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Urban planning examines how land, resources, infrastructure, and services are utilized to enhance communities' physical, economic, and social welfare. Planners determine the placement and development of various projects, ranging from transportation networks to recreational spaces and residential areas. The BSc curriculum adopts a scientific methodology in planning, emphasizing aspects like environmental stewardship and geographic information systems. The Bachelor of Science with Major offers extensive customization, enabling students to explore diverse subjects. This program features an optional minor or dual major, providing flexibility to either combine two interests or concentrate on a single field. Learners can maintain a broad academic scope or specialize in their preferred discipline. Over 60 minor options are available across multiple faculties, including Arts, Indigenous Studies, Business, and Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences.
The University of Alberta's Faculty of Science provides exceptional programs that analyze and illuminate the scientific principles underlying everyday phenomena. As one of Canada's most comprehensive science faculties, we offer 65 degree programs spanning 30 disciplines. Our institution boasts cutting-edge educational facilities, undergraduate research opportunities, and distinguished faculty members who are prominent researchers in their respective fields.