Honours Biology (BA) Program Revision:
First Year:
BI100*; CP102 (recommended) or CP104; and three and one half elective credits (MA105 and MA141 are recommended).
(Refer to pages 68-69 of the 1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar for further program requirements.)
MA105 and MA141 have replaced the deleted course MA140*.

Honours Biology (BSc) Program Revision:
First Year:
BI100*, CH100*; One of PC100*, PC110*, GL100*;
MA105 and MA141, or MA101 and MA102 (refer to Second Year Requirements);
CP102 (recommended) or CP104;
One half-credit non-Science elective.

Second Year:
Three credits in Biology at the 200 or 300 level;
CH200*;
One half-credit elective credit;
One-half senior elective credit (May be MA 240 if MA101 and MA102 are taken in First Year).
(Refer to page 78 of the 1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar for unchanged Third and Fourth Year requirements and other program requirements.)
MA140* has been deleted and replaced with MA105 and MA141, and MA101 and MA102 have replaced the deleted course, MA100*.

Honours Biology with Environmental Science Option Revisions:
The requirements are the same as stated for the Honours Biology (BSc) program with the following modifications:

1. The senior credits in Biology must include at least two credits from BI206*, BI305*, BI307*, BI310* (Environmental Toxicology), BI467*.
2. Electives must include at least one credit from: CH220*, CH234; either CH235 or CH236; CH320, CH322.
3. Electives must include at least one 300 or 400 level Physical Geography full-credit.

Notes:

1. Students in the Honours Biology with Environmental Science Option are advised to take CH100* and GL100* in their First Year.
2. Only the courses specified above can be used to satisfy the requirements of this Option.
3. For graduation, students must obtain a GPA of at least 6.00 on all Option elective courses.
   (Refer to pages 78-79 of the 1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar for the original program description.)

Honours Biology and Mathematics (BSc) Program Revision: MA101 and MA102 are alternatives to the deleted course, MA100*.

Honours Biology and Physical Geography Program Revisions: Refer to Geography and Environmental Studies Section of this Addendum.

General Biology (BSc) Major Program Revision:
The major must include BI100*, CH100*, and either both MA101 and MA102, or both MA105 and MA141. (Students with a minor or second major in Chemistry may count CH100* toward the minor or second major.)
(Refer to pages 53-55 of the 1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar for further program requirements.)
MA140* has been deleted and replaced with MA105 and MA141, and MA101 and MA102 have replaced the deleted course, MA100*.

Contact Hour Change:

BI202 Genetics 1.0

The principles of Mendelian inheritance, the chromosomal basis of heredity, gene interaction, linkage, heterosis, quantitative inheritance, bio-chemical genetics, cytoplasmic inheritance, cytogenetics, population genetics and evolution as pertaining to plant and animal organisms, including humans. Current views on the nature of the gene and its mode of action are included.

Prerequisite: BI100*.

3 lecture hours, 1 hour problem component every 2 weeks

1996-1998 Undergraduate Calendar Addendum VI. Faculty of Arts and Science

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