Bachelor of Science Online Tutorial Academic Advising
Purpose of this Session Overview the specific requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree program Help students to select appropriate courses and make a personalized educational plan
Topics Include: Cooperative Education options Admission requirements Application process Basic requirements for all BSc options Requirements for a Major, Honours or General degree Course Timetabling and Registration Course selection for next semester/year Role of Academic Advisors and the Degree Program Advisor
The Bachelor of Science Degree Admission to the BSc occurs at the first year level Offers a broad science background Opportunity to specialize in areas of interest Students receive practical hands-on experience in the classroom, in the lab, and in the field Class sizes are small and learner centered Flexibility in career choices Programs can be tailored to fit educational goals Students can complete in 4 years or take longer as a part-time student Opportunities for undergraduates to be involved in research
Where have the Graduates Gone? The Science degree prepares students for many diverse occupations. Link to the following site to explore: Science Disciplines and Potential Careers
Learn About the BSc Degree Go to Faculty of Science Website View the TRU Calendar online: Look up degree programs to choose which area you want to study Read all key information on education and general requirements Review course descriptions noting pre-requisites and co-requisites
Learn More About Each Science Department Link below to each department to learn about program offerings and resources you may want to become familiar with Biological Sciences Chemistry Computing Science Environmental Science Geology Mathematics and Statistics Support is provided through: Math Help Centre Physics and Astronomy
Cooperative Education Option Co-op integrates academic studies with paid periods of relevant work experience Apply to enter Co-op after 2 nd year Admission is limited and based on grades Job placement is competitive Students learn valuable job skills and meet potential employers Extends degree completion by one year Solutions through Employment Co-op Website
Co-op Opportunities Available Biology Options (all Majors) Chemistry Options (all Majors) Computing Science Mathematics Physics Phone: (250) 828-5276 Office: Old Main Building, Room 1735 Email: bsc_cooped@tru.ca
Typical Co-op Pattern (Biology Example) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Sept- Dec Academic Semester 1 Academic Semester 3 Academic Semester 5 Co-op Workterm 3 Academic Semester 8 Jan- Apr Academic Semester 2 Academic Semester 4 Academic Semester 6 Academic Semester 7 Honours Thesis (if applicable) May- Aug Co-op Workterm 1 Co-op Workterm 2 Co-op Workterm 4 GRAD
Associate of Science Degree 60 credit credential made up of a broad range of course offerings balanced with in-depth study in specific disciplines Upon completion, students may continue their studies at the upper level in order to complete a Bachelor of Science degree Download the Advising Form
Areas of Study The B. of Science allows students to acquire a deeper knowledge of an area or opt to individualize their program to cover a wider spectrum of courses. Students may choose coursework for a: Majors Program Majors Program with a Minor Double Majors Program Double Degree (ie: BSc/ BA) Honours Program General Science Degree Program
Admission to the BSc Admission into the program is at the first year level It is an open admission program. Apply before deadline dates of: March 1st- for early admission April 30 th - for regular admission Go to TRU website and apply online: Click here to apply!
Basic Requirements for all BSc Degree Options 120 credits minimum (1 course is usually 3 credits) All course pre-requisites and co-requisites must be met Advancement into year three is 54 credits and includes: 6 to 9 credits of English 18 credits of Intro courses in Science, Math and Computing Science 6 credits of 2000 level Sciences 2.0 GPA required to graduate
What is a Majors Program? For students wanting to specialize in a single field of science Recommended for students intending to further their education Majors program require at least 48 upper level credits, including 30 to 39 upper level credits in the area of the major
Majors are offered in: Animal Biology Cellular Molecular and Microbial Biology Ecology and Environmental Biology Biology Chemical Biology Chemistry Environmental Chemistry Computing Science Mathematics Mathematical Sciences Physics
What is a Major with a Minor? Minors may be in disciplines within Sciences, Arts or Business The completion of a Major with a Minor requires completion of at least 30 credits in the area of Minor. At least 18 credits must be at the upper level. Plan early to include a Minor within the 120 credits to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree!
Minors are Offered in: Sciences Biology Chemistry Computing Science Mathematics and Statistics Physics Environment, Economy, and Sustainable Development Cross disciplinary minor combining courses from Arts, Science, Natural Resource Sciences, and Economics Arts A Minor is available for any Arts discipline for which sufficient upper level courses are available. Management Courses offered from: Business Statistics Economics Mathematics Archeology and Geology Cross disciplinary minor combining courses from: Anthropology Geology
What is a Double Major? Requires two disciplines from Science A Double Major normally requires 10 semesters to complete Example of a Double Major Program: Biology and Chemistry (two Sciences)
Opportunities in Science to Earn Two Degrees within 5 Years Requires two disciplines, one from Science and the other from either Arts or Business A Double Degree normally requires 10 semesters to complete Examples of a Double Degree Program: Biology and Psychology Biology and English Biology and Business (one science/one arts) (one science/one arts) (one science/management)
What is an Honours Program? Available in Biology, Chemical Biology, Computing, and Mathematics 3.0 GPA required in all Biology, Chemical Biology, and Mathematics Allows students to carry out their own independent research project under faculty supervision Preparation towards applying into a Graduate Program 120-126 credits that include courses towards the Major program and all Honours seminars. Go to this link to review how to prepare for Honours Options Application is made to the Honours option at the end of year 3. Go to this link to review the Masters Degree option at TRU
General Science Degree Broader than a Majors program Students specialize at the upper level in two or more of the areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, computing science, geology, and physics. Excellent preparation for other professional programs such as: education, law, medicine, etc
First Year Science Courses Courses Pre-requisites Biol 1110/1210 Biol 11 or 12 with a C+; Chem 11 Chem 1500 Chem 11 or 12; Math 12 (effect. Fall/13 Pre-Calculus 12) + one of Chem 1510 or 1520 Chem 1500 (C-) & Chem 11 or Chem 1500 (C-) & Chem 12 (B grade or better recommended) Geol 1110 None Math 1140/1240 or 1150/1250 Math 12 C+ within the last two years (effect. Fall/13 Pre-Calculus 12 (C+))
First Year Science Courses Cont d Courses Pre-requisites Phys 1100/1200 Phys 11; Math 12 (effect. Fall/13 Pre-Calculus 12) Phys 1150/1250 Phys 12; Math 12 (effect. Fall/13 Pre- Calculus 12) Comp 1010-1050,1070-1090, None 1150 Comp 1130 None
Upgrade at TRU Students can complete University Preparation courses to fulfill pre-requisites for first year sciences. Several course options are available: BIOL 0600 or BIOL 0620 CHEM 0500 and CHEM 0600 COMP 0500, COMP 0600 ENGL 0500 and ENGL 0600 MATH 0500/0510(both are required for Math 11) MATH 0600/0610(both are required for Math 12) PHYS 0500 and PHYS 0600 University Prep Equivalencies: 0500= Gr. 11 0600= Gr. 12 Courses required to upgrade is determined by choice of long-term goals and major options within degree Read the course descriptions in the TRU calendar to ensure you meet all pre or co-requisites.
Other Preparation Courses Available MATH 1000: required for students who need to take first year calculus but completed Principles of Math 12 with less than a C+ (or effective Fall/13, Pre-Calculus 12 (C+)) - no credit in B.Sc PHYS 1130: equivalent to Physics 11 - no credit in B.Sc
Typical Year One Program Plan. (Biology and Chemistry) Fall Semester Winter Semester 1. ENGL 1100 2. CHEM 1500 3. MATH 1150 4. PHYS 1100 5. BIOL 1110 ---------------------- 15 credits 1. ENGL 1110 2. CHEM 1510 (or 1520) 3. MATH 1250 4. PHYS 1200 5. BIOL 1210 --------------------- 15 credits Note: course selection will change depending upon student s background and goal
Typical Year One Program Plan.. (Physics) Fall Semester Winter Semester 1. BIOL 1110(or Geol 1110) 2. CHEM 1500 3. PHYS 1150 4. ENGL 1100 5. MATH 1140 ----------------------- 15 Credits 1. COMP 1130 2 CHEM 1510 (or 1520) 3 PHYS 1250 4 ENGL 1110 5 MATH 1240 ----------------------- 15 Credits Note: course selection will change depending upon student s background and goal
Decide on Major or General Degree Option by Year 2 Specific courses are required when completing a specialty.. All Biology Majors Year Two Biol 2170/Biol 2130 Biol 2160/ Biol 2340/Biol 2300(1 cr) Biol 2280/ Elective Chem 2120/2220 3 cr Comp/Elective Physics Major Year Two Math 2110/2120 Math 2240/3170 Phys 2000/2150 Phys 2200/2250 Elective/Elective
Careful Planning!! Most science courses are offered sequentially and begin in September which allows a student to complete the BSc in the minimum timeframe of 4 years. Check all course descriptions and pre-requisites. It is important to check the online Course Schedule to determine availability for each semester.
Seeking a Professional Degree. The courses required to make admission into a professional program (ie: Medicine) can be done along with the core requirements for a TRU Bachelor of Science Degree. Students must consult the institution of transfer to research their professional degree prior to deciding on classes. Check for transfer of credits within British Columbia by using the BC Online Transfer Guide Click here to go to BC Transfer Guide
Example: Degree Choice at TRU: Long Term Goal: BSc Major in Biology Medicine at UBC Applicants require minimum of 90 credits of university-level study Courses chosen also need to meet requirements for bachelor s degree of choice Listed below are courses offered at TRU that meet admission to Medicine Application information, statistical profiles, and admission GPA s can be found online at www.med.ubc.ca Pre-Medicine Courses at TRU UBC Equivalencies Biology 1110/1210 or 1250 UBC BIOL 1st (7). Exempt UBC BIOL 111, UBC BIOL 121, UBC BIOL 140. Chemistry 1500/1510 or 1520 UBC CHEM 111(4) &113(4) or 121(4) & 124 (4) English 1100/1110 or 1120 or 1140 UBC ENGL 112 (3) & ENGL 1st (3) Chemistry 2120/2220 (Organic Chemistry) UBC CHEM 203 (4) & UBC CHEM 204 (4) Biology 3130/3230* (Biochemistry) UBC BIOC 300 (6) (*Biology 2130 (Cell) is pre-req to Biology 3130/3230)
Example Cont d Year 1 and 2 TRU Course Choices for a BSc Degree Major in Biology Biol 1110/1210 or Biol 1110/1250 6 cr Chem 1500/1510 or 1500/1520 6 cr Comp1130 or Comp 1010 to1050;1070 to 1090; 1150 3 cr Engl 1100 or 1110 and/or two of 1100, 1110, 1120, 1140 or Engl (CMNS) 2290 or Engl (CMNS)2300 6 cr Math 1130/1230 or 1140/1240 or 1150/1250 6 cr Phys 1100/1200 or 1150/1250 6 cr Biol 2130/2160/2170/2280/2290/2340 18 cr Biol 2300 1 cr Chem 2120/2220 6 cr Electives 3 to 6 cr Total Credit: 58-64cr
Example Cont d Course planning combining both a UBC Medicine goal while completing a TRU BSc Major in Biology: Year One Biology 1110/1210 Chem 1500/1510 or 1520 Engl 1100/1110 Math 1140/1240 or 1150/1250 Phys 1100/1200 or 1150/1250 (or elective) Total: 6 cr* 6 cr* 6 cr* 6 cr 6 cr 30 cr Year Two Still Required Biology 2160 3 cr Biol 3130/3230 6 cr* Chemistry 2120/2220 6 cr* Biology 2130/2340 6 cr Biology 2170/2280 or 2290/2300 7 cr 3 cr Comp 3 cr Non-Science Electives 6 cr Total: 31 cr * = Pre-Admission Courses to Medicine
Now the work begins In order to help you decide what courses you need to meet each requirement - refer to the online Calendar. Look at the course descriptions; determine whether or not you meet the pre-requisite and the co-requisite Check online for the Schedule of Credit courses for specific offerings Decide which semester you d like to start. Write down the course in their scheduled semester on the course planning form Decide how many courses you want to take per semester. Prepare ahead! Print off copy of suggested timeline of each step required to help organize yourself for your registration day: Print copy of Preparing to Enrol
Course Selection and Individual Plan To complete your planning, print off each of the following: Program Advising Sheet specific to your Major Current Students BSc Non-Science Elective BSc Pre-requisite Checklist Look at your transcript to see which courses you ve completed (Print a copy from TRU s website at mytru) Note those requirements not yet completed; pencil in on your Fall/Winter/Summer schedule
Course Selection and Individual Plan New Students Make note of pre-requisites needed You may need to do a combination of 1 st Year and University Preparation! Think about which core and elective courses you will do first; pencil in these courses. Prepare a timetable for all semesters. Confirm courses are available by checking the online schedule for each semester.
Preparing a Timetable and Registering Online 1. Learn how to Prepare a Conflict Free Timetable: Students enrolling for the first time, must take the online Timetabling Tutorial. It explains how to create a conflict free timetable and how to read the online schedule. Take the Online Timetabling Tutorial 2. Learn how to Register Online: Using mytru, students are required to register for their courses using the TRU Website. Learn how to register by: Reading about mytru Taking the online Registration Tutorial. Checking the Schedule of Credit Courses 3. Learn more about Registration on Campus! Go to the TRU website and learn about Registration Priority and Fee payments. Learn more about registration!
Start with Step One An online tutorial to help prepare you for postsecondary If you are uncertain with where to begin and need help determining your first step, complete the Step One online tutorial. It is designed to: help students understand program offerings, admission requirements, and course information explain how to apply to a program and become admitted overview the registration process and explain how to enrol into courses using the website provide information on financial aid resources provide direction with how to read the calendar It will help prepare new or returning students begin their studies Offered online for review
Need Help? Contact the Academic Advising Department Academic Advisors Assist new and returning 1 st and 2 nd year students with: Preparing to apply Educational planning Course selection In Person: Kamloops Campus, Old Main Building, Room 1100 Phone: (250) 828-5075 Email for Domestic Students: advising@tru.ca Email for International Students: internationaladvising@tru.ca For more information go to: http://www.tru.ca/advising/
Bachelor of Science Program Advisor The Faculty of Science Program Advisor assists students in selecting courses at the 3000-4000 level. All courses at the 3000/4000 level must be approved. Students entering third year of the BSc Program must be advised by the Program Advisor. Contact: Dr. Eric Littley Email: elittley@tru.ca Phone: (250) 828-5403
Participate in Science Transition Mentorship Program. The Faculty of Science recognizes the transition to university life has its challenges and has developed a program of support Senior TRU Science students volunteer to assist first time students with support, advice with how to prepare for lectures/labs, and transition to university life Learn more about the program and advantages with how to transition successfully to your first year Link here to the Science Transition Mentorship Program
Meet the Science Faculty The Faculty of Science encourages students to make a connection to learn more about their discipline. Explore the expertise in the Faculty. The link provided will let you know the courses they teach and their contact information: Faculty of Science Instructors
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