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REQUIREMENTS FOR FOURTH YEAR IN HONORS BIOLOGY OR ONE OF THE DISCIPLINES OF BIOLOGY
Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a 3-year BSc Biology program, with an overall average of 70% in the last two years and at least a 70% average in the five senior Biology and Medical Sciences courses which make up the area of concentration, with no mark less than 60% in those five courses can proceed to one of the honors programs, provided the necessary course prerequisites (listed below) for that program have been completed at a "B" level. Students who have fulfilled the requirements for a 3-year BSc Biology program but who do not fulfil the requirements specified for admission, may be allowed to proceed to an honors degree in one of the disciplines of Biology or Medical Sciences only with the special permission of the appropriate Department.
NOTE:
Effective September 1, 2003, students who enter Year 4 Honors in any of the following five programs must graduate with a Four-Year Honors BMSc. degree: The requirements of these programs remain the same (see the Department listings for details). Students who enter Year 4 Honors in the following eight programs will continue to graduate with a Four-Year Honors B.Sc. degree: Biology Biology and Geology Cell Biology Ecology and Evolution Genetics Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Plant Sciences Zoology
Caution
Some honors programs have limited enrolment. Students are advised to consult with a Biology or Medical Sciences counsellor for information on programs in which the number of applications for admission may exceed the number of available spaces.
Honors Biochemistry
Prerequisites
For students entering from the BSc Biology program, completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology, with the following prerequisites: Biochemistry 280a, 380G, 381a, 382b (formerly Biology 280a, 380G, 381a, 382b), Chemistry 213a/b and 223b For students entering from the BSc Chemistry program, completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Chemistry, with the following prerequisites: Biochemistry 280a, 380G, 381a, 382b (formerly Biology 280a, 380b, 381a, 382b), Chemistry 273a plus 283G, or the former Chemistry 253
See Biochemistry Department listing for additional prerequisites
Honors Biology
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences.
Honors Biophysics
Prerequisites
Calculus 050a/b plus one of Calculus 051a/b or 081a/b, or Applied Mathematics 026. Applied Mathematics 290a plus 291b, or one of Calculus 250a/b or 280a/b plus one of Calculus 251a/b or 281a/b, Physics 020, 024 or the former 025 Medical Biophysics 302E, 303E, 330F, 331G (formerly Biology 302, 303, 330a, 331G) Physics 201a/b and 202a/b, or the former Physics 200, 243b and 266b, 242b, or 244b, or Chemistry 274a and 284b, or the former Chemistry 224a and 234b, or the former Chemistry 254, or another 200-level physical science course approved by the Department. (For more details, see the program entry under MEDICAL BIOPHYSICS.)
Honors Cell Biology
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences, and the following prerequisites: Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, 282b, 316a, 326F/G Biology 338a is recommended
Honors Ecology and Evolution
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences. it is recommended that some of the program's requirements, including Biology 284a and 366b, be taken prior to Fourth Year.
Note:
It is very important for potential Ecology and Evolution honors students to consult the program's advisors in choosing appropriate courses during their second and third years. All fourth year programs should be approved by a program advisor. Students should consult the Department of Biology to obtain an advisor.
Honors Genetics
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences, and the following prerequisites:
Honors Microbiology and Immunology
Prerequisites/Admission Requirements
Completion of the requirements for a Three- Year BSc in Biology, or Biochemistry and Chemistry, or Chemistry, or completion of the third year of a Bachelor of Medical Sciences program with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs and the following additional prerequisites:
Notes:
- Biochemistry 280a (formerly Biology 280a), Biology 281b, Chemistry 213a/b and 223b (or Chemistry 273a and 283G, or the former Chemistry 253), must be taken in second year.
- All students entering Year 3 of the BMSc program, as of September 2005, must also have successfully completed one of Physics 020, 024, or 028a/b and 029a/b, or the former Physics 022 or 025.
Honors Pharmacology and Toxicology
Prerequisites
The following courses are highly recommended:
Honors Physiology
Prerequisites
(For more details, see the program entry under the PHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY Department.)
Honors Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences, and the following prerequisites: Note: Potential Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology honors students should consult the program co-ordinator, to ensure that appropriate courses are chosen, particularly for second and third year.
Honors Plant Sciences
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences, and the following prerequisites: A minimum of one full course from Biology 204a, 217b, Biology 260a (formerly Biology 205a), 304a, 318G, 320Z (with approval of the Department), Biology 321F (formerly 203F), Biology 327b (formerly 213b), Biology 352b, Biology 360a (formerly Biology 305a), the former Biology 216b.
Honors Zoology
Prerequisites
Completion of the requirements for the Three-Year BSc in Biology with the general prerequisites for entrance into honors programs in the Biological Sciences. See the Honors Zoology program listing for specific requirements. Note: Potential Zoology honors students should consult a departmental counsellor to ensure that appropriate courses are chosen, particularly for third year. All fourth year Zoology programs must be approved by a departmental advisor.
Caution
All students should examine the prerequisites for courses they expect to take in subsequent years. A counselling service is provided in the Department of Biology and the Faculty of Science to assist students in selecting a program.
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