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General Science Double Minor
This bachelor of science (BSc) degree program provides broad education in several fields, with specialization in at least two.
Program Requirements
Students complete 120 units, as specified below.
Minor Requirements
Students must have their selection of minors for the BSc general science program approved by the program advisor as early in their program as possible.
Any two minors from the Faculty of Science may be combined to complete the BSc in general science program.
Alternatively, one minor from the Faculty of Science and one minor from outside the Faculty of Science can also be combined to complete the BSc in general science program. Note the Faculty of Science minimum unit requirements below.
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete one of
An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Kevin Lam Zamir Punja Peter Hollmann Agata Becalska |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 9:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
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D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–4:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Ivona Mladenovic Erin Barley |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D114 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D115 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D116 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D117 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D118 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D119 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D120 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D121 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D122 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 5:30–6:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D123 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D124 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
and all of
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Andrew Bennet |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
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Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D116 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D117 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA02 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA03 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA04 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA05 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 8:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
LA06 |
Garry Mund |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 6:30–10:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D114 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D115 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D116 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OL01 | Online |
Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Andrew Blaber |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
OL01 | Online |
Survey of theories and laboratory procedures for assessing human health status and physical performance, including biomechanics, body composition, development, environmental physiology, ergonomics, exercise physiology and motor learning. Functional anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, nervous, respiratory, skeletal and skeletal muscle systems in relation to physical activity are explored. Prerequisite: One of Grade 12 Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a grade of C or better; or one of BPK 105, BPK 110, BPK 143, BISC 100, BISC 113 or HSCI 100 with a grade of C or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D200 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D201 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D202 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D203 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D204 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D205 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D206 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D207 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D208 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D209 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 8:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D210 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D211 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 1:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D212 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 3:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Introduces the student to exercise physiology. Focuses on personal exercise prescription to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Also discusses athletic conditioning, e.g. speed and power training. The effects of nutritional and environmental factors on exercise and the role of exercise in weight control and stress management are considered. Prerequisite: Recommended: Medical clearance from a personal physician. Students with credit for BPK 141 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
|
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
and one of
Origin and character of minerals, rocks, Earth structure, Earth surface processes and plate tectonic theory. Primarily designed to deliver prereq. information to EASC majors/honours and students pursuing degrees in other Departments and Faculties that require a strong foundational course in Earth Science. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Cindy Hansen |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
Class Dinosauria and how our understanding of this extinct group continues to evolve in the light of new discoveries. Topics include the rise of the dinosaurs, criteria for the recognition of the different groups, fossil data regarding dinosaur metabolism, evidence of dinosaur behavior, possible evolutionary relationships with birds, and theories of dinosaur extinction. Students may not take EASC 103 for credit towards EASC major or minor program requirements. Students with credit for EASC 103W may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Robbie Donald |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 10:30–11:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the range of geological hazards that affect the Earth, the environment and humanity. Topics covered will include the hazards and risks related to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, landslides and avalanches, tsunamis, geomagnetic storms and other potentially cataclysmic events. The forecasting and possible mitigation of these geohazards will also be investigated. Students may not take EASC 104 for credit towards EASC major or minor program requirements. Students with credit for GEOG 312 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Andy Calvert |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, 3:30–4:50 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An introduction to the changes that the Earth has experienced, from its initial formation to the present day, intended for non-majors. Topics include changes in plate tectonic style, mountain building periods, glaciations during Earth history, formation of life, the fossil record and evolution, major extinctions, and the rise of man. Students may not take EASC 106 for credit towards EASC major or minor program requirements. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Cindy Hansen |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
An overview of Earth's major economic resources. Topics will include geologic processes which produce significant natural resources including metals, hydrocarbons and other energy resources, industrial minerals, and groundwater. Emphasis will be placed on relations between earth sciences and aspects of economics, business, history, politics, and environmental issues. Much of the focus will be on the changing nature of resource exploration and extraction, and how this may evolve in the near to distant future. Students may not use EASC 107 for credit towards Earth Sciences major or minor program requirements. Breadth-Science.
An introduction to the geology of our solar system through a comparative survey of the planets. Emphasis will be on the geology of the Earth and how we can use this knowledge to learn more about the neighboring planets. A wealth of accessible information now exists from which we can attempt to reconstruct the geological history of each planetary surface in our solar system. Comparative planetology will be used to explore such topics as the structure and origin of the solar system, the origin and fate of the Earth, the importance of water in the solar system, the formation and geological history of planetary lithospheres and atmospheres. Students may not use EASC 108 for credit towards Earth Sciences major or minor program requirements. Breadth-Science.
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Sophie Burrill |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
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Burnaby |
D200 |
Natalia Kouzniak |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD | ||
OP03 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: limits, growth rate and the derivative; elementary functions, optimization and approximation methods, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least C, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 151 or 157 may not take MATH 154 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Luis Goddyn |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
and one of
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Vijaykumar Singh |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D200 |
Brenda Davison |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 11:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
D300 |
Brenda Davison |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD | ||
OP03 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in the biological and medical sciences. Topics include: the integral, partial derivatives, differential equations, linear systems, and their applications; mathematical models of biological processes. Prerequisite: MATH 150, 151 or 154; or MATH 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 152 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Jonathan Jedwab Natalia Kouzniak |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D200 |
Natalia Kouzniak Jonathan Jedwab |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD | ||
OP02 | TBD |
and one of
Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Sarah Johnson |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 8:30–9:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D116 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D117 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D118 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Matthias Danninger Paul Haljan |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and one of
Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140; MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158; PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Nancy Forde |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D114 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D115 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 4:30–5:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Bernd Stelzer |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
D101 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
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D103 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Tue, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 3:30–4:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 1:30–2:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
|
D113 |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Fri, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
|
Burnaby |
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D900 |
Scott Pai |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 12:30–1:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Thu, 12:30–2:20 p.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OP09 | TBD |
Descriptive and inferential statistics aimed at students in the social sciences. Scales of measurement. Descriptive statistics. Measures of association. Hypothesis tests and confidence intervals. Students in Sociology and Anthropology are expected to take SA 255 before this course. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units including a research methods course such as SA 255, CRIM 220, POL 200, or equivalent. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 203 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Scott Pai |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Wed, 10:30–11:20 a.m. |
Burnaby Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
The collection, description, analysis and summary of data, including the concepts of frequency distribution, parameter estimation and hypothesis testing. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 205 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 201, 203, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Derek Bingham |
Jan 11 – Apr 16, 2021: Mon, Wed, Fri, 9:30–10:20 a.m.
|
Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
Upper Division Requirements
The following general requirements must be satisfied.
A minimum of 80 units in the Faculty of Science, of which at least 28 must be upper division.
A 2.0 grade point average (GPA) in upper division courses is required for each of the two subject area minors.
Note that some Departments have minimum grade requirements for prerequisite courses. Consult departmental advisors about selection of upper division courses in subject minors.
University Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.