Faculty of Science

General Programs

The fundamental objectives of all General programs are to develop knowledge and understanding in the student's chosen major subject, to enhance the student's appreciation of the wide range of human endeavour in sciences, social sciences and humanities, and to maintain a balance between the first two objectives. General degrees are normally three-year programs including a minimum of 15 full-credit courses. General Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs are intended for students majoring in the natural sciences, mathematics or computing, and emphasize the relationship between the student's chosen major subject and other subjects within the BSc program. General Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs are intended for students majoring in biology, computing, kinesiology and physical education and psychology, or any subject in the social sciences or humanities. In all cases, students may choose to enrich their studies by completing a secondary program in another subject. This program may be a second major, a minor or an available option.