28 courses in the 1976–77 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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The Faculty of Science offers the following courses of a general nature, intended for students registered in other Faculties (Arts, Environmental Studies, Engineering, Mathematics, Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies) as well as for Science students desiring electives. Normally, no more than eight of these Science term courses (or their equivalent) at the 100-, 200- or 300-level may be applied towards any Science degree programme.
The materials of the earth: minerals and rocks. The Earth’s interior: heat and pressure. Volcanoes and earthquakes. The surface of the earth and how it changes. Mineral deposits. The history of the earth and life upon it. Application of geology to man’s use of environment. Field trips.
2 lect., per week, 2h. lab. alternate weeks, Fall term Not normally available to students in Regular Science programmes.
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Students desiring a full-year Geology elective should consider Earth Sciences 130 (Introductory Geology) to be found in the listings of the Earth Sciences Department. Students who are taking, or have taken Earth Sciences 130 may not take Science 100* for credit because of overlapping material.
Astronomy and Earth Science. A special course available to Math students who do not have a strong Science background. Not open to students registered in the Faculty of Science.
No prerequisites. 3 lect., Fall term. A special division of this course may be offered to first yr. Eng. students in the Fall term or in other terms if sufficient demand exists.
Chemistry: The nature of matter, atomic and nuclear reactions, Chemical bonds and the formation of molecules. 6 weeks.
Biology and Biophysics: Biological macromolecules, D.N.A., genetic code, protein synthesis, organic evolution. Photosynthesis, enzymes and A.T.P. Cells, organelles, specialization, nerve and muscle cells.
6 weeks.
A special course available to students in the Mathematics Faculty who do not have a strong science background, especially at the Secondary School Year 5 level. Not open to students registered in the Faculty of Science.
A survey of science specially designed for the needs of clementary school teachers. The lectures will provide a coherent background knowledge of astronomy, geology, physics and chemistry which will enable a teacher to answer questions presented by today’s enlightened students. Workshop and discussion sessions will stress communicating the ideas of science to students in
all grades.
No specific prerequisites except an interest in teaching science. 3 lectures of discussion sessions per week for two terms (Fall and Winter), offered in the evening
The digital computer and graphical methods of problem solving in science will be used in the discussion of topics selected from: elementary data analysis, elementary functions, numerical and graphical differentiation and integration, solution of algebraic and differential equations, series approximation.
Intended for first year Sci. students. Offered onaCRINCR basis. No prereq., 3 lect. or discussion sessions per week, Fall term
An examination of some of the issues and development in contemporary science. The interaction between Science and society will also be discussed. Background knowledge in science not necessary. (Not for Science or Eng. students)
Similar discussions to those of Science 200*. (Science 200* need not be taken first.) Open to first year or upper year students. (Students registered in Science or Engineering may not take this course for credit.)
No prerequisites. 3 lectures per week, Winter term
Information search and retrieval: libraries, scientific and technical literature, abstracts, sources of data, use of computers. Patents. The art of writing: scientific papers, technical reports, letters.
No prerequisites. 2 lect. or discussion sessions per week, Fali, Winter
Stratigraphy of the British Isles. Relationship of Geological structures and lithologies to land forms: geological factors influencing the distribution of extractive industries. The course will consist of two weeks of lectures, followed by a four week field excursion through Wales, Scotland, and England.
Prerequisite: Earth Sciences 130 or equivalent. Summer term only, 1.0 course credit
The impact of chemistry on modern society will be considered by discussion of a number of topics including: marijuana and other non-medical drugs; food additives; birth controls; cancer-causing chemicals; pesticides and other chemical methods to control insects; chemical warfare.
Prereq: at least one year of Secondary School Chemistry 2 lectures, Fall term
A study of the chemistry involved in pollution problems encountered with consumer products and in selected industries. Progress in overcoming the pollution will be discussed with emphasis on the Chemistry. (Open to all interested students.)
Prereq: at least one year of Secondary School Chemistry 2 lectures, Winter term
A survey course in astronomy intended for non-Science students (primarily Arts, Environmental Studies and Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies students). The solar system, stars, the galaxy, galaxies and the universe. Open to first year or upper year students. (Not for Engr., Math. or Sci. students)
A survey course in astronomy intended for Mathematics, Engineering and Science students. The solar systems, stars, the galaxy, galaxies and the universe. Open to first year or upper year students. (Students whose major field is Physics may not take this course for credit.)
No prereq., 3 lect., Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
A special division of this course may be offered in the Winter and/or Spring term primarily for Engr. students if sufficient demand exists.
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Students interested in the above courses in Astronomy should note that because of overlapping material both courses may not be taken for credit — only the one most suitable to their background. Similarly students who have taken Phys. 250* — The Solar System or Phys. 251* — The Stellar System may not take the above courses in Astronomy\for credit because of overlapping material.
A review of the current revolution in the Earth Sciences. This course will trace the evolution of the Earth as we know it today, primarily from the new viewpoint afforded by the hypothesis of seafloor spreading, plate tectonics and continental drift.
(Students whose major field is Earth Sciences may not take this course for credit.) No prerequisites. 3 lectures, Winter term
The influence of geological factors on the natural environment: natural hazards: effects of engineering works on the environment: geological aspects of water resources and water disposal with particular attention to solid waste (garbage) and deep well injection of liquid wastes. Prerequisite: Students will find a course in Physical Geography or Earth Sciences to be an advantage. 3 lectures, Winter term. (Students whose major field is Earth Sciences may not take this course for credit).
An examination of recent advances in human heredity including the genetic, cytological and biochemical aspects of individual inheritance. The principles of human population genetics will be discussed. The social implications of some of the modern discoveries will be stressed. (Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit).
A topical approach to problems of human society directly related to biological systems. Areas for discussion in any one year will be chosen froma wide range of topics. These
will be dealt with both from the theoretical and practical aspects of modern biology. Open to first year or upper year students. (Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit.)
Elementary treatment of physical, physiological and psychological aspects of vision. Emphasis will be placed upon the visual environment and man. Selected phenomena in vision will also be covered. (Open to non-Optometry students only.)
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: at least one year Secondary School Chemistry or Physics. 3 lect. per week, Winter term
A discussion of the nature of musical sounds. The mathematical basis of harmony, musical scales. Sound production by various instruments including the human voice; radiated power, sound spectrum. Acoustics of auditoriums; amplifier and speaker systems.
3 lect., Fall term. Recommended for any student who understands logarithms and who is interested in both Music and Physics
Acoustics of simple sounds; sources, waves, resonance. The ear as a sound detector and analyzer. Complex sounds. Electronic music, sound modifiers, organs and synthesizers. Acoustical impedance matching, loudspeaker enclosures, determination of shapes of the wind instruments, acoustic radiation.
An introduction to mineral resources and the state of reserves of selected minerals. Geologic factors affecting the occurrence of economic minerals and rocks, concentrating upon energy supplies, metallic and non-metallic minerals. The historical development of certain extractive industries will be discussed together with the political and social implications of economic development.
(Identical to Man-Environment 356*). (Students whose major field is Earth Science may not take this course for credit). No prereq., 3 lect., Fall term
An approach to man as a “‘biological machine’’, and the effect of these changes on homeostasis. (Science 351* or 352* are not recommended to those students who have taken or are taking Biology 301, 203*, 204* or 342. (Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit).
Selected topics in human biology such as coordination of tissue function, metabolism, reproduction and the effects of harmful chemicals and drugs in common usage. (Science 351* or 352* are not recommended to those students who have taken orare taking Biology 301*, 203*, 204*, or 342*. (Students who major field is Biology may not take this course for credit). 3 lect., Winter term
SCI 410Technical Report (for Students in Co-op Applied Chemistry, Co-op Applied Physics and Co-op Earth
Sciences only.)
Technical reports covering work term assignments are submitted by all Co-op Science students. These will be carefully evaluated for technical content and writing ability. Four satisfactory reports are required prior to graduation but this number will be reduced to three for students transferring to Co-op Science in the 2B or later terms. A world Grading system will be used and will range from Excellent to Unsatisfactory. This course will be added to the student’s transcript at the completion of Year 4 and will be given 0.50 course credit; this credit is to be in addition to the regularly required number of course credits shown in the programme listings.
A lecture course providing a study of freshwater and marine environments with special reference to the effects of modern man. (Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit.)
A survey of world food production from the biologist’s viewpoint. Topics: Nutrition; food chains; origins of agriculture; basic plant and animal food crops; primitive and modern scientific agricultural practices and the environmental implications of each. (Students whose major field is Biology may not take this course for credit.) No prereq., 3 lect., Fall term