ASSOCIATE of SCIENCE DEGREE

The UCFV Associate of Science degree is a two-year, full-time program of studies with a broad science focus that may be laddered into the UCFV Bachelor of Science degree or transferred to another institution. With careful planning, an Associate of Science student can complete the first two years of most pre-professional or Bachelor of Science programs.
    A limited number of students are accepted into this program each year. The first year provides students with a basic grounding in chemistry, physics, and mathematics, as well as English composition, and may include computer science, biology, or engineering courses. The second year of the program allows students to begin to concentrate on courses in the science area or areas in which they intend to major.
    Students who have been accepted into the program and satisfactorily complete four courses applicable to the associate of science each semester will have preferred access to courses for the program.
    Applicants who meet the entrance requirements will be admitted to the program based on their application date. All applicants must attend an introductory information session.
    The UCFV Associate of Science degree meets the B.C. Ministry of Education mandate for Associate of Science programs.

Entrance requirements
1. B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent.

2. Minimum of two (three preferred) provincially examined Grade 12 sciences with a grade of B or better. The subjects classified as Grade 12 sciences are: Biology 12, Chemistry 12, and Physics 12 (preferred).

3. Effective for fall 2005, completion of the prerequisites for Math 111, or a course equivalent to Math 111, is required.

4. Attendance at an Associate of Science information session or personal interview with the science advisor.

Note:
    a. In order to be eligible for preferred access to courses in their first semester, new students should meet the     prerequisites for, and register in, four courses applicable to the Associate of Science. Students should            consult with the science advisor or an educational advisor regarding appropriate science courses.
    b. Equivalent UCFV courses are accepted.
    c. If you are currently completing the courses required for entrance, submit an interim grade with your             application.
    d. Students should note the prerequisites for UCFV English 105.

How to apply
1. Submit the application fee along with your UCFV application for admission form to the Admissions and Records (A&R) office. Application forms are available from any A&R or Student Services office. You can also print an application form from our website at www.ufv.ca/ar, or you can apply directly through the internet at www.pas.bc.ca. See the Admissions Guide for a complete list of application dates and general information.

Additional documents required for a complete application:
    • proof of B.C. secondary school graduation or equivalent
    • final official transcripts showing grade/course achievement as per entrance requirements. Students currently       in Grade 12 will be required to submit interim transcripts by February 28.

2. Students must attend one Associate of Science information session. When your application is processed, you will be notified of the dates and times of information sessions, normally held in March and April.

3. Upon admission to the program, you will be provided with registration information. A deposit is required when you register (see the Fees and Other Costs section). This money will be applied to the tuition fees and is not refundable. Final payment of all course fees is due the end of the second week of classes.

4. In cases where interim transcripts are submitted, an admission decision may be made conditional upon completion of academic requirements. Proof of completion of entrance requirements is due the end of the first week in August.

5. If you meet all the entrance requirements but the program is full, you will be given an opportunity to register in the General Science program. You will be placed on a waitlist and should a space become available at a later date, you will be contacted. You must attend an Associate of Science information session in order to maintain a position on the waitlist.

Fees and additional costs
Fees stated are in effect for 2004/05 and are subject to change for 2005/06.
The fees for a full-time student (five courses or 22 credits) would be about $2,700 per semester. Books and additional supplies would cost $80 to $100 per course.
See the Fees and Other Costs section for more information.

Campus locations
The first year of the Associate of Science degree program can be completed at either the Abbotsford or Chilliwack campus. All 200-level courses are offered only at the Abbotsford campus.
Students transferring to an Engineering program should refer to the Engineering section and consult the current calendar of the receiving institution for program details.

General interest
Students who wish to pursue a career in the sciences may also wish to consider applying for General Science or the Bachelor of Science degree. Refer to this section for further information about General Science, and here for Bachelor of Science information.

Program requirements
1. To be eligible for preferred access to required courses for the program, each semester you must enrol in and satisfactorily complete four science courses which can be applied to the program. Students who enrol in fewer than four courses per semester may continue in the program but will no longer have seats reserved for them.

2. To earn an associate degree, students must complete a minimum of 18 courses with a minimum grade of C in each course.

3. You may be given an academic warning or be required to withdraw from the program if a C grade point average (2.00 GPA) is not maintained. If you are asked to withdraw from the Associate of Science degree program you are not required to withdraw from the University College.

4. Any UCFV student may apply to graduate with an Associate of Science degree when the prescribed program requirements are satisfactorily completed. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all program requirements are met. This should be done by regular program review and/or consultation with the appropriate department. Students must apply for graduation by completing a request to graduate form at the Admissions & Records office. This must be done no later than April 1, with program requirements met by April 30.

Program outline
To be eligible for an Associate of Science degree you must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 18 courses. Please note that not all science courses are offered every semester. Therefore, it is important to carefully plan your courses in a sequential manner, paying particular attention to course prerequisites. Associate of Science students should consult with the science advisor, or an educational advisor to ensure that they select the appropriate science courses for their particular career direction.
    The following is the Associate of Science program outline. Students wishing to complete the program in four semesters should follow the suggested outline below. Students who do not follow the suggested outline will take longer to complete the program.

Sample program plan:
First Year
Fall semester — the following required courses:

Winter semester — the following required courses:

Second Year
Fall semester

Winter semester
 

Note 1: 100-level science courses should be applicable to the Bachelor of Science. Selection should be made based on the student's area of interest and in consultation with the science advisor. Suggested courses and pairings include: Biology 111/112, Chemistry 113/114, Computers 150/155, and Physics 111/112.
Note 2: 200-level science courses should be applicable to the Bachelor of Science and cover two or more subjects. Selection should be made based on the student’s area of interest and in consultation with the science advisor. Applicable courses include: BIO 201, 202, 203, 210, 220, CHEM 213, 214, 221, 224, 241, COMP 251, 256, MATH 211, 214, 221, 235, 255, 270 and PHYS 221, 221, 231, 252.
Note 3: The Arts electives must be in a subject other than English and this excludes mathematics and laboratory-based science courses. Arts electives can be either Humanities or Social Sciences (see Table of Subject Areas for subjects in these areas.)

Course listings
For complete details on courses see Course descriptions.
 

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