Mar 29, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Specialization in Biological Sciences [Science]


All students in Honors and Specialization programs in Biological Science take a common core of four BIOL courses in the first and second years. Thereafter, they follow the course sequence of one of the areas of concentration in either Honors or Specialization in Biological Sciences identified in Course Sequence in Biological Sciences (see below). Students must declare an area of concentration and follow the appropriate course sequence. The title of the area of concentration will appear on their degree. Additional course requirements for Honors students include BIOL 499  and program specific courses. BIOL 499 , a directed research project, must be conducted on a topic appropriate to the student’s area of concentration. BIOL 499  is a recommended option for Specialization students.

Streams have been developed in Biological Sciences. These are lists of courses that provide guidance to students wishing to focus further on specific areas of Biology. Students in a program are not required to declare or follow a stream, and stream designations do not appear on transcripts. Streams are described in full on the Department of Biological Sciences website. Students should consult with advisors in choosing and following streams within their programs.

Students may receive block Transfer in the Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary or the University of Lethbridge if the appropriate courses are completed. Interested students may contact the Department of Biological Sciences for details.

Specialization in Biological Sciences


Continuation in the Specialization in Biological Sciences program requires a minimum 2.3 GPA in the previous Fall/Winter. In addition, graduation requires a minimum 2.3 GPA on all courses credited to the degree.

First-Year Core for BSc Specialization in Biological Sciences


The following courses are common to all programs:

Note


SCI 100 may be used in lieu of BIOL 107 , BIOL 108 , CHEM 101 , CHEM 164 and MATH 114 . SCI 151  may be used in lieu of STAT 151 .

Suspended Areas of Concentration


Effective September 2017, there will be no further admissions to BSc Honors or BSc Specialization in:

  • Evolutionary Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Plant Biology

Students who entered one of these programs prior to September 2017 must complete all program requirements by April 30, 2024. Refer to the Calendar in effect at the time you were admitted or readmitted for the regulations governing the degree program requirements. The last BSc Honors or BSc Specialization in these concentrations will be granted at Spring Convocation 2024.