Faculty of Science 4. Program Details 4.1 Biological Sciences4.1 Biological Sciences
Degrees Offered
There are many options for graduate studies leading to MSc and PhD degrees in the area of Biological Sciences. Details of graduate specializations can be found in the graduate section of this calendar. 1All degrees in the Faculty of Science, except Environmental Science, can be combined with eligible BA and BSc programs from the Faculty of Arts. Refer to Section 3.4 for information on combined degrees, double majors with programs within the Faculty of Science as well as combined degrees with programs from other Faculties. Students interested in pursuing these degrees are encouraged to speak with an advisor in the Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) to develop a degree completion plan. Programs Offered in Biological Sciences BSc and BSc Honours in: Biochemistry; Biological Sciences; Cellular, Molecular and Microbial Biology; Ecology; Plant Biology; Zoology BSc and BSc Honours in Ecology Co-operative Education Minor in Biological Sciences |
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Department vs. Faculty Regulations
Programs in the Department of Biological Sciences are governed by a combination of general Faculty of Science regulations and the additional program specific regulations listed below. It is essential for students to be familiar with both sets of regulations. It is helpful to read the Faculty regulations in Section 3 first. Students should consult Academic Requirements in their Student Centre periodically to ensure that requirements are being met. Also students are strongly urged to consult the Department and the Undergraduate Science Centre (USC) at all stages of their program. |
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Enrolment Limitations
Enrolment Limitations in Programs, Admissions and Student Standing Admission to programs in the department is competitive. Admission will be granted for Fall Term only and will be based upon academic merit. (New admissions to the University are always subject to ´¡.2Ìýas stated in the Admissions section of this Calendar.) Applications to the Department of Biological Sciences programs are accepted:
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Enrolment Limitations in Courses Enrolment in many courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences is limited by available laboratory or tutorial space. Consult the Schedule Builder in the Student Centre for details regarding enrolment in these courses. |
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Transfers between Alberta Universities and Colleges
The Departments of Biological Sciences at the Universities of Alberta and Calgary and the Department of Biology at the University of Lethbridge have a transfer agreement in effect. The full details of the Biological Sciences Transfer Agreement are available in the Alberta Transfer Guide published by the Alberta Commission on Admissions and Transfer (ACAT) - . |
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Ethics in the Biological Sciences
Studies in the Biological Sciences involve the use of living and dead organisms. Students taking laboratory- and field-based courses in these disciplines can expect involvement with and experimentation on such materials. Students perform dissections on dead or preserved organisms in some courses. In particular courses, students experiment on living organisms, their tissues, cells, or molecules. Sometimes field work requires students to collect a variety of living materials by many methods, including humane trapping. All work on humans and other animals conforms to the Helsinki Declaration and to the regulations of the Canadian Council on Animal Care. The Department strives for the highest ethical standards consistent with stewardship of the environment for organisms whose use is not governed by statutory authority. Individuals contemplating taking courses or majoring in one of the fields of study offered by the Department of Biological Sciences should ensure that they have fully considered these issues before enrolling. Students are advised to discuss any concern they might have with the Undergraduate Program Director of the Department. |
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