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 University of Calgary Calendar 2009-2010 COURSES OF INSTRUCTION Course Descriptions S Science SCIE
Science SCIE

Instruction offered by members of the Faculty of Science.

†Limited amounts of non-scheduled class time involvement will be required for this course.
 
Junior Course
 
†Science 251       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.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): First-year registration in the Natural Sciences program or consent of the Director, Natural Sciences program.
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Senior Courses
 
Science 311       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.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Any 200-level course offered by the Faculty of Science.
Notes: Enrolment in this course is limited. Only declared Majors in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Geology, Applied and Environmental Geology, Petroleum Geology or the Geosciences program will be admitted prior to the date registration restrictions are lifted. Consult the Enrolment Services website (http://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/) for registration details.
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†Science 403       Science in Society
Exploration of the interaction among science and non-science areas in various ways including by written and oral presentations.
Course Hours: H(3-1T)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least nine full course equivalents and registration in the Natural Sciences program or consent of the Director.
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Science 421       Fundamentals of Nuclear Energy Production
The science behind nuclear energy production including nuclear reactions, reactor design, waste disposal and historical and proposed accidents.
Course Hours: H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Energy and Environment 355; Physics 223 or 255, or consent of the Director.
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Science 423       Fundamentals of Fuel Cells
The chemical and physical basis of fuel cells.
Course Hours: H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Energy and Environment 355; Physics 223 or 255, or consent of the Director.
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Science 501       Project Course in Natural Sciences
Intended to achieve integration and interdisciplinarity within the Natural Sciences program.
Course Hours: H(3-2)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 12.5 full course equivalents and registration in the Natural Sciences program or consent of the Director.
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Science 502       Research Project in Natural Sciences
A comprehensive research project under the direction of staff member(s) in the Faculty of Science. Research projects may be disciplinary or interdisciplinary in nature. Interdisciplinary projects may involve more than one Science discipline or a Science discipline combined with a non-Science discipline.
Course Hours: F(0-9)
Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Natural Sciences Honours program and/or consent of the Director.
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Science 507       Experiential Learning in Science - Special Topics
Lectures, seminars, tutorials and/or research project leading to a focused examination of a topic from interdisciplinary perspective.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty.
Notes: Students should consult departments and/or programs within the Faculty of Science for information regarding this course.
MAY BE REPEATED FOR CREDIT
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Science 510       Field Placement
Students spend one term as an intern in a government, non-profit or private-sector organization under the auspices of an agency or organization that has a Cooperation Agreement with the University of Calgary.
Course Hours: F
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the Faculty of Science and acceptance to a program offered by the agency or organization that has a Cooperation Agreement with the University of Calgary.
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Science 521       Principles of Solar Energy
The nature of solar radiation and how that energy may be captured for useful energy production.
Course Hours: H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Energy and Environment 355 or consent of the Director.
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Science 523       Principles of Geothermal and Hydroelectric Energy
The geology of geothermal springs and the capturing of that energy. Hydrogeology of dams.
Course Hours: H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Energy and Environment 355 or consent of the Director.
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Science 525       Principles of Wind and Wave Energy
Aerodynamics of windmills and hydrodynamics of wave collectors.
Course Hours: H(3-2T)
Prerequisite(s): Engineering Energy and Environment 355 or consent of the Director.
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†Science 529       Project Course in Sustainable Energy, Environment and Economy
Intended to achieve integration across the interdisciplinary energy, environment and economy programs.
Course Hours: H(3-3)
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 12.5 full course equivalents and registration in the Energy and the Environment Specialization, the Energy Management Concentration or the Energy Science Concentration, or consent of the Director.
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