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Science Courses
SCI 100 - Success Strategies in Science (1)
An introduction to recommended strategies to be a successful science student. Topics include study skills, time management, university resources, program options, and research and extracurricular opportunities for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science. Graded on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: Only Faculty of Science students may take this course. Students with credit for SCI 190 under the title "First Year Success Strategies in Science" may not take this course for further credit.
SCI 130 - Busting Science Myths: Critical Thinking in the Misinformation Age (3)
Are vaccines dangerous? Is global warming real? Why is science so controversial? Unravel the truth through lively discussions and critical analysis. Sharpen your skills to separate fact from fiction and make informed choices 鈥� whether shaping public policy or navigating everyday life. Breadth-Science.
SCI 140 - Genes Unzipped: The Science and Secrets of DNA (3)
Explore how DNA shapes your life, identity, and the future. Learn how DNA is the basis of ancestry tests, paternity testing and forensic science, can be manipulated for the creation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and could be used to clone pets. Breadth-Science.
SCI 190 - Special Topics in Science Interdisciplinarity (3)
Subject matter normally spans the expertise of at least two departments/units. The exact assignment of units (1, 2, or 3) will be announced prior to each term. This course can be repeated once for credit. Variable units: 1, 2, 3. Prerequisite: Only Faculty of Science students may take this course.
SCI 191 - Introduction to Modern Scientific Research (1)
Introduction to research being performed in the Faculty of Science. Students attend seminars in which current research topics in the Faculty of Science are introduced at a level suitable for first and second year students. This course spans disciplines in the Faculty of Science.
SCI 192 - 'The Science Around Us' Interdisciplinary Science for Pre-Service Teachers (4)
An introduction to science inquiry, the processes of doing science, and the science around us. This studio format course engages future teachers in key biology, chemistry, physics and Earth sciences topics through the core competencies outlined in the BC K-8 curriculum. Connections between the sciences are highlighted through themes such as climate change and energy. Breadth-Science.
SCI 300 - Science and its Impact on Society (3)
The impact of science in our society. This course introduces upper level university students to all facets of science and their resulting technologies. Governmental policies often involve far-reaching scientific/technological decisions and this course attempts to provide a scientific perspective to help achieve rational and effective policies. Not open to students in the Faculty of Science or the Schools of Computing Science, Engineering Science. Prerequisite: 60 units. Breadth-Science.
SCI 301 - Science Communication: An Introduction (3)
As the role of science in society grows, so too does the need for effective science communication. Students will explore why we communicate science, the importance of knowing your audience, and best practices for a range of science communication approaches from traditional media, face to face, to online. Prerequisite: 60 units towards a BSc degree or permission of instructor.
SCI 390 - Special Topics in Science Interdisciplinarity (3)
Subject matter spans the expertise of at least two departments/units. An experiential capstone in this course, as part of the assessment of student performance, is a requirement. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructional team.
SCI 834 - Essential Cell Biology (3)
Review of basic processes in cell biology including, but not limited to, cell adhesion/migration, cytoskeleton, endo/exocytosis, intracellular trafficking, signal transduction, ion homeostasis, energy generation, protein processing/apoptosis, post-translation modifications, genomics. A review of each topic will be followed by an introduction to cutting-edge work in this field. Prerequisite: Permission of the course co-ordinator. Students with credit for BISC 834 may not take this course for further credit.