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Program Requirements
This program is open only to students in the B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Major Environment. To be eligible for Honours, students must satisfy the requirements set by their B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) degree.
In addition, students must satisfy the following:
1. Students apply for the Honours program in March of their U2 year. See the Program Adviser for details.
2. Applicants must have a minimum Program GPA (GPA of all required and complementary courses for the program in Environment taken at McGill) of 3.3 to enter the Honours program.
3. Students must earn a B grade (3.0) or higher for the Honours Research courses (ENVR 496 and ENVR 497).
4. Students are required to achieve a minimum overall CGPA of 3.0 at graduation, and a minimum Program GPA of 3.3 to obtain Honours.
Students in the B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Honours program complete the core and domain courses (60 to 63 credits) according to their chosen domain as well as the 6 credits of required Honours courses.
At the completion of your Honours research, you are expected to present your results at an Honours Symposium, and are required to submit a copy of your final report to the MSE Program Adviser.
Honours - Required Courses (6 credits)
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ENVR 496 Honours Research Part 1 (3 credits)
Overview
Environment : Preparation of an honours thesis.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: Hickey, Gordon (Summer)
Prerequisite: ENVR 301. Acceptance to Honours Program in Environment.
Restrictions: For U3 B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Honours Program in Environment students. Normally, credit for ENVR 496 will not be given unless ENVR 497 is completed; the courses may be evaluated together and the same mark will be given for both ENVR 496 and ENVR 497; ENVR 496 and ENVR 497 must be taken in consecutive semesters. Not open to students in the BA Honours, BSc Honours, or BA&Sc Honours programs in Environment.
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ENVR 497 Honours Research Part 2 (3 credits)
Overview
Environment : Continuation of the preparation of an honours thesis.
Terms: Fall 2014, Winter 2015, Summer 2015
Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Prerequisite: ENVR 496. Acceptance to Honours Program in Environment.
Restrictions: For U3 B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.) Honours Program in Environment students. Normally, credit for ENVR 496 will not be given unless ENVR 497 is completed; the courses may be evaluated together and the same mark will be given for both ENVR 496 and ENVR 497; ENVR 496 and ENVR 497 must be taken in consecutive semesters. Not open to students in the BA Honours, BSc Honours, or BA&Sc Honours programs in Environment.
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2014-2015 (last updated Feb. 18, 2014) (disclaimer)
