These guidelines are designed to help you select courses for your first year of a Bachelor of Science degree at Saint Mary's. Use these links to find specific program information:
Meeting your B.Sc. Degree Requirements
The following are suggested courses for your first 30 credit hours in the Major program you're considering. Students normally take 12 to 15 credit hours per term (4 or 5 courses) during the fall (September-December) and Winter (January-April) terms. For students taking Spring (May-June) and Summer (July-August) courses, we recommend taking no more than 6 credit hours (two courses). Please note: not all courses are offered every semester. Check with the science advisors for any scheduling questions.
ASTROPHYSICS
BIOLOGY
CHEMISTRY
COMPUTING SCIENCE
COMPUTING SCIENCE and BUSINESS and ADMINISTRATION
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
GEOGRAPHY
GEOLOGY
MATHEMATICS
PHYSICS
PSYCHOLOGY
ENGINEERING
Introductory Calculus I & II
University Physics I & II
Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Technical Communications
Introduction to the History of Science & Technology
(*Can be taken in Fall or Winter term)
FORENSIC SCIENCE (Certificate)*
*Refer to intended major for additional info.
Course & Elective Options
SCIENCES
Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Environmental Science, Geography (Group B only), Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology (Excluding ASTR 1010, CHEM 1221, MATH 1202, and MATH 1203)
ARTS
Anthropology, Arabic, Asian Studies, Atlantic Canada Studies, Chinese, Ancient Studies (Classics), Criminology, Economics, Education, English, French, German, Geography (Group A, C, D only), Health Wellness and Sport in Society, Hispanic Studies, History, Intercultural Studies, Global Development Studies (International Development Studies), Irish Studies, Japanese, Linguistics, Philosophy, Public Humanities & Heritage, Political Science, Religion, Sociology, Social Justice and Community Studies, Spanish, Women, Gender Studies & Sexuality
HUMANITIES
Atlantic Canada Studies, Asian Studies, Ancient Studies (Classics), English, History, Intercultural Studies, Irish Studies, Philosophy, Public Humanities & Heritage, Religion, and Modern Languages (courses in literature and/or culture)
*MATH 1210 Placement Test*
All new students registered in MATH 1210 are required to take a Mathematics placement test in their first week of classes. This will help us assess your readiness for university calculus.
Students whose performance on the math placement test does not meet or exceed the minimum required to continue in MATH 1210 are directed instead to MATH 1190 as a better starting point.
Use this Math Placement Practice material, complete with practice questions and answers, to prepare for your placement test.
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