Faculty of Science | Faculty of Environment

The Honours Science and Aviation Plan is designed to provide a strong science and technology base for careers in a very diverse array of aviation and aerospace industries. It consists of a Science Degree combined with a Commercial Pilot Program that provides advanced flight training, leading to a private and commercial pilot licence.

This plan is offered in the Regular system of study with the following options:

Honours Science and Aviation (Earth Science Specialization)
Honours Science and Aviation (Physics Specialization)

Year 1A (Fall)

EARTH 121/121L Introductory Earth Sciences/Lab
Core Science* courses (0.5 units) plus related labs
MATH 127 Calculus 1 for the Sciences
GEOG 165 Computer Cartography: Principles and Design
AFM 131 Introduction to Business in North America

Year 1B (Winter)

EARTH 122/122L Introductory Environmental Sciences/Lab
Core Science* courses (1.0 unit) plus related labs
GEOG 281 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Professional Pilot Program Course I (0.5 unit)

Year 1 (Spring)

Professional Pilot Program Course II (0.5 unit)

Year 2A (Fall)

Core Science* courses (1.0 unit)
GEOG 210 Image Interpretation and Photogrammetry
CS 115 Introduction to Computer Science 1
Professional Pilot Program Course III (0.5 unit)

Year 2B (Winter)

Core Science* courses (1.0 unit)
MATH 128 Calculus 2 for the Sciences
MTHEL 100 Commercial and Business Law for Mathematics Students
Professional Pilot Program Course IV (0.5 unit)

Year 3A (Fall)

Core Science* courses (1.0 unit)
GEOG 271 Earth from Space Using Remote Sensing
STAT 202 Introductory Statistics for Scientists
Professional Pilot Program Course V (0.5 unit)

Year 3B (Winter)

Core Science* courses (1.5 units)
GEOG 387 Spatial Databases
Professional Pilot Program Course VI (0.5 unit)

Year 4A (Fall)

Core Science* courses (1.0 units)
GEOG 309 Physical Climatology
GEOG 371 Advanced Remote Sensing Techniques
One recommended elective† (0.5 unit)

Year 4B (Winter)

Core Science* (1.5 units)
Two recommended electives† (1.0 unit)

† Recommended Electives

AFM 123 Accounting Information for Managers
CS courses as appropriate
ECON 101 Introduction to Microeconomics
ECON 102 Introduction to Macroeconomics
ECON 220 The Principles of Entrepreneurship
ENGL 210F Genres of Business Communication
FR 151 Basic French 1
GEOG 455 Spatial Analysis Using Geographic Information Systems
GEOG 457 Geographic Information Systems Project
GEOG 471 Remote Sensing Project
MSCI 211 Organizational Behaviour
PHIL 145 Critical Thinking
PHIL 215 Professional and Business Ethics
PHIL 216 Rational Behaviour and Decision-Making
PHIL 240 Introduction to Formal Logic
SCI 206 The Physics of How Things Work
SCI 238 Introductory Astronomy
Other electives , where appropriate prerequisites have been taken.

last reviewed May 2011, from undergraduate calendar 2011-2012

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