Dean of the Faculty—Ext. 3010
Room 1103, Lambton Tower
Sunset Avenue
Associate Dean—Ext. 3535
Room 1112, Erie Hall
Sunset Avenue
Director, School of Computer Science—Ext. 2990
Room 5114, Lambton Tower
Sunset Avenue
Director, School of Nursing—Ext. 2259
Room 1142, Windsor Hall North
Sunset Avenue
Dean of the Faculty (Chair): Dr. Brian J. Fryer; all faculty of professorial rank; student representatives as agreed.
The Faculty of Science is composed of five departments and two schools: Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Earth Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, the School of Computer Science, and the School of Nursing. Programs oriented towards pre-medical and pre-dental studies are administered by the Department of Biological Sciences and the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
The regulations contained in this section of this Calendar apply to students registered in the Faculty of Science. Students are directed to become familiar with the general regulations of the University as described in section 2.6, which apply to all students.
Students have a wide choice of courses in Mathematics, Science, Nursing and pre-professional programs. Quite often students are unaware of the nature of the programs and the professional opportunities open to them in the various areas of specialization. Advising is an important process since not all university courses are eligible for credit in all degree programs.
The responsibility for having an acceptable program of study rests with the student. However, each department and school has members of the faculty who advise students and assist them in choosing programs and courses. Advising may be obtained at all times of the year by contacting the appropriate department or school, or the Office of the Dean.
A student who wishes to transfer from one program to another within the Faculty of Science may do so only with the approval of the Dean of Science.
Upon admission to the University, a student may petition any department or school within the Faculty of Science, except Nursing, for permission to write an advanced placement examination in any of its Level 1 course offerings. Such examinations will be offered within two weeks after registration; a minimum grade of C- is required for the granting of advanced placement.
The student will still be required to complete the regular number of courses required to obtain a degree, and no credit will be given towards degree requirements. The normal charge for such examinations will be applied.
Specific regulations regarding advanced standing examinations for students entering the School of Nursing or the School of Computer Science are given in section 5.9.3 for the School of Nursing and in section 5.6.2 for the School of Computer Science.
Such examinations will be offered within two weeks after registration. A minimum grade of C- in the examination is required for the granting of advanced standing.
Success in such examinations will be recorded on student transcripts as "Advanced Standing by Examination" with the credit value of the course and a grade of "Pass". The normal charge for such examinations will be applied.
Students pursuing their programs exclusively in the regular Fall and Winter terms normally will take five courses in each term unless otherwise indicated in the programs of study. Students taking part of their work in Intersession or Summer Session normally will be limited to two courses in each of these sessions. An additional course may be taken only with the permission of the Dean of the Faculty of Science.
Overload courses are deemed to be courses taken in addition to the prescribed term load for a given program. These could include courses repeated or taken in lieu of failed courses, or courses taken in addition to those required for the program in which the student is registered. In all of these cases, an extra course fee will be assessed.
Any failed or passed course in a general or honours program may be repeated only once. Normally, repetition of the course must take place the next time the course is offered. Students who have failed twice a course which is required for graduation must withdraw from the program.
The marks obtained in all courses taken are used to calculate cumulative averages in general and honours programs. Similarly, all marks obtained in courses in the major area of study are used to calculate major averages. For purposes of upgrading a major or cumulative average in a general or honours program, a student may repeat a course only once. Both the original mark and the upgraded mark obtained will be retained on the student's record and will be used to compute the cumulative and major averages.
A student who is registered at the University and wishes to proceed to a second degree, as described in 2.5.7, in a program offered by the Faculty of Science may apply for such a degree upon completion of at least ten courses approved by the Dean beyond those required for the first program in which the student is registered.
All students must be registered in a program for at least the final two terms prior to graduation from that program.
The Academic Standing Committee of the Faculty of Science reviews the academic record of students at the conclusion of the Winter term each year and makes academic decisions as appropriate in light of cumulative and major averages achieved.
The Faculty of Science offers three programs leading to the general Bachelor of Science degree:
(a)
Bachelor of Science (with major);
(b)
Bachelor of Science (General Science);
(c)
Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society).
A concurrent Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)/Bachelor of Education also is offered with the Faculty of Education.
To qualify for the general B.Sc. degree with a major in any of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Geology, Environmental Geology, Mathematics, or Physics, a student must obtain credit in at least ten and no more than sixteen courses in the major subject. (See the specific requirements as listed by each department/school.)
Four courses also must be taken in the Faculties of Arts or Social Science, with at least one from each.
At least sixteen of the total number of courses required for the degree must be at the 200 level or above; at least ten of these sixteen courses, including at least four from the major, must have been taken at the University of Windsor.
Specific major program requirements are given in the respective departments' sections of this Calendar.
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in a general program is a cumulative average of 5.0 and a major average of 5.0.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall terms the student will automatically be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a)
If one average is at least 5.0 but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9) the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period both averages must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b)
If both averages are below 4.0 the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(c)
If only one of the averages is below 4.0 the student may be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for re-admission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Re-admission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If re-admitted, the student will be placed on probation and must raise both cumulative and major averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of admission which may have been placed by the Academic Standing Committee. If the student fails to meet such requirements he/she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for re-admission under any conditions.
In order to graduate from a general B.Sc. program with a major, a student must have obtained both a cumulative and a major average of 5.0 or better.
The Faculty also offers a B.Sc. degree in General Science.
Total courses: thirty.
1) six Faculty of Science "core" courses, consisting of three, two-course sequences chosen from both 55-104 and 55-105, both 59-110 and 59-135 (or both 59-130 and 59-131), both 60-100 and 60-102, both 61-100 and 61-101, both 62-110 and 62-111 (or both 62-113 and 65-253), and both 64-110 and 64-111 (or both 64-102 and 64-103, or both 64-106 and 64-107).
2) eight additional Faculty of Science "core" courses, consisting of four courses from any two departments and from the specific listings given below, excluding those courses which would normally be ineligible for credit to majors in those respective departments/schools. However, substitutions may be made with the permission of the Dean.
Biological Sciences: any four courses at the 200 level or above;
Chemistry and Biochemistry: 59-235, 59-240, 59-241, 59-250, 59-251, 59-261, 59-320, 59-321, 59-360, 59-361, and 59-365;
Computer Science: 60-104, 60-108, 60-212, and one of 60-254, 60-265, or 60-333;
Geology: 61-220, 61-221, 61-222, 61-225, 61-227, 61-242, and 61-380;
Mathematics and Statistics: 62-100, 62-210 (or 62-215), 62-211 (or 62-216), 62-218, and 65-250 (or 65-253);
Physics: 64-151, 64-220, 64-221, 64-222, 64-250, 64-261, 64-310, 64-311, 64-331, and 64-350;
Note: Students are reminded that some of these "core" courses may have prerequisites or corequisites.
3) plus six additional, non-core courses from the Faculty of Science;
4) plus four courses from the Faculties of Arts and Social Science, with at least one from each;
5) and six courses from any department, school, or faculty.
At least sixteen of the total number of courses required for the degree must be at the 200 level or above; at least ten of these sixteen courses must have been taken at the University of Windsor.
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in the General Science program
is a cumulative average of 5.0 and an average of 5.0 in the Faculty of Science "core" courses.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and Science "core" average requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall terms the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and Science "core" average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a)
If one average is a least 5.0 but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9) the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period both averages must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b)
If both averages are below 4.0 the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(c)
If only one of the averages is below 4.0 the student may be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for re-admission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Re-admission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If re-admitted, the student will be placed on probation and must raise both the cumulative and Science "core" averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of admission which may have been placed by the Academic Standing Committee. If the student fails to meet such requirements he/she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for re-admission under any conditions.
A student must complete at least ten courses at the 200 level or higher at the University of Windsor, including at least four courses at the 200 level or higher which can be used to fulfill the Science "core" course requirements of this degree program.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
In order to graduate from the B.Sc. (General Science) program, a student must obtain a cumulative average of 5.0 or better and an average of 5.0 or better in all Faculty of Science "core" courses.
Students receiving the Bachelor of Science (General Science) degree will have the designation "General Science" indicated on their transcripts and diplomas.
Formal admission to the B.Sc. (STS) program will be offered after the completion of the first year in another Science program. It is recommended that students have at least a 8.0 average in their first year to enter this program. The permission of the Dean of Science is required, and students should seek academic advising prior to registration in the B.Sc.(STS) program.
Enrolment in the program will be limited.
The STS program consists of two streams, STS—Life Sciences (Biology or Biochemistry) and STS—Physical Sciences (Chemistry or Physics). Both streams share a common "core" of eighteen Science and non-Science courses.
Total courses: thirty.
(a)
the interdisciplinary STS course, 03-200;
(b)
four Faculty of Science courses, consisting of 60-104 and one of 60-100, 60-102, 60-205, or 60-206; and either 62-113 and one of 62-115 or 65-253, or both 62-110 and 62-111;
(c)
two of English 26-100 (or 26-120, or 26-124); Philosophy 34-160, 34-227, 34-228, and 34-253; Religious Studies 35-212; and Political Science 45-422.
(d)
eleven additional non-Science courses selected from the approved list of STS courses given below, including those listed above in section (c) but not already taken, and any additional courses as approved by the Dean of Science.
Additional requirements—STS Life Sciences: twelve courses, consisting of 55-114, 55-115, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 55-243, both 59-110 and 59-135 (or both 59-130 and 59-131), and four other Biological Sciences courses.
Additional requirements—STS Physical Sciences: twelve courses consisting of:
(a)
four courses selected from the following pairs: both 55-114 and 55-115, both 59-110 and 59-135, both 61-100 and 61-101, both 64-106 and 64-107, or both 64-110 and 64-111;
(b)
any five of the following courses: Chemistry and Biochemistry 59-235, 59-240, 59-241, 59-250, 59-251, 59-261, and 59-320; Computer Science 60-102, 60-108, and 60-212; Geology 61-210 and 61-213 (credit allowed towards the B.Sc.(STS) with permission of the Dean); Mathematics and Statistics 62-215, 62-216, 62-218, and 62-292; Physics 64-220, 64-221, 64-222, 64-250, and 64-261;
(c)
three additional Science courses.
1) Students contemplating taking Computer Science courses at the 200 level or above must take 60-100, 60-102, and 60-108.
2) Those intending to take Mathematics and Statistics courses at or above the 200 level should take 62-115 instead of 65-253, or (better) the combination of 62-110 and 62-111. (65-253 will also count towards the B.Sc. (STS) degree.)
3) Similarly, students intending to pursue other studies in Physics should take 64-110 and 64-111.
4) Students who do not possess the prerequisites for some senior-level courses may require more than the minimum of thirty courses for completion of the degree. Students should seek academic advising to avoid the need to exceed the normal thirty-course requirement.
5) Students requiring selected prerequisite or corequisite courses to permit enrolment in senior-level science courses for completion of their degree programs may substitute up to five science courses for an equal number of the required non-science STS courses with permission of the Dean of Science.
Fall and Winter Terms: 26-100, 55-114, 59-110 and 59-135 (or 59-130 and 55-131), 60-104, 60-206, 62-113, 62-115 (or 65-253), and two other courses.
Fall and Winter Terms: 34-228, 35-212, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213, 59-261, and four additional courses, one of which may be 59-230.
Fall and Winter Terms: 03-200, 55-243, three science courses, and five non-science courses (or two science courses and four non-science courses).
RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCE—PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Fall and Winter Terms: 26-100, 34-160, 59-110, 60-100 (or 60-206), 60-104, and 64-110 (or 64-106); plus 62-113 and either 62-115 or 65-253 (or both 62-110 and 62-111); and two of 55-114, 55-115, 59-135, 61-100, 61-101, and 64-111 (or 64-107).
Fall and Winter Terms: 34-228, 35-212, five physical sciences courses, and three non-science STS courses.
Fall and Winter Terms: 03-200, three science courses, and six non-science courses.
English:
26-100.Expository Writing
26-120.Writing About Literature
26-124.The English Language
Philosophy:
34-227.Environmental Ethics
34-228.Technology and Human Values
34-253.Philosophy of Science
Religious Studies:
35-203.Bio-Medical Ethics: Reproductive Technology
35-212.Science and Technology: Religious Perspectives
35-232.Religion in a World of Science
Communication Studies:
40-100.Introduction to Communication and Media
40-101.Introduction to Communication and Society
40-365.Mass Communication, Language and Propaganda
40-374.Information and Communication Technologies and Social Change
41-110.Introduction to Economics I
41-111.Introduction to Economics II
Geography:
42-200.Introductory Resource Management
42-334.Environmental Impact Assessment
42-459.Air and Water Resources
History:
43-297.Selected Topics in History
(Credit allowed only if the topic has relevance to STS)
Political Science:
45-212.Environmental Policy and Politics
45-422.Seminar in Public Policy Analysis
48-207.Canadian Social Problems
48-320.Environmental Anthropology
(Cross-listed as 49-320.)
63-243.Issues in Women's Health
63-245.Health Issues in Gerontology
63-247.Transcultural Health
63-249.Clinical Ethics for Health Professionals
63-291.Basic Human Nutrition
Administrative Studies:
71-140.Principles of Management
Environmental Engineering:
93-224.Introduction to Environmental Engineering
93-425.Air Pollution Control
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in the Science, Technology and Society program is a cumulative average of 5.0.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative average requirement at the end of the Summer or Fall terms the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative average requirement, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a)
If the average is between 4.0 and 4.9, the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period the average must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b)
If the average is below 4.0 the student normally will be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for re-admission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Re-admission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If re-admitted, the student will be placed on probation and must raise the cumulative average to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of admission which may have been placed by the Academic Standing Committee. If the student fails to meet such requirements he/she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for re-admission under any conditions.
A student must complete at least ten courses at the 200 level or higher at the University of Windsor, including at least four courses at the 200 level or higher which can be used to fulfill the Science course requirements of this degree program.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
In order to graduate from the B.Sc. (STS) program, a student must obtain a cumulative average of 5.0 or better.
Students receiving the Bachelor of Science (STS) degree will have the designation "Science, Technology and Society" indicated on their transcripts and diplomas.
Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)/Bachelor of Education
The Concurrent Bachelor of Science (Science, Technology, and Society)/Bachelor of Education Program is offered jointly over four years by the Faculties of Science and Education. The aim is to provide the opportunity and training to individuals who wish to teach science in schools at the intermediate and senior levels (Grade 7 to OAC).
Graduates of this program will receive two degrees and will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for two teachable subjects and fulfill the requirements for certification by the Ministry of Education and Training (Ontario). It offers students the opportunity to begin working towards teaching certification early in their academic careers. Students can choose a Life Sciences or a Physical Sciences stream in the B.Sc. (STS) program while concurrently studying education and doing practice teaching in schools.
Admission is to first-year only. Applicants must present six OAC credits, including English I, Calculus, Algebra and Geometry, and two of Biology, Chemistry, or Physics. An A average is recommended. Admission also requires completion and submission of a student profile record by the prescribed deadline and a successful joint interview with representatives of the Faculties of Science and Education.
Enrolment in this program is limited.
(a)
the interdisciplinary STS course, 03-200;
(b)
four Faculty of Science courses, consisting of 60-104 and one of 60-100, 60-102, 60-205, or 60-206; and either 62-113 and one of 62-115 or 65-253, or both 62-110 and 62-111;
(c)
two of English 26-100 (or 26-120, or 26-124); Philosophy 34-160, 34-227, 34-228, and 34-253; Religious Studies 35-212; and Political Science 45-422.
(d)
eleven additional non-Science courses selected from the approved list of STS courses given above in the description of the B.Sc. (STS) program, including any others listed in but not applied to the requirements of (c) above and any additional courses as approved by the Dean of Science.
All students must select additional Science courses that meet the guidelines of two teachable subjects and are advised to seek the recommendations of an academic advisor to ensure that their selection of courses fulfills B.Sc. (STS) degree requirements as listed above in the Calendar.
Note: Students requiring selected prerequisite and corequisite Science courses to permit enrolment in senior level Science courses for completion of their degree requirements may substitute up to five Science courses for an equal number of the required non-Science STS courses with permission of the Dean of Science.
seven, 6.00 credit hour Education courses: 80-203, 80-204, 80-205, and 80-303; plus two of 80-366, 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380; and seventy-five days of Practice Teaching (80-499). Requirements can also be met for teaching in the Roman Catholic school system.)
Fall and Winter Terms: 55-114, 55-115, 59-130 and 59-131 (or 59-110 and 59-135), 60-104, 60-100 (or 60-102 or 60-205), 62-113, 62-115 (or 65-253), 80-203 and 80-205.
Intersession: 80-499 (ten days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 03-200, 26-100, 34-228, 35-212, 55-210, 55-211, 55-213; and two science courses (including 59-230 if needed); plus 80-303.
Intersession: continuation of 80-499 (twenty days).
Fall and Winter Terms: one Biological Sciences or Biochemistry course; two non-science STS courses; 55-243 or an additional non-science STS course; plus 80-204 and one of 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380.
Intersession: continuation of 80-499 (twenty days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 45-422; two Science courses and six non-Science courses; and one further course of 80-366, 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380; plus 80-200 if applicable.
Intersession: completion of 80-499 (twenty-five days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 60-104, 60-100 (or 60-102 or 60-205), 62-110 (or 62-113), and 62-111 (or 65-253); plus four of 55-114, 55-115, 59-110, 59-135, 61-100, 61-101, 64-110 (or 64-106), 64-111 (or 64-107); and 80-203 and 80-205.
Intersession: 80-499 (ten days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 03-200, 34-160, 35-212, 60-100 (or 60-102 or 60-206), and some combination of four Physical Sciences and non-Science courses; plus 80-303.
Intersession: continuation of 80-499 (twenty days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 34-227, 34-253; two Physical Sciences courses; two non-Science courses; plus 80-204, and one of 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380.
Intersession: continuation of 80-499 (twenty days).
Fall and Winter Terms: 45-422; six non-Science courses; one Physical Science course; and one other of 80-366, 80-373, 80-374, 80-376, or 80-380; plus 80-200 if applicable.
Intersession: completion of 80-499 (twenty-five days).
Directed observation and practice teaching will be arranged by the Faculty of Education to include practical experience in schools and programs applicable to the concentration for which the student is a candidate. Candidates in this program will practice teach from grade seven to OAC inclusive.
1) Candidates who obtain a final grade of less than a C in (a) practice teaching, or (b) three or more Education courses in the program will not be recommended for certification. Candidates must complete all requirements of the Concurrent Program in four years, and may repeat only one education course for upgrading throughout the program, excluding 80-499.
2) For continuation "in good standing" in the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (STS)/Bachelor of Education program, candidates must maintain a cumulative average of 8.0 or better and an average of 5.0 or better in all courses leading to the B.Sc. (STS) degree.
3) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and the B.Sc. (STS) program average requirements at the end of any term, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
4) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and the B.Sc. (STS) program average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a)
If the cumulative average is between 7.0 and 7.9, or the B.Sc. (STS) average is between 4.0 and 4.9, the student normally will be allowed to continue on probation until the next evaluation period.
By the subsequent evaluation period the cumulative average must be at least 8.0 and the B.Sc. (STS) average at least 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(b)
If the cumulative average is below 7.0, or the B.Sc. (STS) average is below 4.0, the student normally will be required to withdraw.
5) A student who has been required to withdraw from the Concurrent program may not apply for re-admission to the Concurrent program, but may be permitted to transfer to the Bachelor of Science (General Science) degree program with approval from the Dean of Science. However, in most cases a student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for re-admission to another program in the Faculty of Science before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for re-admission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Re-admission to another program in the the Faculty of Science is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the selected program.
If re-admitted, the student will be placed on probation and must satisfy any conditions of re-admission which may have been placed by the Academic Standing Committee. If the student fails to meet such requirements he/she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for re-admission to any program in the Faculty of Science under any conditions.
Any future admission to the Faculty of Education would require the completion of an approved degree from the University of Windsor or another accredited university.
A student must complete at least ten courses at the 200 level or higher at the University of Windsor, including at least four courses at the 200 level or higher which can be used to fulfill the Science course requirements of this degree program.
STANDING REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION
In order to graduate from the Concurrent Bachelor of Science (STS)/Bachelor of Education program, a student must obtain a cumulative average of 8.0 or better and a B.Sc. (STS) average of 5.0 or better.
Graduates of the program will receive both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Education (General) degrees. The designation "Science, Technology and Society" will be indicated on the student's transcript and Bachelor of Science diploma.
The Faculty of Education does not issue a teaching certificate. The Ontario Teaching Certificate is issued by the Ministry of Education and Training (Ontario) upon recommendation of the Dean of the Faculty. Candidates who obtain less than a C grade in practice teaching will not be recommended for certification. Only Canadian citizens qualify for this certificate. Under certain conditions, the Minister may grant a non-Canadian citizen a Temporary Letter of Standing.
Course requirements for the general B.A. (Mathematics) degree are found in section 5.8.2.
Programs leading to an honours B.Sc., or to the honours B.A. in Mathematics, or Mathematics and Statistics, require the completion of forty courses. These programs require a greater concentration and demand a higher level of achievement than the general programs.
Specific requirements for honours programs vary depending upon the major(s). Course selection may provide for further specialization in a single subject or in a combination of related subjects.
Not more than fourteen courses at the 100 level may be taken. At least fifteen courses numbered 200 or higher, including at least eight in the major(s), must be taken at the University of Windsor.
In the five departments and one school the following programs are offered:
Biological Sciences—Honours Biological Sciences, plus Honours Biological Sciences—Co-operative Education Program in Great Lakes Studies.
Those wishing to specialize in the areas of Botany, Zoology, or Microbiology may do so within the context of the above programs.
Chemistry and Biochemistry—Honours Biochemistry, Honours Chemistry, and a combined honours degree in Chemistry and Physics.
Computer Science—Honours Computer Information Systems and Honours Software Development; plus combined honours programs in Honours Mathematics and Computer Science and in Honours Physics and Computer Science.
Earth Sciences—Honours Geology and Honours Environmental Geology. Students wishing to combine Chemistry and Physics with Geology must enrol in a Geology program.
Mathematics and Statistics—Honours Mathematics and combined honours degrees in Mathematics and Statistics or in Mathematics and Computer Science. A student may obtain either a B.A. or a B.Sc. in Mathematics or Mathematics and Statistics, depending upon the non-Mathematics courses taken.
Physics—Honours Physics; plus combined honours programs in Honours Physics and Computer Science and in Honours Chemistry and Physics.
The Academic Standing Committee of the Faculty of Science reviews the academic records of students at the conclusion of the Winter term each year and makes decisions as appropriate in light of cumulative and major averages achieved. Individual department regulations may apply.
1) The minimum requirement for continuation "in good standing" in an honours program is a cumulative average of 5.0 and a major average of 8.0.
2) If a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements at the end of the Summer or Fall terms, the student automatically will be placed on probation.
3) If at the end of the Winter term a student has not met the minimum cumulative and major average requirements, the student's record will be referred to the Academic Standing Committee for decision.
(a)
If the major average is between 7.0 and 7.9 and the cumulative is at least 5.0 the student will be allowed to continue in the honours program on probation.
By the subsequent evaluation period the major average must be raised to 8.0 or better and the cumulative average must be maintained at least at 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw from the honours program.
(b)
If the major average is between 5.0 and 6.9 and the cumulative average is at least 5.0 the student will be allowed to continue in the general program in good standing.
(c)
If one average is at least 5.0 but the other is between 4.0 and 4.9 (or if both averages are between 4.0 and 4.9) the student will be allowed to continue in the general program on probation until the next evaluation period.
By that subsequent evaluation period both averages must be raised to at least a 5.0 or the student will be required to withdraw.
(d)
If both averages are below 4.0 the student normally will be required to withdraw.
(e)
If only one of the averages is below 4.0 the student may be required to withdraw.
4) A student who has been required to withdraw may not register in the Faculty of Science for twelve months and may not apply for readmission before the subsequent Summer term.
The student must apply for readmission through the Office of the Registrar by the appropriate deadline date for the term desired and must include a statement of rationale with the application.
Readmission to the Faculty is not automatic and will be dependent upon the Academic Standing Committee's assessment of the applicant's prospects for successful completion of the program.
If readmitted, the student will be placed on probation in the general program and must raise both the cumulative and major averages to 5.0 by the next evaluation period and must satisfy any additional conditions of readmission which may have been placed by the Academic Standing Committee. If the student fails to meet such requirements, he or she normally will be required to withdraw.
A student who has been required to withdraw a second time will not be eligible for readmission under any conditions.
To graduate from an honours program a student must have obtained at least:
(a)
a major average of 8.0, and
(b)
a cumulative average of 5.0, unless otherwise stated.
Students who wish to combine any two major subjects in a single honours program may do so provided the program has the approval of the Heads or Directors of the two departments or schools and of the Dean of Science. If the two subjects are in the Faculty of Science, the program will consist of a total of forty courses. For both the number and selection of courses in the subjects of specialization, see the requirements set forth by each department or school to be found in the individual department/school listings. If one of the departments or schools is outside the Faculty of Science, that department or school will determine the number and selection of courses required in its own subject of specialization. When students combine majors from two different faculties, the student will be registered and bound by the regulations of the faculty of the first-named major department.
(As above for honours programs.)
(As above for honours programs.)
Only one minor will be considered for approval per degree program.
Although the Faculty of Science does not require a minor, several departments provide the opportunity to students registered in a general or in an honours program with a single major (but not a combined honours program) to fulfill a minor. A minor consists of six courses in a subject other than the major.
A minor is available in the following subjects: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, Geology, and Physics. Consult the appropriate department/school section of this Calendar for details regarding specific course requirements.
In addition, minors in General Science, Environmental Science, and Science, Technology and Society are available. Contact the Office of the Dean of Science for details.
Having applied for graduation, and after completing the requirements for a minor, the student must submit a "Minor Form" to the appropriate department/school, which will forward it to the Office of the Dean. If approved, the discipline in which the minor has been completed will be recorded on the student's transcript.
Students registered in the Faculty of Science may choose to fulfil the requirements for a minor in Business Administration. The minor shall consist of 62-194 (or 62-113, or both 62-110 and 62-111) and 65-253 (or both 62-250 and 62-251), 70-151, 71-140, 72-171, 73-220, 74-231, and one additional Business course. Students must obtain a minimum grade of C in all courses in the minor.
Having applied for graduation, and after completing the requirements for the minor, the student must submit a "Minor Form" to the Office of the Dean of Science. If approved, the minor in Business Administration will be recorded on the student's transcript.
A four-year program leading to the degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Honours) is available for secondary school graduates or applicants seeking admission as mature students. Graduates from the program qualify to write the provincial nursing registration examination.
A degree program (B.Sc.N.) is available for candidates who are already Registered Nurses and who have earned a diploma in nursing from either a community college or from a hospital-based nursing school. A Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program is also available beyond the B.Sc.N.
Both general and honours programs are offered, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Computer Science (B.C.S.). Each permits the student to augment a specialized study of computers with an extensive study of one of a number of related fields, or with a broad spectrum of other courses.
Also offered are B.Sc. programs leading to the degree in Honours Computer Information Systems or Honours Software Development.
In addition to the degree programs, the Faculty of Science offers combinations of course selections oriented towards students intending to enroll in professional schools as follow:
A student intending to apply for admission to a school of medicine is advised to study carefully the requirements of the particular medical school to which admission is sought, as there is some variation, both with respect to choice of subjects and number of years of study required for entrance. The student should obtain advising either through the Department of Biological Sciences or the Deparment of Chemistry and Biochemistry in order to design the most suitable program of study for meeting the usual admission requirements.
A student intending to apply for admission to the first dental year at the University of Toronto or the University of Western Ontario should complete a Level 1 Science program which includes Biology 55-114 and 55-115, Chemistry 59-110 and 59-135 (or 59-130 and 59-131), and Physics 64-102 and 64-103 (or 64-106 and 64-107). Two courses in the English 100 Series are recommended options.
A student intending to apply for admission to optometry is advised to complete a Level 1 Science program which includes the following courses: Biology 55-114 and 55-115, Chemistry 59-110 and 59-135 (or 59-130 and 59-131), Mathematics 62-110 and 62-111, and Physics 64-102 and 64-103 (or 64-106 and 64-107, or 64-110 and 64-111), plus Psychology 46-115 and 46-116, and two courses from the Faculty of Arts.
A student wishing to apply for admission into the College of Pharmacy at Wayne State University should complete two years of a Science program which includes the following courses: Biology 55-114 and 55-115; Biology 55-243; Chemistry 59-110 and 59-250 (or 59-130 and 59-131), and Chemistry 59-230 and 59-261 (or 59-135 and 59-261); Economics 41-110; English 26-100 (or 26-101); Mathematics 62-113; Physics 64-106 (or 64-102 or 64-110) and 64-107 (or 64-103 or 64-111); Political Science 45-232; Statistics 65-253; and other courses and proficiency exams as required by Wayne State University.
Ontario Teacher's Certificate: General program students who contemplate registering in the Faculty of Education at the University of Windsor, or a comparable institution, should be aware that Ontario Teacher's Certificates are awarded in the Primary-Junior (grades K-6 inclusive), Junior-Intermediate (grades 4-10 inclusive), and Intermediate-Senior (grades 7 to the O.A.C. inclusive) areas of concentration.
Those intending to teach at the Junior-Intermediate level must successfully complete a minimum of six courses in a subject taught in secondary schools (see 7.4.1). The general B.Sc. in General Science is recommended as it provides competence in two or three teachable subjects (see 5.3.1).
Honours Specialist Qualification: By the proper choice of subjects, students completing certain honours programs with a B average may qualify for admission to courses leading to the Honours Specialist Qualifications at the Faculty of Education at this University, or other Ontario faculties or colleges of education. In order to acquire such qualifcation, a minimum of two years of successful teaching experience is necessary following the granting of the Ontario Teacher's Certificate.
Advising is available at the Faculty of Education.