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FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR

McMaster Undergraduate Calendar 2011-2012 Course Listings Science

Science {510}
Note:
SCIENCE 2B03 - The Big Questions has been renamed ASTRON 2B03.  For more information, see ASTRON 2B03 in the Physics and Astronomy section of this Calendar.

Courses
If no prerequisite is listed, the course is open.


SCIENCE 1A00      INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
Introduction to safety guidelines at McMaster University, acceptable safety conduct and positive safety attitudes and practices in laboratories and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

This requirement must be completed prior to the start of the first lab. Students who fail the quiz must reattempt it and will not be permitted in a lab until requirement has been successfully completed.
Web modules
Antirequisite(s): ENGINEER 1A00, ENG TECH 1A00, NURSING 1A00
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SCIENCE 2C00      SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS IN SCIENCE

Develop career skills (resumé, cover letter, interview, job search) necessary to create a career path.

Eight, one hour lectures/workshops; one term
Prerequisite(s): Full-time registration in Level II or above of any program in the Faculty of Science
Registration priority will be given to students in a Co-op program. Students intending to register in a Co-op program in Level III must complete this course before their first work placement and, therefore, are strongly encouraged to complete this course in Level II.
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SCIENCE 3EP3      APPLIED SCIENCE PLACEMENT

This placement course provides students with the opportunity to explore career options and integrate academics with a community, volunteer or professional experience. The student will complete an academic component in addition to the placement.

Normally students will complete 60 hours of placement work through the duration of the experience.
Prerequisite(s): Credit or registration in SCIENCE 2C00; and registration in Level III or above of a program in the Faculty of Science; and permission of the supervisor and the Manager of Science Career and Cooperative Education Office
Students are responsible to arrange a suitable placement and supervision, and are required to submit an application to the Office of the Associate Dean (Studies) two months prior to registration. More information and the application form can be found at http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/~associatedean.
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SCIENCE 4A03      INDEPENDENT STUDY

An independent study under the supervision of a faculty member.

One term
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in the Faculty of Science and permission of the supervising faculty member
Antirequisite(s): INQUIRY 4SJ3, 4SK6, LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06, 4C09, SCIENCE 4B06, 4C09
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SCIENCE 4B06      INDEPENDENT STUDY

An independent study under the supervision of a faculty member.

Two terms
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in the Faculty of Science and permission of the supervising faculty member
Antirequisite(s): INQUIRY 4SJ3, 4SK6, LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06, 4C09, 4D03, SCIENCE 4A03, 4C09
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SCIENCE 4C09      INDEPENDENT STUDY

An independent study under the supervision of a faculty member.

Two terms
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of an Honours program in the Faculty of Science with a minimum C.A. of 8.5 and permission of the supervising faculty member
Antirequisite(s): INQUIRY 4SJ3, 4SK6, LIFE SCI 4A03, 4B06, 4C09, 4D03, SCIENCE 4A03, 4B06
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