Science & Business: Biology program 2021 outline (Co-op)

As technological developments are introduced at an ever-increasing pace, there is a demand for individuals with a strong foundation in science and its implementation in the world of business and government. Decision makers often need to appreciate the underlying scientific issues as well as the economic ramifications of their decisions.

Science and Business is an interdisciplinary plan and is designed to produce a pool of multifaceted graduates equipped with a unique blend of knowledge in science technology and business, as well as, information technology, creative problem solving, and decision-making skills. It is designed to prepare students for a career in management in the technology-intensive global market place. 

Continuing in Honours Science and Business, Biology Specialization (co-op) requires a minimum cumulative overall average of 65% and a minimum cumulative Science average of 65%.

Successful completion requires:

1. 21.0 units distributed as follows:
   • 3.0 CHEM units: CHEM 120, CHEM 120L, CHEM 123, CHEM 123L, CHEM 266, CHEM 266L, CHEM 237, CHEM 237L
   • 7.0 BIOL elective units with the following conditions:
     • 3.0 units at a 100- or 200-level 
     • 3.5 units at a 300- or 400-level 
     • 0.5 unit at a 400-level
   • 1.5 AFM units: AFM 123, AFM 131, AFM 231
   • 2.0 ECON units: ECON 101, ECON 102, ECON 221, ECON 371
   • 0.5 MGMT unit: MGMT 220 
   • 0.5 MATH unit: MATH 127
   • 0.5 CS unit: CS 100
   • 3.0 SCBUS units: SCBUS 122, SCBUS 123, SCBUS 223, SCBUS 225, SCBUS 323, SCBUS 423
   • 1.0 program elective unit chosen from: ACTSC 231, ECON 211, ECON 361, ECON 372, HRM 200, HRM 301, MSCI 311, MSCI 432, STAT 231, STAT 333
   • 1.0 BIOL (300-level or higher) elective or any program elective unit 
   • 0.5 ENGL unit: ENGL 193/SPCOM 193
   • 0.5 elective unit, any subject 
2. Co-operative program requirements (when applicable) that include:
   • A minimum of four work terms: COOP 1, COOP 2, COOP 3, COOP 4.
   • A minimum of four Professional Development courses: PD 1, PD 11, and two other PD courses. 

Additional conditions:

1. A maximum of 2.0 failed units is permitted. 
2. Normally, a maximum of 3.0 SCBUS units is permitted. 

Notes

1. 100- and 200-level BIOL electives should be chosen to satisfy prerequisites for upper-year BIOL electives.
2. BIOL labs may be needed to satisfy prerequisites for upper-year courses.
3. BIOL 130L or BIOL 240L is recommended if BIOL 130 or BIOL 240 count as a BIOL elective. 
4. Alternative program electives may be substituted with permission from the academic advisor. 
5. HRM 200 and MSCI 311 are recommended program electives. 
6. Students can choose to emphasize one of the following business areas by selecting or substituting appropriate program electives. Students should note that this may require an additional term(s) of study:
   • International business: AFM 333 and INDEV 100
   • Entrepreneurism: BET 300 and MSCI 311
   • Technical development: MSCI 311
   • Strategic operations: ECON 311 and MSCI 311

Recommended Course Sequences

See academic advisor for regular plan sequencing. 

See co-op plan.