Undergraduate Calendar 2001-2002
Undergraduate Calendar 2001-2002 | |
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| SCI 40 SEM 0.00 | Course ID: 009340 |
| Seminar | |
| These seminars bring together Environmental Science students in all years, to hear invited speakers, view films relating to their programs, and learn about current research. [Offered: F,W] | |
| Prereq: Environmental Science or Environmental Chemistry students | |
| SCI 123 DIS,LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008507 |
| Science & Business Workshop 1 | |
| This workshop aims to improve each student's skills in information retrieval, information organization and written presentation of that information while giving students an opportunity to work effectively in teams to tackle projects such as the Company Research Project and the Science and Business Publication Project. | |
| [Note: Cannot be counted in '"science" credit count. Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: First year Science and Business students only | |
| SCI 205 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008508 |
| Physics of High Fidelity Sound Reproduction | |
| An application of elementary physical principles to the study of acoustics and high fidelity sound reproduction. This course will look at the physics behind the design of modern equipment and explain the meaning of its specifications. Several evening clinics will be held where interested students may measure the properties of their own or available systems in a laboratory setting. | |
| [Note: Should have some highschool Physics. Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: At least one year of Secondary School Physics. | |
| Only offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 206 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 010135 |
| The Physics of How Things Work | |
| A practical introduction to everyday technology, this course will look at the physics behind common devices used in consumer products and industry. Examples include air conditioners, microwave ovens, household wiring, nuclear reactors, and medical imaging. [Offered: F] | |
| SCI 220 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008511 |
| Chemistry of Pollution | |
| A study of the chemistry involved in pollution problems encountered with consumer products and in selected industries. Progress on overcoming the pollution will be discussed with emphasis on the Chemistry. | |
| Prereq: Grade 11 Chemistry or OAC Chemistry | |
| Only offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 223 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008512 |
| Science and Business Workshop 2 | |
| This workshop aims to improve each student's skills in gathering information about a specific science/technology topic, analysis of the science and business issues associated with it, and then organizing an oral presentation of the results of the study, while working as a member of a team. | |
| [Note: Cannot be counted in "science" credit count. Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: SCI 123; Honours Science and Business students only | |
| SCI 237 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008513 |
| Descriptive Astronomy | |
| A survey course in astronomy (primarily intended for students in Applied Health Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies). The solar system, stars, the Milky Way, galaxies and the Universe. [Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: AHS/ART/ENV students. | |
| Antireq: SCI 238 | |
| SCI 238 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008514 |
| Introductory Astronomy | |
| A survey course in astronomy intended for Mathematics, Engineering and Science students. The solar system, the Sun and planets, stars, the Milky Way, galaxies and cosmology. | |
| [Note: SCI 238 is a more quantitative version of SCI 237, and students with a weak background in Physics and/or Math should consider SCI 238 before PHYS 275. Offered: W,S] | |
| Antireq: SCI 237 | |
| Also offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 250 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008515 |
| Environmental Geology | |
| An introduction to geological concepts; the influence of geological factors on the natural environment; Earth processes and natural hazards; Earth resources; waste disposal and pollution; global climatic and environmental change. [Offered: W] | |
| Antireq: EARTH 121, EARTH 122, EARTH 126, GEOE 126, CIVE 253 | |
| Also offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 255 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 006156 |
| The Biology of Aging | |
| An introductory study of the biological processes of aging at the molecular, cellular and systemic levels. Topics include an examination of the theories of aging, methods used to study the aging process, the role of diseases and chronological changes in the organism during senescence. [Offered: F] | |
| (Cross-listed with GERON 255) | |
| Also offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 263 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008521 |
| Science and Society | |
| Only offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 267 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008523 |
| Introduction to the Philosophy of Science | |
| A discussion of the fundamental concepts on which science is based. Consideration is given to such topics as scientific theories, the nature of law-likeness, the grounds for scientific confirmation, and the debate between rationalism and empiricism in science. | |
| [Note: Offered: W] | |
| (Cross-listed with PHIL 258) | |
| SCI 270 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008525 |
| Nuclear Science | |
| A non-mathematical general treatment of the following areas of nuclear science: historical development and discovery of new fundamental particles; artificial transmutation of elements; nuclear sources of energy; biological effects of radiation and use of radioisotopes in industry, medicine and agriculture. The impact of nuclear science on social, economic and political systems will be discussed. | |
| Prereq: OAC Chemistry or OAC Physics. | |
| Antireq: CHEM 412 | |
| Also offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 323 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008526 |
| Technology Development Workshop 3 | |
| A senior honours project focusing on technology innovation, assessment of the current utility of a technology, scale-up of the technology, projected return on investment and hurdles (production, regulatory, market competition, intellectual property protection) to overcome. | |
| [Note: Cannot be counted in "science" credit count. Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: SCI 123, 223; Honours Science and Business students only | |
| SCI 351 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008528 |
| Human Physiology 1 | |
| An introduction to selected topics in human physiology: the nervous system; sensation; muscles; the heart and circulatory system; blood; the immune system; respiration. [Offered: F,W,S] | |
| Antireq: BIOL 273, BIOL 301A, BIOL 301B, BIOL 373 | |
| Only offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 352 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008529 |
| Human Physiology 2 | |
| An introduction to selected topics in human physiology; body water and solutes, digestion and metabolism: endocrine control, reproduction, homeostasis. SCI 351 and SCI 352 together cover all the major topics of human physiology. [Offered: F,W,S] | |
| Antireq: BIOL 273, BIOL 301A/B, BIOL 373 | |
| Coreq: SCI 351. | |
| Only offered by Distance Education | |
| SCI 355 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008530 |
| Biology of Cancer | |
| An introduction to cell and developmental biology in relation to cancer in the human body. | |
| [Note: Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit. Offered: F] | |
| SCI 395 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 010366 |
| Science Study Abroad Program | |
| Waterloo students studying abroad for academic transfer credits under a Science Exchange Program during the Fall term. | |
| Department Consent Required | |
| SCI 396 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 010367 |
| Science Study Abroad Program | |
| Waterloo students studying abroad for academic transfer credits under a Science Exchange Program during the Winter term. | |
| Department Consent Required | |
| SCI 397 LEC 2.50 | Course ID: 010368 |
| Science Study Abroad Program | |
| Waterloo students studying abroad for academic transfer credits under a Science Exchange Program during the Spring term. | |
| Department Consent Required | |
| SCI 423 LAB,LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 010041 |
| Senior Honours Science and Business Workshop 4 | |
| Current real-world issues and problems are addressed, based on the use of publicly available information including research findings. Working in groups, students will select the topics to be pursued, ideally including both scientific and business/economic aspects. Assignments result in written reports - the major one of which is also formally presented to the class. Emphasis is on effective acquisition, analysis, use and communication of diverse forms of information drawn from a variety of sources. | |
| [Note: Cannot be counted in "science" credit count. Offered: F] | |
| Prereq: SCI 123, 223, 323; Honours Science and Business students only | |
| SCI 453 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008534 |
| Marine Ecosystems and the Human Impact | |
| Study of the oceans from a biological point of view, and consideration of the effects of exploitation and pollution upon the animals and plants that inhabit them. [Offered: F] | |
| Antireq: BIOL 450; Honours Biology students | |
| SCI 454 LEC,SEM 0.50 | Course ID: 008535 |
| Biology of Freshwater Pollution | |
| An ecosystem approach will be used to understand how human activities affect and change freshwater environmnets. PHysical, chemical and biological processes in lakes and running waters will be presented. Current issues in freshwater management will be debated. | |
| [Note: Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit. Offered: W] | |
| Antireq: BIOL 451; Biology majors | |
| SCI 462 LEC 0.50 | Course ID: 008536 |
| Biology of Food Production | |
| A survey of world food production from the biologist's viewpoint. Topics: nutrition; food chains; origins of agriculture; basic plants and animal food crops; primitive and modern scientific agricultural practices and the environmental implications of each. [Offered: F] | |
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Revised March 2001