Faculty of Science
Section 5: Programs and Courses Offered by the Faculty of Science
5.4 Biotechnology
Program Coordinators:
Peter Loewen, Head, Department of Microbiology;
Norman R. Hunter, Head, Department of Chemistry
Program Office: 418 Buller Building, 350 Parker Building
Telephone: 204 474 9372 / 204 474 9321
Website: umanitoba.ca/science/microbiology
umanitoba.ca/chemistry
Email: peter_loewen@umanitoba.ca
hunter@cc.umanitoba.ca
5.4.1 Program Information
Honours Biotechnology Requirements
The requirements for entry to the joint Honours program are a minimum of "B" in each of CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1310, and a minimum of "C+" in BIOL 1030; or a minimum of "C+" in each of CHEM 1300 and CHEM 1310, and a minimum of "B" in BIOL 1030. Also, standing in PHYS 1070 or PHYS 1030, MATH 15001 and MATH 17001 (or MATH 1690) is required. In addition, students must satisfy the general faculty requirements for entry to Honours programs. To satisfy prerequisite requirements for courses taken in Year 2 and subsequent years, students must take the courses indicated below in University 1.
To continue in the Honours program, i.e., to proceed from Year 2 to Year 3 and from Year 3 to Year 4, and to complete successfully Year 4 of the Honours program, a student must have a Degree Grade Point Average of 3.00, and in addition, must have a 3.00 Grade Point Average on all Chemistry and Microbiology courses during that session. The program must approve a student’s Honour program each session. Students must also obtain approval for any and all revisions to their program. Students must complete 9 credit hours each Fall and Winter Term.
To graduate with the B. Sc. Honours degree, a student must achieve a minimum DGPA of 3.00 and a minimum grade of “C+” in each of the Honours Program Specific courses (see below), and a minimum grade of “C” on all remaining courses that contribute to the 120 credit hours of the degree.
Honours Program Specific Courses
CHEM 2210, CHEM 2220, CHEM 2280, CHEM 2290, CHEM 2360 (MBIO 2360), CHEM 2370 (MBIO 2370), MBIO 2100, MBIO 2110, MBIO 2280, BOTN 2460, CHEM 2380, CHEM 2470, CHEM 3390, MBIO 3410, MBIO 3440, MBIO 3470, PLNT 4330, CHEM 3590, CHEM 4590, CHEM 4620 or CHEM 4630, MBIO 4470, MBIO 4510, MBIO 4570, MBIO 4600, MBIO 4610
The optional courses are:
Other suitable courses may be selected through consultation with the department heads.
5.4.2 Microbiology - Chemistry Joint Program in Biotechnology, Department Code: 060T
| University 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
Joint Honours2
120 CREDIT HOURS
(comprising courses listed in chart below, and electives) |
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CHEM 1300, CHEM 1310, BIOL 1020, BIOL 1030, PHYS 1050 and PHYS 1070 (or PHYS 1020 and PHYS 1030), MATH 15001 and and MATH 17001 (or MATH 1690) |
CHEM 2210, CHEM 2220, CHEM 2280, CHEM 2290, CHEM 2360 (MBIO 2360), CHEM 2370 (MBIO 2370), MBIO 2100, MBIO 2110, MBIO 2280, BOTN 2460 |
CHEM 2380, CHEM 2470, CHEM 3390, MBIO 3410, MBIO 3440, MBIO 3470, PLNT 4330
Plus 9 credit hours from option list above |
CHEM 3590, CHEM 4590, CHEM 4620 or CHEM 4630, MBIO 4470, MBIO 4510, MBIO 4570, MBIO 4600, MBIO 4610
Plus 6 credit hours from option list above |
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In University 1 or Year 2 the following must be completed:
6 credit hours from the Faculty of Arts, which should include the required "W" course3 |
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30 Hours |
30 Hours |
30 Hours |
30 Hours |
NOTES:
1 MATH 1510, MATH 1520 or MATH 1530 may be taken in place of MATH 1500; MATH 1710 or MATH 1730 may be taken in place of MATH 1700.
2 The courses required in this program will satisfy the university mathematics requirement.
3 As there are no electives in Year 2 of the program, students should complete the university written English requirement in University 1. If not completed in University 1, a "W" course must be completed prior to Year 3 in addition to the required Year 2 courses. |
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