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2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CALENDAR]

Course descriptions

Not all courses are offered in any one term or academic year. 

Note: If searching by Code or Number be sure to include the U at the end of the number.
 
 

Physics
  

  • PHY 1010U – Physics I

    This calculus-based course is intended for students who have completed high school calculus. It gives an introduction to basic mechanics, Newton’s laws of motion; kinematics and dynamics in one and two dimensions; work and energy; friction; momentum and collisions; angular momentum, torque and rotation of rigid bodies; gravitation; simple harmonic motion; mechanical and sound waves; static equilibrium; fluid mechanics; kinetic theory of gases and thermodynamics.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U)
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 1030U , PHY 1810U  
    Recommended: Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
    Note(s): Students without the recommended Physics prerequisite will be responsible for making up background material.
  

  • PHY 1020U – Physics II

    Introduction to electromagnetism and optics: electric charge and Coulomb’s law; electric field, electric flux, Gauss’ law; electrostatic potential, capacitance; Kirchoff’s laws in DC circuits. Magnetic forces and magnetic field; Biot-Savart law; Ampere’s law; magnetic flux, Faraday’s law, inductance; AC circuits. Electromagnetic waves; wave propagation; waves in matter. Geometrical and wave optics; special relativity.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1010U  or (PHY 1030U  and MATH 1000U )
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 1040U , PHY 1810U  
  

  • PHY 1030U – Introductory Physics

    This calculus-based course introduces basic concepts of physics for students i) who did not take high school calculus or ii) who are enrolled in biological or forensic sciences. Areas of study include thermodynamics, mechanics, vibrations and waves, sound waves and acoustics; gravitation; and properties of solids, liquids and gases.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): Grade 12 Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 1010U , PHY 1810U  
    Recommended: Grade 12 Physics (SPH4U)
    Note(s): Students without the recommended Physics prerequisite will be responsible for making up background material.
  

  • PHY 1040U – Physics for Biosciences

    This course introduces basic concepts of physics relevant to the biological sciences, in the areas of electricity and magnetism; electromagnetic waves; optics; nuclear physics and nuclear medicine.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1010U  or PHY 1030U  
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 1020U , PHY 1810U  
  

  • PHY 1810U – Physics for Health Sciences

    This course provides some of the basic physics needed by health scientists. The topics covered are biomechanics, fluid mechanics, optics, and electricity.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Tutorial hours: 1.5
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 1010U , PHY 1020U , PHY 1030U , PHY 1040U  
  

  • PHY 2010U – Electricity and Magnetism I

    This course provides the student with an introduction to the fundamental principles of classical electrodynamics. The course introduces: vectors in Cartesian, polar and cylindrical co-ordinates; scalar and vector fields; electric field, electric potential; Gauss’ law; line and surface integrals; gradient and divergence operators; Poisson’s and Laplace’s equations; dipoles, multipole expansions; capacitance; polarization, electric displacement and boundary conditions; DC circuit analysis; capacitors and RC transients; Lorentz force law; divergence and curl of the magnetic field in magnetostatics.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1020U , MATH 1020U  
  

  • PHY 2030U – Mechanics I

    Solving linear ODEs; one-dimensional motion; simple harmonic oscillator; two and three-dimensional motion, including concepts of vector calculus; Newton’s law of gravitation applied to celestial mechanics; special relativity theory.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Tutorial hours: 1.5
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1020U , PHY 1010U  or PHY 1030U  
  

  • PHY 2040U – Mechanics II

    Inertial and non-inertial frames in Newtonian mechanics, rotating co-ordinate systems; rotation of rigid body, Euler equations, dynamics of systems of particles, Hamilton’s principle, Euler Lagrange equation, Lagrangian for particles and systems; rigid body dynamics; static equilibrium. Nonlinear dynamics and deterministic chaos; comparison of linear and nonlinear systems; Poincaré surfaces, Lyapunov Exponents, maps, flows, and bifurcations.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2030U  
  

  • PHY 2050U – Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

    Basic concepts of thermodynamics; the First and Second Laws; properties and behaviour of pure substances; Ideal gases and mixtures; the equation of state for a perfect gas; Maxwell’s relations; heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3
    Tutorial hours: 1.5 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1020U , PHY 1020U  
    Credit restriction(s): CHEM 2040U , ENGR 2640U, MECE 2640U 
  

  • PHY 2060U – Modern Physics

    An overview of early 20th century physics with a focus on atomic and nuclear physics. Topics include quantum physics, including blackbody radiation, the photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, the wave function and Schrödinger equation, and the uncertainty principle; atomic physics, including the hydrogen atom, multielectron atoms, and the Pauli exclusions principle; and nuclear physics, including binding, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions.
    Formerly: Nuclear Physics and Relativity
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1020U , MATH 1020U  
    Credit restriction(s): CHEM 2010U  
  

  • PHY 2900U – Astronomy I

    An introduction to the origin, evolution and structure of the solar system and its constituents, as well as extra-solar planets. At the same time, the course develops a basic observational, theoretical and quantitative understanding of the science of astronomy. This course is appropriate for all students with some science background.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1010U  or PHY 1030U  
    Credit restriction(s): SCIE 1900U, SCIE 1920U  
  

  • PHY 3010U – Statistical Mechanics I

    The course introduces students to the statistical behaviour of physical systems with large numbers of particles and degrees of freedom. This course shows how macroscopic thermodynamics can be explained by a statistical treatment of microscopic interactions, both classical and quantum. The course will introduce the dynamical basis of temperature, entropy, chemical potential and other thermodynamic quantities. Topics include: the kinetic theory of gases; statistical thermodynamics; classical and quantum statistics; Boltzmann and Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions; the classical statistical treatment of an ideal gas; the heat capacity of a diatomic gas; the heat capacity of a solid.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2030U , PHY 2050U  or CHEM 2040U  
  

  • PHY 3020U – Quantum Mechanics I

    The Schrödinger equation and its solutions for various potentials is explored in detail, including the infinite square well, the simple harmonic oscillator, and the finite square well. The formalism of quantum mechanics is introduced, along with the generalized statistical interpretation. The proper treatment of the hydrogen atom is developed, leading to an examination of angular momentum and spin, as well as identical particles.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1020U , PHY 2010U  
    Recommended: MATH 2060U  
  

  • PHY 3030U – Electronics

    This course provides students with a strong understanding of electronic applications, starting with analysis of DC, AC and transient electric circuits; operational amplifiers, feedback and op-amp circuits; digital electronics, logic circuits, Boolean Algebra, memories and counters. Semiconductor physics will be introduced, with applications to diodes, junction and field effect transistors, and FET and MOSFET amplifiers.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2010U  
  

  • PHY 3040U – Mathematical Physics

    Application of ordinary and partial differential equations to physical problems, including boundary and initial value problems associated with heat, wave and Laplace equations. This course will include Fourier analysis, expansions in Bessel and Legendre functions, and an introduction to complex analysis. Problems will be solved with computers, using both algebraic and numerical methods.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2060U  or MATH 2860U  
    Note(s): Students will benefit from taking MATH 3050U  along with this course.
  

  • PHY 3050U – Waves and Optics

    Waves topics include: damped and forced oscillations; coupled oscillators and normal modes; traveling and standing waves; boundary conditions and energy transfer; dispersion. Optics topics include: geometrical optics: reflection, refraction and transmission of electromagnetic waves; interference; diffraction; applications of optics including optical imaging and processing, interferometers, lasers, fibre optics, and nonlinear optical devices.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2030U  
  

  • PHY 3060U – Fluid Dynamics

    An introduction to the study of fluid flow. Topics include Euler’s equations for an ideal fluid, vorticity, and irrotational flow; equations of viscous flow and flow with circular streamlines; surface waves, surface tension, sound waves, and shock waves; classical aerofoil theory, including the complex potential, method of images, and conformal mapping; vortex motion; the Navier-Stokes equations; and very viscous fluid flow.
    Formerly: Fluid Mechanics
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 1020U , PHY 1010U  or PHY 1030U  
    Credit restriction(s): ENGR 2860U, MECE 2860U , NUCL 2860U   
    Recommended: MATH 2060U  or MATH 2860U  
  

  • PHY 3080U – Electricity and Magnetism II

    PHY 3070U is a second course in electromagnetism. It continues to build a foundation in electricity and magnetism with discussions of electromotive force, electric currents and the continuity equation, motional electromotive force, electromagnetic induction and Faraday’s law, the induced electric field, and energy in magnetic fields. Electrodynamics before and after Maxwell is presented along with further discussions of conservation laws, and the continuity equation. The course introduces Poynting’s theorem, waves in one dimension, sinusoidal waves, boundary conditions, reflection and transmission and electromagnetic waves in a vacuum, and guided waves.
    Formerly: PHY 2020U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 3 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2010U  
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 2020U
  

  • PHY 3090U – Materials Science

    This class emphasizes the principles involved in understanding physical properties of materials, such as thermal and mechanical stability, electrical and optical properties. All phases of matter are examined: gases, liquids, films, liquid crystals, defective solids and glasses.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2050U  or CHEM 2040U  or ENGR 2320U or ENGR 2640U or ENGR 2010U  
  

  • PHY 3900U – Astronomy II

    An exploration of the universe beyond our solar system using an observational, theoretical, and quantitative approach. Topics covered include stars, the interstellar medium, stellar remnants including black holes and supernovae, the Milky Way, astrobiology, external galaxies and clusters of galaxies, along with a brief introduction to cosmology and the history of the universe. This course is intended as an elective for all science and engineering students who have taken at least one Astronomy course and is a core course for the Astrophysics specialization.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2900U  
    Credit restriction(s): SCIE 3920U  
  

  • PHY 4010U – Statistical Mechanics II

    This is a second course in Statistical Mechanics. It focuses on expanding and applying the statistical tools developed in the first course and includes macro and microstates, statistical weight, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distributions, partition and grand partition functions; microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles. It covers: The thermodynamics of magnetism; Bose-Einstein gases, blackbody radiation and Bose-Einstein condensation; Fermi-Dirac gases application to metals, white dwarfs, neutron stars and the Universe; Information theory. Additionally, more advanced topics such as Ising model of magnetism, phase transitions, statistical molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods are covered.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 3010U  
  

  • PHY 4020U – Quantum Mechanics II

    Expands upon the concepts covered in the introductory course, with particular emphasis on applications to real systems. This course examines approximation methods including time independent and dependent perturbation theory, variational methods, the WKB approximation and scattering theory. Mathematical computer programs will be used to solve problems.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 3020U  
  

  • PHY 4030U – Topics in Contemporary Physics

    This course introduces students to several important developments that have occurred in physics beyond the classical era. It deals with quantum properties of matter and covers three main topics: atomic and molecular physics; solid state physics; and quantum optics and lasers. A quantum mechanical description is used to interpret the properties of multielectron atoms, the concepts of atomic orbitals and the Zeeman, Stark and Auger effects. The course addresses the fundamental properties of the solid state, including crystal structure and its role in formation of the electron bands, and associated dynamical, structural, electrical and optical phenomena as well as their interplay (e.g. thermoelectric and piezoetric effects). Finally, the field of quantum optics, lasers and their interaction with various materials is explored, including very recent advances in laser cooling, photonic bandgap systems and quantum computing.
    Formerly: Modern Physics
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 3010U , PHY 3020U , PHY 3040U  
  

  • PHY 4040U – Solar Energy and Photovoltaics

    This course describes the basic science and the practical devices for conversion of solar energy into electrical energy using the photovoltaic effect. Topics include an introduction to renewable energy and the benefits of photovoltaics; absorption of solar energy: the solar spectrum, air mass; band structure and optical properties of materials and principles of devices that are relevant to photovoltaics; thermodynamics of light conversion; solar cell technology; photovoltaic systems and system economics. Field projects/assignments will provide a practical component, where student will be able to learn how to manufacture and characterize solar cells and panels.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 3010U , PHY 3020U , PHY 3030U  
  

  • PHY 4050U – Emerging Energy Systems

    The course will examine recent advances in energy systems including fossil, nuclear, solar, wind, biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, tidal, and wave energies; new energy sources, methods of conversion, transportation, storage, and disposal will be examined from a systems point of view and will include environmental, economic, and political aspects; feasibility of new technologies and significant advances in existing technologies will be examined.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3260U  or ENVS 3020U  or MECE 3260U   
    Credit restriction(s): ENGR 4480U  
  

  • PHY 4080U – Hydrogen-Based Energy Systems and Fuel Cells

    This course explores hydrogen as an energy carrier and its conversion in hydrogen fuel cells. The focus is on polymer electrolyte fuel cells but the course includes a brief discussion of phosphoric acid, alkaline, and solid oxide fuel cells as well as other types of fuel sources, such as methanol or natural gas. The thermodynamic aspects of a hydrogen economy are discussed, encompassing production (reforming, electrolysis), storage (compression, solid matrix), transportation and usage in fuel cells. With regards to fuel cells, the main focus will be on general operating principles, electrochemistry, thermodynamics (efficiency, losses), and mass and heat transport phenomena, including two-phase flow. A general picture of i) current scientific challenges and ii) device modelling of fuel cells will emerge.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): CHEM 1020U , PHY 2050U  
  

  • PHY 4100U – Medical Imaging

    The physical principles of the three main imaging modalities in current clinical practice, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT), and Ultrasound (US) will be introduced from a medical physics perspective. Quantum mechanics and nuclear spin states for imaging will be compared and contrasted with image production via sound waves and X-rays. It will be shown how the different physical phenomena can be manipulated to generate clinically relevant images. The three modules of the course will entail a laboratory component, and extensive use of computer simulation and image analysis will be used. In addition, the current frontiers of medical imaging will be introduced.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): MATH 2050U , PHY 3050U  
    Credit restriction(s): RADI 3200U  
    Recommended: ENGR 2500U or NUCL 2500U  or PHY 2060U  
  

  • PHY 4120U – Forensic Physics Applications

    This course introduces the student to forensic applications of physics, via the study of selected topics including ballistics, bloodstain analysis and motor vehicle collision reconstruction. Students will study the physics behind methods used to model crime events and will analyze evidence associated with these events using analytical instrumentation.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: Practical projects (group or individual) will be assigned as laboratory component.
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 1010U  or PHY 1030U , PHY 1020U  or PHY 1040U , and registration in third or fourth year of a Physics program or the Forensic Science program.
  

  • PHY 4410U – Physics Thesis Project I

    The thesis project provides students with the opportunity, under the supervision of a faculty member, to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout their program of study and to satisfy specific objectives and requirements. The project will be selected to include research that has been approved by the supervising faculty member. Students will submit a progress report at the end the first semester. Once all work is completed, each student must submit a thesis and make a presentation based on their research in the following semester.
    Credit hours: 3
    Other hours: 9
    Prerequisite(s): Students will have completed 90 credit hours in their area of specialization and be in clear standing. Students must also obtain prior consent of a faculty member.
    Note(s): Students are expected to take PHY 4420U  in the following semester.
  

  • PHY 4420U – Physics Thesis Project II

    A continuation of the project started in PHY 4410U . Students will make presentations based on their research and submit a written thesis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Other hours: 9
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 4410U  
    Note(s): Students are expected to take this course immediately after PHY 4410U .
  

  • PHY 4430U – Directed Studies in Physics

    This course requires independent research of a current topic in a specialized area of physics, including, but not restricted to, biophysics, computational, solid state, and modern applied physics. The topic will be selected from the recent research literature and involve a review and critical appraisal of underlying experimental principles. The course comprises independent library research, participation in weekly meetings, and written and oral presentations.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1
    Other hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): Students must have completed 90 credits in their Physics program and must be in clear standing. Students must also obtain prior consent of a faculty member.
  

  • PHY 4910U – Techniques of Modern Astrophysics

    An examination of a variety of modern techniques in the field of astrophysics. The first part of the course covers instrumentation of modern telescopes, data mining, reduction, and analysis in the radio, infrared, optical, and high energy parts of the spectrum. The second part of the course focuses on computational astrophysics, and includes N-body methods, grid-based hydrodynamics, and techniques for radiative transfer problems. Modern research software will be used extensively throughout the course; students will also be expected to develop their own.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2030U , PHY 3900U , CSCI 2000U  
  

  • PHY 4920U – Cosmology

    This course offers an examination of the universe as a whole, from the big bang to the current epoch. After a brief overview of how we observe the universe, the equations describing the evolution of the universe are studied in detail. Topics covered include the Robertson-Walker metric, the cosmological constant, dark matter, dark energy, and the cosmic microwave background.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PHY 2030U , MATH 2060U  

Political Science
  

  • POSC 1000U – Political Science

    This course introduces students to the central concepts of political science. The course deals with the scope, concerns, orienting concepts, leading approaches and methodologies of political inquiry, the major political ideologies, formal and informal institutions in the political process, problems of political and social change and Canadian and international politics. The emphasis is on how individuals participate in politics and on how politics may be changed through mobilization, social movements and globalization. This course cultivates an understanding of municipal, provincial, national and international levels of politics.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • POSC 1100U – What is Community?

    Students taking this course will learn about the controversies surrounding contested ideas/concepts of what a community is. Students will learn about some of the principles necessary for fostering a more inclusive model of community. Students will be introduced to non-traditional forms of community including resistance movements, north and south, and global cyber communities. In this course students will be introduced to the different paradigms of community development theory.
    Formerly: CDPS 1000U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 1000U, CDPS 1000U
  

  • POSC 2000U – Canadian Politics

    This course will outline the basic theoretical and empirical background to understanding the institutions of Canadian politics. It will focus on the formal political, juridical, and institutional structures - the constitution, the Charter of Rights, federalism, the party system, Parliament - which comprise the Canadian state and political system, as well as social and economic development; migration; human rights and NAFTA. The focus will also be an assessment of the substantive aspects of democracy, the actual access to political power and the levels of equality that exist between citizens.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 1000U  
  

  • POSC 2100U – Global Communities

    Students taking this course will learn about the emergence of global communities over the last century. Students will also learn to identify and assess the needs of global communities. Course content will emphasize community development best practices and policies that extend beyond traditional boundaries of community towards more international development initiatives.
    Formerly: CDPS 2100U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 1100U  or SOCI 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 2100U, CDPS 2100U
  

  • POSC 2200U – Theories of Policy Analysis

    This course introduces students to the main theoretical approaches utilized in understanding public policy making and outcomes. Throughout the course, particular attention is paid to influences on public policy, varying conceptions of institutions, ideas and interest, and the role of these conceptions in explanations of policy change and stasis.
    Formerly: CDPS 2200U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): SSCI 1200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 2200U, PUBP 2200U
  

  • POSC 2300U – Mobilizing for Change

    Students taking this course will learn about the major controversies and issues in the study of social movements and contentious politics. Different types of social movements will be explored as well as their origin, emergence and organization within the context of community/collective action. Emphasis will be placed on community leadership and the ability to prepare and aid in future social movements (online/conventional). The course content will give examples to students on how to best translate theory and policy into sustainable practice.
    Formerly: CDPS 2000U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 1100U  or SOCI 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 2000U, CDPS 2000U, SSCI 2710U  
  

  • POSC 2502U – Community Development Policy

    This course is an introduction to community development policies and practices. Community has many faces in modern times. Community can refer to traditional patterns of settlement or to sub-groups with social cohesion within a geographic area or even to linked interacting groups of people who communicate remotely but do not live in the same area. This course is an introduction to the development of community. Some of the topics that may be covered include: community definitions, community boundaries, ethnic and cultural communities, neighbourhoods, community building, and community activism.
    Formerly: CDPS 2502U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 1100U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 2502, PUBP 3502U
  

  • POSC 3100U – Political Economy of Global Development

    Students taking this course will learn to analyze the social, economic, and political facets that underlie the dynamics and policies of international development. Furthermore, students will gain an in-depth knowledge of the history of international monetary and trade relations that encompass contemporary efforts to advance developing countries and cities. Special attention in the course content will be paid to changes in both political and corporate ideology, as well as financial regulations and monetary relations over the last forty years.
    Formerly: CDPS 3100U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3100U, CDPS 3100U
  

  • POSC 3101U – Inequality and Development

    Students taking this course will learn to analyze community development through the lens of difference. In this course, students will learn perspectives of development that take into account the lives and achievements of diverse peoples. The course content seeks to highlight both the inequitable (and unequal) distribution of power and control over development as well as the inequitable distribution over who is entitled to and who receives developmental assistance. The role of oppressive political practices such as colonization and globalization will be featured.
    Formerly: CDPS 3101U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3101U, CDPS 3101U
  

  • POSC 3102U – Culture and Community

    This course is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the significant role of local culture in framing and understanding the success/failure of the community development process. It will also frame community as an interactional field for addressing local problems. Students will explore the roles and impacts of various local culture aspects and interactional fields (such as competing land interests, demographic transformations, economic change, technology, local institutional context, tolerance, talent or creativity, norms of reciprocity and trustworthiness) on community building, development and progress.
    Formerly: CDPS 3102U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 1100U  or SOCI 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3102U, CDPS 3102U
  

  • POSC 3200U – Rural-Urban Fringe

    This course will introduce students to the issues faced at the boundaries of the rural and the urban. It will explore tensions and transitions in land use patterns, as well as lifestyles and politics.
    Formerly: CDPS 3200U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3200U, CDPS 3200U
  

  • POSC 3201U – Rural Communities

    Students taking this course will acquire the theory, skills, and knowledge necessary to better appreciate the challenges and opportunities facing people in rural settings. Students will analyze different rural issues and learn best practices for empowering local grass roots initiatives. Furthermore, students will learn best practices for helping create new initiatives that are attuned to the precarious economic and political position of many rural communities.
    Formerly: CDPS 3201U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3201U, CDPS 3201U
  

  • POSC 3203U – Urban Development

    Students taking this course will learn to analyze different urban issues and learn best practices for empowering local grass roots initiatives in urban centres. Furthermore, students will learn best practices for helping create and foster new initiatives for urban development. The course content provides insight into different debates and controversies surrounding urban gentrification projects.
    Formerly: CDPS 3203U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3203U, CDPS 3203U
  

  • POSC 3300U – Building Sustainable Communities

    This course will provide students with an in-depth analysis of the strengths and weaknesses associated with building sustainable communities. In this course, sustainable development is introduced as a framework designed to meet current social and economic needs while ensuring adequate resources are available for future generations. An emphasis is placed on the components necessary for creating and fostering local economic development strategies that are sustainable. The course content will offer robust theoretical and practical rationales for alternative approaches to community development as well as asset measurement and management.
    Formerly: CDPS 3300U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3300U, CDPS 3300U
  

  • POSC 3301U – Eco-Justice

    Students taking this course will learn about the history and progression of the environmental justice movement. The course content will challenge students to critically analyze the (dis)placement of marginalized communities in toxic and uninhabitable areas, as well as community resistance to environmental degradation. Emphasis will be placed on identifying the best practices and policies necessary for resolving environmental injustices.
    Formerly: CDPS 3301U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  or ENVS 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3301U, CDPS 3301U
  

  • POSC 3302U – Environment and Globalization

    Students taking this course will learn about the effects of globalization on the environment. Specifically, this course is designed to highlight the effects of transnational corporations, and mass migration on differing ecosystems. The course content provides students with a chance to learn differing perspectives and perspectives on the relationship between globalization and the health of the planet.
    Formerly: CDPS 3302U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  or POSC 2502U  or ENVS 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDEV 3302U, CDPS 3302U
  

  • POSC 3500U – Equity Policy

    This course is an introduction to social equity policy and administration in the private and public sector. Increasingly private and public organizations are establishing equity priorities. Some of the areas that will be covered include: social justice, equity policy development in the private sector, equity legislation, equity activism, gender equity, race and cultural equity, and equity administration.
    Formerly: CDPS 3500U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3500U, PUBP 3500U
  

  • POSC 3501U – Poverty and Public Policy

    This course is an introduction to Canadian social policies with respect to poverty and income support. Some of the areas that may be covered include: the development of the welfare state, federal and provincial income support policies, the feminization of poverty, aboriginal poverty, childhood poverty, poverty activism, and workfare programs.
    Formerly: CDPS 3501U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3501U, PUBP 3501U
  

  • POSC 3600U – Education Policy

    This course is an introduction to educational policies in Canada. Formal education is one of the most expensive and contentious areas of social policy. Some of the areas that may be covered include: the development of public education, post-secondary education, educational accessibility, education and social mobility, education and the workforce, lifelong learning, private education and training, public understanding of education issues, and public support for educational policies.
    Formerly: CDPS 3600U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3600U, PUBP 3600U
  

  • POSC 3601U – Health and Public Policy

    This course is an introduction to health related policies in the private and public sectors. Some of the areas that may be covered include: workplace health and safety, public health agencies, public and private health care, alternative medicines, public understanding of health issues, and public support for different approaches to health care.
    Formerly: CDPS 3601U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3601U, PUBP 3601U
  

  • POSC 3602U – Workplace and Employment Policy

    This course is an introduction to workplace and employment policies in the private and public sectors. Some of the areas that may be covered include: workplace health and safety, compensation regimes, unionization, professional associations, retirement, workplace training, institutional cultures, equity and recruitment.
    Formerly: CDPS 3602U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3602U, PUBP 3602U
  

  • POSC 3603U – Housing Policy

    This course is an introduction in Canadian housing policy. Some of the areas that may be covered include: the development of public housing, rent controls, public housing policies, home ownership, and cooperative housing.
    Formerly: CDPS 3603U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3603U, PUBP 3603U
  

  • POSC 3700U – Social Theory and Technology

    This course examines the social theoretical issues that have developed in the social studies of science and technology. Some of the areas that may be covered include: paradigm theory, technoscience, evolutionary theories, technical communities, social systems theory, network theory, discourse analysis, the science wars, and postmodernism.
    Formerly: CDPS 3700U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3700U, PUBP 3700U
  

  • POSC 3750U – Technology and Popular Culture

    This course will survey the portrayal and role of technology in literature, film, television, and other media formats (including internet, radio, etc.), and how these might shape the ways in which we think about science and technology as objects of policy making. The course readings will include examples from these sources, along with scholarly literature that confronts these issues from sociological, philosophic, political, and other perspectives. Students will be required to think critically about the connection between technology, popular culture, and policy not only in the aforementioned media formats, but also in other macro cultural and interpersonal structures including economic systems, religion, family, peer-relationships, etc.
    Formerly: CDPS 3750U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): SSCI 1200U  or SSCI 1470U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3750U, PUBP 3750U
  

  • POSC 3751U – Technology and Conflict

    This course will provide a broad overview of the role of technology in political, environmental, socio-cultural, and other forms of conflict. More specifically, students will be required to critically examine topics including historical impacts of technology on criminal enterprise and interpersonal violence, genocide and ethnocide, deviance, and a broad range of political conflicts including espionage, arms races, and aerospace competition. Students will be required to address the practical and theoretical implications of current and future technologies with respect to peacemaking, reintegration of offenders into a technologically embedded culture, and the use and potential misuses of technology as surveillance (along with other topics determined by the expertise and interests of the instructor).
    Formerly: CDPS 3751U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): SSCI 1200U  or SSCI 1470U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 3751U, PUBP 3751U
  

  • POSC 3800U – Economics for Public Policy

    This is an introductory course in economics for public policy. This course will include an introduction to microeconomic reasoning, concepts and analytical tools as well as an introduction to labour economics.
    Formerly: CDPS 2800U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): SSCI 1200U  
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 2800U, PUBP 2800U
  

  • POSC 4000U – International Politics and Policy

    This course adopts a comparative perspective and examines the political systems and behaviours across the contemporary world. A highly diverse set of themes and topics will be covered, such as the nature and function of the state, institutions of authoritarianism, processes of economic development and policy development, problems and challenges faced both by highly advanced industrialized countries and developing countries, the legacy of colonialism, political parties, values/ideologies, and finally, the intensifying impact of globalization on politics and policies of the contemporary world. This will all show the international policy making process and allow for comparisons with the Canadian policy process.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): POSC 2000U  
  

  • POSC 4005U – Independent Study

    The course provides students with the opportunity to engage in an in-depth study of a specific topic within the discipline. This will involve individual reading and scholarship at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Students will conduct an extensive literature review and write a major essay/critique of the relevant literature. Instructor and dean’s consent required. Limited seats available.
    Formerly: CDPS 4005U
    Credit hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing with a cumulative 3.7 (A-) or greater GPA
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 4005U, PUBP 4005U
  

  • POSC 4099U – Integrating Project

    This course is designed to allow students to develop a project in community development and/or public policy, which pulls together the key themes of the program, namely, theory, research and policy. Emphasis will be placed on independent scholarly inquiry reflective of a qualitative, quantitative, theoretical, or policy approach. Throughout this process, students will be expected to demonstrate an advanced level of understanding based on their previous course work in this program. The integrating project provides students with the opportunity, under the guidance of a faculty member, to synthesize and apply knowledge gained throughout their program of study. The students will set topics and approaches based on their areas of interest.
    Formerly: CDPS 4099U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Political Science
    Credit restriction(s): CDPS 4099U, PUBP 4099U

Psychology
  

  • PSYC 1000U – Introductory Psychology

    This course introduces students to the study of human thought and behaviour. Through a survey of major theories, principles, and research findings across a variety of fields within psychology, students will gain a better understanding of why people think and behave as they do. Typical topics include: the history of psychology, research methods, sensation and perception, learning, memory, emotion and motivation, consciousness, stress and health, social influences, developmental factors, psychological disorders and treatment.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
  

  • PSYC 2010U – Developmental Psychology

    This course is a comprehensive study of human development across the lifespan from a developmental psychology perspective. The course examines developmental processes and milestones of the individual from conception through late adulthood, with particular emphasis on behavioural and cognitive development. Students will be introduced to the major psychological theories, theorists, and controversies in the field of human development.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
  

  • PSYC 2020U – Social Psychology

    This course will introduce the scientific study of social behaviour and the social influences on human behaviour. Theories and research on such topics as attitude change and persuasion, stereotypes and prejudice, conformity and obedience to authority, altruism, attraction and close relationships may be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on experimental research, conducted both in the laboratory and in the field.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
  

  • PSYC 2030U – Abnormal Psychology

    This course offers an introduction to understanding, assessing, and treating mental illness from a psychological perspective. Course material will focus on various categories of abnormal behaviour, including personality, anxiety, and mood disorders; schizophrenia; and substance related disorders. Implications for mental health and the law may also be considered.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
  

  • PSYC 2050U – Brain and Behaviour

    This course will examine aspects of human neuroscience particularly as they relate to how the brain’s normal and abnormal functioning affect human experience and behaviour. Particular emphasis will be placed on aspects of neuroanatomy and physiology that directly influence human language, thought, and learning.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  and BIOL 1841U  (or equivalent)
  

  • PSYC 2060U – Cognitive Psychology

    This course provides an in-depth exploration of human cognition, focusing on both classic and current issues. The study of cognition relies heavily on experimental research designed to test models and theories of cognitive processes. Topics will include attention, perception, memory, knowledge, language, reasoning, decision-making, and other cognitive psychological topics.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
  

  • PSYC 2100U – Directed Laboratory Research

    This course allows interested and eligible students to engage in individual scholarship and research at an advanced level under faculty supervision. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: literature searches, assisting with the collection or creation of stimuli, testing research tools and materials, writing ethics proposals, data collection, data entry, and data analysis. Interested students must obtain permission from a faculty supervisor and complete the application form prior to registering.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U ; second year standing or greater; cumulative GPA of 3.5 or greater
  

  • PSYC 3050U – Clinical Forensic Psychology

    Psychologists who work in legal settings are often confronted with unique questions and diagnostic dilemmas that are unique to forensic settings. This course reviews the myriad of issues surrounding the practice of clinical forensic psychologists in forensic settings with a primary emphasis on forensic assessment in criminal (e.g. competencies, insanity, risk assessment) and civil (e.g. personal injury, child custody, medical decision making) contexts.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2030U  and, LGLS 3210U or PSYC 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 3055U – Treatment in Forensic Settings

    Psychologists provide psychological treatment in forensic settings. They work with populations such as youth and adults with substance abuse and dependence histories, youth and adult offenders, sex offenders, death-row inmates, children of divorcing parents, and victims of a wide variety of crimes, including intimate partner violence, child abuse and neglect, sexual abuse, and survivors of heinous crimes. This course provides students with knowledge of the wide variety of psychological services in these contexts, including the mechanics of treatment, treatment outcomes, and research on forensic psychological treatment.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 2030U  and, LGLS 3210U or PSYC 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 3060U – Personality Psychology

    This course will introduce different theoretical perspectives to the psychological study of personality. Approaches to human personality may include psychoanalytical, cognitive, humanistic, dispositional, behavioural, and biological. Methodological issues will also be discussed. Similarities and differences between the theories will be noted, as will empirical studies that have either supported or failed to support these ideas.
    Formerly: PSYC 2040U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): PSYC 2040U
  

  • PSYC 3210U – Forensic Psychology

    This course is an overview of theory and research in the field of psychology and law, with predominant emphasis on how psychology can inform criminal and civil proceedings. Psychological principles drawn from a variety of sub-disciplines (e.g. social, clinical, cognitive, developmental) are surveyed in terms of their relevance and application to issues such as jury decision making, eyewitness testimony, insanity defence, detection of lies, confessions, repressed and recovered memories, child witnesses and the role of psychologists as expert witnesses.
    Formerly: LGLS 3210U Psychology of Law
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
    Credit restriction(s): LGLS 3210U
    Cross-listed: FSCI 3210U  (formerly FSCI 4010U)
  

  • PSYC 3310U – Confessions and Interrogations

    This course will critically examine confessions and interrogations from a scientific, psychological perspective. Topics may include: interviewing techniques, false confessions, detecting deception in adults and children, the use of technology, and implications of research findings for justice system practices and policies.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U   
    Recommended: SSCI 2900U , and PSYC 3210U  or FSCI 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 3320U – Eyewitness Psychology

    This course will review eyewitness memory from a psychological science perspective. The topics to be reviewed may include: reliability of eyewitness recall and identification accuracy, the role of eyewitness memory in conviction of the innocent, factors influencing the accuracy of eyewitness memory, methods of improving eyewitness memory, law and practitioner evaluations of eyewitness memory, and the implications of eyewitness research for justice system practices and policies.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
    Recommended: SSCI 2900U  and LGLS 3210U or PSYC 3210U  or FSCI 4010U or FSCI 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 3400U – Investigative Psychology

    This course will review various aspects of investigative psychology, including psychological and geographic profiling. Topics will include history of profiling research and practice, contemporary investigative psychological research and practice, and evaluation of profiling and investigative psychology research methods.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  
    Recommended: SSCI 2900U  and LGLS 3210U or PSYC 3210U  or FSCI 4010U or FSCI 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 3500U – Stereotypes and Prejudice

    This course will review and analyze theory and empirical research on stereotyping and prejudice. A number of themes will be explored, including the development of stereotypes and prejudice; intentional and unintentional consequences of stereotypes and prejudice; and possible ways to change stereotypes or reduce prejudice.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  and SSCI 2900U  
    Recommended: PSYC 2020U  
  

  • PSYC 3820U – Psychology of Deviance

    This course provides a critical examination of the major biological, clinical, developmental, personality and social/environmental explanations of criminal and antisocial behaviour. Topics covered may include: genetics, hormonal and biochemical imbalances, mental disorders, learning, situational influences, and moral development.
    Formerly: SSCI 2820U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U  and SSCI 2900U  
    Credit restriction(s): SSCI 2820U
    Recommended: SSCI 2900U  
  

  • PSYC 3999U – Special Topics in Forensic Psychology I

    This course will not always be offered and the topic of the course will change. When it is offered, this course will focus on an area of Forensic Psychology not currently covered by the other Forensic Psychology electives or Special Topics courses. When offered, this course will display a subtitle so that students know the general area that the course will cover.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 1000U   
    Recommended: SSCI 2900U  and PSYC 3210U  or FSCI 3210U  
  

  • PSYC 4101U – Forensic Psychology Honours Thesis I

    A specific scholarly project on a well-defined forensic psychological topic, to be determined in consultation with a thesis supervisor. Honours Thesis I includes attending a weekly class, where forensic psychology thesis students will review aspects of the research process and submit written and oral accounts of their research project and its progress. In particular, students will prepare a literature review and the preparation of a thesis proposal for the planned project. Regular student/supervisor meetings will also be scheduled. Instructor and dean’s consent required.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing, and a minimum 3.7 GPA in Forensic Psychology
  

  • PSYC 4102U – Forensic Psychology Honours Thesis II

    A specific scholarly project on a well-defined forensic psychological topic, to be determined in consultation with a thesis supervisor. Honours Thesis II involves conducting the project planned in Honour’s Thesis I and attending the weekly class, where forensic psychology thesis students will review aspects of the research process (e.g., data analysis) and submit written and oral accounts of their research project and its progress. Honours Thesis II culminates with a written report and oral presentation of the project. Regular student/supervisor meetings will also be scheduled. Instructor and dean’s consent required.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): PSYC 4101U  with a minimum B+, and a minimum 3.7 CGPA
    Note(s): Students are expected to take this course in the term immediately following PSYC 4101U.
  

  • PSYC 4999U – Special Topics in Forensic Psychology II

    This course will not always be offered and the topic of the course will change. When it is offered, this course will focus on an area of Forensic Psychology not currently covered by the other Forensic Psychology electives or Special Topics courses. When offered, this course will display a subtitle so that students know the general area that the course will cover. Special Topics in Forensic Psychology I is completely independent from this course and students are encouraged to enrol in Special Topics in Forensic Psychology II whether they have taken Special Topics in Forensic Psychology I or not.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): Fourth-year standing in Forensic Psychology

Radiation Science
  

  • RADI 3200U – Medical Imaging

    The physical principles of imaging techniques with medical applications will be covered. It will be shown how the different physical phenomena can be manipulated to generate clinically relevant images. The following imaging modalities will be presented: Ultrasound, Planar X-ray, Computed Tomography, Single-Photon Emission Tomography, Positron Emission Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. General image characteristics and basic image processing techniques will also be covered. Topics in wave physics, interaction of radiation with matter and medical radioisotope production will be covered as needed.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2950U or NUCL 2950U  or RADI 2100U
    Credit restriction(s): PHY 4100U  
  

  • RADI 3530U – Introduction to Radiological and Health Physics

    This course provides an overview of the science and application of radiation in society and the practice of health physics. The course is delivered in the form of a series of modules presented by instructors actively engaged in the practice and research fundamental to the section topic and supported by industry and government scientists where possible. Section topics cover radiation protection in the nuclear power workplace; radiation and the environment; medical applications of radiation for diagnosis and therapy; health physics for nonproliferation of nuclear weapons and radiological event management; and industrial applications of radiation science. The importance of safety in general and some of the unique aspects of radiation safety in particular are emphasized.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Credit restriction(s): ENGR 3530U , NUCL 1530U  
  

  • RADI 3570U – Environmental Effects of Radiation

    Topics include: natural and artificial environmental radiation; units and measurements; biological effects of radiation; maximum permissible public dose, magnitude and frequency; release of radioisotopes to the environment; dispersion in the atmosphere; dispersion in aquatic environment; food chain; calculation of total dose consequence; site demographic, meteorological, geologic, hydrologic and seismic characteristics; derived emission limits; radiation dose due to the nuclear fuel cycle; As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) principle; emergency preparedness; on-site and off-site emergency procedures.
    Formerly: ENGR 3570U
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2950U or NUCL 2950U  
  

  • RADI 3690U – Radiation Chemistry and Processing

    This course introduces students to work with radioactive materials, to determine the activities of such compounds and the parameters that affect the radioactivity of materials. The effects of various types and intensity of radiation on organic and inorganic materials, and on living organisms are studied. Students will consider beneficial changes to the properties of materials subjected to radiation, including the irradiation of food and other consumer products.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 1
    Tutorial hours: 1
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1010U  or BIOL 1011), CHEM 1020U , (ENGR 2500U or NUCL 2500U ) 
    Corequisite(s): ENGR 2220U or MANE 2220U   
  

  • RADI 4040U – Material Analysis using Nuclear Techniques

    This course concentrates on the application of radiation techniques to the analysis of materials, including the structure and composition of various objects. An important area of application is the detection of materials that represent a threat to security, safety, health and the environment. Topics studied include: principles, methodology; instrumentation and characteristics of nuclear analytical techniques; radiotracers; thermal and fast neutron activation techniques; prompt gamma radiation measurement techniques; measurement of gamma radiation from inelastic neutron collision; track-etch techniques; X-ray fluorescence techniques; radiometric analysis; activation analysis using neutrons, protons and photons; characterization of atmospheric particulates; measurement of heavy metal concentration in water and soil; cost-effectiveness of various on-destructive testing methods.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2220U or MANE 2220U , ENGR 4430U
  

  • RADI 4220U – Radiation Biophysics and Dosimetry

    This course will concentrate on providing the biophysical basis for radiation effects and health risks and the implications for ionizing radiation dosimetry and radiation protection. The course will cover the following topics: the physics of the interaction of radiation with matter; radiation damage at the molecular, sub-cellular and cellular level; tissue damage and health effects in humans; radiation quality; regulatory requirements and radiation protection dosimetry. The primary goals are to teach students the fundamental mechanisms of radiation interactions at the molecular and cellular levels and the various biological endpoints that can result. Current concerns and controversy concerning the effects of low-dose exposures will also be covered in this course.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Tutorial hours: 2 (biweekly)
    Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 1010U  or BIOL 1011U  or BIOL 1840U), (ENGR 2950U or RADI 2100U or NUCL 2950U ) 
  

  • RADI 4320U – Therapeutic Applications of Radiation Techniques

    A study of the uses of various types of radiation for therapeutic applications, including Xrays, gamma radiation, electrons, neutrons, lasers, UV, visible, infrared, radio-frequency, and microwaves. Topics include: production of radiation for therapeutic purposes; external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, electron beam therapy, boron neutron capture therapy, heavy ion therapy and photodynamic therapy; therapeutic dose calculation and measurement; dose calculation algorithms, treatment planning, optimization and verification; equipment calibration; dose impact on patients and workers.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 1.5
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2950U or NUCL 2950U  or RADI 2100U  
  

  • RADI 4430U – Industrial Applications of Radiation Techniques

    An introduction to application of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to industrial probing, gauging, imaging and monitoring. Topics include: monitors (smoke detectors, radon monitors), density gauging using alpha, beta and gamma radiation; thickness gauging using charged particles, photons and neutrons; fluid flow and void fraction measurements, element and content analysis using neutron activation analysis and fluoroscopic excitation, Mossbauer spectroscopy, industrial radiography and computed tomography using photons and neutrons; emission tomography, ultrasound and eddy current flaw detection.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 3740U or NUCL 3740U ; RADI 4550U  
  

  • RADI 4440U – Radioisotopes and Radiation Machines

    This course describes the various methods by which radiation can be produced (isotopic and electronic), and explains the operating principles, design and construction of machines utilizing radiation sources. An introduction to radioisotope production methods is given, along with the fundamentals of enrichment schemes. Design of machines that produce gamma, neutron, electron-beam, ion-beam, photon, laser and ultra-violet radiation are discussed. Specific aspects of radiation machines studied include the detectors used for high-energy radiation, low and high vacuum technology, high voltage power supplies, electron and ion beam generation, electron lens system, and the mechanisms of particle acceleration. Included in the discussion will be safety aspects regarding these machines.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 1.5
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2950U or NUCL 2950U  or RADI 2100U
  

  • RADI 4550U – Radiation Detection and Measurement

    In this course students learn how to measure radiation. They study the meaning and significance of the units for measuring radiation, the equipment that can be used to detect radiation, and the mathematical techniques used to interpret various detector readings. Topics covered include the nature and safe handling of radiation sources; measurement of source strength; the statistics of radiation counting; characteristics and utilization of various radiation detectors; radiation spectroscopy with scintillation detectors; semiconductor detectors; in-core and out-of-core neutron detectors; spectroscopy of fast neutrons; the application of radiation detectors and instrumentation; use of dosimeters; characteristics and utilization of radiation detectors devices needed for various radiation measurements; principles of nuclear instrument operation; factors considered to set nuclear instruments.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 2
    Prerequisite(s): ENGR 2500U or NUCL 2500U ; ENGR 2950U or NUCL 2950U  
  

  • RADI 4995U – Thesis Project I

    The thesis project provides students with the opportunity, under the supervision of a faculty member, to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout their program of study, to satisfy specific objectives and requirements. The project topic will be selected to include some aspects of the student’s specialization. Students will be required to organize and conduct a project with a significant analytical component, including consideration of technical, economic, environmental and other societal impacts. Thesis Project I will typically be a group project, but with each student having clearly defined roles, objectives and outcomes. The requirements include a written paper and a group presentation of the project outcomes.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1
    Laboratory hours: 4
    Tutorial hours: 1
    Prerequisite(s): Dean or dean’s designate’s permission. Students must have completed all courses up to and including third year and be in clear standing.
  

  • RADI 4999U – Thesis Project II

    The thesis project provides students with the opportunity, under the supervision of a faculty member, to integrate and synthesize knowledge gained throughout their program of study, to satisfy specific objectives and requirements. The project topic will be selected to include some aspects of the student’s specialization. Students will be required to organize and conduct a project with a significant analytical component, including consideration of technical, economic, environmental and other societal impacts. Thesis Project II will typically be an individual research or design project, although with the approval of the professor, a significant and clearly delineated individual contribution to a group project is acceptable. The requirements include a written paper and an individual presentation of the project outcomes.
    Credit hours: 3
    Laboratory hours: 6
    Prerequisite(s): RADI 4995U  and dean or dean’s designate’s permission

Science Co-op
  

  • SCCO 1000W – Science Co-op Work Term I

    A science-related co-op position available only to students in Co-operative Education. Must be approved by the Faculty of Science. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1 hour
  

  • SCCO 2000W – Science Co-op Work Term II

    A science-related co-op position available only to students in Co-operative Education. Must be approved by the Faculty of Science. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1 hour
  

  • SCCO 3000W – Science Co-op Work Term III

    A science-related co-op position available only to students in Co-operative Education. Must be approved by the Faculty of Science. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1 hour
  

  • SCCO 4000W – Science Co-op Work Term IV

    A science-related co-op position available only to students in Co-operative Education. Must be approved by the Faculty of Science. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1 hour
  

  • SCCO 5000W – Science Co-op Work Term V

    A science-related co-op position available only to students in Co-operative Education. Must be approved by the Faculty of Science. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 1 hour

Science
  

  • SCIE 1910U – Science in Context

    A survey of selected topics from biology, chemistry, computing science, mathematics, and physics, and their significance in today’s context. This course is designed for non-science students and cannot be used for credit towards a science degree.
    Credit hours: 3
    Lecture hours: 3
 

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