Program of Study

Planning your Bachelor of Science Degree

To plan your Bachelor of Science degree you will need to refer to the B.Sc. Degree Planner as well as the planning sheet for your Major and Minor.

• B.Sc. Degree Planner

Students are strongly encouraged to seek advice from the advisors in the Bachelor of Science program about program planning, whether for completing degree requirements at MacEwan or for transfer to another post-secondary institution.

Program of Study 2012 - 2013

*Note: CMPT 310 and CMPT 311 cannot be taken to satisfy core requirements.

Majors

A major is an area of specialized study within your science degree and requires completion of 42 senior-level credits in an approved subject. You may choose your major from the following disciplines: biological sciences, computer science, mathematics, mathematical sciences (in which you focus on two of mathematics, statistics or computer science), physical sciences (in which you focus on two of physics, chemistry or earth and atmospheric sciences) and psychology.

Minors

A minor is a second area of specialized study within your science degree and requires completion of 18 senior-level credits in an approved subject. Minors are offered in biological sciences, chemistry, computer science, Earth and planetary sciences, mathematics, physics, psychology, and statistics. Students in the B.Sc. program are also eligible to take any minor offered in the Bachelor of Arts degree, including business studies.

Planning Your Major and Minor

Major and minor planning sheets can be found under each discipline. They list the specific course requirements for each major and minor in a particular academic year. These requirements can change. The courses you must take to graduate will be determined by the requirements in effect in the year you declare your major or minor.

We encourage you to meet with a discipline advisor to discuss your intended major and minor. Discipline advisors can provide useful information on required courses, career options and graduate school.

Use the major and minor planning sheets in conjunction with the the B.Sc. Degree Planner.

Declaring Your Major and Minor

You must officially declare your major and minor after you are admitted to the program and prior to the completion of 45 credits towards your degree.

Academic Residency  – Credit Requirements

As part of the Academic Residency regulation, Bachelor of Science students must complete:

• A minimum of 24 credits in a major at the senior level.
• A minimum of nine credits in a minor at the senior level, with three of those senior credits completed at the 300- or 400-level.

Core Requirements

Courses that satisfy the core requirements are normally taken at the junior level. Students are advised to complete their core requirements in the first and second years of their program.

Declaration of a Major and Minor

Students are required to declare a major and minor by the time they have completed 45 credits. The major and minor cannot be in the same discipline (e.g. a student may not major in Science Psychology and minor in Arts Psychology). Students are strongly encouraged to consult with an advisor in the B.Sc. program and a discipline advisor in their major and minor prior to this declaration.

Graduation Grade Point Average

As part of the Graduation Grade Point Average regulation within Institutional Graduation Regulations, Bachelor of Science students must obtain an overall GGPA of 2.0 or higher, with a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the major and a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all courses credited toward the minor.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements are governed by the date on which a student declares their Major and Minor. Students who declare their Major and Minor up to and including the last day to withdraw from Winter term courses without academic penalty are bound by the requirements of the current academic year. Those students who declare after this date are bound by the programs of study and degree requirements of the upcoming academic year as published in the MacEwan calendar.

Junior- and Senior-Level Courses

Courses numbered from 100 to 199 are considered junior level and courses numbered from 200 to 499 are considered senior level.

Maximum Junior-Level Courses

A maximum of 48 credits at the 100-level are permitted in completion of the B.Sc. degree. Additional courses at the 100-level will be declared extra to the 120 credits required to complete the B.Sc. degree and will not be counted toward fulfilment of graduation requirements.

Minimum Science Courses

A minimum of 72 total credits from Science courses must be successfully completed.

Minimum Passing Grade

A minimum grade of D is required for all Science degree courses. A maximum of six credits with a final grade of D or D+ are permitted in courses credited toward the major.

Minimum Transfer Grade for Credit

A minimum grade of D is required on any transfer credit granted for the program. Arts and Science courses require a minimum grade of C- when the course is used as a prerequisite. Transfer credit decisions made by the university are final and cannot be appealed (see Policies C2010 and E3103).

Options Requirements

Courses in the degree options may include additional major and/or minor coursework within the discipline of study to a maximum of six senior-level credits. Subject to written approval by the dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science, degree options may include a maximum of 12 credits from courses offered by a faculty other than Arts and Science.

Progression of Studies

Students are responsible for ensuring they meet the prerequisite and/or co-requisite requirements as noted on all courses that may fulfill Bachelor of Science program requirements.

Start your MacEwan University degree at Olds. You will be registered as a MacEwan University student, taking MacEwan courses, all while studying at Olds College. The curriculum is the same but that first year at Olds might make the transition to university smoother or give you one more year to save up for your own apartment. Whatever the reason, you will receive the same education at Olds College that you would by attending classes at our City Centre Campus in downtown Edmonton.

What courses are offered in your first year?

Typically, as a first-year student, you will take courses from the core requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree. In subsequent years you will take courses to fulfill requirements for your major, minor and options. The following courses are offered at Olds College:

PSYC 104 and SOCI 100 may be substituted with other options that are available online.

How to Apply

Students apply through Apply Alberta as Grant MacEwan University students and choose Olds College as the location. Students must meet Admission Requirements.

For more information about your first year at Olds College visit: www.OldsCollege.ca