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SCIENCE - COURSES
03-370. Special Topics in Science
Selected topics of current interest in Science. Example include: Science on the Stage: exploring the use of drama to enhance understanding of the role of science in society; Debating Science with Non-scientists: debate and argumentation techniques; The Science of Wine. (Prerequisite: consent of instructor and a program advisor.) (3 lecture or project hours a week.) (May be repeated for credit if content changes.)
03-380. Service Learning
Participation in experiential learning with community partners to provide students direct experience with the subject matter they are studying in the curriculum. Students are given an opportunity to enhance their academic learning by engaging with community partners to analyze and address community needs and solve problems related to social issues and community needs. Students will also reflect on their service experiences, and personal growth.
May be repeated 2 times for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval from the
Course Instructor
and the Dean of Science (or designate). This course will be graded Pass or Fail
(3 credits)
03-390.
Undergraduate Research Experience
Participation in discipline specific research activities under the direction of a faculty member in the Faculty of Science. Students will gain experience in the methods, techniques and ethical conduct of research. May be repeated 2 times for credit. Grading as Pass/Fail based on successful participation in research.
Prerequisite: Students need approval from the
faculty mentor
and the Dean of Science (
or designate
). This course will be graded Pass or Fail
(3 credits)
03-399.
Internship
Students will participate in a 12-week work placement and complete an Internship Report. The internship is designed to enhance and complement their academic learning. The course requirements are structured to enable students to make connections between academic learning and on-the-job training, to further develop analytical and interpersonal skills, and to practice business writing skills. The internship experience also helps students gain a clearer sense of potential career paths and provides an opportunity to build professional networks.
May be repeated 2 times for credit.
Prerequisite: Approval from the
Course Instructor
and the Dean of Science (or designate). This course will be graded Pass or Fail.
(3 credits)
03-401. Science in the Media
In this project-driven course, the students will choose (or be assigned) a scientific topic and focus on preparation of a portfolio of communications: from a critical analysis of the topic to newspaper articles to social media posts to interviews for broadcast to multi-media presentations. Topics may include broad concepts such as climate change or air pollution, or may be more narrowly focused onto a single scientific journal articl
e.
(Prerequisite: 03-03-100. Restricted to Semester 6, 7 and 8 students.) (1 lecture hours and 2 seminar/tutorial hours per week.)