General Studies Program
8800 Technology
and Science Complex 2
778.782.4724 Tel, 778.782.5802 Fax, http://fas.sfu.ca/programs/bgs
Advisor
Ms. L. McGregor BComm (McM), 778.782.5332
Applied Sciences One
This challenging program of first year study
for those who are interested in the applied sciences includes courses
relevant to the study of communication, computing science, engineering
science and kinesiology. Applied Sciences One consists of two terms
of course work based on the following models. Students may vary these
models and make substitutions in consultation with the program advisor.
Recommended First Term Course Work
CMNS 110-3 Introduction to Communication Studies
CMPT 101-4 Introduction to Computer Programming
ENSC 150-3 Introduction to Computer Design
KIN 142-3 Introduction to Kinesiology
MATH 151-3 Calculus I
Recommended Second Term Course Work
one of
CMNS 130-3 Explorations in Mass
Communication
REM 100-3 Global Change
all of
ENGL 199-3 University Writing
MACM 101-3 Discrete Mathematics
I
MATH 152-3 Calculus II
and one of
BISC 101-4 General Biology
CHEM 121-4 General Chemistry and
Laboratory I
PHYS 120-3 Modern Physics and Mechanics
Upon completion of Applied Science One, most
apply to an applied sciences major program. Students may also wish to
pursue a major-minor combination involving two schools, or continue
on with the general studies program leading to the bachelor of general
studies (applied sciences). Consult a program advisor for course planning
for second and subsequent years.
Bachelor’s Degree
Program
The non-specialist bachelor of general studies offers a broad education with an applied orientation and is available as a general applied sciences option or a double minor option.
General Applied Sciences Option
Students complete 30
36
upper division Faculty of
Science and Faculty of Applied Sciences units subject to the following.
• no more than nine units of these courses may
be from the Faculty of Science
• no more than 12 units may be completed from
any one school in the Faculty of Applied Sciences
• Faculty of Applied Sciences residency requirements
must be satisfied. See “Residency
Requirements” on page 111.
• a 2.00 GPA is required on the courses
used for the general applied sciences option.
For this requirement, MACM courses are counted
as School of Computing Science courses.
Double Minor Option
Students may satisfy the double minor option
by completing two minors (or extended minors), at least one of which
must be in the Faculty of Applied Sciences. If the only minor from the
Faculty of Applied Sciences is in the School of Communication, the second
minor must be from the Faculty of Science or the Faculty of Applied
Sciences.
Overall Degree Requirements
Students complete 120 units overall for the degree,
including 45 upper division units. A 2.00 graduation CGPA and UDGPA
is required.
Admission Requirements
Faculty of Applied Sciences students may apply
for admission to either the general applied sciences option
or the double
minor option at any time. Students in other faculties may apply for
the double minor option upon acceptance into two qualifying minors by
the schools or departments concerned.
Limited spaces are available for students transferring
to the general applied sciences option from other faculties. Admission
is competitive, based on a GPA in upper division applied sciences courses.
At least nine units of upper division applied sciences courses with
a 2.25 GPA is required for admission.
Enrolment in the upper division courses of a
particular school may be limited to those bachelor of general studies
students who also meet the admission standards of that school. Admission
to the BGS program may not be used to bypass the enrolment limitations
of any other applied sciences program.