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Natural Sciences

Bachelor of Science

Introduction

Congratulations on being accepted into theÌýBachelor of ScienceÌýdegree program.

The Bachelor of Science degree is offered as either a B.Sc., or B.Sc. (Honours). They both require the completion of 120 units (equivalent to 40 courses) and normally four years of full-time study (10 courses per year).

Courses required in your first year

Concentrations

  • Fall semester
    • 1 ´Ç°ùÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: CHEM): or
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýOption not in the 2
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý Earth 210 or or
      (C2: MATH): Option not in the
      (C2: PHYS):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý2
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)4
  • Either Semester
    • Option not in theÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌýField of Concentration Two*
  • Winter semester
    • or
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: CHEM): or
      (C2: CPSC):Ìý ´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS): or or
      (C2: PHYS):Ìý
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)4

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2. is recommended for Computer Science Concentration Two but not required.

3.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

4. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

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  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Physics
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • or
    • 1 ´Ç°ùÌý
    • Ìý´Ç°ùÌý2
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýOption not in the (PHIL 279 recommended)
      (C2: GEOS): or Option not in the
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
      (C2: PHYS): Option not in the Field ofÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
  • Either fall or winter semesterÌý
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • or
    • Mathematics 267
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CPSC):Ìý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or Option not in the
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
      (C2: PHYS): Option not in the Field ofÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Physics
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • 1Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):Ìý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or or
      (C2: PHYS):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý2
  • Either fall or winter semesterÌý
    • Option not in theÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌýField of Concentration Two*
    • Option not in theÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌýField of Concentration Two*
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)3
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)4
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):Ìý
      (C2: GEOS): or or
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
      (C2: PHYS):Ìý

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

4. acts as a pre-requisite for upper year CPSC courses. Students can choose to take this course as a Non-Science Option in the first year.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • Biology
  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Physics
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • 1Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • Ìý´Ç°ùÌý2
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM): or Option not in the Field of Energy Sciences
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or
      (C2: MATH): Option not in theÌý
  • Either fall or winter semesterÌý
    • Ìý(Breadth Requirement)3
    • Ìý(Breadth Requirement)3
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):Ìý or Option not in the Field of Energy Sciences
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
      (C2: PHYS):Ìý

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO*

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • BiologyÌý
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  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Physics
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • 1Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • Ìý´Ç°ùÌý2
    • Ìý(Breadth Requirement)3
  • Either Semester
  • Option NOT in theÌý or (Non-Major Field Requirement)Ìý
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • Ìý(Breadth Requirement)3

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • BiologyÌý
  • °ä³ó±ð³¾¾±²õ³Ù°ù²âÌý
  • Computer Science
  • Physics
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • 1Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS): or Course not in the
      (C2: PHYS):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
  • Either semester
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • or Open Option4
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS): or Course not in the
      (C2: PHYS):Ìý

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

4. is required for certain senior level courses in the .

5. Students pursuing a C2 in BISI, CHEM, GEOG or PHYS can complete CPSC 217 in either semester. Students pursuing a C2 in CPSC can complete an Option not in theÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • BiologyÌý
  • °ä³ó±ð³¾¾±²õ³Ù°ù²âÌý
  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Physic
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Fall semesterÌý
    • Ìý´Ç°ùÌý2Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • 1Ìý´Ç°ùÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or or
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)Ìý3
  • Either semesterÌý
    • 4
    • Option not in theÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌýField of Concentration Two*5
    • (C2: BISI, CHEM, CPSC, GEOS):Ìý
      (C2: MATH): Option not in theÌýÌýor Field ofÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
  • Winter semesterÌý
    • ´Ç°ùÌý
    • Concentration Two Requirement:
      (C2: BISI):Ìý
      (C2: CHEM):Ìý or
      (C2: CPSC):ÌýÌý´Ç°ùÌý
      (C2: GEOS):Ìý or or
      (C2: MATH):Ìý
    • Non-Science Option (Breadth Requirement)3

1.Ìý is open only to students without MATH 31.

2.Ìý requires PHYS 30 & MATH 31. Students who do not meet these prerequisites may takeÌý.

3. A non-science option is any course from faculties other than theÌý, excluding courses inÌý.

4. Students with C2 in CPSC can complete an Option not in theÌýField of Ìý´Ç°ùÌý.

5. Students with C2 in BISC, CHEM, CPSC, GEOS should completeÌý in the 1st year.

*(C2) CONCENTRATION TWO

Field of Concentration Two* includes all courses in the field(s) related to your concentration. See below:

  • BiologyÌý
  • °ä³ó±ð³¾¾±²õ³Ù°ù²âÌý
  • Computer Science
  • Geoscience
    Field ofÌýÌýand/´Ç°ùÌý
  • Mathematics

Degree programs and courses are each housed in a specific Faculty. You have chosen a degree program in the Faculty of Science. Ìý

Your Major refers to the subject area you would like your Bachelor of Science degree to focus on (i.e. the subject area you want to take the most courses in).

Explore all the different majors, specializations and concentrations the Faculty of Science has to offer.

If you are one of many students who haven’t quite decided on their degree of choice, visit an in the or sign up for a workshop.

First Year Tip

Take courses from a number of different areas in your first year. Please note that, initially, registration in some courses is only available to students admitted to the programs the courses are required for. Other courses are reserved entirely to students in specific degree programs. Make sure to register early for courses in your degree program and review the pre-requisites and reservation dates when choosing options.

You may be eligible to use your or in your degree program depending on the program you have entered and whether or not the courses are applicable.

You may view your IB or AP transfer credit by logging in to your online Student Centre (my.ucalgary.ca).

Once you know the transfer credit you have received, you may contact theÌýacademic advisorÌýin your Faculty to get advice on how the credit applies to your degree. Once you choose your classes you will follow the same registration process as any first time university student.

First Year Tip

If you received IB or AP credit for a 200-level course, you may take the 300-level course that has your 200-level course listed as a prerequisite. For example, if you received IB credit for CHEM 203, you can take CHEM 351, as CHEM 203 is a prerequisite for CHEM 351.

: Get a head start on your career through our internship opportunities. You will gain valuable work experience in your industry – all before you graduate.

International Study Opportunities: Experience different cultures, gain a better understanding of world issues, and travel around the globe, all while earning credit towards your degree. UCalgary offers exchanges and study abroad programs in 61 different countries.

Community Service-Learning: Combine your classroom learning with volunteer work that achieves community goals, and see first-hand how your academic learning relates to social issues.

Arts and Science Honours Academy: Be part of a unique program that combines collaborative study, global opportunities and academic challenge. The ASHA program brings together 25 like-minded high achieving students to learn and study in six distinct scholars courses. As an Arts and Science Honours Academy student, you will be one of a class of the best and brightest at UCalgary.