General Science: Associate of Science Degree
Description
The Associate of Science in General Science is tailored for students who are uncertain of the major they wish to complete, or who wish to follow an articulated pathway to a specific degree at a specific institution (see Articulated Options below).
For those uncertain, students should be careful in selecting this option because while it is recognized as half way to completing a Bachelor of Science degree, it does not necessarily reflect all lower level courses required for a specified field of science (biology, chemistry, geography, mathematics, physics, psychology) they may choose to pursue later. Generally, Year 1 is common at all universities, but variations could begin as early as Year 2. It is therefore advisable that you verify the course requirements for Year 1 and Year 2 with an Educational Advisor or with the university at which you wish to complete your Bachelor of Science degree (referred to as the receiving university).
For your convenience, a list of required lower level courses by BC universities can be found under the heading "suggested options" at KPU's Science website: kpu.ca/science/associate. Care is taken to keep this list current, but it is always wise to verify accuracy.
Articulated Options
Aside from the foregoing areas of specialization, three other options have been articulated within the Associate of Science in General Science.
A. BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
This option allows Science students with an Associate of Science degree to apply to enter directly into the third year of KPU's Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Entrepreneurial Leadership. This four-year package (2-year A.Sc.; 2-year BBA) provides a solid foundation in science while pursuing a degree in Business at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
A degree with this focus can be very beneficial in business or industry involving the manufacture and sale of scientific and technology products, or for working in industries involved heavily with health research (e.g., pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, biological corporations).
B. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management at Royal Roads University
This option allows Science students with an Associate of Science degree to apply to enter directly into the third year of a B.Sc. in Environmental Science or Environmental Management at Royal Roads University.
C. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Northern British Columbia
This option allows Science students with an Associate of Science degree to apply to enter directly into the third year of a B.Sc. in Environmental Science at UNBC.
Program Admission Requirements
General university admission requirements apply to this program including the undergraduate-level English Proficiency Requirement.
Program Requirements
Within the framework of the Associate of Science degree, you must complete at least 60 credits with a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 and a minimum passing grade (D or better) in each course:
Articulated Options Requirements
A. BBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Mathematics Requirements:
All of: |
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| MATH 1140 | Calculus I (Business Applications) | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1240 | Calculus II (Business Applications) | 3 credits | |
Note: MATH 1112 or either combinations of MATH 1120/1220 or MATH 1130/1230 also qualify, but at least one of the two mathematics courses must be a first year Calculus. Please be aware of mathematics prerequisites (including grades) required for science courses chosen in Years 1 and 2.
First Year Science Requirements:
One of: |
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| CPSC 1100 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 credits | |
| CPSC 1103 | Introduction to Computer Programming I | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MATH 1115 | Statistics I | 3 credits | |
| ACCT 1230 | Business Statistics | 3 credits | |
And four first year science courses chosen from ASTR, BIOL, CHEM or PHYS |
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Second Year Science Requirements:
Six second year BIOL, CHEM, MATH or PHYS courses chosen over at least two of these disciplines |
Other Courses Requirements:
One of: |
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| BUSI 1210 | Essentials of Management | 3 credits | |
| BUSI 1215 | Organizational Behaviour | 3 credits | |
All of: |
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| ACCT 2293 | Accelerated Introductory Financial Accounting | 3 credits | |
| ECON 1150 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 credits | |
| MRKT 1199 | Introduction to Marketing | 3 credits | |
In addition, a minimum overall GPA of at least 2.7 is required, with a minimum of C grade in any course, for direct admission to Year 3 of the BBA. A minimum grade of C+ is required in MATH 1115 (or ACCT 1230) and ACCT 2293.
B. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management at Royal Roads University
Mathematics Requirements:
All of: |
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| MATH 1130 | Calculus for Life Sciences I | 3 credits | |
And one of: |
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| MATH 1115 | Statistics I | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1120 | Differential Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | 3 credits | |
First Year Science Requirements:
All of: |
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| BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 1210 | Introductory Biology II | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 credits | |
And one of: |
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| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 credits | |
And one of: |
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| CPSC 1100 | Introduction to Computer Literacy | 3 credits | |
| ENVI 1121 | Environmental Issues | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 1120 | Earth Science | 3 credits | |
Second Year Science Requirements:
All of: |
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| BIOL 2322 | Ecology | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2320 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
And one of: |
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| CHEM 2311 | Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences | 3 credits | |
| CHEM 2315 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2410 | Physical - Inorganic Chemistry | 5 credits | |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 3310 | Physical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
And two other second year science courses chosen from: |
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| Any second year BIOL course | |||
| CPSC 2405 | Introduction to Discrete Mathematics I | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 2310 | Climatology | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 2320 | Geomorphology | 3 credits | |
| Any second year MATH course | |||
| Any second year PHYS course | |||
Other Courses Requirements:
All of: |
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| ECON 1101 | Foundations of Economics | 3 credits | |
| Two other transferable university courses | |||
C. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at the University of Northern British Columbia
Mathematics Requirements:
All of: |
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| MATH 1120 | Differential Calculus | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| MATH 1130 | Calculus for Life Sciences I | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1220 | Integral Calculus | 3 credits | |
| MATH 1230 | Calculus for Life Sciences II | 3 credits | |
First Year Science Requirements:
All of: |
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| BIOL 1110 | Introductory Biology I | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 1210 | Introductory Biology II | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1110 | The Structure of Matter | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 1210 | Chemical Energetics and Dynamics | 4 credits | |
One of: |
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| PHYS 1101 | Physics for Life Sciences I | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1120 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences I | 4 credits | |
One of: |
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| PHYS 1102 | Physics for Life Sciences II | 4 credits | |
| PHYS 1220 | Physics for Physical and Applied Sciences II | 4 credits | |
Second Year Science Requirements:
All of: |
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| BIOL 2322 | Ecology | 4 credits | |
| BIOL 2330 | Microbiology | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2320 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 credits | |
| GEOG 2320 | Geomorphology | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 2330 | Introduction to Hydrology | 3 credits | |
One of: |
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| BIOL 2321 | Cell Biology | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2311 | Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences | 3 credits | |
| CHEM 2315 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 2420 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 credits | |
| CHEM 3310 | Physical Chemistry | 4 credits | |
Note: KPU BIOL 2321 + BIOL 2421 transfer as UNBC BIOL 311 + CHEM 204, but BIOL 311 is not a requirement for this pathway.
Other Courses Requirements:
All of: |
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| GEOG 1101 | Human Geography | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 1110 | Atmospheric Science | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 1120 | Earth Science | 3 credits | |
| GEOG 2395 | Cartographic Techniques | 3 credits | |
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive an Associate of Science Degree in General Sciences.
