Honours BSc Applied Water Science

• Program Requirements
• Progression Requirements
• Course Schedule

Required Courses:
WASC101, WASC201, WASC301, WASC302, WASC303, WASC401, WASC402, WASC403;
BI110, BI111, BI300, BI393 and 1.0 credit from BI236, BI256, BI266, BI276;
CH110, CH111, CH233, CH234;
GG101, GG281, GG282, GG381, GG389;
GL101 and PC141;
MA100, MA101, ST231;
and at least 3.5 credits of Eligible Program Electives in BI, CH, GESC and GG (see list below).

Eligible Program Electives:
3.5 credits required of which at least 1.0 credits must be at the 300 and/or 400 level, refer to Notes 3 and 4.
Biology:
BI206, BI226, BI236, BI256, BI266, BI276, BI302, BI306, BI309, BI338, BI358, BI368, BI374, BI390, BI400, BI401, BI405, BI456, BI458, BI459, BI463, BI468, BI475, BI476, BI488, BI499‡.
Chemistry:
CH202, CH203, CH225, CH226, CH250, CH261, CH262, CH303, CH306, CH327, CH350, CH354, CH355, CH360, CH419, CH490‡.
Geography and Environmental Studies:
GESC258, GG336, GG361, GG382, GG384, GG385, GG387, GG388, GG481, GG482, GG489, GESC450*.

Degree Program Electives
An additional 2.5 elective credits, refer to Note 2.

1. For progression in the program and for graduation a GPA of at least 5.00 on WASC, BI, CH, GG and GESC required courses (including Eligible Program Electives and an overall GPA of 5.00 (C) is required. Refer to the University Regulations chapter for progression and course regulations and the earlier section regarding Regulations for All Honours Programs.
2. Electives (2.5 credits in the Program) must include at least 0.5 credits outside of Science and Physical Geography. A maximum of 1.0 credit can be at the 100 level and 1.5 credits must be senior.
3. The program requires 3.5 credits of Eligible Program Electives in Biology, Chemistry and Geography of which at least 1.0 credit must be at the 300/400 level. Selection of these courses requires careful planning as prerequisites and scheduling may limit choices for subsequent course availability.
4. Eligible Program Electives can include a 4th year Honours Research Thesis in either Biology (BI499‡), Chemistry and Biochemistry (CH490‡) or Geography and Environmental Studies (GESC450*). Students interested in a research thesis should consult with an academic advisor (typically before February of 3rd year) to learn about admission requirements and application procedures. A Thesis is not guaranteed and depends on securing a faculty supervisor.
   
5. Applied Water Science majors may not declare a minor in Biology, Chemistry or Geography.

Year 1
WASC101, BI110, BI111, CH110, CH111,
GG101, MA100, MA101.
One of either GL101 or PC141.
0.5 credit elective (refer to Note 2).

Year 2
WASC201, CH233, CH234, ST231.
GG281, GG282 and 1.0 credit from BI236, BI256, BI266, BI276.
One of either GL101 or PC141 (not taken in Year 1).
0.5 credit elective (refer to Note 2).

Year 3
WASC301, WASC302, WASC303.
BI300, BI393, GG381 and 1.5 credits of Eligible Program Electives (refer to Notes 3 and 4).
0.5 credit elective (Note 2).

Year 4
WASC401, WASC402, WASC403.
GG389 and 2.0 credits of Eligible Program Electives (refer to Notes 3 and 4).
1.0 credit elective (Note 2).

Course Schedule with Co-op:

For students who are accepted into the BSc Applied Water Science with Co-op Education Years 1 and 2 are as above while Years 3 and 4 are completed over 3 years with the inclusion of 2 work terms of 8 months duration each.

Year 3 Fall term:
WASC302, WASC303, BI300, BI393.
0.5 credit elective (Note 2).

Year 3 Winter and Spring terms:
First 8-month work term.

Year 4 Fall term
GG381, WASC403, 1.5 credits of Eligible
Program Electives (Notes 3 and 4).

Year 4 Winter term
WASC301, GG389, 1.0 credit of Eligible
Program Electives (Notes 3 and 4).
0.5 credit elective (Note 2).

Year 4 Spring and Year 5 Fall terms.
2nd 8-month work term.

Year 4 Winter term
WASC401, WASC402, 1.0 credit of Eligible
Program Electives (Note 3).
0.5 credit elective (Note 2).