Author Archives: Winnie Ng
I’m unable to declare a specialization. Help!
Hi 2nd Year Standing students – some of you may be receiving warnings that you won’t be able to register unless you declare a specialization. This would normally be done through the SSC (Student Service Centre) but in the few … Continue reading
What courses do I need to take?
Degree requirements and general information on each major can be found on the Faculty of Land and Food Systems website. The degree requirements will link you directly to the UBC Calendar for each of our majors. Applied Biology students, go … Continue reading
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Tagged 1st year, degree requirements, registration tips
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What electives should I take?
If you’ve already found our post on “What courses you need to take“, but are wondering what electives you should take, here are a few pointers for you: Note the difference between “Unrestricted” electives and “Restricted Electives”. Unrestricted electives can … Continue reading
I’m getting a warning that says I’ve exceeded my credit limit!
All students are allowed to take a maximum of 32 credits a year. This is quite a heavy course load, so if you’re already at 30 credits and wishing to add another 3-credits of an elective, know that you have … Continue reading
Problems registering for courses
Are you trying to get into a course, but not able to because you either don’t meet the prerequisites or the seats are restricted to you? If it’s an FNH, FRE, LFS, or APBI course, we can help you. Email … Continue reading
Keeping calm during registration time
To cap off our series on registration tips, our final tip for you all is to keep calm during registration time. Yes, there will be hundreds of students registering at the same time as you, so make sure you start … Continue reading
Nov 21: Send a letter to a loved one
This holiday season, why not pick up a pen and write to your loved ones who live far away? On Friday, Nov 21st, 12-3pm, the UBC United Way Student Committee will be hosting a photobooth in the Irving K Barber lobby. Take … Continue reading
Free tutoring for LFS students!
Need help with Math, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Stats? Drop in to MacMillan room 358 (next to the Learning Commons) every Wednesday, from 3-5pm where you will find knowledgeable AMS tutors to help you! This is a free serviced offered by your … Continue reading
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety Workshops – starting Oct 14, 2014
This fall, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement: UBC Chapter (IHI UBC) is excited to launch a brand new workshop series starting October 14th on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety. If you’re interested in learning more about healthcare and quality improvement (QI), IHI … Continue reading
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Tagged health, healthcare, IHI, QI, quality improvement, workshop
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UBC Applied Science Challenges LFS to Turkey Trot – Today
Dean Parlange (Applied Science) has challenged incoming Dean Rickey Yada to a “participation race” in the second annual United Way Applied Science Turkey 2k Trot on Wed, Oct 8 at 12pm. LFS faculty, staff and students have been challenged to … Continue reading