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Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Joint Honours
This Bachelor of Science (BSc) honours program is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Admission Requirements
Entry requires permission of both Departments.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete the same lower division requirements as those specified for the joint major program.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete the same upper division requirements as those specified for the joint major program and
Experimental and/or theoretical research; preparation of a written report and oral presentation in research seminar format. Admission requires selection of a faculty supervisor and submission of a research proposal. Prospective students must contact the chemistry advisor to register their interest in this course before the last day of classes of the previous term. The research proposal is due by the end of the examination period preceding the research term. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department; knowledge of chemistry at an advanced level. Normally taken after completion of 300-level course requirements.
MBB 491 is offered as a stand-alone Directed Research course open to MBB Majors, or as the first of two courses taken consecutively to fulfill the requirements of the MBB Honours program (Option B). This course provides students with the opportunity to carry out part time laboratory research in an area of molecular biology or biochemistry under the supervision of an MBB faculty member or associate. MBB 491 coursework includes preparation of a research proposal and a report and oral presentation on the results of the project. Prerequisite: MBB 308 or MBB 309W and permission of the MBB department. Upper level standing in an MBB major, minor or honours program is required.
| Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| D001 |
Tim Storr |
TBD | |
| D002 |
Amy Lee |
TBD | |
| D003 |
Lorena Braid |
TBD | |
| D004 |
Valentin Jaumouille |
TBD | |
| D005 |
Fiona Brinkman |
TBD | |
| D006 |
Dustin King |
TBD | |
| D100 |
Mark Brockman |
TBD | |
| D200 |
Mani Larijani |
TBD | |
| D300 |
Dustin King |
TBD | |
| D400 |
Thomas Claydon |
TBD | |
| D500 |
Lorena Braid |
TBD | |
| D600 | TBD | ||
| D700 | TBD |
and
At least 3 additional units of upper division CHEM and 3 additional units of upper division MBB.
Electives
In addition to the above, students complete
- courses chosen to fulfil the WQB requirements
- upper division courses from any faculty to total at least 60 upper division units
- electives at any division from any faculty to provide 132 units as required for the degree
Co-operative Education Recommendation
Students are encouraged to enroll in co-operative education.
University Honours 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; two courses (minimum three units each) |
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| Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division; two courses (total six units or more) | |
| B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth |
Must be outside the student's major subject, and may be lower or upper division: Two courses (total six units or more) Social Sciences: B-Soc |
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6 |
Additional Breadth |
Two courses (total six units or more) 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. |
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Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University's residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
- 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
- At least two thirds of the upper division units in the courses of a school offering (or joint offer) must be earned through that school at Simon Fraser University
- For information regarding transfer, consult an Advisor.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.