Courses

Middlesex College

Courses in Detail and Course Outlines for Integrated Science Courses

Please note - course outlines below are historical and times and locations are not current.

Year 1

WISc Year 1 Course Details
Course Weight	Course
	FALL TERM COURSES
0.5	Calculus 1000A/B or 1500A/B
0.5	Chemistry 1301A/B
0.5	Physics 1201A/B or 1501A/B
0.5	Additional Science course*
0.5	Course from category A or B
	WINTER TERM COURSES
2.0	Integrated Science 1001X (Exploring Science) Explore foundational topics in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, earth science, mathematics, and physics through an integrated questions-based approach. Small-group interactions and interdisciplinary laboratory experiments are designed to foster teamwork, interdisciplinary thinking, and the development problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 1001X Course Outline
0.5	Elective category A and B
	BOTH TERMS (FALL AND WINTER)
0.5	Integrated Science 1000Z (Evolution of the Scientific Process) Solving the scientific problems that face humanity today requires an integrated approach. Students in this collaborative course will examine the nature of classical experiments, the scientific method, experimental design, the impact of scientific revolutions, and how the scientific process has evolved over time. 1001Z Course Outline

Note: Year 1 consists of 5.5 courses. *Students who want to enroll in the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Biology, the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Environmental Science, the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Genetics, or the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Synthetic Biology module are required to take Biology 1001A. Students who want to enroll in the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Mathematical and Statistical Sciences module are required to take Mathematics 1600A/B in year 1. Math 1600A/B is also strongly encouraged for the Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Physics module but it can be taken in the first term of year 2.

Year 2

WISc Year 2 Course Details
Course Weight	Course
0.5	Integrated Science 2001F/G (Sustainability and the Environment) An exploration of socio-scientific issues facing humanity, including climate change, food availability, energy/water supply, and biodiversity loss. The interdisciplinary nature and interconnectivity of these issues will be discussed. Students will access the scientific literature and government reports, critically evaluate the data presented and use it to develop cogent arguments. 2001G Course Outline
0.5	Integrated Science 2002B (Introduction to Data Science) Three basic data science concepts and their corresponding techniques are explored while emphasizing practical data handling and programming skills in Python: Sampling to estimate the properties of a population (Bootstrap), random assignment and experiments to make causal inferences (randomization test), and model selection to enable good predictions (cross-validation). 2002B Course Outline
0.5	Philosophy 2320G An introduction to aspects of science not covered in traditional science courses. This includes history of science, scientific methodology, ethical dimensions of conducting and applying research, and conceptual issues in specific disciplines. The role of the media in disseminating science and how science shapes public policy will be discussed.
	See the requirements of the chosen Integrated Science Honours Specialization module: Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Astrophysics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Biology Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Chemistry Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Computer Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Earth Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Environmental Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Genetics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Physics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Synthetic Biology

Year 3

WISc Year 3 Course Details
Course Weight	Course
0.5	Integrated Science 3001F/G (Materials and Biomaterials) An examination of the properties and applications of materials that are important to modern society. This includes both natural materials and synthetics including alloys, polymer/nanoparticle composites, and optical and electronic materials. Team-based projects will investigate a problem related to the development, manufacture or analysis of a new material or biomaterial. 3001G Course Outline
0.5	Integrated Science 3002A/B (Science in Your Community) Make an impact in your community through this experiential learning course. Engage with a local company or non-profit organization to advance scientific literacy and help them address scientific problems. Mentor and inspire newer undergraduates. Examine the impact of science in communities across the globe. Construct evidence-based responses to scientific issues. 3002A/B Course Outline
0.5	Science 3377A/B (Project Management)
	See the requirements of the chosen Integrated Science Honours Specialization module: Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Astrophysics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Biology Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Chemistry Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Computer Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Earth Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Environmental Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Genetics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Physics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Synthetic Biology

Year 4

WISc Year 4 Course Details
Course Weight	Course
0.5	Integrated Science 4001Y (Peer Mentoring and Leadership) Mentorship and leadership skills development for senior students in Integrated Science modules. Through both formal and informal interactions with students in Integrated Science, students in the course will refine a range of interpersonal and collaborative skills. Students will also engage in workshops on professional development and leadership. 4001Y Course Outline
1.5	Integrated Science 4999E (Integrated Research Project) Explore the investigative nature of science by performing an experimental or theoretical research project under the supervision of a faculty member while making connections between two or more scientific disciplines. Key aspects of the project may include experimental design, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and the communication of results. 4999E Course Outline
3.0	See the requirements of the chosen Integrated Science Honours Specialization module: Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Astrophysics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Biology Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Chemistry Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Computer Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Earth Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Environmental Science Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Genetics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Mathematical and Statistical Sciences Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Physics Honours Specialization in Integrated Science with Synthetic Biology

To learn more about all of our Faculty of Science modules see Modules at a Glance.