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Honours BSc Biology

The Honours BSc Biology program consists of a minimum of 20 full-credit courses (or equivalent), no more than six of which may be at the 100 level. The program emphasizes organismal biology including the traditional areas of structure, function and taxonomy. It provides extensive experience in laboratory work and a broad exposure to field situations. The development of communication skills, both written and oral, and the study of related science disciplines are important components of the program. At least one credit in each of Botany and Zoology, as determined by the Department, must be included among the senior Biology courses.

First Year
BI100*, CH100*; CP102 (recommended) or CP104
One of: GL100*, PC100*, PC110*
Either both MA105 and MA141, or both MA103 and MA104 (refer to Second Year requirements)
One half-credit non-science elective

Second Year
Three credits in Biology at the 200 or 300 level
CH200*
One half-credit elective
One half-credit senior elective (may be MA240 if MA103 and MA104 are taken in First Year)

Third Year
Three senior credits in Biology
CH330, CH331
One senior elective credit approved by the Department
Biology Illustration Workshops (no credit)

Fourth Year
BI490*, BI491
Three senior Biology credits
One-half senior elective credit

Notes:

  1. BI490*, BI491 and a minimum of three other Biology credits at the 400 level must be included in the program.
  2. For progression into the Third and Fourth Years, and for graduation, a cumulative GPA of 7.00 in Biology and of 6.00 in the required Biology and senior Chemistry courses is required.
  3. Honours Biology students in Second, Third and Fourth Year are expected to attend all Biology Department seminars.
  4. Electives must include at least a half-credit in Curriculum Division A (excluding Mathematics) and a half-credit in Curriculum Division B.
  5. With departmental approval, a student in the General program may transfer to the Honours program after fulfilling all the Honours requirements up to the time of transfer. Students (except those who have been permitted to proceed in Honours Biology on probation) who must transfer out of the Honours program because of insufficient GPA may re-enter the program provided that, by the end of the academic year following transfer to the General program, they have:
    1. a cumulative GPA in Biology courses of at least 7.00;
    2. fulfilled all other Honours program requirements by the time of reinstatement;
    3. a GPA of not less than 9.00 on a minimum of two and a half Biology credits taken in that year.

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