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Admission to Four-Year Major, Honours and
Combined Honours Programs in Science
In the winter term of year two, a student may apply for admission to
the four-year major, honours or combined honours programs. Normally
a student will have already been admitted into a general program,
major and minor(s) in the previous year. Applications are made available
by the Registrar’s Office during advising appointments.
Criteria for Admission
To be admitted to the four-year major, honours or combined honours
program and major, students must have the following requirements:
(1) completed at least 12 courses (minimum of 36 credits); (2) achieved
a cumulative GPA of 4.00 for the four-year major degree and 5.00 for the
honours or combined honours degree; and (3) completed the appropriate
prerequisite courses, normally three courses in the department and have
a departmental GPA of 6.00 for the four-year major degree and 7.00
for the honours or combined honours degree. Transfer students will be
evaluated on an individual basis based on a combination of approved
transfer courses and courses completed at Redeemer.
Criteria for Graduation
To meet graduation requirements, students must have the following:
(1) a cumulative GPA of 4.00 for the four-year major degree and 5.00
for the honours or combined honours degree; (2) a departmental GPA
in any major(s) and minor(s) of 6.00 for the four-year major degree
and 7.00 for the honours or combined honours degree; and (3) have
completed all core, major and minor requirements and a minimum of
40 courses (120 credits).
Science Program Requirements
Core:
Major:
Minor:
Related
Requirements:
Electives:
Regular core requirements apply. Philosophy 314 (Philosophy of
Science) is required to fulfill the second philosophy core. History 313
(History of Science) satisfies the second history requirement.
Any major option from Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science,
Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Horticulture, Kinesiology,
Mathematics, and Physical Sciences. Specific courses for a major are
listed under each discipline in the Courses of Instruction section.
A minor or second major from a separate discipline. A Chemistry
minor is recommended for Biology majors. A Biology minor is
recommended for Kinesiology majors.
Only as required by the specific major, minor, or both.
May be taken in any area of interest.
Model Program in Science
Model programs are designed for the average student who, based
upon high school preparation, is waived from one of the Composition
& Literature core requirements.
General Major (10 courses)
Based upon 10 courses per year
Year 1: Courses in Major (2); courses in Minor (2); English 103 or 104; History
105; Religion and Theology 101; Social Sciences (1); Physical Education
100; Cognates (2).
Year 2: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor (2); Religion and Theology 201 or
251; Fine Arts; Philosophy 121; Social Sciences (1); Cognate or Elective.
Year 3: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor (1-2); Cognates or Electives (5-6).
Year 4: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor (0-1); Cognates or Electives (4-6);
Capstone requirement for the Major; History 313; Philosophy 314.
Honours Major (16 courses)
Based upon 10 courses per year
Year 1: Courses in Major (2); courses in Minor (2); English 103 or 104; History
105; Religion and Theology 101; Social Sciences (1); Physical Education
100; Cognates (2).
Year 2: Courses in Major (3); courses in Minor (2); Religion and Theology 201 or 251;
Fine Arts; Philosophy 121; Social Sciences (1); Cognate or Elective (1).
Year 3: Courses in Major (5); courses in Minor (1-2); Cognates or Electives (4-5).
Year 4: Courses in Major (6); courses in Minor (0-1); Capstone requirement for
the Major; History 313; Philosophy 314; Cognates or Electives (1-3).
Summer Co-operative Program
in Natural Science, Mathematics
or Computer Science
The Redeemer University College Summer Co-operative Program in
Natural Science, Mathematics or Computer Science consists of two
summers of four-month work terms of paid employment, approved by
the university and supervised and evaluated by both the employer and
the institution. The Co-op program is intended to provide relevant job
experience which will enhance learning from subsequent course work
and improve future job prospects. Students should not expect to find
placements only in the Greater Hamilton region and should be prepared
to re-locate or commute for this opportunity.
Admission to the Summer Co-operative
Program in the Sciences
In the fall term of year two, a student may apply for admission to
the Summer Co-op Program in the sciences. Students will only be
considered for the Co-op Program if they have been previously
admitted to a major (an honours major is recommended for biology) in
the Sciences Division. Students should indicate their interest in the Coop
Program when they apply to Redeemer and again when applying
to a major in the sciences during their first year. Application forms are
released in the fall. Completed applications must be accompanied with
a $50 application fee by the posted deadline. For more information on
Co-op fees see page 23.
Criteria for Admission
A cumulative GPA and a departmental GPA of 7.00 is required in
the respective discipline although the Co-op Committee may permit
an exception. Acceptance into the program is at the discretion of the
Co-op Committee and is not solely dependent on grades; attendance at
workshops and an interview contribute to the final decision.
Work Term
Work terms are normally in the summers following the second
and third years of study. No guarantee can be given that relevant
placements can be found for all Co-op students. Employers will
interview the available Co-op students, select students, and determine
remuneration. No course credit will be granted for the work terms.
Successful completion will, however, be recorded on the student’s
transcript. Please contact the chair of the appropriate department for
specific information on the requirements.
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