OCAD University:
SCTM-2003 - Astronomy-Scales & Structures
Description: This course will explore the science of Astronomy from the perspective of scale and structure: how, from the microscopic scales of atoms, molecules and light, we have come to understand the macroscopic scales of stars, nebulae, galaxies, and the large scale structure of the Universe. Astronomy is an intensely visual science, with exquisite structures and morphologies revealed by increasingly sophisticated technologies, probing wavelengths the human eye can and cannot see; yet surprisingly the visual contains only a small fraction of the known Universe. Instead, “Dark Matter” and “Dark Energy” make up the bulk of our Universe. We will examine the scientific method of astronomers, and how they have reached such unanticipated results. (Link to Sample Course Syllabus)
SCTM-2012 - The Science of Colour
Description: A cross-disciplinary approach in examining colour, with the aim of understanding colour from the multiple viewpoints of art, physics, chemistry, physiology and history. Topics include: perception, wave nature of light, spectroscopy, colour harmony and contrast, natural phenomena, dyes and pigments. (Link to Sample Course Syllabus)
SCTM-2015 - The Big Questions in Science
Description: The
big questions in science and technology profoundly affect our society
and our daily lives. Taking off from that point, this course explores
the underlying scientific concepts behind topics such as climate change,
the beginning of life and the Universe, genetic engineering, and space
exploration. Students will explore the history of science from a Western
and non-Western perspective, the development of the scientific method,
and the benefits and drawbacks of current and future technological
developments. Students will reflect on these big questions, discuss the
societal implications of these scientific and technological
developments, and share their own research findings. (Link to Sample Course Syllabus)
SCTM-3001 - Statistics
Description: This course introduces students to quantitative research methods and statistical analyses. Students learn about the research process and strategies to choose appropriate methodologies given specific research questions and approaches. Students learn about statistical thinking and how to make meaning from data as a way of understanding the world from evidence based perspectives. Students learn to distinguish between unfounded, anecdotal and legitimate research evidence, strengthening their critical thinking, analytic and research literacy skills. Students learn how to (i) design a research study, (ii) collect, analyze and report data, (iii) write a report of research findings, (iv) evaluate and understand research findings. (Link to Sample Course Syllabus)
University of Toledo:
PHYS 2080 - General Physics II
Description: Calculus not required. Electricity and magnetism, capacitors and inductors, electromagnetic waves, optics, atomic physics, nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Four hours lecture and discussion, two hours laboratory per week. (Link to Sample Course Syllabus)