Recommended Science Courses for non-science students

The Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Sciences and Engineering recommends the following courses for non-science students to complete their science requirement:

  • BIOL 1000 - Canadian Environmental Biology

Examines basic biology relevant to human environmental problems, emphasizing human impact on Canadian ecosystems. After explaining basic principles of ecology, the course looks at pollution in Canada and human population, food and fibre supply, urbanization, and non-renewable resources as biological problems. For B.Sc. Biology programs, this course may be taken as an elective, but cannot be used as a BIOL credit towards a Biology concentration or specialization. (lec 2, tut 1) cr 6

  • BIOL 1700 - Structures and Functions of the Human Body

Available only through Continuing Education. Describes basic human anatomy and physiology at the cellular, tissue, organ and system levels of organization. Only available as an elective to students in B.Sc. Biology programs. Students cannot take both BIOL 1700 & 2105. (lec 3, lab 3) cr 6

  • COSC 1700 - Introduction to Computers and Application Software

Provides an introduction to computers for students who do not plan to major in Computer Science or Mathematics. Topics include: computer systems (hardware and software), computer science concepts, processing techniques, current usage of computers and social issues. Includes a practical introduction to application software such as spreadsheets, databases, statistical packages and efficient use of internet tools. No previous computer experience required. Students can only retain credit for one of COSC 1700, 1701 or 2720. cr 6

  • GEOL 1021 - Understanding the Earth I

This course covers the physical geology of the Earth, including the origin of the solar system, Earth structure and Earth physics (seismology, geomagnetism), plate tectonics as the unifying theory in Earth sciences, earthquakes, magma generation, volcanic activity, continental growth, mountain building, geological structures (folds and faults), the rock cycle, sedimentary/metamorphic/igneous rocks and rock-forming minerals. This course has the same lecture content as GEOL 1006 E, but does not have a laboratory component. It is not a credit for geology majors and cannot be taken for credit concurrently with, or subsequent to, GEOL 1006 E. (lec 3) cr 3

  • GEOL 1022 - Understanding the Earth II

This course builds on concepts introduced in GEOL 1021 and serves as an introduction to the methods used in reconstructing the geologic history of the Earth and its regions. Topics include: the geologic time scale; dating methods; life, fossils and evolution; sedimentary environments; introduction to stratigraphy and correlation; an overview of major events in Earth history. Geology majors cannot retain credit for this course; students cannot take GEOL 1022 E at the same time as, or after GEOL 1007 E. PREREQ: GEOL 1021 E. (lec 3) cr 3

  • PHYS 1905 - General Astronomy

An introduction to the science of Astronomy at a general level. Topics include: motion and configuration of the sun, moon, and planets with respect to the stars; the nature of light and the design of astronomical telescopes and instruments; properties of the sun and other members of the solar system; the stars, their distances, dimensions, masses, temperatures, and compositions; stellar spectra, binary stars, variable stars, star clusters, and an outline of stellar evolution; interstellar matter and the structure of the Milky Way. This survey course is a suitable science elective. Students may not retain credit for both ASTR 1005 & PHYS 1905. (lec 3) cr 6


 
 
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