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Academic Calendar 2024-2025

Table of Contents

Science

SCIENCE COURSE

Note:  The listing of a course in the Calendar is not a guarantee that the course is offered every year.

Note:  Students must obtain a grade of at least C- in all courses used to fulfill prerequisite requirements. Otherwise, written permission of the appropriate Department Head or Program Coordinator must be obtained.

Contemporary Topics in Science

This course is designed to explore the science behind issues of current concern through reading and discussion of recent scientific articles, and through taking an in-depth look at the associated scientific principles. Laboratory exercises may be used to expose students to techniques used in modern scientific and technological research and development. [Note 1: Permission of the Instructor is required. Note 2: This course may not be taken by students registered in B.Sc. programs, nor does it count as a science course for the B.Sc. degree] (Format: Lecture 3 Hours, Tutorial 1.5 Hours)

Special Topic in Science

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean of Science. Note 3: Students may register for SCIE 1991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Special Topic in Science

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean of Science. Note 3: Students may register for SCIE 2991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Special Topic in Science

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean of Science. Note 3: Students may register for SCIE 3991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)

Special Topic in Science

This course either focuses on topics not covered by the current course offerings in a department or program or offers the opportunity to pilot a course.[Note 1: Prerequisite set by the Department/Program when the topic and level are announced. Note 2: When a Department or Program intends to offer a course under this designation, it must submit course information, normally at least three months in advance, to the Dean of Science. Note 3: Students may register for SCIE 4991 more than once, provided the subject matter differs.] (Format: Variable)