Common Course Requirements

The Bachelor of Science (Major and Honors) degree requires the successful completion of 120 units including the following Common Course Requirements.

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Common Course Requirements 
1. Communication/Writing Courses
*Successful completion of a minimum of 6 units in English (ENGL) ot Writing Studies (WRS). 
2. Indigenous Course
* Successful completion of a minimum of 3 units in a course that focuses on themes such as Indigenous knowledge, ways of knowing history, culture, languages and/or contemporary issues. 
3. Breadth from Outside the Faculty of Science
* Successful completion of a minimum of 6 units, with at least 3 units from two of the following categories: Applied Sciences, Business, Humanities, Fine Arts and Performing Arts and Social Sciences.
4. Breadth from Within the Faculty of Science
*Successful completion of a minimum of 9 units, with at least 3 units from each of the following categories: Basic Science, Formal Sciences and Specialized Sciences. 
5. Lab/Field Experience
* Successful completion of a minimum of 3 units in a Science course that includes substantial and meaningful lab or field experience, where students are required to engage in the analysis and interpretation of authentic date or observations that reflect the uncertain nature of science.