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Nov 30, 2024
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Undergraduate Calendar 2014-2015 (Spring/Summer) [-ARCHIVED CALENDAR-]
Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op (B.Sc.)
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Admission
Enrolment in this program is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline, completion of Level II of the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program with a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses: 6 units
from
- the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List
Note
Admission is by selection, and possession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. (It is anticipated that a Cumulative Average of at least 8.0 will be required.) Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperation Education Office. Admission (Effective September 2015)
Enrolment in this program is limited. Selection is based on academic achievement and an interview but requires, as a minimum, submission of the on-line application by the stated deadline, completion of Level II of the Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program with a Cumulative Average of at least 6.0 and completion of the following courses: 6 units
from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List Note
Admission is by selection, and posession of the published minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. (It is anticipated that a Cumulative Average of at least 8.0 will be required.) Information about this program and the selection procedure can be obtained from Science Career and Cooperation Education Office. Program Notes
- This a five-level (year) co-op program, which includes eight months of off-campus work and a four-month academic work term. All work terms must be spent in molecular biology and genetics related placements.
- Students must be registered full-time and take a full academic workload as prescribed by Level and Term.
- Students are required to complete SCIENCE 2C00 before the first work placement and are recommended to complete the course in Level II.
- Students should seek academic advising for this program in the Department of Biology .
- Completion of BIOLOGY 2B03 and MOL BIOL 2C03 is required prior to admission to this program.
- Completion of STATS 2B03 is required by the end of Level III.
- Students should consult the MOL BIOL 4GG9 Course Coordinator regarding supervision arrangements. Students are strongly encouraged to carry out their thesis and last work term in an academic lab.
- Students must take a minimum of 21 units from the Molecular Biology and Genetics Course List.
- Participation in the Biology Undergraduate Symposium in the final semester is mandatory.
- Levels III-V requires a minimum of 12 units per term. Students may choose to take additional units.
- Six units of BIOLOGY 2A03 , 2D03 , 2F03 , 3FF3 are required (3 units of which are required for admission). However, completion of 9-12 units is recommended.
Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op Course List
Requirements
120 units total (Levels I to IV), of which no more than 48 units may be Level I 30 units
Completed prior to admission to the program 30 units
Completion of Level II Honours Molecular Biology and Genetics program, including: Level III
Consists of Academic Terms 1 and 2 (Fall/Winter) and completion of MOL BIOL 4XX3 and the first four-month work term, Summer Term Terms 1 and 2 (Fall and Winter): 24 units
9 units
from
- the Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op Course List
Summer: 3 units
Work Term Level IV
Consists of Academic Term 1 (Fall), completion of the second four-month work term, Term 2 (Winter), and completion of senior thesis, Summer Term 6 units
from
- the Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op Course List (See Program Note 10 above.)
Level V
Consists of four month Work Term 1 (Fall) and Academic Term 2 (Winter) Term 2 (Winter): 12 units
6 units
from
- the Molecular Biology and Genetics Co-op Course List (See Program Note 10 above.)
0 units
- Participation in Biology Undergraduate Symposium (See Program Note 9 above.)
Co-op Program Chart
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SEP, OCT, NOV, DEC |
JAN, FEB, MAR, APR |
MAY, JUN, JUL, AUG |
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Summer Term |
| Level III |
12 units from
Academic Level III
+
SCIENCE 2C00 if not
completed |
12 units from
Academic Level III |
MOL BIOL 4XX3
+
Work Term |
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Summer Term |
| Level IV |
12 units from
Academic Level IV |
Work Term |
MOL BIOL 4GG9 |
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Term 1 |
Term 2 |
Summer Term |
| Level V |
Work Term |
12 units from
Academic Level V and
participation in
Biology Undergradu-
ate Symposium |
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