Science SCIE

Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Science.

"Dagger" Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for this course.

Science 007 Q(16 hours)

Understanding the Natural Sciences Program

Designed to give students an appreciation for the many facets and the multi-disciplinary nature of the program.

Prerequisites: First-year registration in the Natural Sciences program.

NOT INCLUDED IN GPA

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Junior Course

Science 251 H(3-3)

Approaching Science as Scientists

Within an inquiry-based format, students will learn about the scientific processes leading to experimental design, hypothesis testing, data analysis and to critically evaluate scientific information.

Prerequisites: Consent of the Director, Natural Sciences program.

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Senior Courses

Science 311 H(3-1T-2)

Writing and Reviewing Scientific Reports

Elements of writing and reviewing scientific reports, use and enhancement of library skills, ethical principles of reviewing reports, and exposure to the literature of science. Papers and reviews will be transmitted electronically.

Prerequisites: Any 200-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.

Note: Enrollment in this course is limited.

Note: Only declared majors in Earth Science will be admitted prior to August 15.

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Science 501 H(3-2)

Project Course in Natural Sciences

Intended to achieve integration and interdisciplinarity within the Natural Sciences program.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in the Natural Sciences program or consent of the Director.

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Science 502 F(0-9)

Research Project in Natural Sciences

Research projects may be disciplinary or may be interdisciplinary with the latter involving more than one Science discipline or, possibly, a Science discipline combined with a non-Science discipline.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in the Natural Sciences Honours program or consent of the Director.

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Science 503 H(3-0)

The Impact of Science on Society

Students explore the interaction between science and non-science areas in various ways including by written and oral presentations.

Prerequisites: Fourth-year standing in the Natural Sciences program or consent of the Director.

Note: The non-science components of each participant must be based on a background that includes at least a half course in that non-science area.

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