Faculty of ScienceMessage from the DeanDear students,As <strong>Laurier</strong>’s Dean ofScience, it is my pleasureto welcome you toyour first year at WLU.Whether your interestis in the natural or physical sciences, thesocial sciences, or in physical activity,health and sport, I’m sure you share myexcitement at joining <strong>Laurier</strong>’s dynamiccommunity of students, faculty, and staff.As your Dean, I will do my utmostto ensure that you have a meaningfuluniversity experience, that you graduatewith state-of-the-art knowledge in yourdiscipline and a passionate commitmentto inquiry. Your studies in WLU Sciencewill ensure that you are well-prepared <strong>for</strong>your career or further studies. To help youdo this, our programs feature hands-onexperience in laboratories, communityplacements, co-op opportunities, activityand coaching practicums, as well as fieldtrips. Academic counselling is readilyavailable to help you make the bestchoices. I know you will be inspired byour dedicated faculty and staff, and bythe many other talented students you’llmeet at <strong>Laurier</strong>. I look <strong>for</strong>ward to seeingeveryone in September.Sincerely,Peter Tiidus, PhDDean of ScienceCurriculum DivisionsA - HumanitiesArabic ABArchaeology (except Div B AR courses)Classical Studies CLCommunication Studies: CSContemporary Studies: CT121, CT202, CT203,CT220, CT226, CT253, CT260, CT321, CT323,CT326,Cultural Studies KSEnglish ENFilm Studies FSHistory & Philosophy of Science HPKinesiology & Physical Education: KP216, KP241Languages & Literatures LLMedieval Studies MLMediterranean Studies MIMusic MUNear Eastern Studies NEPhilosophy PYReligion & Culture REWomen’s Studies WSB - Social SciencesAnthropology ANArchaeology: AR101, AR102, AR218*, AR219*, AR220,AR245*, AR313, AR336, AR341, AR360, AR405,AR452*, AR453, AR460*Communication Studies: CSContemporary Studies (except Division A CT courses)Cultural Studies KSEconomics ECEnvironmental Studies ESGeography GG (except Physical Geography)Global Studies GSHistory HIHistory & Philosophy of Science HPKinesiology & Physical Education: KP121, KP210,KP211, KP231, KP232, KP242, KP261, KP262, KP341,KP410, KP411, KP412, KP413, KP420, KP431, KP441,KP442, KP443, KP462North American Studies NOPolitical Science POPsychology (except Div C PS courses)Social Welfare SLSociology SYUrban Studies USWomen’s Studies WSC - SciencesAstronomy ASBiology BIChemistry CHComputer Science CPGeography GG [GG101 and denoted as PhysicalGeography]Geology GLHealth Sciences HEHealth Studies HS101Kinesiology & Physical Education: KP122, KP220,KP223, KP321, KP322, KP323, KP324, KP332, KP351,KP361, KP371, KP421, KP422, KP423, KP424, KP434,KP451, KP461, KP463, KP464, KP465, KP471Mathematics MAPhysics PCPsychology: PS260, PS261, PS262, PS263, PS264,PS360, PS361, PS362, PS363, PS366, PS460, PS461,PS462, PS463, PS46518 | www.wlu.ca
Faculty of ScienceFirst-<strong>Year</strong> RequirementsMAJORHonours Biology BScHonours Biology BSc withEnvironmental Science OptionHonours Biology & ChemistryBScHonours Biology &Mathematics BScHonours Biology & PhysicalGeography BScHonours Biology &Psychology BScHonours Biology BAHonours BA Biology inCombination with anotherHonours BA programHonours Chemistry BScHonours Biochemistry &Biotechnology BScHonours Chemistry &Mathematics BScREQUIRED COURSES (* denotes a full-credit coursewhich runs Fall and Winter Terms )BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111;MA129 (or MA110* or MA103), MA122, PC141 (or PC131);0.5 credit from CP104, GG101, PC142 (or PC132)1.0 non-biology elective creditBI110, BI111, CH110, CH111;MA129 (or MA110* or MA103), MA122, PC141 (or PC131);0.5 credit from CP104, GG101, PC142 (or PC132)1.0 non-biology elective creditBI110, BI111, CH110, CH111Both PC131 and PC132, (or both PC141 and PC142)MA129 (or MA110*), MA122BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111MA121, MA122; either both MA103 and MA104, or MA110*BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111; GG101, GG102, GL101, GL102; MA129(or MA110*), MA122BI110, BI111, PS100*, CH110, CH111; MA129 (or MA110*), MA122A minimum of a 0.5 credit from Curriculum Division AA minimum of a 0.5 credit from Curriculum Division BBI110, BI1110.5 credit in Philosophy (PY110 or PY111 recommended)3.5 elective credits (MA129, MA122, or MA110*; CP102, CP104;and 100 level courses in AN, CH, EC, GG, HI, PC, PS, RE or SY arerecommended; others may be chosen)-BI110, BI1110.5 credit in Philosophy (PY110 or PY111 recommended)CH110, CH111; PC131, PC132;MA110*, MA1221.5 elective credits(see Notes)BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111, PC131, PC132, MA110*, MA1220.5 elective credit (see Notes)CH110, CH111MA121, MA122; either both MA103 and MA104, or MA110*PC131, PC1321.0 elective credit(see Notes)NOTESMA129, MA122 and PC141 are recommended; PC142 is recommended<strong>for</strong> students planning to take senior BI courses in physiologyor planning a career in health service professions.GG101 and/or GL101 and GL102 are prerequisite courses <strong>for</strong> seniorPhysical Geography courses.Electives must eventually include 0.5 credit from each of CurriculumDivisions A and B.<strong>Students</strong> should take both CH110 and CH111, and either GG101 orboth GL101 and GL102 in <strong>Year</strong> 1 to satisfy prerequisites <strong>for</strong> requiredsenior courses in Chemistry (CH202 and CH203) and a PhysicalGeography course (GG281 or GG282) in the program. MA129, MA122and PC141 are recommended. Electives must eventually include 0.5credit from each of Curriculum Divisions A and B.Taking a 0.5 elective credit from each of Curriculum Divisions A and Bis recommended in <strong>Year</strong> 1.Taking a 0.5 elective credit from each of Curriculum Divisions A and Bis recommended in <strong>Year</strong> 1.MA129 and MA122 are recommended. Electives must eventuallyinclude a 0.5 credit from Curriculum Division A.MA129 and MA122 are recommended.Electives must eventually include 1.0 credit from each of CurriculumDivisions A and B.The electives should include the required <strong>Year</strong> 1 courses <strong>for</strong> thesecond Honours discipline.Taking a 0.5 elective credit from each of Curriculum Divisions A and Bis recommended in <strong>Year</strong> 1.Taking a 0.5 elective credit from either Curriculum Division A or B isrecommended in <strong>Year</strong> 1.Taking a 0.5 elective credit from each of Curriculum Divisions A and Bis recommended in <strong>Year</strong> 1.MA104 to be taken in <strong>Year</strong> 2 if MA110* taken in <strong>Year</strong> 1.Recommend MA122 be taken be<strong>for</strong>e MA121.The Calculus Preparation & Placement Evaluation is compulsory <strong>for</strong> all students who to take a first-year calculus course. <strong>Students</strong> must complete the CPPE on-line be<strong>for</strong>eLORIS will accept their registration in MA103, MA110*, or MA129.The CPPE will become live on Monday, April 27th at 10 a.m. It will then be accessible 24 hrs/day, 7 days/week, from the Mathematics Assistance Centre website(www.wlu.ca/mac).www.wlu.ca | 19