Science

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in biochemistry will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will also be required to complete Mathematics 1001.

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students completing Chemistry 1010/1011 will be required to complete Chemistry 1031 as well. Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year.

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students registered in Physics 1051 must also be registered in Mathematics 1001. All students will be required to complete Physics 1051. Students who complete Physics 1050 with at least 50 per cent or Physics 1020 with at least 65 per cent should take Physics 1051.

**** Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete English 1000/1001 in their first year.

1. Biochemistry majors are required to complete Biology 1001/1002, which may be taken in place of physics in their first year. However, it is recommended that both physics and biology courses be taken in the first year (with no elective).
2. Entry to the biochemistry major program is based on academic standing. To be considered for admission to the program, you must have at least 30 credit hours in courses and have successfully completed the following courses (or their equivalents) with a minimum overall average of 60 per cent:
   
   • Mathematics 1000 (or 1090, 1000), 1001
   • Chemistry 1050, 1051 (or 1010, 1011)
   • Physics 1050, 1051 (or 1020, 1021) or Biology 1001, 1002
   • English 1080, and one of 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110
3. In order to complete the biochemistry major program within four years, you MUST be eligible for Chemistry 2400 in the fall semester of your second year. The prerequisite for Chemistry 2400 is Chemistry 1051 or 1031; or a grade of 80 per cent in each of Chemistry 1010 and 1011; or a grade of 85 per cent in Chemistry 1011; or a grade of 65 per cent in Chemistry 1001. All biochemistry majors who complete Chemistry 1010/1011 MUST complete Chemistry 1031 as it is a prerequisite for Chemistry 2301. It is strongly recommended that you complete 1031 in the spring semester before beginning your second year of studies.
4. Applicants to the biochemistry major are strongly recommended to apply for admission by May 31. Failure to apply by this date may result in your application not being processed before your registration time.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in biology, cell and molecular biology, ecology and conservation or marine biology will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Or Mathematics 1000 in the fall semester and an elective in the winter semester (see note 3)

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090)

**** Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete English 1000/1001 in their first year

Notes:

1. In order for a biology major to complete a biology program in eight semesters, the two first-year chemistry courses must be completed in their first year because they are prerequisites for courses normally taken in the second year by biology majors.
2. The two first-year physics courses are also required for a major in biology and should be completed in their first year in order to avoid timetable conflicts that may arise in year two.
3. For biology majors, the mathematics requirement is Mathematics 1000. Students who take Mathematics 1000 in their first semester will be able to take an extra first-year elective that can be counted towards the entrance requirements for the biology majors program. However, many students elect to take Mathematics 1090 in preparation for Mathematics 1000.
4. Students intending to major in a biology program must submit a departmental application form to the Department of Biology (SN 3125) declaring a major in biology. Forms are usually submitted during the second semester. Students will not be admitted to a biology major program until they have met the entrance requirements (see Note 5 below).
5. To be admitted to a biology major program, you must obtain an average of 65 per cent in Biology 1001/1002 and have a minimum overall average of 60 per cent in the following courses:

• Mathematics 1090, 1000 (or Mathematics 1000 and an elective)
• English 1080, and one of 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110
• Chemistry 1010/1011 or 1050/1051 or Physics 1020/1021 or 1050/1051 or 1020/1051

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in chemistry will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will be required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students completing Chemistry 1010/1011 will be required to complete Chemistry 1031 as well. Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year.

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students registered in Physics 1051 must also be registered in Mathematics 1001. All students will be required to complete Physics 1051. Students who complete Physics 1050 with at least 50 per cent or Physics 1020 with at least 65 per cent should take Physics 1051 in the winter semester.

**** Students wishing to major in computational chemistry should take Computer Science 1510 and Computer Science 1710 in place of the electives in the sample first year program.

Note: Students wishing to major in chemistry should try to achieve a 65 per cent average or better in their first-year chemistry, mathematics and physics courses and to complete these courses in their first two semesters.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in computer science will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program A

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will be required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.
** Computer Science 1700 is a bridging course. The course is recommended for students who wish to gain an understanding of some of the important concepts from the field of computer science. Majors in computer science, as well as non-majors, can take this course. There is no pre-requisite for this course.

Sample Program B

* Computer Science 1710 and Mathematics 1000 are pre-requisites for Computer Science 2710 and 2742.

Under the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding between Memorial University of Newfoundland and Acadia University, selected students are able to complete the first two years of Acadia University's bachelor of science (B.Sc) in nutrition (dietetics option) at Memorial University and complete the final two years of the program at Acadia University.

Selection for this program is competitive and is limited to 10 qualified students each year. Students who are interested in pursuing this program must first complete 30 credit hours of prescribed courses from Memorial University before applying to the selection competition for the program.

Students pursuing a program in dietetics will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

*Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in earth sciences will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will be required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students attending Grenfell Campus for the first year of the program will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 and English 1000/1001.

*** Students pursuing a geophysics specialization within earth sciences will be required to complete Physics 1051. Students who complete Physics 1020 with at least 65 per cent should take Physics 1051. Otherwise, they should take Physics 1021. Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

Notes:

1. To be formally admitted to major programs in earth sciences, you must have successfully completed three first-year credit hours in each of the following departments: English, mathematics, chemistry, physics and earth sciences.
2. Students are encouraged to declare their major in earth sciences in the second semester of their first year.
3. Registration for the core second-year courses in earth sciences normally requires that all of the first-year courses be completed. It is possible to take Mathematics 1001 as a co-requisite.
4. It is essential that students plan their first year of study with care and should consult the departmental web page.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in economics will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Math 1090/1000 will be required to complete Math 1001 as well.

Note: A co-op. program is available to majors in economics. For more information, please see economics in the Course Descriptions section of this Guide.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in geography will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Or Mathematics 1000 and an elective or Mathematics 1050 and 1051

Notes:

1. Students should be aware that a B.Sc. degree requires six credit hours in mathematics.
2. The completion of Mathematics 1000 as one of these mathematics courses will allow for greater choice in the selection of geography courses, particularly physical geography courses.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in applied mathematics, pure mathematics or statistics will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 are required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.

** Applied mathematics majors should take Physics 1051. Pure mathematics majors may substitute another science elective in place of physics. Statistics majors should take Statistics 1510. Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students who complete Physics 1020 with at least 65 per cent should take Physics 1051. Otherwise, they should take Physics 1021 in the second semester.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in nutrition will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students registered in Mathematics 1000 may take an elective in the second semester.

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students attending Grenfell Campus for the first year of the program will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

Note: Entry to the nutrition major program is based on academic standing. To be considered for admission, you must have at least 30 credit hours and have successfully completed the following courses with a minimum overall average of 60 per cent:

• English 1080, and one of 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110 (or 1000, 1001)
• Mathematics 1090, 1000 (or Mathematics 1000 and an elective)
• Chemistry 1010, 1011 (or 1050, 1051)
• Physics 1020, 1021 (or 1050, 1051) or Biology 1001, 1002

Applicants to the nutrition major are strongly recommended to apply for admission by May 31. Failure to apply by this date may result in your application not being processed before your registration time.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in physics will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will be required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.

** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students registered in Physics 1051 must also be registered in Mathematics 1001. All students will be required to complete Physics 1051. Students who complete Physics 1050 with at least 50 per cent or Physics 1020 with at least 65 per cent should take Physics 1051.

*** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090). Students completing Chemistry 1010/1011 will be required to complete Chemistry 1031 as well. Students attending Grenfell Campus will normally complete Chemistry 1200/1001 in their first year.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in psychology will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Or Mathematics 1000 (fall Semester) and an elective (winter Semester).

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

Notes:

1. Admission to the major program is competitive and selective. To be eligible for admission, you must have completed 24 credit hours with an average of at least 65 per cent in Psychology 1000/1001 and an overall average of at least 60 per cent in the following courses:
   • Psychology 1000, 1001
   • English 1080, and one of 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110
   • Mathematics 1000 (or 1090 and 1000).
   • Meeting these minimum criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.
2. Students pursuing a BSC must complete Math 1000. Students completing a BA must complete either Mathematics 1000 or two of Mathematics 1090, 1050 or 1051Psychology 1000, 1001  Students intending to major in psychology must submit a departmental application form to the department by June 1 for fall semester. Forms are available online www.mun.ca/psychology/undergrad/forms.php
3. Students should think carefully about whether to take Chemistry 1010 and 1011, Chemistry 1050 and 1051, Physics 1020 and 1021 or Physics 1050 and 1051. In particular, students should examine the prerequisites for other courses to see which courses best suit their interests and program of study. Picking one of these sequences may restrict your options later on.

Students pursuing a B.Sc. with a major in behavioural neuroscience will normally take the following courses in their first year:

Sample Program

* Students completing Mathematics 1090/1000 will be required to complete Mathematics 1001 as well.

** Students registered in Chemistry 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

*** Students registered in Physics 1050 must also be registered in Mathematics 1000 (not 1090).

Notes:

1. Admission to the program is competitive and selective. To be eligible you must have completed 24 credit hours with an average of at least 65 per cent in Psychology 1000/1001 and an overall average of at least 60 per cent in the following courses:

• English 1080, and one of 1101, 1102, 1103 or 1110
• Mathematics 1000 or Mathematics 1090 and 1000
• Psychology 1000, 1001

Meeting these minimum criteria does not guarantee admission to the program.

2. Students intending to major in behavioural neuroscience must submit a departmental application form to the Psychology Department by June 1 for fall semester. Forms are available online at:

www.mun.ca/psychology/undergrad/forms.php

Students interested in pursuing a B.Sc. in behavioural neuroscience should think very carefully about which courses they take in their first year. Students may wish to take chemistry and physics in Year 1 and biology in Year 2. Others may wish to take biology in Year 1 and either physics or chemistry in Year 2. In addition, students should think carefully about whether to take chemistry 1010 and 1011, chemistry 1050 and 1051, physics 1020 and 1021 or physics 1050 and 1051. In particular, students should examine the prerequisites for other courses to see which courses best suit their interests and program of study. Picking one of these sequences may restrict your options later on.