Effective date of this calendar, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2001 to Aug. 31, 2002.
Offered at Richmond and Surrey
Admission Requirements
Any graduate of a British Columbia secondary school (or its equivalent elsewhere), or applicant qualifying under the mature student or international student admissions guidelines, is eligible to seek admission to the Science program at Kwantlen University College. However, individual courses within the Science program have specific prerequisite requirements:
- Principles of Mathematics 12 is required to qualify for direct entry into first-year calculus (MATH 1120 or MATH 1130).
- Principles of Physics 12 and Principles of Mathematics 12 are required for first-year physics (PHYS 1120 or PHYS 1101).
- Chemistry 12 is required to qualify for direct entry into first-year chemistry (CHEM 1110).
There is no prerequisite for first-year biology (BIOL 1110). Specific grade requirements and any other governing conditions are noted with each course description. Courses and/or grades below the standards noted above would necessitate appropriate upgrading, which will ultimately extend the time required to complete a Bachelor of Science degree. Students are therefore strongly encouraged to take Principles of Mathematics 12, and be aware of the other Grade 12 science requirements when selecting their senior level courses in high school. The stream of "Applications of" courses which are generally classified under the heading of Applied Academics are recognized, but at a standard below the stream of "Principles of" courses.
Kwantlen offers a variety of preparatory courses for students missing a prerequisite for one of the essential courses in the science program. Preparatory courses at the provincial grade 11 and 12 level are offered within the Science program as CHEM 0094; as MATH 0092, MATH 0093 and MATH 1112; and as PHYS 1100. The Academic and Career Preparation division at Kwantlen offers an even wider range of courses under the ACP code.
Transfer
Kwantlen University College offers two years of mathematics and science courses for students wishing to transfer to a university towards completion of a Bachelor of Science degree.
Kwantlen's courses transfer to UBC, SFU, UVic, UNBC and most other degree or diploma granting institutions in British Columbia and outside. Specific information on how each course transfers can be obtained through the Internet at www.bccat.bc.ca, through the Kwantlen University College Transfer Guide, through Kwantlen's program and course WEB page, or by contacting the admissions office at any other post-secondary institution.
Kwantlen students may apply for transfer to a university or elsewhere at any stage, but are encouraged to complete the first two years here. Students with the appropriate packages of completed courses could qualify for an Associate of Science Degree or a Diploma of Science. Kwantlen University College does not offer a Bachelor of Science degree because there is adequate space for qualified science students in third and fourth year at the universities, because our first and second year courses transfer readily, and because our mission is to offer only non-traditional applied degrees.
Content
A traditional full course load would consist of five courses, but many students opt to take a reduced load with the understanding that it will take longer to complete the Bachelors degree.
Science programs typically have a core of common courses in the first two years. However, to ensure that courses are taken in the correct sequence or match the course profile required for completion of a Bachelor of Science in the chosen specialization, students are encouraged to consult the Calendar or speak to the admissions or advising office at the university where they plan to complete a degree, or to contact an educational advisor or science instructor at Kwantlen.
A routine first semester at a first-year level for full-time studies in the sciences would be:
MATH 1120 or 1130
PHYS 1120 or 1101
CPSC 1100 or 1103
ENGL 1110 or 1100
Students lacking prerequisites for any of these courses would have to modify their course package accordingly.
English and elective courses are standard components of any Bachelor of Science degree. Students should be aware of the English and elective requirements at the post-secondary institution where they plan to complete their Bachelor of Science degree. Prerequisites for English are listed under the English course section. Students who are not fluent in English are strongly encouraged to register in the appropriate level of English courses each semester or until suitable fluency is achieved.
Some mathematics and science courses have been organized into two streams - life sciences and physical sciences.
- For mathematics, the calculus courses MATH 1120 and MATH 1220 are the traditional route for the physical sciences, but MATH 1130 and MATH 1230 are targeted for students wishing to pursue a life science option (particularly at SFU). MATH 2232 is a linear algebra course for science and engineering students, and MATH 2234 is an additional requirement for transfer to UBC engineering programs.
- For physics, the courses PHYS 1120 and PHYS 1220 are for physical science and engineering students, while PHYS 1101 and PHYS 1102 are suitable for life science students.
First year science and mathematics courses:
APSC 1151 (priority to Engineering students)BIOL 1110, 1210CHEM 1105, 1110, 1210CPSC 1100, 1103, 1204GEOL 1210MATH 1112, 1115, 1120, 1130, 1220, 1230PHYS 1100, 1101, 1102, 1120, 1220, 1170Second year science and mathematics courses are:
BIOL 2320, 2321, 2322, 2323, 2421CHEM 2310, 2320, 2410, 2420MATH 2232, 2234, 2315, 2321, 2322, 2421PHYS 2330, 2335, 2420, 2421Graduation
The Faculty of Science offers two credentials in support of course packages completed at Kwantlen, either before transferring to complete a Bachelor of Science or as an exit level recognition. These credentials outlined in detail are the Associate of Science Degree and the Diploma in Science.
Associate of Science Degree
Description
Gain an Associate of Science degree, then transfer elsewhere to third year of a Bachelor of Science degree. Transfer credit is available for all courses. Courses suit both the physical science and life science streams.
Content
The general requirements for the Associate of Science Degree are specified by provincial legislation.
To qualify for an Associate of Science degree, students must complete a total of 20 courses (60 credits) at the first and second year level. The provincial regulations for associate degrees are defined by course credits, and not by the number of courses. Since the number of credits assigned to any comparative course (one that would receive transfer credit elsewhere) can vary from institution to institution, it is always safer to clarify matters with an educational advisor or with the receiving institution. Normally, however, each course is regarded as equivalent to 3 credits when planning the program profile for an associate degree. For example, while Kwantlen's BIOL 1110 and 1210 combine for 10 credits at Kwantlen, they receive different values elsewhere (8 at SFU, 6 at UBC, 3 at UVic and 6 at UNBC). Nevertheless, BIOL 1110 and 1210 are regarded as meeting first year biology requirements at all four universities, and are judged as 6 credits towards the 60 credits needed for the associate degree. The underlying principle of an Associate Degree is that it is half way towards completion of a Bachelor Degree.
An average overall grade of C (cumulative GPA of 2.0 or its equivalent) calculated on all courses counting towards the associate degree must be achieved.
No course may be used to meet more than one of the specified requirements.
The courses listed below represent what were usually offered at the time of Calendar printing. Any questions regarding this list should be raised with an educational advisor or instructor.
1. Two courses of first year English:
ENGL 1100, 1110, 1200, 1201, 1203, 1205, 12062. Two courses in Mathematics, which shall include at least 1 course in Calculus*
MATH 0092 or 0093 and ACPM 0027, 0036, 0072, 0077 or 0082 do not qualify)*Please verify the Mathematics requirements for the program of choice
MATH 1112, 1115, 1120 or 1130 or 1140, 1220 or 1230 or 1240BIOL 1110, 1210CHEM 1105, 1110, 1210CPSC 1100, 1103, 1204, 1205GEOG 1110, 1120GEOL 1210MATH 1112, 1115, 1220 or 1230(if not chosen for to meet the Math requirement)
PHYS 1100, 1101 or 1120, 1102 or 1220Six courses in second year from the following
BIOL 2320, 2321, 2322, 2421CHEM 2310, 2320, 2410, 2420CPSC 2405GEOG 2310, 2320MATH 2232, 2315, 2321, 2322, 2412PHYS 2330, 2335, 2420, 2421Note: The six courses must be from a minimum of two subject areas
Any two in Arts, other than English
Any two other university transferable courses
Total: 20 courses (minimum 60 credits)
Note: The term "Arts" implies any subject area not noted in the science categories above, and includes geography courses not specified in the science category above.
Students lacking the appropriate prerequisites will likely require more than two years to complete the Associate of Science degree. If the courses chosen within the Associate of Science degree equate to the first and second year for the program of choice in the Bachelor of Science, a student should be eligible to complete a bachelor degree in a further two years at the granting university or university college.
To qualify, a course must transfer to SFU or UBC or UVic or UNBC. For example, Kwantlen's CHEM 1105 transfers to SFU and UNBC, but not to UBC (for science) or UVic. Because it transfers to SFU and UNBC it can be counted towards an Associate of Science degree and be recognized at all four universities for transfer credit. However, since it is generally seen as a preparatory course in many science programs, and not even recognized for transfer credit at two of the universities, its merit must be measured against the requirements for the bachelor degree of choice.
Students must submit a request to the registrar's office at the last stage of completion in order to be granted an Associate of Science degree.
Transfer
While universities traditionally set transfer standards based on GPA cutoffs, the Associate of Science degree provides the required background and prerequisites on a properly selected program profile for third and fourth year studies towards a Bachelor of Science. An Associate of Science Degree offers preferential transfer opportunity to Science programs at SFU and UNBC, and a guaranteed transfer of 60 credits (roughly equivalent to 20 courses) towards a Bachelor of Science at SFU, UNBC, UBC, Open University, University College of the Fraser Valley, Malaspina University College, University College of the Cariboo and Royal Roads University. Students are expected to match the course equivalents of each degree granting institution's first two years of science, and may be required to make up those courses not matched. Students should therefore plan the courses within the Associate of Science Degree wisely. The University of Victoria is currently reviewing its recognition of the Associate of Science Degree and is expected to join the others. Data gathered from the universities shows that students who complete two years at the colleges before transferring are better prepared for the rigor of university study, and achieve as high a standard at graduation as those admitted to university in their first year.
Students planning to continue towards a Bachelor of Science should verify that the courses selected meet the entrance requirements of the granting university or university college, and suit the program of choice.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded an Associate of Science Degree.
Career Opportunities
For students seeking employment at the Associate of Science degree level, the degree attests that they have received a strong science education at the foundation level.
Diploma
Content
1. 60 credits (Kwantlen credits) in 1000 and 2000 level courses that transfer to UBC, SFU, UVic, or UNBC;2. A minimum overall accumulated GPA of 2.00 in the courses that count towards the Diploma;3. The 60 credits must include the following:
- Six credits (2 courses) in English courses at the 1100 level or higher;
- MATH 1120 and MATH 1220, or MATH 1130 and MATH 1230 (6 credits);
- 20 credits of level 1100 and 1200 courses drawn from at least two of the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Physics; and
- A minimum of two courses at level 2300 and/or 2400 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics (excluding MATH 2340).
Note: Students should be careful to choose their remaining credits according to program requirements at the university, university/college or institute of technology where they wish to complete their degree.
4. A maximum of 45 credits (none at the 2300 or 2400 level) can be transferred through a combination of courses taken at another institution or granted through Prior Learning Assessment.Graduation
Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Diploma in Science.
This credential is awarded in recognition of a substantial course profile in science taken at Kwantlen University College. Students must submit a request to the registrar's office at the last stage of completion in order to be granted this diploma.
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