SUS
Sciencey
Interactive
Sciencey++
UBC
100

What does SUS FYC stand for?

Science Undergraduate Society First Year Committee

100

What is the only element that is liquid at room temperature

Mercury (Hg)

100

Say a hot take

...

100

Who invented gravity?

Sir Isaac Newton

100

Where is the Abdul Ladha Science Center and what is something you can do there?

East mall, right across the Nest, next to HEBB 100. You can study there, or come for events that take place there!

200

What is the main role of SUS FYC?

Organizing events for first year UBC science students!

200

How many gas giant planets in our solar system have rings?

All 4 of them, not just Saturn! 

Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune

200

Say a stereotype about one of the science specializations

you're right about cs students ๐Ÿงผ๐Ÿšฟ

200

What is the difference between a prokaryote vs eukaryote?

Eukaryotes have a membrane bound nucleus, prokaryotes do not

200

How much is tuition for international students?

Around $60 000

300

Name one person in SUS

I'll take your word for it

300

What does the CAPS program stand for?

Cellular, Anatomical, Physiological Sciences

300

What is the minimum average you need for the specialization you want to go into?

Comp Sci (83%), Cogs (82%), Biophysics (89%), Forensics (74%), CAPS (83%), Fisheries & Oceanography (0%), Biotechnology (74%), Pharmacology (85%), Neuroscience (79%), Microbio and Immuno (82%), Integrated (74%), Biochem (71%), Astronomy (73%), Statistics (77.5%)

For all other specializations, get over 70%!


300

Solve โˆซ3x^7?

(3x^8)/8

300

What is the most interesting thing that has happened to you so far in UBC?

...

400

What is the blue card?

A free and virtual discount card that connects UBC Science students with exclusive benefits at local stores and businesses.

400

What grade do you specifically need to get on your final to pass Math100?

good luck bro ๐Ÿ’€๐Ÿ’€

400

Reveal your worst midterm

its a universal experience dw ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™

400

What organism triggered the Great Oxidation Event

Cyanobacteria

400

Name 2 movies filmed on the UBC campus

Battlestar Galactica, The Butterfly Effect, She's the Man, Josie and the Pussycats, X-Men origins: Wolverine, Tomorrowland, Fifty shades of Grey, They Age of Adaline, The Adam Project, Smallville...

500

How many science students are there?

โ‰ˆ10 287

500

How many second year science specializations does UBC offer?

27!!
Astronomy, Atmospheric Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Botany, CAPS, Chemistry, Cogs, Comp Sci, Earth and Ocean, Environmental, Forensic, Geographical, General Science, Geological, Geophysics, Integrated, Math, Microbiology and Immunology, Neuro, Oceanography, Pharmacology, Physics, Statistics, and Zoology.

500

Calculate the final exam grade you need to get your goal mark on your lowest class

I believe you can do it โ€ผโ€ผ Get that 135%!

500

What the comp sci department's favorite saying?

Trust the natural recursion

500

If you were on ratemyprof, what would you rate your worst professor

good luck ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜