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Chemistry and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Joint Major
This Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) major program is offered jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
Admission Requirements
Entry requires permission of both Departments.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Requirements
Students complete all of
Atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; thermochemistry; elements; periodic table; gases liquids, solids, and solutions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: Chemistry 12 with a minimum grade of C, or CHEM 109 or 111 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 120 or 125 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Rebecca Goyan |
Mo, We, Fr
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
SSCC 9001, Burnaby |
D101 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Fr
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Fr
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Fr
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D200 |
James Zhou |
Mo
10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
We 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SRYC 2600, Surrey SRYC 2600, Surrey |
D201 |
Mo
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
SRYC 2990, Surrey |
|
D202 |
Mo
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
SRYC 2990, Surrey |
|
D203 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
SRYC 2995, Surrey |
|
D204 |
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
SRYC 2990, Surrey |
|
LA04 |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7079, Burnaby |
|
LA06 |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7079, Burnaby |
|
LB04 |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7079, Burnaby |
|
LB06 |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7079, Burnaby |
|
LC01 |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SRYC 2780, Surrey |
|
LC02 |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SRYC 2780, Surrey |
|
LE01 | TBD | ||
LE02 | TBD |
Chemical equilibria; electrochemistry; chemical thermodynamics; kinetics. Students who intend to take further laboratory courses in chemistry should take CHEM 122 concurrently with CHEM 126. Prerequisite: CHEM 120 or 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 124 or CHEM 180 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Paul Li |
Mo, We, Fr
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
SSCB 9201, Burnaby |
D101 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 3511, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
We
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Th
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Th
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 5005, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Fr
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Fr
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3513, Burnaby |
Experiments in chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA04 |
M Khaled Arafeh |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7071, Burnaby |
LA06 |
M Khaled Arafeh |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 7071, Burnaby |
The principles of analytical chemistry and their practical application to solution samples. Titrimetric and electrochemical methods. This course has the same lecture component as CHEM 215 but no laboratory work. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Dev Sharma |
Tu, Th
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
WMC 3210, Burnaby |
D101 |
Th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
WMC 3210, Burnaby |
Experiments in analytical chemistry, including analysis of solution samples, titrimetric and electroanalytical methods. This course has the same laboratory component as CHEM 215. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 and CHEM 126, both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 210. Students with credit for CHEM 215 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Dev Sharma |
Tu
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 8055, Burnaby |
LA02 |
Dev Sharma |
Fr
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCC 8055, Burnaby |
The chemistry of the elements and their inorganic compounds in terms of fundamental concepts of periodicity of properties, valence, ionization potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, stability of oxidation states, bonding, structure and stereochemistry. Co-ordination complexes and organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 122 with a minimum grade of C-. Students who expect to take further courses in inorganic chemistry should take CHEM 230 concurrently with CHEM 236W. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Carla Pretorius |
Mo, We, Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 5018, Burnaby |
D101 |
Fr
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5018, Burnaby |
An introduction to the synthetic and spectroscopic techniques used in the preparation and characterization of both main group and transition metal compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 126 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 230. Students with credit for CHEM 236 may not take this course for further credit. Writing/Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D101 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5017, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
LA01 |
John Canal Abdul REHMAN |
We
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8148, Burnaby |
LA02 |
John Canal Abdul REHMAN |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8148, Burnaby |
Elements of physical chemistry from the molecular point of view. Introduction to quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 122, MATH 152, and PHYS 121, 126 or 141 (or PHYS 102 with a minimum grade of B), all with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 232. PHYS 285 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 260. Quantitative.
Structure, bonding, physical and chemical properties of simple organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Kinetics and mechanisms of organic reactions. This course includes a laboratory component. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: CHEM 122. Students with credit for CHEM 280 or CHEM 285 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Patricia Somers |
Mo, We, Fr
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
SWH 10081, Burnaby |
D101 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Th
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
AQ 5017, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Fr
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
We
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 4125, Burnaby |
|
D110 |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 4125, Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 4115, Burnaby |
|
D112 |
Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 4115, Burnaby |
|
LA06 |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8120, Burnaby |
|
LA07 |
Fr
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8120, Burnaby |
|
LB06 |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8120, Burnaby |
|
LB07 |
Fr
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSB 8120, Burnaby |
|
LE01 | TBD |
An advanced treatment of Organic Chemistry II. Topics include dienes and their reactivity, conjugation and aromaticity, aromatic substitution reactions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, ketones and aldehydes, biological molecules, radical reactions, organometallic reagents, pericyclic reactions and planning multi-step synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C-. Students with credit for CHEM 282 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Uwe Kreis |
Mo, We
9:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Fr 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
WMC 3520, Burnaby WMC 3533, Burnaby |
D101 |
Th
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Th
1:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5037, Burnaby |
Riemann sum, Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, definite, indefinite and improper integrals, approximate integration, integration techniques, applications of integration. First-order separable differential equations and growth models. Sequences and series, series tests, power series, convergence and applications of power series. Prerequisite: MATH 150 or 151, with a minimum grade of C-; or MATH 154 or 157 with a grade of at least B. Students with credit for MATH 155 or 158 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Alexander Rutherford |
Mo, We, Fr
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
|
SSCB 9200, Burnaby |
OP01 | TBD |
An introduction to the biochemical and physiological mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered include cell structure and function, DNA replication and the flow of genetic information, enzyme function, metabolism and physiology of microorganisms, plants, and animals. Prerequisite: High school Biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better; and High school Chemistry 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or CHEM 111 with a C- or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Yvonne Dzal |
Tu
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
AQ 3181, Burnaby AQ 3181, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8206, Burnaby AQ 5008, Burnaby |
Survey of the diversity of life, and its evolutionary history on earth. The student is introduced to the study of genetics, development, and evolution, giving an overview of how these processes interact to produce form and function. Also included are principles of behavior and ecological relationships of organisms to each other and their environment. Prerequisite: High school biology 12 (or equivalent) with a C grade or better, or BISC 100 with C- or better, or BISC 113 with C+ or better, or HSCI 100 with C+ or better. Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Onkar Bains |
Tu, Th
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
EDB 7618, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Th 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
9:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Th 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Tu
1:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
SSCB 8212, Burnaby WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Tu
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Tu
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
Th 9:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
Th 1:30 PM – 4:20 PM |
WMC 2260, Burnaby SSCB 8212, Burnaby |
Principles and concepts of the transmission of genetic information. Prerequisite: BISC 101 and 102 with a grade of C- or better.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
Tu
2:30 PM – 4:20 PM
Th 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM |
WMC 3260, Burnaby WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
WMC 2507, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
5:30 PM – 6:20 PM
|
WMC 2507, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Th
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Th
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
WMC 2260, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
Th
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
WMC 2501, Burnaby |
|
OL01 |
Ivona Mladenovic |
TBD |
The structure, function and synthesis of proteins, RNA and DNA and their interrelated biological functions within the cell. An introduction to molecular biology techniques and methods of protein purification and analysis. Prerequisite: or Corequisite CHEM 281.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Edgar Young |
Mo
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
We, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
AQ 3150, Burnaby SWH 10041, Burnaby |
D101 |
Mo
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Mo
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3510, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3255, Burnaby |
A study of the molecular processes which underlie cell structure and function, integrating ultrastructural, physiological and biochemical approaches. Modern techniques used in the analysis of organelle and cell function are integral parts of the course. Prerequisite: MBB 222, BISC 101, CHEM 281 with grades of C- or better. Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 282 or CHEM 283.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Ingrid Northwood |
Mo, We, Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
|
AQ 5005, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
We
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
BLU 10031, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
and one of
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Topics as for Math 151 with a more extensive review of functions, their properties and their graphs. Recommended for students with no previous knowledge of Calculus. In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students enrolled in this course are encouraged to come for assistance to the Calculus Workshop (Burnaby), or Math Open Lab (Surrey). Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least B+, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B-, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 151, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 150 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
MacKenzie Carr |
Mo, We, Fr
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
BLU 9660, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
|
SWH 10061, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
SWH 10061, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
|
SWH 10061, Burnaby |
|
OP01 | TBD |
Designed for students specializing in mathematics, physics, chemistry, computing science and engineering. Logarithmic and exponential functions, trigonometric functions, inverse functions. Limits, continuity, and derivatives. Techniques of differentiation, including logarithmic and implicit differentiation. The Mean Value Theorem. Applications of differentiation including extrema, curve sketching, Newton's method. Introduction to modeling with differential equations. Polar coordinates, parametric curves. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 12 (or equivalent) with a grade of at least A, or MATH 100 with a grade of at least B, or achieving a satisfactory grade on the Simon Fraser University Calculus Readiness Test. Students with credit for either MATH 150, 154 or 157 may not take MATH 151 for further credit. Quantitative.
and one of
Research methodology and associated statistical analysis techniques for students with training in the life sciences. Intended to be particularly accessible to students who are not specializing in Statistics. Prerequisite: Recommended: 30 units. Students cannot obtain credit for STAT 201 if they already have credit for - or are taking concurrently - STAT 101, 203, 205, 285, or any upper division STAT course. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Scott Pai |
We
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
Fr 12:30 PM – 2:20 PM |
RCB IMAGTH, Burnaby RCB IMAGTH, Burnaby |
OL01 |
Tim Swartz |
TBD | |
OP01 | TBD |
Basic laws of probability, sample distributions. Introduction to statistical inference and applications. Prerequisite: or Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155 or 158, with a minimum grade of C-. Students wishing an intuitive appreciation of a broad range of statistical strategies may wish to take STAT 100 first. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Wei Lin |
We
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
Fr 10:30 AM – 12:20 PM |
SSCB 9201, Burnaby AQ 3182, Burnaby |
OL01 |
Gamage Perera |
TBD | |
OP01 | TBD |
and all of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or 125 or 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or 155. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 102, 126 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Michael Chen |
Mo, We, Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
SSCC 9001, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
RCB 8104, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3510, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
WMC 3253, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
We
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
We
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
Th
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
RCB 8104, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
RCB 7105, Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
RCB 6122, Burnaby |
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
LA01 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCP 9412, Burnaby |
or all of
An enriched course in mechanics for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Special relativity and classical topics such as translational and rotational dynamics and conservation laws will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first-year courses. Prerequisite: Permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 151. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 101, 120 or PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 125 for further credit. Quantitative.
An enriched course in electromagnetism for students with good preparation in physics and mathematics. Classical topics such as waves, electricity and magnetism, as well as wave particle duality and the birth of Quantum Mechanics, will be given a much more sophisticated treatment than in our other first year courses. Prerequisite: PHYS 125 with a minimum grade of C- or permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 152. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 133. Students with credit in PHYS 102, 121 or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
LA01 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCP 9412, Burnaby |
or all of
Force and motion, conservation of energy and momentum, fluids, properties of soft matter and thermal physics with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12 or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. This prerequisite may be waived, at the discretion of the department, as determined by the student's performance on a regularly scheduled PHYS 100 final exam. Please consult the physics advisor for further details. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisite: PHYS 132. Students with credit for PHYS 120, 125 or 140 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
---|---|---|---|
D100 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
Mo, We, Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 3182, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
TASC2 7201, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
We
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5005, Burnaby |
|
D108 |
We
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Th
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
RCB 6101, Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Th
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
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RCB 6101, Burnaby |
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D111 |
Th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
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TASC2 7201, Burnaby |
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OP01 |
Mo
3:30 PM – 5:20 PM
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BLU 10901, Burnaby |
Waves and optics; electricity and magnetism; modern physics emphasizing radioactivity, with applications taken from the life sciences. Prerequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125 or 140; MATH 150 or 151 or 154 or 157; both with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: BISC 100 or 101 or 102. Recommended Corequisites: MATH 152, 155 or 158; PHYS 133. Students with credit for PHYS 121, 126, or 141 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Jean-Francois Caron |
Mo, We, Fr
11:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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AQ 3181, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Tu
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Tu
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
WMC 3250, Burnaby |
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D105 |
We
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D106 |
We
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5007, Burnaby |
|
D107 |
We
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D109 |
Th
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D110 |
Th
1:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5038, Burnaby |
|
D111 |
Th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
RCB 8104, Burnaby |
|
OPL |
Mo
12:30 PM – 2:20 PM
|
AQ 5004, Burnaby |
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in mechanics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Corequisite: PHYS 101 or 120 or 125. Students with credit for PHYS 140 may not take PHYS 132 for further credit. Quantitative.
Introduction to experimental physics with an emphasis on measurement and experimental design. Includes elementary experiments in electromagnetism and optics designed to support and enrich conceptual learning. Prerequisite: PHYS 132 or 140 or ENSC 120 (no substitutions), with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: PHYS 102 or 121 or 126. Students with credit for PHYS 141 may not take PHYS 133 for further credit. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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LA01 |
Andrew Debenedictis |
Th
1:30 PM – 5:20 PM
|
SSCP 9412, Burnaby |
or both of
A general calculus-based introduction to mechanics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include translational and rotational motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: BC Principles of Physics 12, or PHYS 100 or equivalent, with a minimum grade of C-. Corequisite: MATH 150 or 151 or 154. Students with credit for PHYS 125 or 120 or 101 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
A general calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics taught in an integrated lecture-laboratory environment. Topics include electricity, magnetism, simple circuits, optics and topics from applied physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 120 or PHYS 125 or PHYS 140, with a minimum grade of C-, or PHYS 101 with a minimum grade of B. Corequisite: MATH 152 or MATH 155. Students with credit for PHYS 126 or 121 or 102 may not take this course for further credit. Quantitative/Breadth-Science.
Upper Division Requirements
Students complete all of the following
The enzymes and intermediates of major catabolic and anabolic pathways. Their regulation and integration in health and disease states. Prerequisite: MBB 231, with a minimum grade of C.
The study of DNA and RNA in relation to gene structure and expression: DNA replication and the regulation of gene expression in bacteria and higher organisms. Introduction to recombinant DNA and cloning theory; natural vector structures and recombinant vector construction. Prerequisite: MBB 231, and BISC 202, with a minimum grade of C.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Irina Kovalyova |
Tu, Th
10:30 AM – 12:20 PM
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WMC 3260, Burnaby |
D101 |
Tu
3:30 PM – 4:20 PM
|
AQ 5008, Burnaby |
|
D102 |
Mo
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5005, Burnaby |
|
D103 |
Th
2:30 PM – 3:20 PM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
|
D104 |
Tu
12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
|
WMC 2268, Burnaby |
|
D105 |
Th
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5006, Burnaby |
and one of
Elements of physical chemistry from the macroscopic point of view. Thermodynamics, and its applications to chemical equilibrium. Chemical kinetics and reaction rate theories. Prerequisite: CHEM 260 with a minimum grade of C-. Recommended: MATH 251. MBB 323 will be accepted in lieu of CHEM 360. Quantitative.
Section | Instructor | Day/Time | Location |
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D100 |
Carla Pretorius |
Mo, We, Fr
9:30 AM – 10:20 AM
|
AQ 5018, Burnaby |
D101 |
Fr
8:30 AM – 9:20 AM
|
AQ 5018, Burnaby |
Introduction to physical biochemistry including thermodynamics, spectroscopic principles and applications, and molecular transport and interactions. The physical properties and structure determination of biomolecules will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 152 (or 155), PHYS 121 (or 102, or 126, or 141), CHEM 122 (or 102), MBB 222 with a minimum grade of C.
and a minimum of six units chosen from either MBB 324 and/or any 400 level MBB courses, and a minimum of two upper division chemistry courses, including at least 3 units (excluding CHEM 481) at the 400-level.
Electives
In addition to the above, students complete
- courses chosen to fulfil the WQB requirements
- upper division courses from any faculty to total a minimum of 44 upper division units
- electives at any division from any faculty to provide 120 units as required for the degree
Co-operative Education Recommendation
Students are encouraged to enroll in co-operative education.
University Degree Requirements
Students must also satisfy University degree requirements for degree completion.
Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements
Students admitted to Simon Fraser University beginning in the fall 2006 term must meet writing, quantitative and breadth requirements as part of any degree program they may undertake. See Writing, Quantitative, and Breadth Requirements for university-wide information.
WQB Graduation Requirements
A grade of C- or better is required to earn W, Q or B credit
Requirement |
Units |
Notes | |
W - Writing |
6 |
Must include at least one upper division course, taken at Simon Fraser University within the student’s major subject | |
Q - Quantitative |
6 |
Q courses may be lower or upper division | |
B - Breadth |
18 |
Designated Breadth | Must be outside the student’s major subject, and may be lower or upper division 6 units Social Sciences: B-Soc 6 units Humanities: B-Hum 6 units Sciences: B-Sci |
6 |
Additional Breadth | 6 units outside the student’s major subject (may or may not be B-designated courses, and will likely help fulfil individual degree program requirements) Students choosing to complete a joint major, joint honours, double major, two extended minors, an extended minor and a minor, or two minors may satisfy the breadth requirements (designated or not designated) with courses completed in either one or both program areas. |
Residency Requirements and Transfer Credit
The University's residency requirement stipulates that, in most cases, total transfer and course challenge credit may not exceed 60 units, and may not include more than 15 units as upper division work.
- At least half of the program's total units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study
- At least two thirds of the program's total upper division units must be earned through Simon Fraser University study
- At least two thirds of the upper division units in the courses of a school offering (or joint offer) must be earned through that school at Simon Fraser University
- For information regarding transfer, consult an Advisor.
Elective Courses
In addition to the courses listed above, students should consult an academic advisor to plan the remaining required elective courses.