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Programs of Study

193 Programs of Study

193.1 BSc in the Honors, Specialization, and General Programs

193.1.1 Honors Programs

    A minimum of *120 normally taken in no more than five consecutive academic years is required to complete the Honors program for the degree of BSc with Honors. Some departments require that an Honors program be completed in four years, others permit five. See individual departments for details. These programs provide specialization in the chosen subject or subjects as well as the higher standard implied by the term “Honors.”

    Honors programs are available in the Departments of Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, and Psychology. Honors is the preferred program for students who plan graduate study.

Admission

    See §15.15.3 for admission requirements.

Selection of Courses

    The following regulations govern Honors programs:

(1)

In each year, an Honors student's program must be approved by an Honors Advisor in the student's Department and by the Faculty Office.

(2)

A minimum of *72 in Science is required in most Honors programs. Certain Departments may require more than *72 in Science courses.

(3)

A student normally must take at least *18 in Arts courses as part of the requirements for the Honors degree.

(4)

Normally, no more than *42 in junior (100-level) courses are permitted in Honors programs.

(5)

Certain non-Arts and non-Science courses appropriate to the program may be permitted in Honors programs with the written approval of the Department directing the student's program.

    Applicants to the BSc Honors program who have taken non-Arts and non-Science courses before application will have the potential to transfer credit for such courses assessed at the time of admission to the program.

Course Load Requirements

    Students in Honors programs must complete *24 or more during the Fall/Winter of each year of the program. In some Departments, Honors students are required to complete *30 each Fall/Winter. See individual Departments for details. Exceptions to course load requirements must be approved in advance each year by the Department and the Faculty Office.

Academic Standings and Graduation

    The following regulations govern Honors programs:

(1)

Continuation in an Honors program is by recommendation of the department concerned and requires a GPA of at least 3.0 on a course load of *24 or more in the preceding Fall/Winter periods. See description of Honors programs of individual departments for additional requirements relating to continuation in the Honors program. Students must be in good standing in the Honors program in order to graduate.

(2)

A student who fails to attain the standard necessary for continuance in Honors must withdraw from the Honors program. In so doing, the student may transfer to a Specialization program with the appropriate department's approval or to the General program in the Faculty of Science. Students applying to transfer from an Honors program to Specialization or General must meet the continuation standards for the program concerned.

(3)

A student who fails to complete the requirements for a degree with Honors in the fourth year may be granted the Specialization degree or the General degree on application if the courses taken and the standing attained are satisfactory. Such students must apply to transfer to a Specialization or General program.

(4)

Degrees with First Class Honors are awarded as per §192.7(4)a. and b.

Residence Requirement

    A student transferring to the Faculty of Science with advanced standing must complete at least *60 applicable to the BSc program while registered at the University of Alberta. Normally, at least *30 of the last *60 must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Science.

Time Limits for Program Completion

    All BSc Honors programs are designed to be four-year programs. However, in some cases the minimum course load requirements have been reduced to allow students the flexibility to complete the degree over a longer time period. Students wishing to extend their programs beyond the time frame dictated by the minimum course load requirement for their program must first obtain the written approval of the Department and the Senior Associate Dean of Science or designate.

193.1.2 Specialization Programs

    Four-year programs, comprising a minimum of *120, provide education to a professional level and lead to the degree of BSc with Specialization.

    Specialization programs are available in the Departments of Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, Pharmacology, Physics, and Psychology.

    A five-year (*150) BEd/BSc (Specialization in Science and Education) program with majors and minors in Biological, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences is also available (see §§15.15.6 and 75.6).

Admission

    See §15.15.4 for admission requirements.

Selection of Courses

    The following regulations govern Specialization programs:

(1)

In each year, a Specialization student's program must be approved by a Specialization advisor in the appropriate Department and by the Faculty Office.

(2)

A minimum of *72 in Science is required in most Specialization programs. Certain Departments may require more than *72.

(3)

A student must take at least *18 in Arts courses as part of the requirements for most Specialization degrees.

(4)

Normally, no more than *42 in junior courses are permitted in Specialization programs.

(5)

Certain non-Arts and non-Science courses appropriate to the program may be permitted in Specialization programs with the prior written approval of the Department directing the student's program.

    Applicants to the BSc Specialization program who have taken non-Arts and non-Science courses before application will have the potential transfer credit for such courses assessed at the time of admission to the program.

Course Load Requirements

    To graduate in four years normally requires that BSc Specialization students take the usual full course load of *30 in each Fall/Winter of the program. Students who wish to extend their programs are still expected to complete at least *24 in each Fall/Winter of the program. Exceptions to course load requirements must be approved in advance each year by the Department and the Faculty Office. (See Time Limits for Completion of Program below.)

Academic Standings and Graduation

    The following regulations govern Specialization programs:

(1)

Continuation in a Specialization program is by recommendation of the Department concerned and requires a GPA of at least 2.3 in each of the preceding Fall/Winter periods. See description of Specialization programs of individual departments for additional requirements relating to promotion in the Specialization program. Students must be in good standing in the Specialization program in order to graduate.

(2)

A student who fails to attain the standard necessary for continuation in the Specialization program will be required to withdraw from that program. In so doing, the student may apply to transfer to the General program in the Faculty. Students applying to transfer from a Specialization to the General program must meet the continuation GPA of 2.0.

(3)

A student who fails to complete the requirements for a Specialization degree in the fourth year may be granted the General degree forthwith on application if the courses taken and the standing attained are satisfactory. Such students must apply to transfer to the General program.

(4)

For graduation, a program of at least *120 credited to the degree.

(5)

BSc Specialization degrees with Distinction are awarded when students achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 on the last *60 if the student was enrolled in a normal course load (minimum *24) during each Fall/Winter of the last two years.

Residence Requirement

    A student transferring to the Faculty of Science with advanced standing must complete at least *60 applicable to the BSc program while registered at the University of Alberta. Normally, at least *30 of the last *60 must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Science.

Time Limits for Completion of Program

    All BSc Specialization programs are designed to be four-year programs. However, in some cases the minimum course load requirements have been reduced to allow students the flexibility to complete the degree over a longer time period. Students wishing to extend their programs beyond the time frame dictated by the minimum course load requirement for their program must first obtain the written approval of the Department and the Senior Associate Dean of Science or designate.

193.1.3 General Programs

    The BSc General program provides students with a diverse education in more than one branch of study and includes a major and minor subject or area of concentration. Students must major in a Science subject or area of concentration. Students may elect to minor in a Science subject or area of concentration, an Arts subject of concentration, an Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences minor, or a Business minor. In addition to providing a BSc General Degree, this program allows for subsequent transfer to Specialization and Honors programs. Students who intend to transfer to Honors programs in Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology or Psychology must complete *30 in each Fall/Winter preceding admission to the Honors program. All other students who intend to transfer to Honors programs must complete *24 in each Fall/Winter preceding admission to the Honors program. Students enrolled in the General program who intend to transfer to another program should consult the appropriate admission requirements for the particular program of interest in §15.15 and carefully select their first-year core courses in accordance with the requirements of the specific program.

    Students who tentatively plan to transfer to an honors or specialization program should initially complete courses toward a Science or Arts minor in accordance with BSc General regulations.

Admission

    See §15.15.1 for admission requirements for the BSc (General) programs.

Selection of Courses

    The following regulations govern the General program:

(1)

A student's program must be approved by an advisor in the Faculty Office each academic year.

(2)

To obtain a BSc General Degree, a student must receive credit in *120. At least *72 and not more than *102 must be in Science. At least *18 and not more than *48 must be in Arts.

(3)

Each student must complete a Science major. A minimum of *36 and a maximum of *48 are required in the major, with no more than *18 at the junior level. At least *12 must be 300-level or higher courses taken while registered in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta.

    Each student must also either

a.

complete a second Science major. Students who complete a second Science major do not have a minor. The Double Majors will be recorded on their transcripts and diplomas; or

b.

complete a minor. The minor may be in Science, or in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Arts or Business. For a list of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences minors, see §193.1.4. For a list of Arts subjects available as a minor, refer to “Minors”. For information about admission to the Business minor, see §15.15.2. Requirements for a Business minor appear in §193.1.5. At least *24 and not more than *36 are required in the minor with no more than *12 at the junior level. If the minor is a Science minor, at least *6 must be in 300-level or higher courses taken while registered in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta. If the minor is an Arts minor, additional requirements as specified by the Arts Department may be required. Students are responsible for meeting any additional departmental requirements as specified by the Faculty of Arts.

Majors

    A Science major consists of Science courses taken from one of the following nine subject areas:

    Biological Sciences (see Note 1): Choose courses from BIOCH (see Note 2), BIOIN (see Note 3), BIOL, BOT, CELL, ENT, GENET, IMIN, MA SC, MICRB, MMI (with the exception of 133), NEURO, PALEO (see Note 4), PHYSL (with the exception of 600), PMCOL (with the exception of 300), ZOOL

    Chemistry: Choose courses from BIOCH (see Note 2), CHEM.

    Computing Science: Choose courses from CMPUT.

    Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Choose courses from Science EAS courses (see Note 5), GEOPH, PALEO (see Note 4).

    Mathematical Sciences: Choose courses from BIOIN (see Note 3), CMPUT, MA PH (see Note 6), MATH, STAT.

    Mathematics: Choose courses from MATH.

    Physical Sciences (see Note 7): Choose courses from ASTRO, BIOCH (see Note 2), CHEM, GEOPH, MA PH (see Note 6), PHYS.

    Physics: Choose courses from ASTRO, GEOPH, MA PH (see Note 6), PHYS.

    Science Psychology: Choose courses from Science PSYCO courses.

    Statistics and Applied Probability: Choose courses from STAT.

Notes

(1)

For additional Biological Science courses and information see §§193.3.6, 194 and 194.3.

(2)

All BIOCH courses will be counted either as Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences or Chemistry. (Courses may not be split or divided.)

(3)

All BIOIN courses will be counted either as Biological Sciences or Mathematical Sciences or Computing Sciences. (Courses may not be split or divided.)

(4)

All PALEO courses will be counted either as Biological Sciences or Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. (Courses may not be split or divided.)

(5)

All MA PH courses will be counted either as Mathematical Sciences or Physical Sciences or Physics.

(6)

EAS 323 may be used as a Physical Science or Chemistry.

Minors

    A Science minor consists of Science courses taken from one of the following areas: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computing Science, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (Science EAS), Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Physics, Psychology (Science PSYCO), or Statistics and Applied Probability. For information about the BSc General – Computing Science minor, see §193.6.8. For information about the BSc General – minor in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, see §193.1.4. For information about the BSc General – minor in Business, see §193.1.5.

    If the minor is from the Faculty of Arts, further requirements as specified by the Arts Department must be met. See Faculty of Arts §43.1 to 44.31 for specific requirements for minors, by Department. The following Arts subjects may be taken as a minor: Anthropology; Art and Design; Biblical Hebrew; Central/East European Studies; Chinese; Christian Theology; Classical Studies; Classical Languages; Comparative Literature; Creative Writing; Drama; East Asian Studies; Economics; English; Film Studies; French; Human Geography (see Note); German; History, Ancient or Medieval History, History of Art, Design and Visual Culture; International Studies; Italian; Japanese; Latin American Studies; Linguistics; Middle Eastern and African Studies; Music; Native Studies; Philosophy; Polish; Political Science; Arts Psychology (see Note); Religious Studies; Russian; Scandinavian; Science, Technology and Society; Sociology; Spanish; Ukrainian; Women’s Studies.

    Note: The major and minor may not share courses from the same department. The following combinations are not allowed:

    Arts Geography/Earth Sciences

    Arts Psychology/Science Psychology

    Courses in the major and minor may not overlap. For example, if the major is Mathematical Sciences, and the minor is Statistics, the major may be made up of Mathematics courses and Computing Science courses, but no Statistics courses. The minor would consist exclusively of Statistics courses.

(4)

The General program features a first-year core of courses which must include the following:

a.

*6 junior ENGL or *3 junior ENGL and *3 junior WRS

b.

*6 from among junior courses offered by the Departments of Computing Science, and Mathematical and Statistical Sciences (CMPUT 101 or 114 or 174; CMPUT 115 or 175; MATH 113 or 114 or 117; MATH 115 or 118; MATH 120 or 125; MATH 153; STAT 141 or 151

c.

*6 from among junior courses in the Departments of Chemistry or Physics (ASTRO 120, 122; CHEM 101, 102, 164; PHYS 114, 124, 126, 144, 146)

d.

*6 from among junior Science courses titled Biology, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, or Science Psychology (BIOL 107, 108; EAS 100, 105; PSYCO 104)

(5)

Normally, at least *30 at the junior level must be successfully completed before a student may register in senior-level courses.

(6)

Not more than *42 of all courses taken can be at the junior level.

(7)

Each student must successfully complete a minimum of *12 at the 300-level (or higher) in the major and, in addition, at least *6 at the 300-level (or higher) in the minor while registered in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta.

(8)

Subject to receiving written approval from the Faculty of Science Office before registration, a maximum of *12 may be taken from Faculties other than Arts or Science. For applicants to the BSc General who have already taken courses from Faculties other than Arts or Science, potential transfer credit for such courses will be assessed at the time of admission to the program.

    Such subjects are not included as part of the major or minor, nor toward the minimum requirement of *18 in Arts, nor toward the minimum requirement of *72 in Science.

    Note: In Women's Studies minor, courses not in Arts or Science but in the list of “cross-listed courses” may count toward the minor in Women’s Studies (see §44.31).

Course Load Requirements

    Students in the General program should normally take *30 during the Fall/Winter of each year of the program.

Academic Standing and Graduation

    The following regulations govern General Programs:

(1)

To obtain a BSc General degree, a minimum 2.0 GPA must be attained on the last *60 credited to the degree. Moreover, a minimum 2.3 GPA must be attained in all courses in the major. Students must be in Satisfactory Standing in the General program in order to graduate (a minimum 2.0 GPA in the final Fall/Winter).

(2)

BSc General degrees with Distinction are awarded when students achieve a GPA of 3.5 or higher over the last *60 if the students have satisfactorily completed at least a normal academic load of a minimum of *24 during the Fall/Winter periods of the last two years at the University of Alberta.

Residence Requirement

    A student transferring to the Faculty of Science with advanced standing must complete at least *60 applicable to the BSc program while registered at the University of Alberta. Normally, at least *30 of the last *60 must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Science.

Time Limits for Program Completion

    The Faculty of Science may permit a student to complete the requirements for a General degree over a period longer than four years or meet the requirements in a shorter time by attending Spring/Summer.

193.1.4 BSc General—Minor in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

    Students may choose a minor in Agriculture, Human Ecology or Nutrition. All other restrictions and requirements of the BSc General program, as outlined in §193.1.3 apply.

Minor in Agriculture

    The minor in Agriculture consists of at least *24 and no more than *30 in Agriculture courses as follows:

(1)

AN SC 200

(2)

AREC 200 (Prerequisite of ECON 101 or consent of Department)

(3)

PL SC 221

(4)

SOILS 210 (Prerequisite: Must have completed a university-level course in life or natural sciences. A university-level chemistry course is strongly recommended.)

(5)

*12 to *18 in additional courses at the 300-level or higher to be chosen from AN SC, AREC, ENCS, PL SC or SOILS.

Minor in Human Ecology

    The minor in Human Ecology consists of at least *24 and no more than *30 in Human Ecology as follows:

(1)

HECOL 100

(2)

HECOL 200

(3)

HECOL 150 or 170

(4)

*3 from HECOL 212, 310 or 313

(5)

*12 to *18 in HECOL courses, with at least *9 at the 300-level.

Minor in Nutrition

    The minor in Nutrition consists of at least *24 and no more than *30 in Nutrition with no more than *12 at the 100-level, as follows: NU FS 305, 352, 356; NUTR 100

*12 from the following: NU FS 223, 200, 373, 377, 400, 401; NUTR 480

    Biochemistry is a recommended prerequisite.

193.1.5 BSc General—Minor in Business

    Note: For requirements, see §193.1.3. Students admitted to the program lacking one or more prerequisites will be required to make up the deficiency during the first Fall/Winter in the Business minor program.

    BSc General program students admitted to the minor in Business quota must complete the following:

(1)

ECON 101, 102

(2)

*18 to *30 in courses offered by the Faculty of Business including ACCTG 311; SMO 301; two of FIN 301, MARK 301, MGTSC 352, SMO 321

Notes

(1)

Several of the above courses have one or more Arts or Science courses as prerequisites. These prerequisites must be met.

(2)

Students completing a minor in Business must still choose a major in Science and must satisfy the requirement that at least *72 of the *120 credited to the degree be in Science.

(3)

Students minoring in Business must still complete at least *18 in Arts. ECON 101 and ECON 102 constitute six of those required Arts units.

    Once admitted to the minor in Business, students in the BSc General program will be allowed to continue in the Business minor as long as they remain in good standing in the BSc General program. BSc General program students who have been admitted to the minor in Business and who subsequently apply to transfer to a Specialization or Honors program which has a Business component controlled by quota will have to apply and compete for admission to that quota.

193.1.6 BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) Combined Degrees Program

    The Faculties of Science and Education offer a combined degrees program that is more highly structured than a BSc followed by a BEd After Degree (a six year route). It provides less flexibility in course choice and scheduling than taking the degrees sequentially because it is designed to meet the minimum requirements of both degrees in five years. In addition, it must meet teacher certification requirements within this time frame.

    To accommodate the variety in subject studies needed in secondary school teaching, students in the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program will select both a major/minor from the following areas:

    Biological Sciences: Biology, Botany, Entomology, Genetics, Immunology and Infection, Marine Science, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Paleontology, Pharmacology, Physiology, Zoology.

    Physical Sciences: Astronomy, Chemistry, Mathematical Physics, Physics.

    Mathematical Sciences: Computing Science, Mathematics, Statistics and Applied Probability.

Admission

    Students apply to the Faculty of Science for admission to the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program and normally spend the first two years of the five-year combined degrees program registered in the Faculty of Science. (See §15.15.6)

Selection of Courses

    The following regulations govern the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program:

(1)

A student’s program must be approved by an advisor in the appropriate Faculty prior to the start of each Fall/Winter.

(2)

Within the *150 program, a student must complete a minimum of *72 in Science, *48 in Education and *18 in Arts.

(3)

In the major, at least *12 must be in 300-level or higher courses taken while registered in the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program at the University of Alberta.

(4)

In the minor, at least *6 must be in 300-level or higher courses taken while registered in the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program at the University of Alberta.

(5)

No more than *42 at the 100-level are permitted in the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program.

Course Load Requirements

    To complete the *150 and graduate in five years, students must take a full course load of *30 in each Fall/Winter of the program. The minimum load for students in the BSc (Specialization in Science and Education)/BEd (Secondary) program is at least *24 in each Fall/Winter. A course load of less than *24 requires annual approval by both the Dean of Education and the Dean of Science.

Academic Standing and Graduation

    The following regulations govern the combined degrees program:

(1)

Continuation in the combined degrees program requires a GPA of at least 2.3 on *24 in each Fall/Winter of the five-year program.

(2)

Graduation from the combined degrees program requires a GPA of 2.7 in the declared major.

(3)

Students who fail to achieve a GPA of 2.7 in their major at the end of Year 2 in the program will not be promoted to the Faculty of Education.

(4)

A student who fails to attain the standard necessary for continuation or graduation may appeal to be granted one further Fall/Winter to achieve the required standing and requires the written approval of the Dean of Science and the Dean of Education.

(5)

A student who cannot attain the standard necessary for continuation or graduation in the combined degrees program will be required to withdraw from the program. In so doing, the student may apply to transfer to a BSc program in the Faculty of Science or the BEd program in the Faculty of Education, provided they meet the necessary admission GPA.

(6)

Normally, a student transferring from the combined degrees program to a BEd program after Year 2 or 3 should be able to complete the degree in one or two years. However, transfer to a BSc program must be made after Year 2 at the latest to avoid loss of credit.

(7)

The BSc (Specialization in Science and Education) degree With Distinction is awarded when students achieve a GPA of at least 3.5 on the last *60 if the student was enrolled in at least (*24) during each Fall/Winter of the last two years.

Residence Requirement

    A student transferring into the combined degrees program with transfer credit normally will be required to complete at least *90 (normally the last *90) while registered in the combined degrees program.

Time Limits for Completion of Program

    The combined degrees program is a five-year program. A student may complete the requirements of the combined degree over a period longer than five years or meet the requirements in a shorter time by attending Spring/Summer. An extension beyond six years is not normally permitted and requires the written approval of the Dean of Science and the Dean of Education.

193.1.7 The BSc After a BSc from the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta

    An applicant holding a BSc degree from this Faculty may qualify for a second degree by completing a minimum of an additional *30 subject to the following provisions.

(1)

All admission, program, academic standing and graduation requirements of the second degree program must be met. Admission to a BSc Honors or Specialization program as a second degree requires the approval of the appropriate Department(s) and the Faculty Office.

(2)

A graduate holding a BSc General degree from this Faculty may qualify for a second BSc General degree provided the major in the second degree is not the same as either the major or minor in the first degree. The only exception is that students who wish to upgrade their previous minor to be the major in their second degree may do so. However, their original minor must have been in Science and the new minor cannot overlap either the major or minor of their previous degree. At least 9 senior units of the major and at least 6 senior units of the minor for the second degree must be completed while registered in the second degree program.

    Students must declare a major and minor on application to the program. Students must follow the program to which they have been admitted and must achieve a GPA of 2.3 or higher in their major, in each Fall/Winter period, to be able to continue in good standing. Subsequent changes in major or minor may be possible according to merit.

(3)

A graduate holding a BSc General degree may qualify for a BSc Specialization or BSc Honors degree by completing a minimum of *30. The specific course requirements for a BSc Specialization or BSc Honors degree as a second degree are determined at the time of admission by the appropriate Department(s) and the Faculty Office. At least 15 senior units in the subject discipline of the degree must be completed while registered in the second degree program.

(4)

A graduate holding a BSc Specialization or BSc Honors degree from this Faculty may qualify for a second BSc Specialization or Honors degree provided the second degree is in a different subject or area.

(5)

Students in a second degree program must maintain satisfactory standing in each Fall/Winter. Such students in a second degree program who do not maintain satisfactory standing will be required to withdraw and will not be eligible for Academic Warning or Probation.

193.1.8 The BSc After an Undergraduate Degree (Other than a BSc from the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta)

    An applicant holding an undergraduate degree from another Faculty at the University of Alberta or from another university may qualify for the BSc General degree, a BSc Specialization degree, or a BSc Honors degree by meeting the following requirements:

(1)

Students who present the equivalent of a BSc General or other undergraduate degree from another institution may complete a BSc General degree, as a second degree, from this Faculty provided the major in the second degree is not the same as either the major or minor in the first degree. The only exception is that students who wish to upgrade their previous minor to be the major in their second degree may do so. However, their original minor must have been in Science and the new minor cannot overlap either the major or minor of their previous degree. Students must declare a major and minor on application to the program.

(2)

Students who present the equivalent of a BSc Honors or Specialization degree from another institution may complete a second BSc Honors or Specialization degree, in a different discipline, from this Faculty.

(3)

Satisfactorily complete a minimum of an additional *60 while registered at the University of Alberta with at least *30 while registered in the Faculty of Science second degree program.

(4)

For students completing a BSc General After degree, at least 18 senior units in the student's major and at least 12 senior units in the student's chosen minor must be completed while registered in the After Degree program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta.

(5)

In the BSc Specialization or Honors After Degree, at least 24 senior units of the course requirements in the subject discipline of the degree must be completed while registered in the After Degree program in the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta.

(6)

Satisfy all admission requirements (see §15.15), as well as program, academic standing, and graduation requirements of the particular degree program (See §193.1.1 for Honors, §193.1.2 for Specialization, and §193.1.3 for General Program.)

(7)

Admission to a Specialization program and an Honors program requires approval of the appropriate Department and the Faculty Office. The specific course requirements for a degree program are determined, at the time of admission, by the appropriate Department (for Specialization and Honors) and the Faculty Office. For further information, consult the Faculty of Science Student Services Office.

193.1.9 Industrial Internship Program

    The Industrial Internship program (IIP) offers undergraduate students extended work experience in industry in addition to their academic courses. The work experience is normally undertaken after completion of a minimum of 75, and not more than 105, units of course weight of an Honors or Specialization degree program. Students who have maintained good academic standing in an Honors or Specialization program are eligible for the program. Department IIP Advisors will provide approved position descriptions from companies wishing to employ IIP students. Companies are responsible for interviewing and selecting students for the positions. The internship may begin in May, September or January and must be of at least 8 months duration, but may extend to up to 16 months; a 16-month internship normally includes a four-month probationary period. Work during the internship period is full time, for which the student is paid by the employer at competitive rates. The student, employer and the department must agree to terms of the internship. Following completion of the work experience, students return to the university to complete their degree program of studies. It is not possible to guarantee that all students wishing to obtain an internship will be able to do so.

    During the period of the internship, the student registers in a work experience (WKEXP) course each term and is considered a full-time student at the University of Alberta. Work experience courses are assigned no units of course weight and are graded credit/no credit. All students must register in a minimum of two WKEXP courses that have associated fees. These fees are used to cover Department costs of job recruitment, supervision and site visits during the internship period, and program administration costs.

    During the first term following completion of the internship and return to the university, students must complete the academic requirements of the Industrial Internship. This normally takes the form of a report to the appropriate Advisor and/or Committee as well as to other students as part of a graded seminar course.

    Detailed information about the Industrial Internship is available from the IIP Advisor in each Department in the Faculty of Science.

193.1.10 Transfers Between Programs

    A student may transfer from an Honors program to either the corresponding Specialization program or to the General program, or from a Specialization program to the General program at any time in the program, by submitting a readmission form to the Faculty Office subject to appropriate deadlines. Transfers from the General program to a Specialization program or an Honors program or from one Specialization program to another or to an Honors program may be made according to the dates listed in §12. Also, transfers to Honors and Specialization programs require approval of the Department responsible for the new program.

    Note that transfer from BSc/BEd program to any of the BSc programs must take place no later than Year 2 to avoid loss of credit.

193.1.11 Completion of a BSc Degree After Transfer to Another Faculty

    Students who transfer to another Faculty after completing part of a BSc program may reapply to the Faculty of Science after completing the degree from the other Faculty. A former student transferring to the Faculty of Science normally must complete at least *60 while registered in the Faculty of Science at the University. Courses completed in the Faculty of Science before transfer may count toward the minimum *60 that must be completed while registered in the Faculty of Science. Science or Arts courses taken while in another Faculty, which are clearly noted as “extra-to-degree” on the transcript, may fulfil specific subject requirements of a degree program in Science but will not fulfil the minimum residence requirement of the program.

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Welcome from the President

Inquiries

Academic Schedule
 11Major Deadlines from the 2011-2012 Academic Schedule
 11.1Academic Schedule 2011-2012 (monthly listing of academic events on campus)

Undergraduate Application Deadlines for Admission and Readmission

Undergraduate Admission
 13Admission to Undergraduate Programs
 14General Admission Requirements
 15Admission Requirements by Faculty
 16Admission for International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement Students
 17Admission from Outside Alberta

University Regulations and Information for Students
 20General University Policies
 21Classification of Students
 22Registration and Fees
 23Academic Regulations
 24Student Services
 25Code of Student Behaviour
 26Code of Applicant Behaviour

Programs
30Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences
40Faculty of Arts
50Augustana Faculty
60Faculty of Business
70Faculty of Education
80Faculty of Engineering
90Faculty of Extension
100Faculty of Law
110Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
120Faculty of Native Studies
130Faculty of Nursing
140Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
150Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation
160School of Public Health
170Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine
180Faculté Saint-Jean
191Faculty of Science

Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 200The Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 201Members of the Faculty
 202General Information
 203Regulations of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research
 204Graduate Program Regulations
 205Graduate Programs
 210Graduate Financial Aid

Open Studies

Course Listings
 230Details of Courses
 231Course Listings

Glossary

General Information
 241University History and Traditions
 242Constitution of the University
 243University Libraries
 244Alumni Association
 245Affiliated Colleges

University Staff
 250Continuing Academic Staff
 251Emeriti
 252Associate and Adjunct Staff
 253Honorary Degree Recipients