W) course, from the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES CREDIT HOURS

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - STATISTICS–ECONOMICS 3
6
Joint Honours degree.
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing 3
ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles and 3
ECON 1020 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles, or both 6
30
ECON 1210 Canadian Economic Issues and Policies and
ECON 1220 Global Environmental Economic Issues and Policies
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
Electives, including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Statistics-Economics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including ECON
1010, ECON 1020, MATH 1230 (M), STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Statistics–Economics
Joint Honours program chart.
• Note that entry to the Statistics-Economics Joint Honours program is typically in Year 3. If you would
like to enter the Joint Honours program in Year 2, consider taking STAT 2150 (M) in Year 1.

• MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1232 (M), and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.

• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements.
• Include a (W) course as part of your electives; choose from the Recommended Introductory Courses
list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - STATISTICS–MATHEMATICS CREDIT HOURS

Joint Honours degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing 3
STAT 2150 (M) Statistics and Computing
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3

MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 6
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
30
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1 or

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Statistics-Mathematics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including MATH
1230 (M), MATH 1232 (M), STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Statistics–Mathematics
Joint Honours program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as
they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Students are strongly advised to take MATH 1220 (M), MATH 1230 (M) and MATH 1232 (M). The listed
substitutions are allowed, but have higher grade requirements.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing
this degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the following Physical
Sciences program pages:
Chemistry | Physics | Astronomy
The Co-operative Education option offers a solid academic background and valuable job experience. Note
that when you start the Co-operative Education option, you will enter the regular program following Year 1
and transfer to the Co-operative Education option in Year 3.

PHYSICAL SCIENCES

COMMON COURSES TO ALL PHYSICAL SCIENCES PROGRAMS

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or substitutes listed
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or substitutes listed
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or substitute listed
PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or substitute listed
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry*
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry*
*required in all Chemistry programs

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% required.
• If taking MATH 1230 (M), minimum 70% required.

• Chemistry 40S minimum 50% required.
• Physics 40S minimum 50% required.
• If taking BIOL 1020, Biology 40S minimum 50% required.

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - CHEMISTRY CREDIT HOURS

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3

CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or 6
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences 6
30
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Chemistry Honours or Major program requires 24 credit hours including CHEM 1300 and
CHEM 1310.
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Chemistry Honours
Program and Chemistry Four Year Major Program.

• MATH 1500 (M), MATH 1700 (M), PHYS 1050, and PHYS 1070 (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS CREDIT HOURS

Honours degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 3

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or 3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2 3
6
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or 3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 30

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1

ASTR 1810 Introduction to Astronomy: The Magnificent Universe
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Elective

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Astronomy and Astrophysics Honours program requires 24 credit hours including PHYS
1050 and PHYS 1070 (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Physics and Astronomy
Program charts.

• ASTR 1830 is recommended as an elective in Year 1.
• MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - MEDICAL AND BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS

Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or 3
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 3
3
PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or 3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions 3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or
3
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 6
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 30

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Medical and Biological Physics Honours program requires 24 credit hours including PHYS
1050 and PHYS 1070 (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Physics and Astronomy
Program charts.

• MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s); choose from the Recommended
Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS - PHYSICS CREDIT HOURS

Honours degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 3

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or 3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2 6
6
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or 30
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Physics Honours program requires 24 credit hours including PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1070
(or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Physics and Astronomy
Program charts.

• MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR - PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY CREDIT HOURS

Four Year Major degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 3

PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or 3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2 6
6
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or 30
MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1

MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or
COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Physics and Astronomy Mathematics Major program requires 24 credit hours including
PHYS 1050 (or substitute listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Physics and Astronomy
Program charts.

• PHYS 1070, MATH 1300 (M), MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally
recommended in Year 1 as they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - CHEMISTRY–PHYSICS CREDIT HOURS

Joint Honours degree. 3
3
FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or
3
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1
PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or 6
3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2 30
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra or

MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences

MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2

Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)
Electives
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Chemistry-Physics Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours including CHEM 1300,
CHEM 1310, PHYS 1050, PHYS 1070, MATH 1500 (M), and MATH 1700 (M) (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Chemistry–Physics
Joint Honours Program chart.

• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s) or as part of your electives; choose from
the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PHYSICAL SCIENCES

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE JOINT HONOURS - MATHEMATICS–PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY

Joint Honours degree.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

MATH 1220 (M) Linear Algebra 1 or 3
MATH 1300 (M) Vector Geometry and Linear Algebra 3

MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or 3
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 3
3
MATH 1232 (M) Integral Calculus or 3
MATH 1700 (M) Calculus 2 or 3
MATH 1710 (M) Applied Calculus 2 3
6
MATH 1240 (M) Elementary Discrete Mathematics 30
PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics or

PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1
PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics or

PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2
COMP 1012 Computer Programming for Scientists and Engineers or

COMP 1010 Introductory Computer Science 1
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
Faculty of Arts course(s), including a Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses)

Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• To enter the Mathematics-Physics and Astronomy Joint Honours program requires 24 credit hours
including MATH 1230 (M), MATH 1232 (M), PHYS 1050, and PHYS 1070 (or substitutes listed).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Mathematics–Physics
and Astronomy Joint Honours Program chart.

• MATH 1220 (M) and MATH 1240 (M) (or substitutes listed) are additionally recommended in Year 1 as
they are prerequisites for 2000 level courses in the program.
• STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M) may be used in lieu of STAT 1150 (M), but have higher grade
requirements. Students must get departmental permission for this substitution.
• Include a (W) course as part of the Faculty of Arts course(s); choose from the Recommended
Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PSYCHOLOGY

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing
this degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the Psychology
program page.
Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, including the biological bases of
behaviour and cognitive processes, and behavioural and cognitive neuroscience.

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY

Honours and Four Year Major degrees are available.
The Honours and Major programs are comprised of courses in Psychology with related courses in Science.
The Honours or Four Year Major Psychology degree is also offered through the Faculty of Arts.

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology 6
Introductory science courses 6
See recommended areas of study in the chart below.
Written English (W) course (see Tips for Choosing Courses) 3-6
Electives 15-12
Total Credit Hours
30

RECOMMENDED INTRODUCTORY SCIENCES FOR B.SC. PSYCHOLOGY

• Biological Sciences • Mathematics • Statistics
BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1030 Choose 2 courses from: STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M), or
STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M)
• Chemistry - M ATH 1500 (M), MATH 1510 (M),
CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1310 MATH 1520 (M), or MATH 1230 (M)

• Computer Science - M ATH 1700 (M), MATH 1710 (M), or
COMP 1010 and COMP 1020 MATH 1232 (M)

- MATH 1300 (M) or MATH 1220 (M)

- MATH 1240 (M)

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• PSYC 1200 and at least 6 credit hours of introductory science courses are required to declare
the Psychology Major in the Faculty of Science. Entry to the Honours program is in Year 3, after
completing PSYC 2260 (M).
Minimum grades in required courses, as outlined in the Academic Calendar Psychology Honours
and Four Year Major Program charts.
• It is strongly recommended that additional science courses are taken as part of your electives, in order
to complete degree requirements.
• The (M) requirement will be met by PSYC 2260 (M) in Year 2 of the program.
• Choose your (W) course and electives from the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Introductory science courses in Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology,
Physics, and Statistics have 40S level prerequisites. See the Recommended Introductory Courses list for
specific prerequisite information.

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
View the full degree program online in the Academic Calendar
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE HONOURS

ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• Admission to the Faculty of Science from University 1 is referred to as a ‘transit’ and does not require an
application. Students must transit either directly to a Faculty of Science B.Sc. Four Year Major program
(provided entry requirements are met), or to the Faculty of Science B.Sc. General degree upon completion of
any 24 credit hours of course work. The transit function in Aurora is open in the Summer, and students must
transit prior to fall registration.

• Transit to a B.Sc. Four Year Major program (or the B.Sc. General program), and apply to the B.Sc. Honours
through the Faculty of Science Dean’s Office when eligible to do so.

• To be eligible to enter a B.Sc. Honours program, you must satisfy the specific course requirements on the
previous program planning pages.

• A 3.00 GPA (3.50 for Psychology) is required for entry to a B.Sc. Honours program, plus minimum grades
in required courses (as outlined the Academic Calendar).

• If you are not eligible for entry to an Honours program, you can always complete the specific
requirements following your transit to the Faculty of Science, and apply to the program in Year 2 or 3.
You may be able to enter the Honours program through a 2nd year entry route. See a Faculty of Science
academic advisor for details.

• Summer term may be used to complete requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Refer to each science program in this guide for specific prerequisite information.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• 4 years (120 credit hours).

PROGRAMS OFFERED AS AN HONOURS:

• Actuarial Math (alternately offered through • Mathematics
the Asper School of Business) • Mathematics–Physics and Astronomy
• Astronomy and Astrophysics • Mathematics–Economics (alternately offered
• Biochemistry through Arts)
• Biological Sciences • Medical and Biological Physics
• Chemistry • Microbiology
• Chemistry–Physics • Physics
• Computer Science • Psychology (alternately offered through Arts)
• Computer Science–Math • Statistics
• Computer Science–Physics and Astronomy • Statistics–Actuarial Mathematics
• Computer Science–Statistics • Statistics–Mathematics
• Genetics • Statistics–Economics (alternately offered
through Arts)

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE MAJOR

AF DMISSION INFORMATION:

• Admission to the Faculty of Science from University 1 is referred to as a ‘transit’ and does not require an
application. Students may be eligible to transit directly to a Faculty of Science B.Sc. Four Year Major program,
or may transit to the Faculty of Science B.Sc. General degree upon completion of any 24 credit hours of course
work. The transit function in Aurora is open in the Summer, and students must transit prior to fall registration.

• Transit to a B.Sc. Four Year Major program (or the B.Sc. General program), when eligible to do so.
• If you initially enter the B.Sc. General Program, apply to the B.Sc. Four Year Major program through the
Faculty of Science Dean’s Office when eligible.
• A 2.00 GPA is required for entry to a B.Sc. Four Year Major program, plus minimum grades in required
courses (as outlined the Academic Calendar).
• Summer term may be used to complete requirements.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Refer to each science program in this guide for specific prerequisite information.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• 4 years (120 credit hours).

PROGRAMS OFFERED AS A FOUR YEAR MAJOR:

• Applied Mathematics • Mathematics (alternately offered through Arts)
• Biochemistry • Microbiology
• Biological Sciences • Physics and Astronomy
• Chemistry • Psychology (alternately offered through Arts)
• Computer Science • Statistics
• Genetics

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE GENERAL

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing this
degree, and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the Science program page.

B.Sc. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE GENERAL

B.Sc. General: A three year degree providing diversified training in Science. Choose the B.Sc. General if you
are looking for a general education in the natural and/or mathematical sciences, or if you plan to enter a
program that requires a degree. The B.Sc. General is not intended for students who want to practice in a field
of specialization.

INTRODUCTORY AND ADVANCED LEVEL SCIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
As part of a B.Sc. General degree, you must complete 24 credit hours of Introductory Level Science courses
and 36 credit hours of Advanced Level Science courses.

The 24 credit hours of introductory level Science courses requires you to complete:

»» 6 credit hours from each of three science areas in Group A (18 credit hours in total), and

»» 6 credit hours of additional courses in Group A and/or Group B
Note: No more than 6 credit hours can be used in a single science area.

The 36 credit hours of advanced level coursework may be completed in two ways:

»» 18 credit hours from each of two science subject areas from:

• Biological Sciences • Computer Science • Microbiology • Statistics

• Chemistry • Mathematics • Physics and Astronomy

»» 36 credit hours (single subject area) of specific coursework in either:

• Biological Sciences • Chemistry

FIRST YEAR COURSES CREDIT HOURS

Introductory Level Science (1st subject area) from Group A 6
Introductory Level Science (2nd subject area) from Group A 6
Introductory Level Science (3rd subject area) from Group A 6
Introductory Level Science courses from Group A and/or Group B 6
Faculty of Arts course(s) 6

Total Credit Hours 30

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL SCIENCE AREAS

Group A

• Astronomy • Mathematics • Microbiology
ASTR 1810 and ASTR 1830 Choose 2 courses from: MBIO 1010 and MBIO 2020

• Biological Sciences - M ATH 1500 (M), MATH 1510 (M), • Physics
BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1030 MATH 1520 (M), or MATH 1230 (M) PHYS 1020 (M) or PHYS 1050, and
PHYS 1030 (M) or PHYS 1070
• Chemistry - M ATH 1700 (M), MATH 1710 (M), or
CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1310 MATH 1232 (M) • Statistics
STAT 1000 (M) and STAT 2000 (M), or
• Computer Science - MATH 1300 (M) or MATH 1220 (M) STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M)
COMP 1010 and COMP 1020 - MATH 1240 (M)

Group B

• BIOL 1410 (If Biological Sciences, BIOL 1020 and BIOL 1030, is used as one of your three science subject areas, BIOL 1410
may not be used towards the introductory science requirement)

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TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• If you are deciding between completing a three year degree or a four year degree, choose first year
courses for the Honours or Four Year Major, as these may be used in the Three Year General degree.
• When selecting courses in Group A and/or Group B, consider the following:
• COMP 1012 and MATH 1210 (M) are courses intended for Engineering students. If balancing Science
and Engineering programs, it may be beneficial to take COMP 1012 instead of COMP 1010, and MATH
1210 (M) instead of MATH 1220 (M) or MATH 1300 (M).
• If you intend to pursue Microbiology as one of your advanced level focus areas, you must take BIOL
1020, BIOL 1030, CHEM 1300, CHEM 1310, and MBIO 1010. MBIO 2020 will be taken in Year 2.
• If you intend to pursue Statistics as one of your advanced level focus areas, it is recommended that
you take STAT 1150 (M) and STAT 2150 (M), MATH 1230 (M) or MATH 1500 (M) and MATH 1232 (M) or
MATH 1700 (M).
• Choose electives from the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable.

ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• Admission to the Faculty of Science from University 1 is referred to as a ‘transit’ and does not require an
application. Students are eligible to transit to the B.Sc. General program upon completion of 24 credit hours.
The transit function in Aurora is open in the Summer, and students must transit prior to fall registration.
• To be eligible to enter the B.Sc. General program, you must have completed 24 credit hours.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, and Statistics
courses listed in the Introductory Level Science and Advanced Level Science requirement lists have 40S level
prerequisites. See the Recommended Introductory Courses list for specific prerequisite information.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• 3 years (90 credit hours).

WANT TO SEE WHERE THIS DEGREE CAN TAKE YOU?

Map out your career pathway using the Career Compass

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
View the full degree program online in the Academic Calendar
Visit the Faculty of Science website

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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PREPARATION FOR OPTOMETRY

An Optometry degree is offered through the School of Optometry & Vision Science at the University
of Waterloo. At least three years of university-level study at a full course load (5 courses per 4-month
term during the Regular Session) is required. See the School of Optometry & Vision Science for
admission requirements or consult an academic advisor in the Faculty of Science.

RECOMMENDED YEAR 1 PRE-OPTOMETRY COURSES IN SCIENCE CREDIT HOURS

FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions 3
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry
MATH 1500 (M) Introduction to Calculus or 3
6
MATH 1230 (M) Differential Calculus or
MATH 1510 (M) Applied Calculus 1 or 6
MATH 1520 (M) Introductory Calculus for Management and Social Sciences 3

MBIO 1010 Microbiology 1 3
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 and 3
PHYS 1030 (M) General Physics 2, or both

PHYS 1050 Physics 1: Mechanics and
PHYS 1070 Physics 2: Waves and Modern Physics
PSYC 1200 Introduction to Psychology
STAT 1000 (M) Basic Statistical Analysis 1 or
STAT 1150 (M) Introduction to Statistics and Computing
English Literature course at the 1000 level
Philosophy (Ethics) course

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• There are more than 30 credit hours listed in the First Year Courses chart. Students should choose 30
credit hours from the list, and complete the remaining courses in Year 2.
• Additional upper-year courses are required. For a full list of Pre-Optometry courses, see the
University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science Academic Requirements page.
• BIOL 1020, BIOL 1030, CHEM 1300, and CHEM 1310 are prerequisites for required second year courses.
It is recommended to complete these in Year 1.

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ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• For full admission details, see the University of Waterloo Optometry Admissions page.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Biology 40S minimum 50% required.
• Chemistry 40S minimum 50% required.
• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% required.
- If taking MATH 1230 (M) or STAT 1150 (M), Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 70% required.
• Physics 40S minimum 50% required.

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the University of Waterloo School of Optometry & Vision Science website
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FACULTY OF SCIENCE PREPARATION FOR VETERINARY MEDICINE

Veterinary Medicine is offered at the University of Saskatchewan through the Western College
of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). At least 60 credit hours of university-level study is required, with
specific courses listed below. See the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for full admission
requirements or consult an academic advisor in the First Year Centre or the Faculty of Science.

RECOMMENDED PROGRESSION OF PRE-VET COURSES IN SCIENCE CREDIT HOURS

YEAR 1 (30 CREDIT HOURS) 3
3
BIOL 1020 Biology 1: Principles and Themes 3
BIOL 1030 Biology 2: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions 3
CHEM 1300 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry 3
CHEM 1310 Introduction to Physical Chemistry 6
MBIO 1010 Microbiology 1
ENGL 1200 (W) Representative Literary Works or 6
3
ENGL 1340 (W) Introduction to Literary Analysis and 30
ENGL 1400 (W) Thematic Approaches to the Study of Literature
6 credit hours of Mathematics and/or Statistics
Elective
Total Credit Hours

YEAR 2 (30 CREDIT HOURS) CREDIT HOURS

CHEM 2210 Introductory Organic Chemistry 1 or 3
CHEM 1320 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
3
BIOL 2500 Genetics 1 or
PLNT 2520 Genetics 3
3
CHEM 2360 / MBIO 2360 Biochemistry 1 18
PHYS 1020 (M) General Physics 1 30
Electives (See tips for choosing courses)
Total Credit Hours

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• BIOL 1020, BIOL 1030, CHEM 1300, and CHEM 1310 are prerequisites for required Year 2 courses. It is
recommended to complete these in first year.
• There are no recommended or preferred electives. Choose electives from the Recommended
Introductory Courses list, and review courses that are applicable to a Life Science program in the
Faculty of Science.
• If you are not admitted to Veterinary Medicine after 60 credit hours, you may decide to complete a
degree in the Faculty of Science. Keep Life Science or general science program requirements in mind
when choosing courses.

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ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• For full admission details, see the WCVM Admissions page.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• Biology 40S minimum 50% required.
• Chemistry 40S minimum 50% required.
• Math 40S (Pre-Calculus) minimum 60% required or Math 40S (Applied) minimum 70% required.
• Physics 40S (for Physics in Year 2) minimum 50% required.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• 6 years – 2 years (60 credit hours) of university study, plus 4 years in Veterinary Medicine at the University
of Saskatchewan.

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Visit the Western College of Veterinary Medicine website
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FACULTY OF SOCIAL WORK

To see a program overview, learn about the unique opportunities offered to students pursuing this degree,
and to connect to admission and faculty resource links, review the Social Work program page.

B.S.W. BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK CREDIT HOURS

FIRST YEAR COURSES 3
3
SWRK 1310 Introduction to Social Welfare Policy Analysis 24
SWRK 2080 Interpersonal Communication Skills 30
Electives
Total Credit Hours
All courses listed in the chart are required in the degree program, but may not be required for
admission. For specific details, see Tips for Choosing Courses below.

TIPS FOR CHOOSING COURSES:

• Admission to Social Work requires any 30 credit hours of university course work.
• The (W) and (M) degree requirements are not required for admission.
• Choose courses that can enhance your learning and foundational knowledge in the field of social
work, while increasing your academic satisfaction and potential for competitive grades. Choose
courses from the Recommended Introductory Courses list.
• Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credit may be used to reduce the
first year course load and as a prerequisite to 2000 level courses, where applicable. Students seeking
admission to the Faculty of Social Work must complete at least 30 credit hours at the university
level, in addition to the courses transferred from AP or IB programs. Students may receive credit for
applicable AP or IB courses once they are admitted to the B.S.W. program. Contact your academic
advisor for information and possible permission to register in upper level courses.

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ADMISSION INFORMATION:

• Please refer to the 2020/2021 Applicant Information Bulletin which outlines categories of admission,
requirements, and deadlines.

HIGH SCHOOL PREREQUISITES FOR UNIVERSITY-LEVEL COURSES:

• None.

MINIMUM TIME TO GRADUATION:

• 4 years (123 credit hours).

? NEED MORE INFORMATION?
View the full degree program online in the Academic Calendar
Visit the Faculty of Social Work website
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RECOMMENDED INTRODUCTORY COURSES

The Recommended Introductory Courses list is a list of courses open to first year students, and is
set up so that you can search by faculty or school and subject area. Click on the course number
to view the course description and to get additional information about course content from the
Academic Calendar.
The list in this guide includes those courses offered in the 2019/2020 Regular Session. For a complete
listing of all introductory courses, please see the Academic Calendar.
Courses that fulfill certain degree requirements or are offered in specialized formats are indicated
with the icons listed below:
H = H umanities — indicates courses that are classified as humanities subjects. Humanities subjects

generally focus on the study of human culture.

SS = S ocial Sciences— indicates courses that are classified as social science subjects. Social Science subjects

generally focus on the study of society, social relationships and behaviour.

SCI = S cience Interest Course — indicates a good choice for students who don’t have a strong science

background. Although these courses are not intended to lead to advanced-level studies, they may
meet the science requirement of a degree program.

(W) = W ritten English requirement—indicates courses that meet the University of Manitoba’s W

requirement, as these courses have significant content in written English. Review the Academic
Calendar for specific details on the W requirement, as well as the notes in your intended degree
program in this guide.

(M) = Mathematics requirement—indicates courses that meet the University of Manitoba’s M requirement,

as these courses have significant content in mathematics. Review the Academic Calendar for specific
details on the M requirement, as well as the notes in your intended degree program in this guide.

Note that some courses on this list may be offered in an online education format in addition to (or in lieu
of) on campus study. Distance and Online Education may be considered as an option for a flexible study
alternative if space is not available in an on-campus section of a course, or if you want the flexibility to learn
outside of a structured classroom experience. Courses with distance sections can be found in the Aurora
class schedule of the Online Courses page.

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD SCIENCES

In addition to the courses listed below, students who are registering in University 1 for a second year to complete
courses required for entry to Agricultural and Food Sciences may request permission to register in any advanced
level Agricultural and Food Sciences courses for which they have the prerequisites, subject to space limitations.
Students must first consult a University 1 academic advisor.

AGRIBUSINESS CREDIT HOURS

ABIZ 1000 Introduction to Agribusiness Management 3
ABIZ 1010 Economics of World Food Issues and Policies 3

AGRICULTURE (GENERAL FACULTY) CREDIT HOURS

AGRI 1500 Natural Resources and Primary Agricultural Production 3 + lab
AGRI 1510 Production, Distribution and Utilization of Agricultural Products 3 + lab

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ENTOMOLOGY World of Bugs CREDIT HOURS

ENTM 1000 3

FOOD SCIENCE Food Safety Today and Tomorrow CREDIT HOURS

FOOD 1000 3

HUMAN NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES CREDIT HOURS

HNSC 1200 Food: Facts and Fallacies 3
HNSC 1210 Nutrition for Health and Changing Lifestyles 3

PLANT SCIENCE Urban Agriculture CREDIT HOURS

PLNT 1000 3

FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE CREDIT HOURS

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 3
3
EVDS 1600 Introduction to Environmental Design 3
EVDS 1602 Visual Literacy
EVDS 1660 History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 1 3
Not to be held for credit with FAAH 1030.
EVDS 1670 History of Culture, Ideas and Environment 2 3
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in EVDS 1660.
EVDS 1680 Not to be held for credit with FAAH 1040.
Environmental Technology

SCHOOL OF ART CREDIT HOURS

FINE ART, GENERAL

FA 1020 (M) Mathematics in Art 3
Also offered as MATH 1020 (M); students may not hold credit for both.
Not available to any student already holding a grade of ‘C’ or better in any
1000 level Mathematics course, with the exception of MATH 1010 (M).
Not to be taken concurrently with any other 1000 level Mathematics course,
with the exception of MATH 1010 (M).
May not be used as a prerequisite for other Mathematics courses or as part of an
Honours, Major, General or Minor program in the Mathematical Sciences.

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FINE ART, ART HISTORY CREDIT HOURS

FAAH 1030 Introduction to Art 1A 3
FAAH 1040 Not to be held for credit with EVDS 1660.
3
Introduction to Art 2A
Not to be held for credit with EVDS 1670.

FINE ART, STUDIO Drawing: Studio 1 CREDIT HOURS
Figure Study 1
STDO 1210 Drawing: Studio 2 3
STDO 1240 Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in STDO 1210. 3
STDO 1250 Visual Language 3
Digital Essentials
STDO 1410 Materials Studio 3
STDO 1480 Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in STDO 1410. 3
STDO 1470 Art Now 3

STDO 1510 3

ASPER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Limited space is reserved for non-Asper students during the Initial Registration Period. Further space may be
available when the reserves expire. Reserve information, including the release date of reserved space, is listed for
each course in the Class Schedule in Aurora.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT CREDIT HOURS

GMGT 1010 (W) Business and Society 3
3
GMGT 2060 Management and Organizational Theory
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘D’ or better in GMGT 1010 (W). 3

GMGT 2070 Introduction to Organizational Behaviour

ENTREPRENEURSHIP / SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT HOURS

ENTR 2010* Managing the Smaller Business 3
ENTR 2020* Starting a New Business 3
*ENTR 2010 and ENTR 2020 can be used as business options in Management but the courses
are not intended for students wanting to pursue a Major in Entrepreneurship/Small Business.

MARKETING Fundamentals of Marketing CREDIT HOURS

MKT 2210 3

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FACULTY OF ARTS

In addition to the courses listed below, University 1 students may take any 2000, 3000 and 4000 level Faculty of
Arts courses for which they have the prerequisite, subject to space limitations.

ANTHROPOLOGY CREDIT HOURS

SS ANTH 1210 Human Origins and Antiquity 3
SS ANTH 1220 Cultural Anthropology 3

ARABIC Elementary Arabic CREDIT HOURS
Prior knowledge of Arabic is not required.
H ARA 1000 Not open to students who have previously obtained credit in ARA 2000. 6 + lab
Prerequisite: written consent of department head.
H ARA 2000 6 + lab
Intermediate Arabic
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in ARA 1000 or written consent of
department head.

ARTS INTERDISCIPLINARY CREDIT HOURS

ARTS 1110 (W) Introduction to University 3
Open only to students who have completed less than 60 credit hours
SS ARTS 1160 of university courses. 3
Special sections of this course are reserved for Access students only.
Cannot be used to satisfy a Humanities or Social Science requirement.

Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach
May not be held for credit with LEAD 2010.

ASIAN STUDIES CREDIT HOURS

H ASIA 1420 (W) Asian Civilizations to 1500 3
3
Also offered as HIST 1420 (W); students may not hold credit for both. 6 + lab

H ASIA 1430 (W) Asian Civilizations from 1500

Also offered as HIST 1430 (W); students may not hold credit for both.

H ASIA 1750 Introduction to Korean
Not open to students who have received all or a portion of their elementary
or secondary education in the Korean language.
Not open to students who have previously obtained credit in ASIA 2750.

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ASIAN STUDIES (CONTINUED) CREDIT HOURS

H ASIA 1760 Introduction to Chinese (Mandarin) 6 + lab
Students who have received all or a portion of their elementary or
H ASIA 1770 secondary education in the Chinese language may not normally enroll in 6 + lab
H ASIA 2750 this course. 6 + lab
Not open to students who have previously obtained credit for ASIA 2760 or
H ASIA 2760 the former ASIA 2360. 6 + lab
H ASIA 2770 6 + lab
Introduction to Japanese
Students with Grade 12 Japanese from Canada or abroad must obtain
written consent of the instructor.
Not open to students who previously obtained credit for ASIA 2770.

Intermediate Korean
Not open to students who have received all or a portion of their elementary
or secondary school education in the Korean language, except with the
consent of the instructor.
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in ASIA 1750 or written consent of the
instructor.

Intermediate Chinese (Mandarin)
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in ASIA 1760 or written consent of
instructor. Not open to students who have obtained credit for ASIA 3760 or
the former ASIA 2360.

Intermediate Japanese
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in ASIA 1770 or written consent of the
instructor.

CATHOLIC STUDIES CREDIT HOURS

H CATH 1190 (W) Introduction to Catholic Studies 3

CLASSICAL STUDIES CREDIT HOURS

H CLAS 1270 Introduction to Ancient Greek Culture 3
H CLAS 1280 Introduction to Ancient Roman Culture 3

ECONOMICS CREDIT HOURS

SS ECON 1010 Introduction to Microeconomic Principles 3
SS ECON 1020 May not be held for credit with any of: ECON 1210 or ECON 1220.
SS ECON 1210 3
SS ECON 1220 Introduction to Macroeconomic Principles.
May not be held for credit with any of: ECON 1210 or ECON 1220. 3

Introduction to Canadian Economic Issues and Policies 3
May not be held for credit with any of: ECON 1010 or ECON 1020.

Introduction to Global Environmental Economic Issues and Policies
May not be held for credit with any of: ECON 1010 or ECON 1020.

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ENGLISH CREDIT HOURS

ENGL 0930 (W) English Composition 3
This course may not be used as a prerequisite for upper level English 3
courses and it will not satisfy the Humanities requirement. 6

ENGL 0940 (W) Writing About Literature 3
This course may not be used as a prerequisite for upper level English 3
courses and it will not satisfy the Humanities requirement.

H ENGL 1200 (W) Representative Literary Works

Check Aurora for writing intensive sections, which give more instruction
and practice in essay writing.
No prerequisite, but English 40S is strongly recommended.

H ENGL 1340 (W) Introduction to Literary Analysis

No prerequisite, but English 40S is strongly recommended

H ENGL 1400 (W) Thematic Approaches to the Study of Literature

No prerequisite, but English 40S is strongly recommended

FILM STUDIES The Art of the Film 1 CREDIT HOURS

H FILM 1290 Film History 3
H FILM 1310 Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in FILM 1290 or written consent of the 3
instructor.
FRENCH
CREDIT HOURS
H FREN 1152
Introductory French 1 3 + lab
H FREN 1154 For students with no prior knowledge of French or who have studied 3 + lab
French up to and including Grade 11 or its equivalent.
H FREN 1190* Not open to students who have previously obtained credit in FREN 1154 or 6
FREN 1190 or FREN 1200 or FREN 1252.
Not for credit in a French Major or Minor.

Introductory French 2
For students with limited prior knowledge of French or who have studied
French up to and including Grade 11 or its equivalent or who have
successfully completed FREN 1152.
Not open to students who have previously obtained credit in FREN 1190 or
FREN 1200 or FREN 1252.
Not for credit in a French Major or Minor.

Français
May not be held for credit with FREN 1200.
Prerequisite: Senior Matriculation French or written consent of the
department head.

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FRENCH (CONTINUED) CREDIT HOURS

H FREN 1200* French 1 6
May not be held for credit with FREN 1190.
Prerequisite: Senior Matriculation French or ‘C’ or better in FREN 1154. 3
*Either FREN 1190 or FREN 1200 can be used to meet the requirements for
the French Honours, Major and Minor programs.

H FREN 1252 Français Oral 1
Not open to students from Français or Immersion high school programs.
Prerequisite: Senior Matriculation French or a grade of ‘B’ or better in FREN 1150
or ‘C’ or better in FREN 1200 or written consent of the department head.

GERMAN CREDIT HOURS

H GRMN 1120 Beginning German 6 + lab
Prior knowledge of German is not required. Students with Grade 12 German
may not normally take this course for credit.
Not open to students who have previously obtained credit for GRMN 2100.

H GRMN 1310 (W) Love in German Culture in English Translation 3

The course is designed for students who have little or no prior knowledge
of German culture.

H GRMN 2100 Intermediate German 6
Prerequisite: German 40S or a grade of ‘C’ or better in GRMN 1120 or written
consent of department head.

H GRMN 2120 (W) Introduction to German Culture from 1918 to the Present 3

H GRMN 2140 Exploring German Literature 3
Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in GRMN 2100 or written consent of
department head.

GLOBAL POLITICAL ECONOMY CREDIT HOURS

GPE 1700 Social Justice in the 21st Century: Global Political Economy and 3
Environmental Change
May not be held for credit with GEOG 1700.

GREEK Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 1 CREDIT HOURS

H GRK 1010 Introduction to the Reading of Ancient Greek 2 3
H GRK 1020 Prerequisite: a grade of ‘C’ or better in GRK 1010. 3

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HEBREW Hebrew 2 CREDIT HOURS
Prerequisite: written consent of the program coordinator.
H HEB 1260 6 + lab

HISTORY CREDIT HOURS

H HIST 1200 (W) An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization 6
3
May not be held for credit with any of: HIST 1350 (W) or HIST 1360 (W). 3
3
H HIST 1260 (W) New Directions in History: Inquiries into the Cultural Basis of the 3
3
Modern World 3
3
H HIST 1350 (W) An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization to 1500 3
3
May not be held for credit with HIST 1200 (W). 6
3
H HIST 1360 (W) An Introduction to the History of Western Civilization from 1500 3
3
May not be held for credit with HIST 1200 (W). 3
6
H HIST 1370 (W) An Introduction to Modern World History: 1500-1800 6

May not be held for credit with HIST 1500 (W).

H HIST 1380 (W) An Introduction to Modern World History: 1800-Present

May not be held for credit with HIST 1500 (W).

H HIST 1390 (W) History of Colonial Canada: 1500-1885

May not be held for credit with HIST 1440 (W).

H HIST 1400 (W) History of Canadian Nation since 1867

May not be held for credit with HIST 1440 (W).

H HIST 1420 (W) Asian Civilizations to 1500

Also offered as ASIA 1420 (W); students may not hold credit for both.

H HIST 1430 (W) Asian Civilizations from 1500

Also offered as ASIA 1430 (W); students may not hold credit for both.

H HIST 1440 (W) History of Canada

May not be held for credit with any of: HIST 1390 (W) or HIST 1400 (W).

H HIST 2140 (W) Colonial Latin America
H HIST 2150 (W) Independent Latin America
H HIST 2180 (W) The History of Catholicism to 1540
H HIST 2200 (W) Labour History: Canada and Beyond

May not be held for credit with LABR 2200 (W).

H HIST 2210 (W) History of Britain, 1485 to the Present
H HIST 2220 (W) The Shaping of Modern Ireland, 1500 to the Present

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RECOMMENDED INTRODUCTORY COURSES

HISTORY (CONTINUED) CREDIT HOURS

H HIST 2230 (W) History of the United States from 1607 6

May not be held for credit with any of: HIST 2750 (W) or HIST 2760 (W). 6
6
H HIST 2240 (W) History of Antisemitism and the Holocaust 6
H HIST 2250 (W) Social History of the Jews: Antiquity to Present 3
3
H HIST 2280 (W) Aboriginal History of Canada 3
H HIST 2282 (W) Inventing Canada 3
H HIST 2286 (W) Modern Canada 3
H HIST 2288 (W) History of Social Movements in Canada 6
H HIST 2350 (W) Europe 1789-1870 3
H HIST 2360 (W) Europe 1870 to the Present 6
H HIST 2390 (W) Early Modern Europe, 1450-1789 6
H HIST 2400 (W) History of Human Rights and Social Justice in the Modern World
H HIST 2420 (W) The Medieval World 3
H HIST 2502 (W) The Modern Middle East: A Critical Survey 3
3
May not be held for credit with HIST 2900 with the topic “The Middle East 3
from the Rise of Islam to the Nation State.” 3
3
H HIST 2610 (W) Making of Modern Ukraine 3
H HIST 2670 (W) History of Capitalism 6
H HIST 2730 (W) Modern World History, 1914-1945: The 30 Years' Crisis
H HIST 2732 (W) Modern World History, 1945-1992: The Age of Three Worlds 3
H HIST 2734 (W) Modern World History, 1980-Present: New World Order?
H HIST 2750 (W) History of the United States from 1607 to 1877
H HIST 2760 (W) History of the United States from 1877
H HIST 2900 (W) Topics in Social History

As the course content will vary from year to year, students may take this
course more than once for credit.

H HIST 2990 (W) The History of Catholicism since 1540

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